CEFC 67 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tito Desperado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Escande (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Damien Escande struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 186.2lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Desperado
vs
Escande

190 cm
41
192 lbs
20 - 28 - 0

180 cm
19
195 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 20 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tito Desperado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Damien Escande!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

Escande gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Escande looks to land a strike but Desperado avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

Desperado has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Escande off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Escande has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.

Desperado closes the distance and clinches.
Desperado dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Desperado.
Nice body punch from Desperado - that landed with a thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Desperado.
Desperado lands an uppercut.
Desperado is stalling here.
Desperado lands a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Desperado just leaning against Escande, taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tito Desperado.

Desperado has Escande up against the cage in a clinch.

Escande has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Desperado uses from the top position.

Desperado stands up from Escande's guard - Desperado perhaps looking for a knockout.
Escande looks winded!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Escande.
Desperado tries to escape but Escande is in control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Escande creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Desperado sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

Desperado sneaks out the side door and pushes Escande away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Desperado is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Desperado gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Desperado avoiding damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Desperado lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Desperado stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

Escande jumps into guard, dragging Desperado to the mat.

Desperado stands and steps away. Escande gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Desperado clinches up with Escande and pushes him back against the cage.
Desperado prevents a body shot from Escande.

Escande pulls guard.

Desperado gets to his feet - Escande follows without any prompting.

Desperado clinches with his opponent.
Desperado controlling the action here for a moment.
Desperado gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Desperado presses Escande against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desperado digs a right hand underneath Escande's ribcage. Escande let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Desperado connects with a knee to the head.
Desperado unloads a knee to the mid-section. Escande lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Desperado lands a good knee to the midsection. Escande won't want to take too many of those.
Desperado stalling against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tito Desperado.

Desperado fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Escande, pushing him back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Desperado as the two fighters clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Desperado taking a breather.
Desperado with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Desperado.
Escande being controlled against the cage.
Desperado stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Desperado makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Desperado pushes Escande back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Desperado.
Desperado lands a left hand.
Desperado lands a nice elbow.
Escande takes a knee to the side of the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tito Desperado dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Left hook, right uppercut from Desperado.

Desperado clinches with his opponent.
Desperado displaying some good clinch control by pressing Escande up against the cage.
A short left from Desperado.
Desperado throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Escandes head.
Desperado stalling the fight.

Escande wants the takedown. Desperado is fighting it off but Escande persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Desperado's guard against the cage.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Desperado pushes Escande off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Desperado misses with the combination.
Desperado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Escande can do to turn this around?

Desperado rushes Escande and presses him up against the cage.
Escande is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Escande letting Desperado take a breather here.

Escande manages to pull guard.

Desperado stands up and waves to Escande to follow him.

Escande manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Desperado on his heels. He'll look to pass Desperado's guard now, I'm sure.
Damien Escande has got the better of the ground game so far.

Desperado has his feet on Escande's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A hook to the body from Desperado.
A right handed body shot lands from Desperado.
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!
Desperado lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Desperado stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Escande lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Desperado has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Escande is on him like a limpet, forcing Desperado back against the cage.
Desperado has Escande pushed against the cage.
Escande misses with a hook to the ribs.
Desperado stalling.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Desperado obliges.
Desperado lands an elbow just above Escande 's eye.
Desperado displaying some good clinch control by pressing Escande up against the cage.
Tito Desperado has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Desperado pushes Escande back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Desperado scores a nice knee to the body.
Desperado stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desperado using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Desperado - that landed with a thud.
Desperado lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Desperado scores with a knee to the head.

Escande turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Desperado throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
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!

Desperado takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Desperado.
Desperado pushes Escande back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Desperado obliges.
Stalling in the clinch from Desperado.
A right handed body shot lands from Desperado.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escande takes an elbow to the forehead.
Desperado lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Escande or not.
Desperado crunches a lovely knee into Escande's ribcage.
Desperado has Escande pressed against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Desperado.
Desperado lands a nice knee to the body.
Desperado putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Escande in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Desperado lands a nice knee to the body.
Desperado lands a damaging elbow.
Desperado gets through Escande's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Desperado throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Escandes head.
Desperado scores with a knee to the head.
Desperado stalling against the cage.
Desperado with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tito Desperado 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. This is the final round!

