CEFC 17 REDEMPTION PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Freddy Lloyd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Matola (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.

Lloyd
vs
Matola

176 cm
21
171 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

183 cm
25
170 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Freddy Lloyd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Carlos Matola!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matola swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lloyd dodges the punch combination from Matola.
Matola throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Matola throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Matola looks to land a combination but Lloyd avoids it well.
Matola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice takedown defense from Matola. No joy for Lloyd on that attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lloyd.
Matola throws a shot to the body.
Lloyd shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Matola but Matola pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freddy Lloyd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matola throws a right and a left that Lloyd avoids nicely.
Matola lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lloyd circles away quickly and effectively.
Lloyd shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lloyd shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Matola but Matola pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matola misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lloyd shoots in looking for a takedown. Matola tries to sprawl out of it but Lloyd keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Matola manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lloyd tries for a takedown but Matola sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lloyd fails to land the takedown.
Matola throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Matola fails to land with a series of punches.
Lloyd shoots in but Matola avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lloyd shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lloyd misses with a takedown attempt - Matola sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lloyd is breathing heavily.

Lloyd scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Matola bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Matola cracks Lloyd with a good jab.
Matola misses with a two punch combination.
Lloyd looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matola misses with a few strikes there.
Matola misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Matola lands a two punch combo.
Matola fails to land with a series of punches.
Matola misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lloyd shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Matola as he avoids it easily.
Jab, jab by Matola - just one landing.
Lloyd misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Matola has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lloyd prevents Matola from breaking the clinch.
Lloyd has Matola pressed against the cage, preventing Matola from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Matola tries to break free but Lloyd pushes him back against the cage.

Lloyd pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Matola does no damage.

Lloyd shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Matola is trying to defend but Lloyd finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Matola slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Matola has his foot on Lloyd's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lloyd works his way back into a safe position though.
Lloyd trying to control but Matola is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matola wants to stand and escape but Lloyd is having none of it.
Lloyd postures up.
Lloyd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Lloyd drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lloyd jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Matola avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Matola throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Matola looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lloyd is one step ahead there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Matola is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lloyd defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Matola dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Matola misses with the combination.
Matola with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lloyd to score with a decent uppercut.
Matola lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lloyd backs up against the cage.
Matola misses with a double jab.
Lloyd shoots in and drives through. Matola sprawls well.
Lloyd fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lloyd takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jab by Lloyd.
Matola tests Lloyd's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lloyd changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Matola tries to avoid it but Lloyd manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Matola to the ground. Matola escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freddy Lloyd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lloyd closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Matola to the mat! Matola manages to get full guard.
Matola manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lloyd manages to get himself to full guard.
Matola has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lloyd is proving hard to escape from.

Matola stands and steps away. Lloyd gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Matola tries to bum rush Lloyd with a series of wild strikes but Lloyd uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Matola swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lloyd slips a jab and a cross from Matola.
Matola throws a hook but Lloyd avoids it easily.
Matola connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lloyd. Lloyd circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

Lloyd pushes Matola up against the cage in a clinch.
Matola has had enough of the clinch but Lloyd keeps him there for the moment.
Matola is trying to break the clinch but Lloyd is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lloyd is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Matola pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Matola wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lloyd is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Matola wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lloyd has him pressed against the cage.
Matola wants to break the clinch but can't.
Matola tries to circle away but Lloyd has him pinned against the cage.
Lloyd keeps control of Matola as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Lloyd jumps guard and drags Matola to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Matola gets to his feet - Lloyd follows without any prompting.
Matola throws a right and a left that both miss.
Carlos Matola seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matola misses with an uppercut. Lloyd saw that one coming.
Matola throws a series of punches but Lloyd avoids them all with ease.
Matola goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lloyd shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Matola misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Matola rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lloyd moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lloyd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matola throws a right hand that Lloyd ducks under and follows up with a left that Lloyd also avoids with ease.
Lloyd shoots in and drives through. Matola sprawls well.
Lloyd tries to score a power double leg takedown but Matola sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lloyd somewhat.
Lloyd closes the distance and clinches up with Matola, looking for a takedown. Lloyd pushes Matola against the cage but Matola circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Matola does no damage.
A shot to the body from Matola misses

and Lloyd counters with a shoot takedown. Matola fights it but they end up in guard.
Matola is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lloyd trying to control here.
Matola scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lloyd is refusing to be controlled, as Matola sits in half guard.
Lloyd tries to roll over but Matola keeps him under control.

