CEFC Live 30 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bang Pitung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scout Leigh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pitung comes to the cage accompanied by NTRL - Sakit Jiwa. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Pitung
vs
Leigh

180 cm
22
172 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

175 cm
24
164 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

THE END 32

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bang Pitung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Scout Leigh!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pitung circles away from the clinch attempt.
Leigh goes for a double leg but Pitung avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pitung continues to drive forward.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pitung.

It looks like Scout Leigh has been cut.
Pitung uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leigh.
Leigh closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pitung cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Leigh tries to clinch there but Pitung circles away.
Pitung connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pitung throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leigh throws a combination that misses
and Pitung cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Pitung drops Leigh with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Leigh looks back up at him and smiles so Pitung waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

Leigh is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pitung throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pitung moves out of range of the body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leigh misses with a takedown

and Pitung counters with a crisp right hand that drops Leigh! Pitung lets Leigh back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Leigh is still on wobbly legs! Can Pitung finish him?
Pitung lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Leigh seems to have recovered his senses.
Pitung wobbles Leigh with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Pitung dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Leigh to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bang Pitung!
Bang Pitung seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
98%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Schwarzeneg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Normand Cleveland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Schwarzeneg
vs
Cleveland

181 cm
49
190 lbs
37 - 66 - 0

164 cm
29
208 lbs
8 - 9 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 37 - 66 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roger Schwarzeneg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Normand Cleveland!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Schwarzeneg clinches with his opponent.

Schwarzeneg pulls guard.
Schwarzeneg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cleveland wanted to stand there but Schwarzeneg had control of the position.
Cleveland won't allow Schwarzeneg to sweep him here.
Schwarzeneg tries to strike from the bottom.
Cleveland showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cleveland trying to control but Schwarzeneg is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schwarzeneg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Schwarzeneg looking for a sweep. Not yet Schwarzeneg, not yet.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Schwarzeneg shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cleveland is trying to defend but Schwarzeneg finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Schwarzeneg is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cleveland defends it well.
Schwarzeneg is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

It looks like Normand Cleveland has been cut.

Schwarzeneg seems to be working for a kimura but Cleveland defends the submission attempt.
Ground and pound from Schwarzeneg.
Schwarzeneg trying to control from half guard but Cleveland is working away.
Cleveland is trying to control but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cleveland avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Schwarzeneg.
Schwarzeneg is nestled in close to Cleveland, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Schwarzeneg performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cleveland has hold of Schwarzeneg's hands but Schwarzeneg slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Schwarzeneg moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Cleveland.

Schwarzeneg in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Cleveland is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roger Schwarzeneg!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jaromir Jag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mo Frazier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Jag
vs
Frazier

165 cm
49
130 lbs
41 - 81 - 2

180 cm
34
166 lbs
24 - 13 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
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 41 - 81 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Jaromir Jag!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Mo Frazier!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jag avoids the head kick by Frazier.
Jag has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jag moves out of range of the body kick from Frazier.
Jag walks into a jab.
Jag tries to clinch up.
Frazier has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Jag is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Frazier blocks a head kick by Jag.
Frazier lands with a slapping head kick.
Frazier fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jag on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jag tries to close the distance and clinch but Frazier swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jag tries to close the distance and clinch up but Frazier swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Frazier throws a body kick that misses.
Jag is looking to counter with head kicks.
Frazier lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jag's sensitive parts.
Jag tries to clinch up but Frazier circles away and keeps his distance.
Frazier misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jag wants to clinch but Frazier slips to the side
and Frazier cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frazier digs a good hook to Jag's body.
Frazier misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jag lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Jag looks to clinch
letting Frazier counter with a right hand.
Frazier misses with a series of wild punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jag doesn't manage to clinch there - Frazier circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jag looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Frazier works over Jag's head and body with a nice combination.
Frazier scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jag doesn't seem bothered though.
Jag dodges the punch combination from Frazier.
Jag misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Frazier.
Frazier is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jag tries to clinch up.
Frazier changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jag tries to avoid it but Frazier manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jag to the ground. Jag escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Frazier just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromJag.
Jag tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jag moves to clinch but Frazier breaks away
and Frazier counters with a stiff right hand.
Frazier throws a one two combo.
Jag tries to clinch but Frazier moves out of range.
Jag tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Frazier manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jaromir Jag seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frazier circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Frazier connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Jag to the floor! Frazier dives in looking for the finish!

