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CEFC 36 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Isaac Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mongolia Heed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hall comes to the cage accompanied by Boy Dance Party- Bruce Willis SNL. 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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BJJ Blue 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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Isaac Hall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Mongolia Heed!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall just misses with a punch to the body.
Hall 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.
Heed shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hall but Hall pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Heed dodges the punch combination from Hall.
Hall fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Hall. No joy for Heed on that attempt.
Hall closes the distance but Heed moves to the side
and Heed counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hall!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Heed trying to control the position but Hall is working away.
Heed tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall regains half guard, as Heed was trying to land strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Heed connects with a nice short shot to Hall's temple.
Heed thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hall's head.
Heed is taking a breather. Hall 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.
Heed stalling away here and it's allowed Hall to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Heed trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom.
Heed lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heed working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Heed is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Heed lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Heed postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Heed is looking to work some ground and pound but Hall has wrist control.
Heed slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hall is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heed's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Heed working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heed sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hall's guard.
Heed thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hall's head.
Hall is not content to let Heed control the position.
Heed throws a strike but Hall avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Heed lands a couple of digs.
Heed wants to pass the guard but Hall is keeping the position.
Heed throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hall is breathing heavily.
Heed scoring with some ground and pound.
Heed showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hall looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heed won't allow Hall to sweep him here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heed trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Heed accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hall throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hall looks to score with a jab to the body but Heed is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mongolia Heed 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.
Hall tries a head kick but it misses.
Hall throws a right and a left that Heed avoids nicely.
Hall scores with a three punch combo!
Hall stuffs the takedown attempt from Heed. Heed gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Heed as Hall shoots in.
Heed circles away from the clinch attempt.
Heed gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hall counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Heed looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heed tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hall knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hall is staying active underneath Heed, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hall wants to get back to his feet.
Heed keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Heed throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Heed wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hall keeps working.
Heed lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Heed is taking a breather. Hall 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Heed has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mongolia Heed.
Hall thows a leg kick but Heed checks it
and Heed counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Heed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heed lands a couple of digs.
Mongolia Heed has got the better of the ground game so far.
Heed working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Heed throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hall works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hall working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Heed.
Heed seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Heed tries to free his leg and advance position but Hall is retaining full guard.
Heed passes Hall's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heed thows a huge punch but Hall dodges it nicely.
Heed not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Heed is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hall avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Heed.
Heed missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Heed in particular looking to stall.
Hall blocking the ground and pound attempt from Heed.
Hall avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Heed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heed performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Heed wants to pass to mount but Hall is defending the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Heed connects with a nice short shot to Hall's temple.
Heed throwing shots but Hall is blocking nicely.
Heed is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
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!
Heed lands with a punch from half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Heed content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hall blocking the ground and pound attempt from Heed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mongolia Heed showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hall's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Hall gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Heed content to stall in guard here.
Hall controlling the position.
Hall utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Heed throws a strike but Hall rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Heed looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Isaac Hall has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Heed takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Heed circles away from the clinch attempt.
Heed shoots in for a takedown but Hall shows good takedown defense.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Heed is defended easily by Hall.
Heed shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Isaac Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Heed counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hall can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Heed controls the pace.
Heed lands a couple of elbows.
Hall is trying to control the position but Heed postures up.
Hall is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Heed is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heed postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Heed engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hall keeping moving, preventing Heed from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heed keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hall's head.
Heed trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hall tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Isaac Hall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Heed.
Isaac Hall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mongolia Heed.
Some wild striking there from Heed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall throws a series of punches but Heed moves out of range.
Heed avoids a punch combination nicely.
Heed has a takedown stuffed.
Hall moves in looking to clinch but Heed pushes him off.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hall thows a body shot but no joy.
Mongolia Heed is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Heed looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mongolia Heed comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Heed 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mongolia Heed!
Mongolia Heed took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
In defeat, Isaac Hall stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back, and entertain even better'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stefan Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Howlett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Howlett is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Time of Dying by Three Days Grace. James Howlett has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Stefan Silva's chin.