Desperado has closed the distance and engaged Escande in a clinch.
Desperado scores with a knee to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Desperado seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.

Escande manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Escande looking for a sweep. Not yet Escande, not yet.

Desperado gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Desperado throws a combination. Escande tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Desperado clinches up against the cage.
Desperado displaying some good clinch control by pressing Escande up against the cage.
Desperado lands a body punch.
Escande takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Desperado stalling.
Desperado lands a knee to the body.
Desperado pressing his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tito Desperado.

Desperado closes the distance and pushes Escande back into the cage.
Desperado connects with a nasty looking knee right to Escande's face.
Nice body punch from Desperado.
Desperado avoiding damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tito Desperado.

Desperado takes the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Desperado.
Escande takes an elbow to the forehead.
Desperado controlling the action here for a moment.

Escande successfully pulls guard.

Desperado decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Desperado drives through and clinches with Escande against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desperado lands an elbow that stopped Escande in his tracks for a moment.

Escande has hold of one of Desperado's legs. Desperado is fighting the takedown attempt but Escande gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Desperado uses the cage to get back to his feet.

Desperado gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Desperado's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nice elbow from Desperado.
Desperado leaning his opponent against the cage.
Desperado with a knee to the head.
Escande takes an elbow to the temple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Desperado is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Escande is trying to break free.

Desperado is fighting off a takedown attempt but Escande is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Desperado to the mat. Desperado regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
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!

Desperado has his feet on Escande's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Desperado landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Desperado is leaning against Escande and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

Escande gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Desperado regains guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Desperado has his feet on Escande's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Desperado lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Damien Escande has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tito Desperado is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Desperado takes the fight into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tito Desperado showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Desperado, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tito Desperado!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mark Jerks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ready for War . Mark Jerks has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Jerks
vs
Smith

176 cm
27
153 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

150 cm
26
145 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very strong

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Jerks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daniel Smith!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jerks circles away.

Jerks fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Smith sprawls well initially but Jerks persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Jerks is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Smith sees it coming and defends easily.
Smith tries to roll over but Jerks keeps him under control.
Smith looks winded!

Jerks is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smith doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jerks.
Smith works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smith looking to control but Jerks passes into half guard.

Jerks is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Smith defends it well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

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

Jerks is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Smith has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jerks wants to take a breather but Smith is having none of it.

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

Jerks 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smith keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jerks seems to be looking for submissions.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
Smith is trying to stand up here but Jerks is controlling him well.

Jerks is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smith doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jerks.
Jerks looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Jerks seems to be looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to control but Jerks is keeping busy.
Jerks is nestled in close to Smith, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Jerks is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Smith has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jerks with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jerks passes to side control.
Smith is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jerks is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Jerks working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jerks fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Smith stops Jerks from passing to mount.

Jerks working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith is not content to let Jerks control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Jerks dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Jerks drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jerks sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Smith's guard.

Jerks is trying to work for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Jerks is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Smith!
Jerks will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Jerks working for a submission but Smith is keeping him at bay.
Smith tries to hold on but Jerks pushes him away.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Smith bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Smith stops Jerks from standing up.
Smith wants to stand but Jerks is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jerks keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Jerks 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.
Jerks controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.

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

Smith is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Jerks has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Smith is looking to defend but Jerks has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Smith! Jerks pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Smith taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mark Jerks!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zuese Zorro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Bakreek (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!

Zorro
vs
Bakreek

195 cm
33
220 lbs
17 - 20 - 0

188 cm
33
212 lbs
12 - 23 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 17 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zuese Zorro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeff Bakreek!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zorro shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bakreek but Bakreek pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bakreek lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zorro circles away quickly and effectively.
Zorro staying out of range there.
Jeff Bakreek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Zorro takes the fight into the clinch.
Zorro tries to land knees in the clinch but Bakreek avoids the damage to the body.
Zorro missing with knees to the body.
Bakreek managing to block the knees to the body from Zorro.
Bakreek is trying to stall.
Zorro landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bakreek dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Zorro lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Zorro with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Bakreek breaks from the clinch.
Zorro staying out of range there.
Bakreek pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zorro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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!
Bakreek's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bakreek duly obliges.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Zorro fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bakreek sprawls well initially but Zorro persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Zorro 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.
Bakreek desperately trying to maintain half guard.