Jag is rocked!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Frazier in particular looking to stall.
Oh Jag is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jag looks like he's trying to stand up.
Frazier scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jag is looking to get back to is feet but Frazier passes into side control.
Jag is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Frazier is working Jag over with some ground and pound from side control.
Jag is trying to get back to his feet.

Jag is trying to stand and escape here. He's got onto all fours but that's just let Frazier take his back! Uh oh - Frazier has got a rear naked choke here! Jag is forced to tap! It's all over! One monent is all it takes in this sport!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mo Frazier!
Mo Frazier thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Ring (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Slader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Ring
vs
Slader

180 cm
41
187 lbs
40 - 23 - 1

175 cm
37
185 lbs
26 - 10 - 1

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 40 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jeremy Ring!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Randy Slader!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ring throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Slader.
Slader only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A punch combination from Ring misses.

Slader moves into the clinch.
Slader lands with a left to the head.
Ring working aggressively here.
Ring unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Slader has a couple of punches blocked by Ring.
A right handed body shot lands from Slader.
A head punch on the inside from Slader fails to land.
Ring lands with a left to the head.

Ring escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Ring closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Ring breaks from the clinch.
Slader listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ring avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ring.
Slader lands a nice looking body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Slader.
Ring throws a body kick that misses.
A big right from Slader misses.
Ring takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

Ring pushes Slader up against the cage in a clinch.
Ring scores with a knee to the head.

It looks like Randy Slader has been cut.
Slader misses with a punch to the body.
Ring blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Slader has a couple of punches blocked by Ring.
Slader lands with a left to the head.
Ring with a knee to the head.
Ring with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Slader can't find room to land a body shot as Ring controls the action.
Ring lands a nice knee to the body.
Slader cracks Ring with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ring blocks an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Slader.
Slader scores with a nice hook to the head.
Slader misses with a punch on the inside.
Slader misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Slader fails to land.
Ring wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ring obliges.
Slader misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ring blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ring.
Ring prevents a body shot from Slader.
Ring tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Slader avoids it.
Ring looking to throw knees to the head but Slader is blocking nicely.
Slader tries to throw a body punch but Ring avoids it by throwing Slader back against the cage.
Ring blocks a body shot from Slader.
Slader takes an elbow to the forehead.
Slader misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ring scores with a knee to the head.
Ring with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch on the inside from Slader fails to land.
Slader lands a hook that snaps the head of Ring backwards.
Ring lands a knee to the body.
Ring missing with knees to the body.

Ring breaks from the clinch.
Ring throws a head kick but Slader moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ring.
Slader steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ring.
Ring misses with a jab, cross combination.
Slader scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ring in his tracks.
Ring throws a leg kick but Slader moved away.
Slader scores with a body shot.
Ring misses with the body kick
and Slader counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ring throws a leg kick but Slader sees it coming and moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ring lands a head kick. Slader smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

Ring forces Slader back against the cage and clinches.
Still in the clinch, Slader scores with a nice short uppercut.
Slader tries a body shot but Ring blocks it.
Ring tries to land knees in the clinch but Slader avoids the damage to the body.
Ring throws a punch but it's blocked by Slader.
Ring's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Slader breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick from Ring lands but Slader takes it in his stride.
A jab from Ring finds it's way through Slader's defenses.
Good work by Slader as he checks the leg kick.
Slader lands a glancing blow to the side of Ring's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ring throws a leg kick
and Slader connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good exchange - Slader coming out on top.
Ring misses with a hook. Slader ducked under it nicely.
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 Jeremy Ring will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Randy Slader's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