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198 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Basic striking
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stefan Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Howlett!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howlett circles away from the clinch attempt.
Howlett misses with a few strikes there.
Howlett misses with a series of wild punches.
Howlett throws a big shot that misses.
Howlett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Silva slips a jab and a cross from Howlett.
Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Howlett misses.
Oooh a lovely combination from Howlett sends Silva down but not out. Howlett dives into side control looking to finish.
Silva is rocked!
It looks like Stefan Silva has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Howlett has knee on belly momentarily but Silva bucks him off and regains half guard.
Silva wants to improve his position but Howlett is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Howlett pushing down on Silva's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Howlett trying to mount his opponent but Silva defends it.
Howlett is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Silva!
Silva regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Howlett pulls his head out easily.
Howlett perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Howlett has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Silva works to full guard.
Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Howlett can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Howlett engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Howlett tries to stand but Silva is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws his legs up looking for a submission but Howlett uses it to pass to side control.
Howlett is working to tighten his grip on Silva's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Silva has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Howlett is really squeezing tight and eventually Silva passes out! Howlett breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). James Howlett!
An out of breath James Howlett thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roy Mustang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mustang comes to the cage accompanied by Little Rock. Phillips is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Wicked game. Roy Mustang has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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160 lbs
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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
31 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roy Mustang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Phillips!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phillips's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mustang connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Phillips scrambles back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Phillips.
Mustang forces Phillips back against the cage and clinches.
Phillips is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Phillips struggles to land a body shot inside as Mustang controls his hands.
Phillips looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Phillips wants to take the fight to the mat but Mustang manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Phillips tries to stall but Mustang uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Phillips stops a takedown attempt from Mustang.
Phillips has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mustang avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Roy Mustang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Phillips.
Mustang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phillips throws a head punch that misses.
Phillips tries a body shot but Mustang blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips misses with some punches.
Phillips has Mustang pressed against the cage.
Phillips misses with the head strike.
Mustang has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Phillips regains guard immediately.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Mustang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Phillips being controlled here, momentarily.
Mustang forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mustang is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mustang thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mustang is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Phillips defends it well.
Mustang is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Phillips looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mustang is looking to take a break and control but Phillips is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mustang wants to free his trapped foot but Phillips is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Phillips is not content to let Mustang control the position.
Mustang will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Phillips is looking for a sweep. Mustang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've been hearing good reports from Mustang's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Phillips is pressing down on Mustang's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mustang drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Phillips manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mustang has Phillips in his guard.
Mustang seems keen to control Phillips's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mustang keeping full guard, as Phillips tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mustang working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Phillips throws a strike but Mustang rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mustang trying to move into half guard but instead Phillips has managed to sweep!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phillips working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Mustang 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.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mustang enables Phillips to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mustang manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mustang is pulling down on Phillips's head to control his posture.
Phillips throws an elbow that misses. Mustang uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Phillips's guard. Nice move by Mustang!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mustang accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Phillips keeping moving, preventing Mustang from controlling successfully.
Mustang throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Phillips works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Phillips looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mustang stands and throws Phillips's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mustang throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Mustang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Phillips keeps working.
Mustang wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Phillips, who protects the arm well.
Mustang is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Phillips is trying to escape and Mustang transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Phillips is forced to tap! Nice work there by Mustang! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roy Mustang!
A victorious Roy Mustang thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Remo Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Rackham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams's entrance music is Remo Williams Theme. A fine choice. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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190 lbs
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193 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
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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
16 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Remo Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Rackham!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rackham fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rackham moves in looking to clinch but Williams pushes him off.
Williams lands with a hook. Rackham tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rackham stuns Williams with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rackham misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Williams looks to land a combination but Rackham avoids it well.
Rackham tries to close the distance and clinch but Williams swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Williams has been working on his boxing with his coaches at GnP Factory Elite Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Williams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Williams blocks a head kick by Rackham.
Rackham throws a one two combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams swings widly with a right hand
and Rackham cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rackham is looking to clinch.
Williams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Rackham.
Rackham scores with a head kick. Williams tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Williams circles away from the clinch attempt.