Zorro is trying to work for a kimura but Bakreek is defending well.

Zorro is looking for a kimura but Bakreek is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zorro to get the leverage.
Bakreek keeping control of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bakreek tries to roll over but Zorro keeps him under control.
Bakreek wants to get back to his feet.

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

Zorro seems to be working for a kimura but Bakreek defends the submission attempt.

Zorro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bakreek trying to hold on to Zorro's head to control him but Zorro postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Zorro is working for a submission of some sort.

Zorro is looking for a kimura here.
Zorro is looking to pass Bakreek's guard but actually Bakreek recovers to full guard.
Zorro trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bakreek's guard.

Zorro stands up and waves to Bakreek to follow him.
Bakreek is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zorro.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zorro shoots in but Bakreek avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zorro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bakreek counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zuese Zorro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zorro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Zorro dodges the punch combination from Bakreek.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bakreek throws a series of punches but Zorro moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Zorro.
Zorro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bakreek misses with a double jab

and Zorro counters by moving into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zorro misses with an elbow strike.
Bakreek is looking to control Zorro's arms but Zorro gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bakreek has his back to the cage.
Zorro with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Jeff Bakreek has been cut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Zorro just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bakreek's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zuese Zorro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeff Bakreek'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.

Nice jab there from Bakreek.
Zorro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bakreek.
Zorro moves out of range of the strikes.
Bakreek misses with a looping right.
Bakreek throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zorro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zorro shoots for a takedown but Bakreek saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zorro defending well as Bakreek loads up on a big left hand.
Zorro shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zorro tries a head kick but it misses.
Zorro slips under a jab from Bakreek.
Zorro moves away from the strike by Bakreek.
Zorro tries to clinch up.
Bakreek throws out a loose jab but Zorro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zorro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bakreek misses with the combination.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bakreek keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

Zorro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Zorro is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bakreek wants to improve his position but Zorro is controlling well.
Bakreek keeping hold of Zorro's head, controlling as best he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Zorro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bakreek sees it coming and defends easily.
It looks like Zorro is going to stand back up.

Zorro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bakreek is just riding it out for now. Zorro eventually gives up the hold.
Bakreek pushes Zorro off looking to stand but Zorro dives back in and keeps control.
Bakreek tries to get to full guard but Zorro has control of the leg.
Zorro is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Zorro 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.

Zorro is looking for a kimura but Bakreek is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zorro to get the leverage.
Bakreek moves into full guard.
Zorro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bakreek swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Zorro drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bakreek looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bakreek looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bakreek!
Zorro manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bakreek lands with a punch from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bakreek not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Zorro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bakreek pulls his head out easily.
Zorro is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bakreek scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zorro wants to improve his position but Bakreek is controlling well.
Bakreek is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bakreek missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zorro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zorro.

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

Zorro is looking to cinch up a triangle. Bakreek throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Zorro's body to avoid the submission. Zorro has instead reached around Bakreek's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Zorro arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Zuese Zorro!
Zuese Zorro thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Winston Churchall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinny Ruggiero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Winston Churchall has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Churchall
vs
Ruggiero

200 cm
29
250 lbs
8 - 11 - 0

200 cm
33
224 lbs
8 - 9 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful

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 8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Winston Churchall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vinny Ruggiero!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ruggiero darts in and clinches Churchall up against the cage.
Ruggiero lands a nice knee to the body.
Ruggiero scores with a knee to the head.

It looks like Winston Churchall has been cut.
Churchall jumps guard but Ruggiero stands there with Churchall around his waist. Churchall gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Churchall tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ruggiero just stands there and leans against the cage.
Churchall wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Winston Churchall. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Churchall has picked Ruggiero up - he's going for a ride! Churchall dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Ruggiero looking for submissions off his back.

Churchall is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Ruggiero is defending against the submission attempts here by Churchall.
Ruggiero wants to improve his position but Churchall is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruggiero is staying active underneath Churchall, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Churchall is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ruggiero is just riding it out for now. Churchall eventually gives up the hold.
Ruggiero tries to kick Churchall off but Churchall keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Churchall trying to control from half guard but Ruggiero is working away.

