CEFC Live 13 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dirk Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Osold Seth Sinclair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hammer
vs
Seth Sinclair

188 cm
25
195 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

181 cm
33
203 lbs
13 - 13 - 2

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dirk Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Osold Seth Sinclair!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer works over Seth Sinclair's head and body with a nice combination.
Seth Sinclair connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hammer. Hammer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A shot to the liver by Hammer. Beautiful body shot.

Seth Sinclair closes the distance and pushes Hammer back into the cage.
Seth Sinclair tries for a takedown. No joy.

Seth Sinclair breaks from the clinch.
Hammer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Seth Sinclair takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Seth Sinclair takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Seth Sinclair darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Seth Sinclair is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Seth Sinclair stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Hammer to get to his feet.
Hammer throws a body punch but Seth Sinclair moves out of range.

Seth Sinclair pushes Hammer up against the cage in a clinch.

Seth Sinclair pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Seth Sinclair.
Hammer throws a body punch but Seth Sinclair moves out of range.
Seth Sinclair looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hammer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seth Sinclair was well out of range. Poor timing from Hammer.

Seth Sinclair closes the distance and clinches.
Seth Sinclair drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hammer pulls his leg out and moves away.

Seth Sinclair clinches.

Seth Sinclair breaks the clinch.
Hammer scores with a jab to the head.
Hammer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jab, jab by Hammer - just one landing.
Hammer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Seth Sinclair doesn't manage to clinch there - Hammer circles away.
Hammer just misses with a punch to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Seth Sinclair throws a hook to the side of Hammer's head but Hammer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hammer went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Seth Sinclair connects with a jab.

It looks like Dirk Hammer has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammer misses with a double jab.
Hammer misses with a wild body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seth Sinclair closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Hammer out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Osold Seth Sinclair!

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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alfredo Vinchensa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Troublefield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vinchensa's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, In Italia. Troublefield is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hell Song - Sum 41. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Vinchensa
vs
Troublefield

185 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

179 cm
25
166 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Unity Clothing
Sully's Bar & Grill

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alfredo Vinchensa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joey Troublefield!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Vinchensa drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Vinchensa with the ground and pound but Troublefield regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Vinchensa looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Vinchensa working Troublefield over with strikes.
Vinchensa is just content to waste time from the top position. Troublefield takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Vinchensa throws a big elbow that misses.

Troublefield looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vinchensa throwing strikes but missing.
Vinchensa makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Vinchensa throwing strikes but missing.
Vinchensa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Troublefield's head.
Vinchensa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Troublefield on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinchensa is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vinchensa throws an elbow that misses. Troublefield uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vinchensa's guard. Nice move by Troublefield!

Troublefield landing some decent shots from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Troublefield accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vinchensa has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Troublefield wants to control from the top but Vinchensa keeps moving.
Troublefield looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Troublefield postures up in Vinchensa's guard and throws a big left but Vinchensa blocks it.
Troublefield passes into half guard.
Troublefield missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Troublefield is trying to control. Vinchensa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Troublefield lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Troublefield not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Troublefield trying to control from half guard but Vinchensa is working away.
Troublefield sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vinchensa defending well though.
Troublefield is nestled in close to Vinchensa, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Troublefield throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vinchensa trying to control but Troublefield postures up.
Vinchensa is breathing heavily.
Troublefield seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Troublefield connects with a nice short shot to Vinchensa's temple.
Vinchensa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Troublefield.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Troublefield throwing shots but Vinchensa is blocking nicely.
Troublefield not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Troublefield not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Troublefield thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vinchensa's head.
Troublefield throwing shots but Vinchensa is blocking nicely.
Ground and pound from Troublefield.
Troublefield passes to side control.
Vinchensa defending against the ground and pound.
Troublefield scoring with punches and elbows.
Troublefield lands an elbow.
Troublefield working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Troublefield working the body and head with strikes.
Troublefield throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Troublefield sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Vinchensa is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Vinchensa dodges the ground and pound from Troublefield.
Troublefield looks up at the clock and then as Vinchensa takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Troublefield smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vinchensa takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