Lloyd actively working from the bottom here.
Matola looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lloyd wants to get back to full guard.
Matola wants to take a breather but Lloyd is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lloyd misses with the combination.
Matola misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Carlos Matola will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Matola misses with the combination.
Matola throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lloyd.
Matola stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Matola wants it to stay on the feet.
Matola lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lloyd circles away quickly and effectively.
Freddy Lloyd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lloyd fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Matola tries to bum rush Lloyd with a series of wild strikes but Lloyd uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lloyd changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Matola tries to avoid it but Lloyd manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Matola to the ground. Matola escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freddy Lloyd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matola scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A cross from Matola lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lloyd shoots in and drives through. Matola sprawls well.
Matola misses with a double jab

and Lloyd counters with a takedown into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Matola explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Matola throws a series of punches but Lloyd avoids them all with ease.
Lloyd will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Matola moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lloyd shoots in for a takedown but Matola shows good takedown defense.
Matola swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lloyd tried to score with a low kick but Matola checks it.
Matola misses with a series of wild punches.
Matola looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lloyd takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lloyd fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Matola misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lloyd tries to score a power double leg takedown but Matola sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lloyd somewhat.
Matola lands the left hand.

Lloyd feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Matola working for a triangle but Lloyd defends it easily.
Matola throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lloyd wants to control from the top but Matola keeps moving.

Lloyd got a little sloppy there for a moment and Matola has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lloyd has managed to get both his arms back between Matola's legs - danger averted.
Lloyd trying to control but Matola is working from the bottom.

Lloyd postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Matola is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lloyd, into his guard.
Matola chips away with some ground and pound.
Carlos Matola is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Matola stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Lloyd closes the distance and clinches up with Matola, looking for a takedown. Lloyd pushes Matola against the cage but Matola circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matola swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Matola throws a shot to the body.
Matola throws a series of strikes that have Lloyd backpedaling.
Matola throws a series of punches but Lloyd moves out of range.
Matola scores with a one two! Lloyd had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Lloyd dodges the punch combination from Matola.
Freddy Lloyd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lloyd shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Matola sprawls well. Matola wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lloyd gets slowly back to his feet.
Matola looks to land a combination but Lloyd avoids it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matola misses with a wild combination.
Lloyd does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Matola comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Matola winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Matola!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hunter Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dinsdale Piranha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lewis comes into the arena with Tubthumping blaring out of the sound system. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Lewis
vs
Piranha

179 cm
24
153 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

176 cm
22
164 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

Black Skull Clothing
Black Skull Clothing

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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hunter Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dinsdale Piranha!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Piranha clinches with his opponent.
Piranha looking to throw knees to the head but Lewis is blocking nicely.
Piranha connects with a knee to the head.

Piranha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Piranha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lewis.
Piranha tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hunter Lewis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Piranha moves into range and clinches up with Lewis.
Piranha tries to land knees in the clinch but Lewis avoids the damage to the body.
Piranha throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lewis blocks it with crossed arms.
Piranha missing with knees to the body.

Piranha breaks the clinch.
Piranha lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lewis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Piranha tries to clinch up.
Piranha is looking to clinch.
Lewis misses with a looping right.
Piranha takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

Piranha fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lewis, pushing him back against the cage.
Lewis wants to get back to striking at distance but Piranha won't allow it.
Lewis being controlled against the cage.
Piranha tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lewis avoids it.
Piranha tries a knee to the head but Lewis blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Piranha lands a body shot.

Piranha breaks the clinch.
Piranha is looking to clinch.
A punch combination from Lewis misses.
Lewis jabs Piranha right on the nose. Piranha blinks but takes it well.
Piranha lands a head kick. Lewis smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dinsdale Piranha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Piranha lands with a kick to the temple. Lewis shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Piranha blocks a head kick by Lewis.
Lewis sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Piranha has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lewis is trying to break free.
Lewis can't break the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Piranha - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Piranha throws a knee to the head but misses.
Piranha landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Piranha keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lewis's efforts to push away.