Churchall is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ruggiero defends it well.
Ruggiero tries to kick Churchall off but Churchall keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Churchall looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

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

Ruggiero is defending against the submission attempts here by Churchall.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ruggiero tries to kick Churchall off but Churchall keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Churchall wants to take a breather but Ruggiero is having none of it.
Churchall lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Churchall throwing shots but Ruggiero is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Churchall wants to pass the guard but Ruggiero is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

Churchall seems to be looking for submissions.

Churchall is looking for a kimura here.

Churchall is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ruggiero is just riding it out for now. Churchall eventually gives up the hold.
Churchall wants to pass the guard but Ruggiero is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Churchall prevents Ruggiero from improving his position.

Churchall is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ruggiero works his way to full guard. Good work.
Churchall throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ruggiero works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Churchall drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ruggiero dives on top into guard.
Ruggiero must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Churchall has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ruggiero has passed into side control.
Churchall looking for a sweep but Ruggiero has passed into full mount! Oh no!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Winston Churchall dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Winston Churchall's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Ruggiero takes the fight into the clinch.
Ruggiero lands an elbow inside that Churchall shrugs off.
Churchall fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ruggiero can't find room to land a body shot as Churchall controls the action.
Ruggiero crunches a lovely knee into Churchall's ribcage.
Ruggiero connects with a knee to the head.
Ruggiero stalls.
Churchall jumps guard but Ruggiero stands there with Churchall around his waist. Churchall gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Churchall wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Winston Churchall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruggiero is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ruggiero throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruggiero connects with a knee to the head.
Ruggiero misses with a knee to the head.
Churchall is trying to pull guard but Ruggiero turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ruggiero scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A knee to the head by Ruggiero.
Churchall tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ruggiero looking to throw knees to the head but Churchall is blocking nicely.
Churchall is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ruggiero lands a left hand.
Ruggiero lands a hook that snaps the head of Churchall backwards.
Ruggiero lands an uppercut.

Churchall is rocked!
Ruggiero lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oh Churchall is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vinny Ruggiero seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Churchall fails to pull guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Churchall is trying to drag Ruggiero to the mat but Ruggiero just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ruggiero lands a big knee to the head and Churchall goes down! Ruggiero pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vinny Ruggiero!
Vinny Ruggiero decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Stacee Jaxee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lenart Holmberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jaxee comes to the cage accompanied by Pour Some Sugar on Me by Stacee Jaxx. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jaxee
vs
Holmberg

171 cm
21
157 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

162 cm
33
163 lbs
14 - 11 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stacee Jaxee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Lenart Holmberg!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaxee misses with a wild body shot.

Holmberg throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jaxee was covering up waiting for the punch and Holmberg finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jaxee wants to improve his position but instead Holmberg has moved into half guard.
Jaxee wants to control but Holmberg is keeping busy.
Holmberg keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Holmberg is thwarting Jaxee's attempts to control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Jaxee'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.

Stacee Jaxee has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Jaxee just misses with a punch to the body.

Holmberg decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Holmberg prevents Jaxee from improving his position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Holmberg stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jaxee.
A big left from Jaxee misses.

Jaxee gets caught flat footed, as Holmberg shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jaxee has control of Holmberg's left arm, preventing Holmberg from doing any damage.
Jaxee can't keep his opponent in guard - Holmberg advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jaxee is not content to let Holmberg control the position.
Jaxee wants to get back to full guard.
Jaxee is working hard here to advance position.
Jaxee makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jaxee.
Jaxee is trying to hold Holmberg in close to prevent damage but Holmberg has managed to pass into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaxee trying to hold on to Holmberg's head to control him but Holmberg postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holmberg stops Jaxee from getting back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jaxee wants to control but Holmberg is keeping busy.
Holmberg is pressing down on Jaxee's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jaxee is holding on for now.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Holmberg seems to be looking for submissions.
Jaxee is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Holmberg is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jaxee doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Holmberg.
Jaxee pushes Holmberg off looking to stand but Holmberg dives back in and keeps control.
Jaxee trying to control from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jaxee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Holmberg looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jaxee pushes Holmberg off looking to stand but Holmberg dives back in and keeps control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Holmberg has taken the fight to the clinch.
Holmberg lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jaxee backwards.