Vinchensa is rocked!
Troublefield working the ground and pound.
Oh Vinchensa is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Troublefield cracks Vinchensa with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Troublefield immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Vinchensa is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Troublefield!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joey Troublefield!
After the big win, Joey Troublefield made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sully's Bar & Grill and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
45%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jose Cuervo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ali Pasha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Cuervo
vs
Pasha

172 cm
27
156 lbs
7 - 9 - 0

162 cm
31
131 lbs
19 - 11 - 2

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jose Cuervo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Ali Pasha!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cuervo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pasha sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cuervo throws a lazy right hand but Pasha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cuervo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nice body punch from Cuervo.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cuervo.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cuervo checks a leg kick.
Cuervo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pasha tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cuervo. Pasha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cuervo misses with a body punch
and Pasha counters with a good, hard body kick but Cuervo shrugs it off.
Pasha moves out of range as Cuervo strikes.
Pasha with the counter takedown but Cuervo avoids it easily.

Pasha drives through with a takedown into Cuervo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Pasha is standing up over Cuervo. Cuervo looks to escape but Pasha dives into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Pasha is trying to get an arm triangle but Cuervo is defending well.
Cuervo is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pasha decides to stand back up. Pasha steps back and let's Cuervo get back to his feet.
Pasha with a poor takedown
and Cuervo counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice takedown defense from Cuervo. No joy for Pasha on that attempt.
Pasha dives in and grabs Cuervo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cuervo pushes down on Pasha's head and hops out.
Jose Cuervo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ali Pasha.
Cuervo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Pasha throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cuervo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pasha is in Cuervo's guard.
Cuervo working a defensive guard here.
Cuervo is pulling down on Pasha's head. It's preventing any offense from Pasha, at least for the moment.
Pasha sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pasha won't allow Cuervo to sweep him here.
Pasha wants to control from the top but Cuervo keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Pasha wants to pass the guard but Cuervo is keeping the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pasha fails to land the takedown.
Pasha is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cuervo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cuervo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cuervo swings for the body but Pasha moves out of range.
Pasha throws a head kick that misses.

Pasha fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cuervo sprawls well initially but Pasha persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Pasha scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cuervo holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Pasha performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Pasha looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pasha is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cuervo sees it coming and defends easily.
Pasha is keen to just control but Cuervo is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jose Cuervo will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Pasha gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jose Cuervo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Pasha instigates a clinch.
Cuervo is trying to break free.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pasha creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Pasha fails to land.
Pasha scores with a shoulder strike.
Cuervo throws a punch but it's blocked by Pasha.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pasha.
Cuervo tries a body shot but Pasha blocks it.
Pasha throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cuervos head.
Pasha lands with a short shot to the head.
Pasha softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pasha makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pasha creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Cuervo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cuervo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Cuervo connects with a nice looking jab.
Pasha fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pasha closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pasha.
Cuervo tries to pull guard but Pasha won't allow it.

Cuervo breaks the clinch.
Cuervo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cuervo misses with a wild body shot.
Pasha with the counter takedown but Cuervo avoids it easily.
Jose Cuervo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cuervo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cuervo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pasha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Pasha fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cuervo, pushing him back against the cage.

Cuervo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pasha walks into a jab.
Cuervo throws a right hand that misses

and Pasha counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pasha.
Pasha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Cuervo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cuervo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

Pasha shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cuervo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Pasha trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Pasha drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cuervo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pasha has Cuervo in his guard.

Pasha utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cuervo looking to sit in guard and control but Pasha gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Pasha looking to sit in guard and control but Cuervo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cuervo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ali Pasha has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cuervo throws an elbow that misses. Pasha uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cuervo's guard. Nice move by Pasha!