Williams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Williams jabs at Rackham's body.
Rackham doesn't manage to clinch there - Williams circles away.
Rackham gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rackham swings wildly with an uppercut but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rackham with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Williams misses with some punches.
Rackham tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Williams avoids it.
Rackham scores a nice knee to the body.
Rackham trying to land knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Williams as Rackham tries to tie him up.
Rackham lands a good knee to the midsection. Williams won't want to take too many of those.
Williams is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rackham lands a knee to the head.
Rackham lands with a short shot to the head.
Rackham using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rackham lands with a left to the head.
Rackham lands a big knee! That's hurt Williams! Oh, he's all over the place! Rackham lands another knee that sends Williams to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Rackham!
A relieved looking Jack Rackham thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Balls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corwin Anstey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anstey is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Zero to sixty. Corwin Anstey will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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208 lbs
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bubba Balls!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corwin Anstey!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anstey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anstey fails with the takedown.
A shot to the liver by Anstey. Beautiful body shot.
Anstey shoots for a takedown but Balls saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Anstey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Anstey shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Balls as he jumps to the side.
Bubba Balls has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corwin Anstey.
Anstey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Balls circles away quickly and effectively.
Anstey misses with the combination.
Balls fails with the takedown
and Anstey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balls dives in for a single leg takedown but Anstey sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Balls tries for a takedown. No joy.
Balls wants a takedown but no success here.
Anstey wants to break the clinch but can't.
Balls is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Anstey is defending well.
Balls tries to score a body lock takedown but Anstey shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Anstey prevents the takedown attempt.
Balls can't get the takedown.
Anstey tries to break free but Balls pushes him back against the cage.
Anstey slows down the pace here.
Anstey breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balls showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Anstey.
Anstey throws a series of punches but Balls avoids them all with ease.
Balls misses with a takedown
and Anstey finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Anstey throws a series of strikes that have Balls backpedaling.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Anstey.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Balls avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balls shoots in but no luck this time.
Anstey finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Anstey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Anstey throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Balls shoots for a takedown but Anstey saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Balls misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Anstey moves into the clinch successfully.
Anstey prevents the takedown attempt.
Balls is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balls wants to take the fight to the mat but Anstey manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Balls wants a takedown.
Anstey prevents the takedown attempt.
Balls is looking for a takedown.
Anstey looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Balls has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Anstey avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Balls wants to take the fight to the mat but Anstey manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Balls drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Balls is breathing heavily.
Anstey wants to break the clinch but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anstey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anstey tries to clinch up but Balls circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corwin Anstey dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Anstey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Anstey shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Balls defends it nicely.
Anstey keeps the fight on the outside.
Bubba Balls is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anstey fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balls avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Anstey looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Balls is fending him off so far but Anstey persists. Nope, Balls circles away and we're back to standing.
Balls 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Balls wants to control from the top but Anstey keeps moving.
Balls pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anstey is keeping the position for now.
Anstey manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Balls manages to get himself to full guard.
Balls is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Anstey has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Balls is proving hard to escape from.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anstey decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Anstey throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Balls was covering up waiting for the punch and Anstey finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Balls is looking for a triangle here but Anstey uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Balls is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Anstey is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anstey stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Anstey closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Bubba Balls has been cut.
No joy there for Anstey, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Anstey lands with a kick to the ribs.
Anstey lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Balls takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balls shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Anstey sprawls well. Anstey wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Balls gets slowly back to his feet.
Anstey fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bubba Balls has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corwin Anstey.
Anstey wants to clinch up but Balls keeps it at a distance.
Anstey ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anstey lands a right hook to the body.
Anstey moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corwin Anstey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bubba Balls'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Balls shoots in but no luck this time.
Anstey tries for a takedown but Balls sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Anstey throws a half hearted mid kick.
Balls tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anstey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Anstey connects with a nice looking jab.
Anstey misses with a double jab.
A nice combination there by Anstey.
Balls drops his hands momentarily and Anstey takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Anstey fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Balls avoids it really well and circles away.
Balls tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anstey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey fails to land with a series of punches.