A solid leg kick lands there for Slader.
Jeremy Ring is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ring throws a one two combo.
Slader tries to clinch but Ring moves out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Slader in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A punch lands to the side of Ring 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Slader sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ring misses with the body kick
and Slader counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circle momentarily. Slader darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ring swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ring fails to land with a series of punches.
Slader jabs Ring to the body, keeping him at a distance.
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!
A looping hook to the body misses from Slader. Ring does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slader finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ring takes a jab right on the kisser.
Slader lands with a shot to the body.
Slader throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slader throws out a loose jab but Ring uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slader tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ring takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Slader looks to throw a body kick

and Ring moves into the clinch.
Ring lands a knee to the head.
Ring looking to throw knees to the head but Slader is blocking nicely.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ring obliges.
Slader prevents Ring from breaking the clinch.
Slader lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ring doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ring is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Slader is defending well for now.
Still in the clinch, Slader scores with a nice short uppercut.
Slader struggles to land a body shot inside as Ring controls his hands.
Slader misses with a hook to the ribs.
Slader blocks the elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slader lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ring takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ring.
Ring tries to stall but Slader uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Slader pushes Ring back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Ring's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ring misses with the combination.

Ring forces Slader back against the cage and clinches.
Slader misses with a hook from the clinch.
Slader lands with a left to the head.
Ring scores with a hook to the body.
Slader takes a shot to the head.
Slader tries to throw a body punch but Ring avoids it by throwing Slader back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Slader.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ring misses with a knee to the head.
Slader lands with a right to the head.
Slader misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Slader misses with a punch to the body.
Slader lands a shoulder strike.
Slader lands with a short shot to the head.
Slader lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Ring is rocked!
A right hand to the body from Slader.
Oh Ring is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ring landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ring seems to have got his legs back now.
Slader throws a head punch that misses.
Slader misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ring pushes off an throws an elbow but Slader leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ring working Slader over with knees to the body.
Ring lands a right hand.
Ring lands a good knee to the midsection. Slader won't want to take too many of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ring is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Slader is defending well for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ring prevents a body shot from Slader.
Slader throws a punch but it's blocked by Ring.
Ring lands an elbow that stopped Slader in his tracks for a moment.
Ring lands a nice elbow.
Slader lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ring backwards.
Slader lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Slader tries a body shot but Ring blocks it.
Slader tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ring's elbow.
Ring stalling against the cage.
Slader tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ring's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Slader.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slader goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ring throws an elbow but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Slader showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Randy Slader's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Slader takes the fight into the clinch.
Slader swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Slader tries to work over Ring's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ring blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Slader lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ring throws a knee to the head but misses.
Slader swings wildly with an uppercut but Ring uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slader lands with a right to the head.
Ring is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ring is trying to break the clinch but Slader is controlling him.
Ring throws an elbow but it misses.
Slader misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Slader.
Slader tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slader lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Slader.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slader.
Ring's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Ring breaks the clinch.
Slader thuds a left hand into Ring's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ring walks into a jab.
Slader throws a nice inside leg kick.
Slader with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Slader tries to land a front kick but Ring steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Slader lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Slader lands with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Ring fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Slader, pushing him back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Slader scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Slader.
Slader presses Ring against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Slader softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Slader tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Slader misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Slader fails to land.
Ring with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Slader swings wildly with an uppercut but Ring uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ring crunches a lovely knee into Slader's ribcage.
Ring tries to work over Slader's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Slader lands a left hand.
Slader goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Slader has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Slader tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Slader swings wildly with an uppercut but Ring uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ring throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ring blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Slader misses with a punch on the inside.
Ring creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Slader blocks an uppercut.
Slader blocks the elbow strike.
Slader tries to throw a body punch but Ring avoids it by throwing Slader back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Slader.

Ring pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Randy Slader seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Slader throws a jab when Ring was well out of range.
Slader lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ring throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Slader throws out a loose jab but Ring uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slader connects with a looping right hand.
Ring scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ring moves out of range as Slader throws a body kick.

Slader moves into range and clinches up with Ring.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ring gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ring throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sladers head.
Slader misses with a punch to the body.
Slader scores with a shot to the side of Ring's head.
Slader blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Slader misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ring throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Slader blocks it with crossed arms.
Ring goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Slader tries to work over Ring's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Slader struggles to land a body shot inside as Ring controls his hands.
Ring throws an elbow that misses.
Ring tries to land knees in the clinch but Slader avoids the damage to the body.
Ring misses with an elbow strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Slader comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Slader has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Slader!
Randy Slader spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hakuin Ekaku Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sparky Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ekaku Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Jiu Jitsu. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Ekaku Jr
vs
Anderson

175 cm
27
165 lbs
17 - 7 - 0

173 cm
42
164 lbs
31 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Heavy handed