Pasha is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pasha postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cuervo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pasha controls the pace.
Pasha is continuing to stall.
Pasha connects with a couple of short punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cuervo wants to control the position but Pasha says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Pasha tries to pass to full mount but Cuervo defends it.
Cuervo trying to control but Pasha postures up.
Pasha trying to control from half guard but Cuervo is working away.
Pasha missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cuervo tries to roll over but Pasha keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ali Pasha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Cuervo lands with a shot to the body.
Cuervo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice body kick there by Cuervo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pasha looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cuervo looks to land a right hand but Pasha moved out of range.
Pasha misses with a takedown attempt - Cuervo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cuervo misses with a body kick.
Cuervo thuds his shin into the meat of Pasha's side.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pasha is defended easily by Cuervo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Pasha moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pasha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Pasha fails to land.
Cuervo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cuervo tries to circle away but Pasha has him pinned against the cage.

Cuervo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cuervo works the jab nicely.
Pasha shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cuervo but Cuervo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jose Cuervo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ali Pasha.
Cuervo misses with a body kick.
Cuervo looks to score with a jab to the body but Pasha is just out of range.
Cuervo misses with a body shot.
Pasha lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cuervo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pasha looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pasha doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cuervo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pasha manages to avoid it.

Pasha manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cuervo on his heels. He'll look to pass Cuervo's guard now, I'm sure.
Pasha in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cuervo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Pasha cracks Cuervo with a solid left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pasha throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cuervo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pasha's corner is telling him to maintain position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pasha accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pasha stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cuervo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Pasha is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cuervo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pasha wants to clinch.
Pasha moves out of range as Cuervo strikes.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Cuervo enables Pasha to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cuervo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Cuervo is looking to stand back up but Pasha counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Cuervo.
Pasha wants to take a breather but Cuervo is having none of it.
Pasha is looking to pass Cuervo's guard but actually Cuervo recovers to full guard.
Pasha won't allow Cuervo to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cuervo has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Pasha has passed into side control.
Cuervo takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Pasha wants to control but Cuervo is keeping him busy.
Cuervo gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Cuervo is desperately trying to improve his position but Pasha has a good base and remains in mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jose Cuervo.
I think Cuervo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Cuervo!
Jose Cuervo decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
The defeated Ali Pasha had this to say: 'He was the better fighter tonight. But I will be back'.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shuya Nanahara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunnar Jensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nanahara kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sail. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Nanahara
vs
Jensen

188 cm
36
215 lbs
32 - 9 - 0

196 cm
43
223 lbs
28 - 22 - 2

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Urban Fighter
Bullet Proof System

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shuya Nanahara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 22 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Gunnar Jensen!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nanahara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jensen.
And Jensen tries to counter it with a takedown but Nanahara pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nanahara just misses with a punch to the body.
Jensen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sloppy strikes from Nanahara. Those never looked like landing.
Jensen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nanahara.
Nanahara throws a hook but Jensen avoids it easily.
Jensen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nanahara looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nanahara lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nanahara scores with a nice right hand.
Nanahara misses with a few strikes there.
And Jensen tries to counter it with a takedown but Nanahara pushes his down on his head and steps out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nanahara throws a looping overhand right but Jensen ducks down to avoid it.
Jensen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nanahara swings for the body but Jensen moves out of range.
And Jensen tries to counter it with a takedown but Nanahara pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jensen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nanahara throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jensen on the side of the head.
Nanahara fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jensen feints the counter takedown.
Nanahara misses with a looping left.
Jensen feints the counter takedown.
Nanahara tries to bum rush Jensen with a series of wild strikes but Jensen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jensen feints the counter takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nanahara tests Jensen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nanahara scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nanahara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nanahara paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nanahara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nanahara swings away with a body shot that misses

and Jensen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nanahara won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nanahara pushes Jensen away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jensen gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Nanahara throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Jensen defending well as Nanahara loads up on a big left hand.
Jensen feints the counter takedown.
Nanahara misses with a double jab.
And Jensen tries to counter it with a takedown but Nanahara pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nanahara takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nanahara throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jensen feints the counter takedown.
Nanahara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jensen with the counter takedown but Nanahara avoids it easily.
Nanahara throws a sloppy head kick

and Jensen counters with a single leg into guard. Nanahara didn't expect that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jensen wants to get up but he can't break Nanahara's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Nanahara manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jensen manages to get himself to full guard.