Balls closes the distance and clinches up with Anstey, looking for a takedown. Balls pushes Anstey against the cage but Anstey circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Anstey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Balls paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Anstey lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Anstey swinging wildly here.
Anstey looks to land a combination but Balls avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balls looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Balls drops back, looking for a kneebar! Anstey looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Anstey looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Anstey!
Anstey stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Anstey throws a series of punches but Balls avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balls gets tackled into the cage by Anstey. Anstey maintains the clinch.
Anstey breaks from the clinch.
Balls feints and as Anstey raises his hands in defense, Balls changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Balls pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anstey is keeping the position for now.
Balls is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Anstey is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Anstey has escaped and now he's on top!
Anstey gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anstey clinches up with Balls and pushes him back against the cage.
Anstey tries to break free but Balls pushes him back against the cage.
Anstey gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Balls.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bubba Balls. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Balls goes for a takedown attempt but Anstey pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anstey takes the fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Corwin Anstey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Anstey 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corwin Anstey!
Corwin Anstey bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zelios Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Verush Manakain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zelios Gracie has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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201 lbs
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190 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Red Belt
Basic striking
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Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zelios Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Verush Manakain!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manakain looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Manakain misses with a straight left.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Manakain is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Manakain avoid being mounted?
Manakain is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Manakain is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gracie is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Manakain really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Manakain is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Gracie throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've been hearing that Gracie has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manakain trying to control here.
Manakain is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gracie missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Manakain won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.
Gracie looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gracie working Manakain over with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gracie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Manakain defending well though.
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
Manakain tries to kick Gracie off but Gracie keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gracie throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gracie 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.
Gracie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manakain trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gracie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gracie moves nicely into side control.
Gracie tries for a kimura but Manakain is defending well.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Manakain keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Gracie scoring with punches from side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An elbow from Gracie crashes against the mat.
Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Manakain is defending well.
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Manakain is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zelios Gracie dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Manakain.
Gracie closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Manakain did well to prevent Gracie getting side control.
Gracie looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Manakain keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Manakain wants to get back to his feet.
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
Gracie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manakain is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Manakain avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gracie.
Gracie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gracie thows a huge punch but Manakain dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Manakain is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
Manakain avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gracie.
Gracie throwing shots but Manakain is blocking nicely.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Manakain defends it well.
Manakain keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Manakain is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Manakain avoid being mounted?
Gracie is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Manakain is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Zelios Gracie!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bunny Anstey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Rojo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anstey comes to the cage accompanied by Friends in lower places. Rojo has chosen You're Going Down as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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275 lbs
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265 lbs
17 - 9 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bunny Anstey!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Miguel Rojo!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rojo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Anstey at a distance.
Rojo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rojo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Bunny Anstey has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rojo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anstey shoots in looking for a takedown but Rojo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Anstey's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rojo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rojo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rojo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anstey moves away.
We've been hearing reports that Anstey has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Anstey doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rojo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rojo misses with a body shot.
Rojo throws a head kick but Anstey moves out of range.
Anstey avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rojo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rojo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rojo throws the left hand but Anstey avoids the punch easily.
Anstey moves out of range of the body kick.
Rojo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rojo lands a head kick!
Anstey closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Anstey lands in his opponent's guard.
Rojo wants to improve his position but instead Anstey has moved into half guard.
Anstey stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rojo regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Anstey.
Rojo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anstey. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Anstey is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Anstey stopping the sweep attempt from Rojo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rojo controls Anstey momentarily but Anstey frees himself.
Rojo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anstey.
Rojo wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Anstey is now in half guard.
Anstey controlling the action here.
Anstey prevents Rojo from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anstey sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rojo defending well though.
Rojo wants to improve his position but Anstey is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anstey wants to free his trapped foot but Rojo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Anstey sitting and controlling from the half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rojo is in trouble now - Anstey has advanced to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Rojo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bunny Anstey's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Anstey blocks a head kick by Rojo.
Rojo throws a head kick that misses.
Rojo misses with a leg kick.
Anstey shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rojo as he jumps to the side.
Rojo lands a high kick!