Lewis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lewis is defended easily by Piranha.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Piranha closes the distance and pushes Lewis back into the cage.

Piranha escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lewis lands a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Piranha moves into the clinch.
Piranha tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lewis avoids it.
Piranha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Piranha misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lewis.
Lewis is looking to break free of the clinch but Piranha has double underhooks.
Piranha unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lewis lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lewis is breathing heavily.
Lewis takes a knee right on the jaw!
Piranha with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Lewis breaks from the clinch.
Piranha wants to clinch.

Piranha instigates a clinch.
A knee to the head by Piranha.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Piranha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Piranha moves in looking to clinch but Lewis pushes him off.

Piranha closes the distance and clinches.
Lewis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lewis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Piranha breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Some wild striking there from Lewis.
Lewis throws a chopping leg kick but Piranha manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lewis throws a nice looking combination but Piranha bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lewis keeps the fight on the outside.
Piranha is looking to clinch but Lewis is avoiding it.

Piranha gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lewis can't break the clinch.
Piranha lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Piranha pushes Lewis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Piranha stalls.
Piranha connects with a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis is looking to break free of the clinch but Piranha has double underhooks.

Piranha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Piranha rushes Lewis and presses him up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Piranha takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Piranha receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Piranha keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lewis's efforts to push away.
A bit of stalling here from Piranha.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lewis can't break the clinch.
Piranha tries to land a knee to the head but Lewis blocks with his arms.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Piranha.
Lewis dodges an elbow strike from Piranha.
Piranha lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dinsdale Piranha dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Piranha dodges the punch combination from Lewis.
Lewis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Piranha circles away quickly and effectively.
Piranha lands a head kick!
Lewis keeps the fight on the outside.
Lewis avoids the head kick by Piranha.
Lewis misses with a series of wild punches.
Lewis swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Piranha is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lewis throws a right and a left that Piranha avoids nicely.
Piranha scores with a kick to the body.

Piranha moves into the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Piranha.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Piranha breaks the clinch.

Piranha moves into the clinch successfully.
Piranha with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Piranha.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Piranha with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lewis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Piranha has him pressed against the cage.
Piranha scores with a knee to the head.

Lewis breaks from the clinch.
Lewis tries to bum rush Piranha with a series of wild strikes but Piranha uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lewis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lewis misses with a straight left.
Piranha lands a head kick. Lewis smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Piranha tries to clinch there but Lewis circles away.
Piranha lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Piranha tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Piranha is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lewis tries to land a leg kick but Piranha saw it coming and moves away.
Lewis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lewis keeps the fight on the outside.
Piranha moves out of range of the body kick from Lewis.
Lewis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Piranha moves away.
Piranha moves in looking to clinch but Lewis pushes him off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lewis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Piranha feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lewis's calf.
The fight stays on the outside here - Piranha looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Piranha pushes Lewis up against the cage in a clinch.
Lewis letting Piranha take a breather here.
Piranha lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Piranha.

Piranha breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Piranha tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lewis paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Piranha takes the fight into the clinch.
Lewis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Piranha manages to break the clinch.
Piranha wants to clinch up but Lewis keeps it at a distance.
Piranha throws a series of punches but Lewis moves out of range.
Piranha fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piranha tries to clinch up but Lewis circles away and keeps his distance.
Piranha tries a head kick but it misses.
Lewis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Piranha is fending him off so far but Lewis persists. Nope, Piranha circles away and we're back to standing.
Lewis swats away the attempt to clinch by Piranha.
Hunter Lewis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Piranha throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lewis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Piranha scores with a leg kick.
Piranha throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lewis.

Piranha takes the fight into the clinch.
Piranha with a knee to the head.
Piranha lands a shoulder strike.

Piranha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Piranha tries to close the distance and clinch but Lewis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lewis takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Piranha tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lewis throws a left and a right that both miss
and Piranha counters with a big head kick but Lewis shrugs it off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis throws a jab when Piranha was well out of range.

Piranha has closed the distance and engaged Lewis in a clinch.
Piranha just leaning against Lewis, taking a breather.
The crowd are getting on Piranha's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Piranha lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lewis backwards.
Piranha unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Piranha lands a damaging elbow.
Piranha crunches a lovely knee into Lewis's ribcage.
Piranha throws a knee to the head but misses.