The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Jensen is working an open guard so Nanahara takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Nanahara throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nanahara just misses with a punch to the body.
Nanahara misses with a looping left.
Jensen with the counter takedown but Nanahara avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Jensen.
Jensen feints the counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shuya Nanahara dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A slow jab from Nanahara misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Nanahara misses the target.
Nanahara looks to throw the jab but Jensen is out of range.
Nanahara swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jensen.
Nanahara throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jensen with the counter takedown but Nanahara avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nanahara throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Nanahara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nanahara lands with a nice body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nanahara lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jensen circles away quickly and effectively.
Jensen with the counter takedown but Nanahara avoids it easily.
Nanahara lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nanahara.
Nanahara throws a looping overhand right but Jensen ducks down to avoid it.
Jensen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nanahara misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jensen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sloppy strikes from Nanahara. Those never looked like landing.
Jensen with the counter takedown but Nanahara avoids it easily.
Nanahara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jensen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jensen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Nanahara. Those never looked like landing.
Jensen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nanahara misses the jab.
Nanahara misses with a double jab.
Jensen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nanahara defends it well.
Shuya Nanahara is winning the standup battle so far.
Nanahara throws a right hand that Jensen ducks under and follows up with a left that Jensen also avoids with ease.
Jensen moves out of range as Nanahara strikes.
Jensen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nanahara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jensen.
Jensen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nanahara defends it well.
Nanahara fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jensen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jensen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nanahara.
Jensen feints the counter takedown.
Nanahara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jensen.
Jensen with the counter takedown but Nanahara avoids it easily.
Nanahara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nanahara is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jensen can do to turn this around?
Jensen moves out of range as Nanahara strikes.
And Jensen tries to counter it with a takedown but Nanahara pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A punch combination from Nanahara misses.
Jensen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jensen defending well as Nanahara loads up on a big left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Nanahara does no damage.
Jensen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nanahara fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nanahara fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jensen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jensen avoids a kick to the body.
Jensen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nanahara swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jensen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nanahara throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jensen.
And Jensen tries to counter it with a takedown but Nanahara pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nanahara misses with a looping left.
Jensen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shuya Nanahara dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Nanahara bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nanahara throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And Jensen tries to counter it with a takedown but Nanahara pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nanahara.
Jensen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice shot lands for Nanahara.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Nanahara.
Jensen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nanahara misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jensen ducks under a wild hook from Nanahara.
Nanahara jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nanahara throws a series of strikes that have Jensen backpedaling.
Nanahara swings widly with a right hand

and Jensen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Nanahara is doing well to control the position and prevent Jensen from advancing to side control.
Nanahara is trying to stand up here but Jensen is controlling him well.

Nanahara manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Jensen keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nanahara breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nanahara cracks a nice hook into Jensen's ribs.
Nanahara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nanahara lands a glancing blow to the side of Jensen's head.

Nanahara drops Jensen with a beautiful combination! Jensen stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Nanahara is looking for the KO!

