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CEFC 016 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Bisping (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Winston Churchall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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274 lbs
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250 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lucas Bisping!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Winston Churchall!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bisping.
Churchall struggling a bit here.
Churchall manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bisping's best efforts.
Churchall makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Churchall.
Churchall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Churchall is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Bisping rolls with it to try and escape but Churchall cranks on the arm and Bisping is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Winston Churchall!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Pettis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mongolia Heed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pettis comes to the cage accompanied by Showtime. Heed has chosen Gentlelman as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
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152 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anthony Pettis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Mongolia Heed!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pettis slaps away a takedown attempt from Heed, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Heed throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pettis's waist but Pettis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Heed off to one side.
Pettis throws a right and a left that Heed avoids nicely.
Pettis doesn't manage to clinch there - Heed circles away.
Pettis leaves Heed with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Anthony Pettis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mongolia Heed.
Pettis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Heed gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Pettis!
Pettis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Heed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Heed, pushing him back against the cage.
Pettis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Heed avoids a punch combination nicely.
Heed shoots in for a double leg but Pettis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Heed shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pettis defends it nicely.
Pettis throws a series of punches but Heed moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heed shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pettis counters with a takedown into side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Pettis tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pettis is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Heed has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heed is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Pettis has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Pettis decides to stand back up.
Jab, jab by Pettis - just one landing.
An inside leg kick lands from Pettis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heed keeps the fight on the outside.
Pettis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Heed avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pettis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anthony Pettis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Heed fails with a takedown attempt.
Pettis misses with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pettis throws a nice looking combination but Heed bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Heed has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Heed there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Pettis dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pettis wants to clinch.
Pettis tries to clinch there but Heed circles away.
Pettis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pettis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pettis misses with an uppercut.
Pettis lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mongolia Heed is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pettis tests Heed's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pettis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heed avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Heed shoots in looking for a takedown. Pettis tries to sprawl out of it but Heed keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pettis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pettis doesn't manage to clinch there - Heed circles away.
Heed doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Heed takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pettis is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettis tries to close the distance and clinch but Heed swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pettis ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice body kick from Pettis.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pettis.
Heed shoots in and drives through. Pettis sprawls well.
Anthony Pettis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mongolia Heed.
Heed staying out of range there.
Pettis finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Heed fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heed shoots in for a takedown but Pettis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pettis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pettis misses with a hook.
The crowd cheers as Pettis lands an impressive looking overhand right. Heed doesn't seem phased though.
Heed takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice defenses there by Heed.
Pettis throws a sloppy head kick and Heed moves out of range easily.
Pettis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anthony Pettis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pettis throws a sloppy head kick and Heed moves out of range easily.
Heed stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pettis.
Good work by Heed as he checks the leg kick.
Pettis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pettis lands a leg kick that knocks Heed off balance momentarily.
Heed fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pettis sprawls well initially but Heed persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Pettis is trying to stand up here but Heed is controlling him well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Heed wants to take a breather but Pettis is having none of it.
Pettis tries to kick Heed off but Heed keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heed lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Pettis wants to control but Heed is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Heed trying to mount his opponent but Pettis defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Pettis dominated that second round.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Heed avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pettis scores with a jab to the head.
Pettis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pettis feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Heeds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Heed walks into a stiff left hand from Pettis.
Jab by Pettis.
Nice sprawl there from Pettis as Heed shoots in.
Pettis tries to clinch but Heed is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettis moves into range and clinches up with Heed.
Heed is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Heed jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pettis walks away with a smile on his face. Heed gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Anthony Pettis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mongolia Heed.
Pettis throws a head kick but Heed moves out of range.
Heed on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pettis displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Heed moves out of range as Pettis throws a body kick.
Pettis throws a series of punches but Heed moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettis is looking to clinch.
Heed doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pettis counters with a nice uppercut.
Pettis darts in trying to clinch
and Heed counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pettis won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heed misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Pettis tries to buck Heed off but Heed is having none of it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Pettis avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Heed.
Pettis can't do much from the bottom here.
Pettis regains half guard.
Heed really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pettis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pettis is looking to escape.
Pettis gets back to full guard.
Pettis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pettis keeping moving, preventing Heed from controlling successfully.
Pettis looking for a guillotine here but Heed defends easily.
Heed throws a big right hand that misses.
Heed wants to pass the guard but Pettis is keeping the position.
Heed must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pettis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pettis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Heed is aware though and is defending well.
Pettis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pettis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pettis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Heed gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pettis keeping moving, preventing Heed from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pettis is looking to stand up but Heed isn't so interested in that idea.
Heed wants to control from the top but Pettis keeps moving.
Heed is stalling in the full guard.
Heed makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pettis working for a triangle but Heed defends it easily.