Piranha escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lewis fails with the takedown.
Lewis misses with a looping left.
Lewis swats away the attempt to clinch by Piranha.
Piranha wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dinsdale Piranha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Lewis finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Piranha tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

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

Piranha escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good standup being displayed there by Lewis as he connects with a hook.
Lewis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Piranha tries to clinch but Lewis moves out of range.
Piranha stuffs the takedown attempt from Lewis. Lewis gets slowly back to his feet.

Lewis decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Lewis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Piranha sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Piranha wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Piranha is not content to let Lewis control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Piranha 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.
Lewis works his way into full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lewis wants to finish this one by submission but Piranha is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lewis.

Lewis goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Piranha is on top in guard.
Piranha must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Piranha wants to stand but Lewis is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hunter Lewis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dinsdale Piranha is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hunter Lewis showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Piranha has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dinsdale Piranha!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hammer Monkey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adnan Catic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Catic has chosen Fali mi Ljubav as his entrance music. Hammer Monkey has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Monkey
vs
Catic

190 cm
19
205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

186 cm
25
210 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Golden Lilium
Golden Lilium

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hammer Monkey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adnan Catic!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Catic connects with a body shot.
Monkey throws a right and a left that both miss.
Monkey is breathing heavily.
Catic connects with the punch.
Catic feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Monkey crashing to the mat! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Adnan Catic!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Ermey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Jones
vs
Ermey

180 cm
23
189 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

186 cm
18
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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, Eddie Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bill Ermey!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones looks to land a right hand but Ermey moved out of range.
Ermey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Jab, jab by Ermey - just one landing.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ermey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ermey.
Jones misses with a hook to the body
and Ermey counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones connects with a solid leg kick.
Jones tries to clinch up
and Ermey counters with a two punch combo.
Ermey avoids the head kick by Jones.
Jones is looking to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ermey.

It looks like Bill Ermey has been cut.
Ermey misses with a body shot.
Jones goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jones takes one to the chin there.
Ermey moves out of range of the strikes.
Ermey avoids the head kick by Jones.

Jones lands a left and a right that send Ermey crashing to the mat, dazed. Jones thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice inside leg kick there by Jones. That's going to slow Ermey down.
Jones is looking to score with low kicks.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ermey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Jones wants to clinch but Ermey slips to the side
and Ermey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to clinch up.
Jones throws a head kick but Ermey moves out of range.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Eddie Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones cracks the inside of Ermey's front leg.
Ermey throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ermey darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ermey takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Ermey moves out of range easily.
Ermey circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ermey counters with a stiff right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a brutal head kick. Ermey looks out on his feet and Jones throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Eddie Jones!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Whitplay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenneth Townsend (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Whitplay's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Metallica - Orion. Townsend has chosen Walk by Pantera as his entrance music. 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.

Whitplay
vs
Townsend

200 cm
19
265 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

199 cm
22
250 lbs
11 - 9 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Whitplay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kenneth Townsend!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping body kick lands there for Townsend.
Townsend drops Whitplay with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Whitplay! Townsend dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (strikes). Kenneth Townsend!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Clayton Epp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sparky Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Jenkins's choice of entrance music: Burn it to the ground. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Epp
vs
Jenkins

177 cm
22
160 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

182 cm
21
161 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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, Clayton Epp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sparky Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins shoots in for a takedown but Epp shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Epp leaves Jenkins with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jenkins fails with a takedown attempt.
Clayton Epp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sparky Jenkins.

Jenkins decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Jenkins is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jenkins is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Epp defends it well.

Jenkins is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Epp is defending against the submission attempts here by Jenkins.
Epp is looking for a sweep. Jenkins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Jenkins wants to work for an arm triangle but Epp is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jenkins wants to pass the guard but Epp is defending well.

Jenkins is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jenkins looks gassed!
Epp is holding on to half guard well.

Jenkins is looking for a kimura but Epp is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jenkins to get the leverage.

Jenkins is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Epp is just riding it out for now. Jenkins eventually gives up the hold.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Epp with a poor takedown

and Jenkins counters with a shoot takedown. Epp fights it but they end up in guard.
Epp seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

Jenkins drops back looking for a leg! Epp is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Epp manages to kick Jenkins off! Jenkins jumps back into Epp's guard.
Epp looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Jenkins drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jenkins jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Epp is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Epp on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Epp tries to get out of the position.