Venom Combat Sports

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hakuin Ekaku Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sparky Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ekaku Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ekaku Jr checks a low kick from Anderson.
Ekaku Jr moves out of range as Anderson throws a body kick.
Ekaku Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Anderson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Anderson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ekaku Jr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ekaku Jr connects with a single shot there.
Anderson scores with a spinning back kick!
Ekaku Jr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Anderson defends well and Ekaku Jr ends up having to push Anderson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ekaku Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anderson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Anderson misses the jab.
Anderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ekaku Jr slips under a jab from Anderson.
Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ekaku Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson.
Ekaku Jr tests Anderson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Ekaku Jr clinches with his opponent.
Ekaku Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Anderson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ekaku Jr or not.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Anderson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Anderson controlling the action here for a moment.
Ekaku Jr prevents a body shot from Anderson.
Anderson lands a right hand.
Ekaku Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Anderson misses with a punch on the inside.

Anderson manages to break the clinch.

Ekaku Jr forces Anderson back against the cage and clinches.
Anderson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ekaku Jr fails to land.

Anderson breaks from the clinch.
Ekaku Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anderson.
Anderson replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Ekaku Jr blocks it well.
Nice defenses there by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr misses with a low kick.
Anderson looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Anderson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekaku Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Anderson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Anderson throws a push kick but Ekaku Jr slaps the foot to one side.
Ekaku Jr throws out a powerful jab.
Ekaku Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anderson raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Anderson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Anderson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ekaku Jr can pounce on him.
Good exchange - Ekaku Jr coming out on top.
Ekaku Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Anderson circles away.
Anderson scores with a nice body kick.
Ekaku Jr misses with a takedown attempt - Anderson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Anderson misses with a body kick.
Ekaku Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Anderson lands a nice hook to Ekaku Jr's body. Ekaku Jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Anderson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ekaku Jr moves away.
Anderson leaves Ekaku Jr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Anderson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hakuin Ekaku Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throws a looping overhand right but Ekaku Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Ekaku Jr misses with a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Anderson misses its intended target.
Anderson connects with a body shot.
Anderson throws a leg kick
and Ekaku Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ekaku Jr lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Anderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ekaku Jr.
Anderson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ekaku Jr shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Anderson defends it nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ekaku Jr, right into the meat.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Anderson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ekaku Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ekaku Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ekaku Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Anderson is quick to defend against it.
Ekaku Jr lands an overhand right.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Ekaku Jr.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ekaku Jr tries to clinch but Anderson moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Anderson. No joy for Ekaku Jr on that attempt.
Anderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson scores with a hook to the body. Ekaku Jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ekaku Jr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Anderson is fending him off so far but Ekaku Jr persists. Nope, Anderson circles away and we're back to standing.
A left lands for Anderson.
Anderson throws a leg kick

and Ekaku Jr counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Anderson wants to get back to his feet but Ekaku Jr passes into half guard.

Ekaku Jr is trying to control. Anderson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ekaku Jr is taking a breather. Anderson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Anderson tries to get to full guard but Ekaku Jr has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sparky Anderson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Ekaku Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Anderson misses with a body kick.
Ekaku Jr misses the body punch
and Anderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slapping leg kick lands for Anderson.
Ekaku Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Anderson feints and then cracks Ekaku Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ekaku Jr down.
Ekaku Jr dips to his left and cracks Anderson with an uppercut!
A cross from Ekaku Jr lands.
Good leg kick by Ekaku Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Anderson with a nice cross.
Ekaku Jr lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekaku Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anderson thows a leg kick but Ekaku Jr checks it

and Ekaku Jr counters by clinching up.
Anderson wants to get back to striking at distance but Ekaku Jr won't allow it.
Ekaku Jr wants to take the fight to the mat but Anderson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Anderson prevents a body shot from Ekaku Jr.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anderson.
Ekaku Jr digs a right hand into Anderson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Anderson's gas tank.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson.
Ekaku Jr is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ekaku Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Anderson is rocked!
Ekaku Jr creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Anderson's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Anderson drops to his knees and Ekaku Jr pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hakuin Ekaku Jr!
Post fight, Hakuin Ekaku Jr stared into the camera and said 'Thank you to my inspiration, my father, THE GREATEST EVER Hakuin "Zen" Ekaku.'.