Heed is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Pettis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pettis has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Pettis!
Anthony Pettis took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Red Hand Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Ricci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Skantze Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Skantze Jr will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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170 lbs
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174 lbs
11 - 16 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Ricci!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Skantze Jr!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skantze Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ricci really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Skantze Jr lands a really nice looking cross but Ricci seems unphased.
It looks like Mike Ricci has been cut.
Ricci takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ricci is breathing heavily.
Ricci showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Skantze Jr.
Skantze Jr is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Skantze Jr shuts the power down on Ricci. Lights out, game over! Skantze Jr is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). John Skantze Jr!
John Skantze Jr got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Corwin Anstey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tigre Singh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anstey comes to the cage accompanied by rocky road to dublin. Singh is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Enya-Sail Away. Corwin Anstey has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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192 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corwin Anstey!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tigre Singh!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anstey comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Anstey lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Tigre Singh has been cut.
Anstey has managed to clinch.
Anstey wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Singh is looking to take this one to the mat.
Anstey has had enough of the clinch but Singh keeps him there for the moment.
Singh tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Anstey smiles and moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anstey gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Singh has Anstey pressed against the cage, preventing Anstey from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Anstey manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey throws a nice looking combination but Singh bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Anstey has taken the fight to the clinch.
Singh prevents Anstey from breaking the clinch.
Singh tries to pull guard but Anstey won't allow it.
Corwin Anstey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tigre Singh.
Anstey looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Anstey tries to circle away but Singh has him pinned against the cage.
Anstey has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Singh is trying to keep an underhook but Anstey manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Anstey wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Singh is trying to stand back up but Anstey is controlling him
Singh wants to control but Anstey is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anstey tries to stand but can't do so whilst Singh controls his leg.
Singh wants to get back to full guard.
Anstey stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Singh to get to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anstey closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Singh's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Singh is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Singh 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.
Anstey is looking to stand up but Singh won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh wants to sweep here but Anstey controlling him for the moment.
Anstey knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Singh on the ground.
Anstey stands and steps away. Singh gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Anstey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Anstey throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Singh tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Anstey is in Singh's guard.
Singh looking for a sweep. Not yet Singh, not yet.
Anstey avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Anstey trying to stand up but can't free himself from Singh's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anstey gets to his feet - Singh follows without any prompting.
Anstey looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Singh!
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!
Singh sneaks back into half guard.
Anstey seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Singh manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Anstey has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Singh working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Anstey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Anstey manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Singh looks winded!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Anstey has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Singh is proving hard to escape from.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corwin Anstey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tigre Singh's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Anstey throws a series of punches but Singh avoids them all with ease.
Singh tries to clinch there but Anstey circles away.
Corwin Anstey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice combination there by Anstey.
Singh tries to keep at a distance but Anstey has taken the fight into the clinch.
Singh tries for a takedown but Anstey manages to get underhooks.
Singh throws a head punch that misses.
Anstey is fighting off a takedown attempt but Singh is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Anstey to the mat. Anstey regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Anstey is looking to stand up but Singh isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh postures up in Anstey's guard and throws a big left but Anstey blocks it.
Singh is stalling in the full guard.
Singh postures up in Anstey's guard and throws a big left but Anstey blocks it.
Singh wants to pass the guard but Anstey is keeping the position.
Singh won't allow Anstey to get back to his feet.
Singh trying to control the position from guard on top but Anstey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Singh trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Anstey manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anstey would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Singh trying to control the position.
Singh looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anstey wants to stand but Singh is controlling his posture from full guard.
Singh is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anstey defends well.
Anstey decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh is trying hard to land a takedown here. Anstey sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Anstey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Singh circles away quickly and effectively.
Corwin Anstey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Singh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anstey gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Singh tries for a takedown. No joy.
Corwin Anstey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tigre Singh.
A frustrated look appears on Anstey's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Anstey is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anstey is looking to break free of the clinch but Singh has double underhooks.
Anstey is trying to push Singh away but Singh has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Anstey has had enough of the clinch but Singh keeps him there for the moment.
Anstey creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Singh goes for a takedown attempt but Anstey pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Anstey throws a combination that misses
and Singh counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Anstey taking a breather.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Singh tries to pull guard but Anstey holds him up against the cage and eventually Singh drops back down to his feet.
Anstey is defending well against a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Corwin Anstey will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tigre Singh's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Anstey throws a right and a left that Singh avoids nicely.
Anstey looks to land a combination. Singh sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Anstey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Singh.
Anstey misses with the combination.
Anstey misses with a two punch combination.
Singh shoots in for a takedown but Anstey shows good takedown defense.
Anstey getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Corwin Anstey is winning the standup battle so far.