Jenkins is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Epp pulls Jenkins in to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jenkins advances position into side control!
Epp is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sparky Jenkins dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Jenkins shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Epp pinned against the cage. Epp gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jenkins with a poor takedown

and Epp counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jenkins's guard now.

Jenkins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Epp can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Jenkins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Epp doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Epp manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jenkins is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Epp defends well.

Jenkins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Jenkins working for a triangle but Epp defends it easily.

Jenkins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Jenkins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Jenkins working for a triangle but Epp defends it easily.

Jenkins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jenkins has his foot on Epp's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Epp works his way back into a safe position though.

Jenkins looking for a guillotine here but Epp defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Jenkins has his foot on Epp's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Epp works his way back into a safe position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jenkins looking for a triangle here. Epp is fighting it but it looks tight! Jenkins pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Epp is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Sparky Jenkins!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
24%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nobuhiro Nakamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Watts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nakamura's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Breathe. Watts has chosen Domination by Pantera as his entrance music. Jackson Watts has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Nobuhiro Nakamura's chin.

Nakamura
vs
Watts

192 cm
23
276 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

189 cm
19
232 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

Australian Xtreme - Elite Supplements.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nobuhiro Nakamura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jackson Watts!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watts is looking to clinch but Nakamura is avoiding it.
Nakamura misses with a takedown attempt - Watts sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nakamura misses with a takedown attempt - Watts sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Nakamura drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nakamura thows a big elbow that misses.
Watts avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nakamura throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Watts is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nakamura trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nakamura throwing strikes but missing.
Nakamura throwing strikes but missing.
Nakamura has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nakamura accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Nakamura closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nakamura lands in his opponent's guard.
Nakamura in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nakamura with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nakamura throws a strike but Watts rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Watts wants to control from the top but Nakamura keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watts won't allow Nakamura to sweep him here.
Watts lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Watts must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nakamura managing to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watts stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nakamura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nakamura has his hands on Watts's head, controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nakamura tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Watts trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakamura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakamura wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nobuhiro Nakamura dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Nakamura shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Watts napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Nakamura landing a few strikes.
Nakamura working the head and body with strikes.
Nakamura creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Nakamura prevents Watts from escaping the position.
Nakamura throwing strikes but Watts manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Nakamura can't do much from the bottom here.
Nakamura sneaks back into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Watts throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nakamura regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Watts.
Nakamura seems keen to control Watts's posture.
Nakamura has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nakamura's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Nakamura looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura has control of Watts's left arm, preventing Watts from doing any damage.
Watts trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Nakamura manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nakamura prevents Watts from getting back to his feet.
Watts avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nakamura postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nakamura trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Nakamura has gone for a leg lock! Watts slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nakamura's guard.
Watts wants to pass the guard but Nakamura is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nobuhiro Nakamura dominated that second round.
That's time! Nakamura's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Nakamura avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Nakamura shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nakamura showed some decent athleticism there.
Watts is looking to escape.

Nakamura wants to work for an arm triangle but Watts is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Watts wants to get back to his feet.
Nakamura missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakamura not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura thows a huge punch but Watts dodges it nicely.
Watts regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Nakamura.
Nobuhiro Nakamura overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nakamura missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Watts slaps away a takedown attempt from Nakamura, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nakamura throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Watts's waist but Watts gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nakamura off to one side.
Nakamura shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Watts defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nobuhiro Nakamura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Watts tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nakamura swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nakamura fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nakamura closes this distance looking for a takedown but Watts circles away.
Nakamura keeps the fight on the outside.
Nakamura shoots in looking for a takedown. Watts tries to sprawl out of it but Nakamura keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Watts manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nakamura shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Watts stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Watts wants it to stay on the feet.

Nakamura shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Watts regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Nakamura.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Watts works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nakamura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nakamura throws a strike but Watts rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Watts trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakamura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson Watts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nakamura manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Watts manages to get himself to full guard.
Nakamura prevents Watts from getting back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakamura is looking to work some ground and pound but Watts has wrist control.
Nakamura lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nobuhiro Nakamura showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nakamura, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nobuhiro Nakamura!