Anstey moves forwards but Rojo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bunny Anstey's cut is getting worse.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Anstey.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rojo is looking for a sweep.
Anstey moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Anstey moves into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey unloads with some shots from mount but Rojo bucks and avoids them well.
Anstey putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Anstey controlling from mount.
Anstey scoring with strikes but Rojo is staying in there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anstey looking to control and managing it successfully.
Anstey'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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anstey raining down hammerfists from mount.
Anstey controlling his opponent.
Rojo working to try and regain half guard.
Anstey content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rojo tries to reverse the position but Anstey maintains control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anstey controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bunny Anstey dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bunny Anstey'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.
Rojo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anstey was well out of range. Poor timing from Rojo.
Anstey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rojo.
Sloppy strikes from Rojo. Those never looked like landing.
Miguel Rojo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rojo misses with a few strikes there.
A punch combination from Rojo misses.
Rojo falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Anstey gets a takedown into half guard.
Anstey thows a huge punch but Rojo dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey passes to full mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Anstey cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Anstey content just to control the position here.
Bunny Anstey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Anstey lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rojo hang on?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rojo is desperately trying to improve his position but Anstey has a good base and remains in mount.
Anstey lands with some strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anstey controlling from the full mount.
Anstey raining down shots from the mount!
Rojo wants to control but Anstey is having none of it.
Anstey landing punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anstey lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Anstey controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anstey lands a heavy elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anstey lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Anstey controlling the pace for now.
Rojo wants to control but Anstey is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anstey content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bunny Anstey clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Bunny Anstey's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rojo misses with a few strikes there.
A swing and a miss from Rojo.
Rojo tries to bum rush Anstey with a series of wild strikes but Anstey uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Anstey avoids a punch combination nicely.
Anstey fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rojo cracks a nice hook into Anstey's ribs.
Rojo misses with a combination
and Rojo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Miguel Rojo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rojo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Anstey throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rojo's waist but Rojo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Anstey off to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rojo looks to land a combination. Anstey sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Anstey fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rojo avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bunny Anstey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anstey avoids the head kick by Rojo.
Rojo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rojo misses with a head kick.
Anstey ducks under a wild hook from Rojo.
Rojo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rojo throws a one two combo.
Miguel Rojo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anstey scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anstey sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rojo defending well though.
Rojo trying to control but Anstey postures up.
Anstey is nestled in close to Rojo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Anstey keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Anstey thows a huge punch but Rojo dodges it nicely.
Rojo trying to control from the bottom.
Anstey throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Anstey with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rojo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Anstey looking to score a takedown here. Rojo is defending well but Anstey drives through and ends up in Rojo's guard.
Anstey sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Anstey postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anstey trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Anstey keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rojo's head.
Rojo working a defensive guard here.
Rojo being controlled here, momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Bunny Anstey will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bunny Anstey's cut.
That's time! Anstey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Anstey feints and as Rojo raises his hands in defense, Anstey changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rojo wants to stand up but Anstey is controlling him.
Anstey is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Anstey cracks Rojo with a solid left hand.
Anstey sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Bunny Anstey wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Anstey tries to clinch but Rojo is having none of it.
Bunny Anstey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anstey drives through with a takedown into guard.
Anstey controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rojo is trying to keep Anstey in close.
Anstey sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rojo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rojo has momentary wrist control but Anstey slips an elbow through the middle.
Anstey is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rojo lands a head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anstey scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rojo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Anstey 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.
Rojo wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anstey throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Rojo to regain full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Anstey's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anstey working some strikes from top position.
Rojo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Anstey stays in close to Rojo's body and controls the position.
Anstey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rojo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rojo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rojo wants to stand up but Anstey is controlling him.
Anstey stands and throws Rojo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Anstey happy to just control the position for now.
Miguel Rojo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bunny Anstey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bunny Anstey showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Anstey has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 49:46
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bunny Anstey!
Bunny Anstey retains his heavyweight title!
Bunny Anstey bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
In defeat, Miguel Rojo stepped up to the mic, saying 'I did what I could do.
He's the better fighter.'.
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