It looks like Gunnar Jensen has been cut.
Nanahara throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jensen feints the counter takedown.
Nanahara takes a swing at Jensen's ribcage but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jensen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A cross from Nanahara lands.
Nanahara throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jensen with the counter takedown but Nanahara avoids it easily.
Nanahara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nanahara clobbers Jensen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nanahara throws a body punch but Jensen moves out of range.
Jensen with the counter takedown but Nanahara avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nanahara fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jensen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nanahara misses with a hook.
Nanahara delivers a nice body kick.
Jensen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nanahara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jensen manages to avoid it.
And Jensen tries to counter it with a takedown but Nanahara pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nanahara misses with an uppercut.
Jensen blocks a low kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shuya Nanahara clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Jensen's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Nanahara throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Jensen.
And Jensen tries to counter it with a takedown but Nanahara pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nanahara throws a hook but Jensen avoids it easily.
Jensen feints the counter takedown.
Nanahara tests Jensen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nanahara throws a sloppy head kick and Jensen moves out of range easily.
And Jensen tries to counter it with a takedown but Nanahara pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jensen takes one to the chin there.
Jensen ducks under a wild hook from Nanahara.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nanahara misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jensen with the counter takedown but Nanahara avoids it easily.
A big left from Nanahara misses.
Nanahara lands with an overhand left.
Nanahara just misses with a punch to the body.
Jensen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nanahara thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nanahara looks to throw the jab but Jensen is out of range.
Jensen with the counter takedown but Nanahara avoids it easily.
Nanahara misses with a wild combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jensen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nanahara.
Jensen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nanahara defends it well.
Nanahara throws a right and a left that both miss.
And Jensen tries to counter it with a takedown but Nanahara pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jensen checks a leg kick nicely.
Nanahara throws a right hand that Jensen ducks under and follows up with a left that Jensen also avoids with ease.
And Jensen tries to counter it with a takedown but Nanahara pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nanahara tries to bum rush Jensen with a series of wild strikes but Jensen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jensen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nanahara defends it well.
Nanahara throws a wild body kick that Jensen sees coming a mile off.
Jensen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nanahara misses with a right hand

and Jensen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jensen.

Nanahara has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Jensen has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.

Nanahara breaks from the clinch.
A combination from Nanahara does no damage.
Jensen feints the counter takedown.
Nanahara throws a lazy right hand but Jensen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jensen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nanahara throws a shot from downtown. Jensen moves away and avoids it.
And Jensen tries to counter it with a takedown but Nanahara pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nanahara swings for the body but Jensen moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jensen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nanahara throws out the jab.
Nanahara throws a nice looking combination but Jensen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jensen with the counter takedown but Nanahara avoids it easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nanahara scores with a nice head shot.
Jensen slips under a jab.
Nanahara stalks Jensen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jensen's face. Jensen staggers backwards, shaken.
Jensen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shuya Nanahara had his way with Gunnar Jensen in that round.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Jensen's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Nanahara throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nanahara throws an off balance right hand

and Jensen counters with a shoot takedown. Nanahara fights it but they end up in guard.

Nanahara has his feet on Jensen's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Nanahara throws a right hand that Jensen ducks under and follows up with a left that Jensen also avoids with ease.
Nanahara throws a body punch but Jensen moves out of range.
And Jensen tries to counter it with a takedown but Nanahara pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jensen slips under a jab.
Jensen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
No joy there for Nanahara, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And Jensen tries to counter it with a takedown but Nanahara pushes his down on his head and steps out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nanahara misses with a straight left.
Shuya Nanahara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nanahara throws a big shot that misses.
Jensen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nanahara defends it well.
Nanahara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jensen was well out of range. Poor timing from Nanahara.
Nanahara throws a hook but Jensen avoids it easily.
Jensen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jensen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nanahara connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jensen scrambles back to his feet.
A head kick by Nanahara misses

and Jensen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nanahara's guard.

Nanahara wriggles free and stands up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jensen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jensen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nanahara lands with a straight right. Jensen didn't see that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes from Nanahara. Those never looked like landing.
Jensen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nanahara looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nanahara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jensen moves away.
Nanahara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Jensen tries to counter it with a takedown but Nanahara pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jensen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nanahara swinging wildly here.
And Jensen tries to counter it with a takedown but Nanahara pushes his down on his head and steps out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nanahara misses with a hook. Jensen ducked under it nicely.
And Jensen tries to counter it with a takedown but Nanahara pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nanahara throws a series of punches but Jensen avoids them all with ease.
Jensen feints the counter takedown.
Shuya Nanahara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nanahara lands a lovely overhand right.
Jensen staying out of range there.
Jensen feints the counter takedown.
Nanahara misses with a double jab

and Jensen counters with a takedown into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nanahara wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Jensen stands up.
Nanahara misses with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shuya Nanahara showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nanahara has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 50:43
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 50:43
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 50:43

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shuya Nanahara!
Shuya Nanahara made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I want my belt back Frost! One more time, rubber match! Lets find out who the better man really is!'.