Anstey has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Singh effectively controlling the action here.
Singh tries for a takedown. No joy.
Singh has Anstey pressed against the cage, preventing Anstey from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Singh gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Singh is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Anstey defends it well.
Singh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Singh is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singh misses with a head shot. Anstey uses the momentum to regain guard.
Singh prevents Anstey from getting back to his feet.
Singh drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Anstey dives on top into guard.
Anstey would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Singh trying to keep a closed guard but Anstey is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anstey preventing the sweep.
Anstey is looking to stand up but Singh won't let him.
Singh is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Anstey trying to stand up but can't free himself from Singh's guard.
Anstey won't allow Singh to sweep him here.
Singh is looking to sweep but instead, Anstey has passed into half guard.
Anstey prevents Singh from improving his position.
Anstey tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Singh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singh manages to get to full guard.
Anstey gets to his feet - Singh follows without any prompting.
Anstey looks to land a combination. Singh sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Singh dodges the punch combination from Anstey.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anstey tries a low kick but Singh avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corwin Anstey clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Tigre Singh's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Singh wants to clinch up but Anstey keeps it at a distance.
Singh is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Anstey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Singh will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Singh closes the distance and clinches.
Singh has Anstey pressed against the cage, preventing Anstey from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Anstey lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Singh backwards.
Anstey is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Singh is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh jumps guard but Anstey turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Anstey wants to get back to striking at distance but Singh won't allow it.
Anstey tries to break free but Singh pushes him back against the cage.
Anstey is trying to maintain a safe position but Singh gets an underhook and turns Anstey into the cage.
Singh has Anstey pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Anstey manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Corwin Anstey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tigre Singh.
Anstey is trying to force a seperation but Singh has the dominant position.
Anstey has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Anstey is trying to push Singh away but Singh has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Singh manages to pull guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anstey stands up and waves to Singh to follow him.
Anstey cracks Singh with a right hand to the side of the head.
Anstey throws a leg kick which misses Singh's front leg but catches the back leg as Singh tries to avoid it.
Singh fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Singh is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Singh dodges the punch combination from Anstey.
Singh blocks a head kick by Anstey.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anstey's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Anstey duly obliges.
Anstey closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Anstey moves into the clinch.
Singh is trying to trip Anstey. He has hold of a leg but Anstey is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Singh persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Anstey wants to stand and escape but Singh is having none of it.
Singh wants to pass the guard but Anstey is keeping the position.
Singh is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singh drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Anstey dives on top into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Singh tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anstey tries to stand but Singh is controlling from the bottom.
Singh is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corwin Anstey had his way with Tigre Singh in that round.
The cut man is working on Tigre Singh'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. This is the final round!
A chopping leg kick lands by Anstey.
Sloppy strikes from Anstey. Those never looked like landing.
Anstey misses with a two punch combination.
Anstey swats away the attempt to clinch by Singh.
Anstey closes the distance and clinches.
Anstey lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Singh tries to get to full guard but Anstey has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh wants to control but Anstey is keeping busy.
Singh is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Anstey seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Anstey decides to stand up.
Anstey closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Anstey scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Singh is looking to reverse the position.
Singh looks to move to half guard but instead Anstey has passed into mount! Damn!
Singh is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anstey sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Singh slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anstey wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anstey decides to return to a standing position.
Some wild striking there from Anstey.
Anstey misses with a two punch combination.
Singh is looking to clinch but Anstey is avoiding it.
Anstey throws a leg kick but Singh sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Anstey 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.
Singh controls Anstey momentarily but Anstey frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anstey has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Singh is proving hard to escape from.
Singh is looking for a triangle but Anstey pushes his legs off easily.
Anstey gets to his feet - Singh follows without any prompting.
Anstey throws a right and a left that Singh avoids nicely.
Tigre Singh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anstey shoots in and bounces Singh off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Anstey trying to stand up but can't free himself from Singh's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Corwin Anstey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Anstey has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 50:45
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corwin Anstey!
Corwin Anstey retains his middleweight title!
Corwin Anstey took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'thanks everyone, its great being the middleweight champ. anyone out there who needs a shot let me know'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tj Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aziz Ansari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ansari is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by HAM. Aziz Ansari will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tj Shields!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aziz Ansari!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ansari will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ansari looks for a takedown but Shields sprawls well.
Ansari looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Shields looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ansari passes into half guard.
Shields looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Ansari pushes past his half guard into mount!
Ansari takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Shields is trying desperately to improve position.
Ansari lands a couple of good shots and Shields has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ansari lands shots from the back.
Ansari has his arm under Shields's chin here. Game over son! Ansari squeezes tightly and Shields is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aziz Ansari!
Aziz Ansari is the new featherweight champion!
Aziz Ansari decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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