Holmberg breaks from the clinch.
Stacee Jaxee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holmberg lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jaxee will feel that in the morning.
Holmberg avoids a punch combination nicely.
Holmberg looks for the body kick but Jaxee saw that one coming.
Holmberg shoots in but Jaxee avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Holmberg plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jaxee bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Holmberg's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jaxee is looking to chop away at Holmberg's legs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holmberg slips under a jab from Jaxee.
Jaxee misses with a few strikes there.
Holmberg shoots in but no luck this time.
Jaxee lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lenart Holmberg will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Jaxee throws a jab but it's blocked by Holmberg.
Jaxee throws a low kick but Holmberg avoids it.
Jaxee lands with a nice body punch.
Lenart Holmberg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Holmberg misses with a body shot.
Holmberg lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jaxee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Holmberg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jaxee listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jaxee punishes Holmberg's body with a nice straight punch.
Holmberg staying out of range there.
Holmberg misses with an attempted mid kick.
Holmberg fails with an attempt to clinch.
Holmberg shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jaxee sprawls well. Jaxee wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Holmberg gets slowly back to his feet.
Jaxee on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jaxee clobbers Holmberg with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Holmberg throws a low kick but Jaxee moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaxee wants to slow Holmberg down by chopping away at his legs.
Jaxee misses with a looping right.
Jaxee scores with a nice head shot.
Holmberg takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Holmberg shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Holmberg is breathing heavily.
Holmberg throws a nice looking combination but Jaxee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jaxee scores with a hook.

It looks like Lenart Holmberg has been cut.

Holmberg closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ground and pound from Holmberg seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Jaxee sneaks back into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jaxee is pressing down on Holmberg's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jaxee wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jaxee trying to keep a closed guard but Holmberg is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Holmberg postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jaxee is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Holmberg, into his guard.
Jaxee stays in close to Holmberg's body and controls the position.
Holmberg keeping moving, preventing Jaxee from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Stacee Jaxee.
Jaxee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holmberg moves away.
Jaxee misses with a straight left.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Jaxee misses.
Holmberg shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jaxee pinned against the cage. Jaxee gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stacee Jaxee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lenart Holmberg.
A nice inside leg kick there by Holmberg. That's going to slow Jaxee down.
Jaxee jabs Holmberg to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jaxee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holmberg moves away.
Jaxee lunges at Holmberg with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Holmberg's hand.
Jaxee punishes Holmberg's body with a nice straight punch.
Jaxee throws a lazy right hand but Holmberg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Holmberg ducks under a wild hook from Jaxee.
Holmberg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jaxee throws out the jab.
Holmberg lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jaxee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jaxee displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Holmberg.
Jaxee scores with a three punch combo!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jaxee digs a good body shot into Holmberg's ribs.
Jaxee stuffs the takedown attempt from Holmberg. Holmberg gets slowly back to his feet.
Jaxee throws a body punch but Holmberg moves out of range.
Holmberg blocks a jab.
Jaxee swinging wildly here.
A punch lands to the side of Holmberg 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Holmberg tries to clinch there but Jaxee circles away.
Holmberg takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Holmberg throws a head kick that misses.
Jaxee misses the shot to the body.
Jaxee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Holmberg throws out the jab.
Holmberg walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stacee Jaxee dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lenart Holmberg's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Jaxee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Holmberg goes for a double leg but Jaxee avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jaxee continues to drive forward.
Jaxee looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Jaxee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jaxee lands with a cross.
Holmberg looks for the body kick but Jaxee saw that one coming.
Jaxee lunges at Holmberg with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Holmberg's hand.
Holmberg throws a head kick but Jaxee moves out of range.
Holmberg throws the kick towards the body but Jaxee avoids it.
Jaxee connects with a good right hand that stumbles Holmberg. Holmberg circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A shot to the liver by Holmberg. Beautiful body shot.
Jaxee misses with a wild body shot.
A cross from Jaxee lands.
Holmberg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jaxee connects with the punch.
Jaxee misses the shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Jaxee misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaxee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holmberg.
Jaxee moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

Holmberg is rocked!
Jaxee lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jab, jab by Jaxee - just one landing.
Holmberg is still on wobbly legs! Can Jaxee finish him?
Jaxee lands a slapping body shot.
Holmberg loses concentration momentarily and Jaxee pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Holmberg crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Jaxee finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Stacee Jaxee!
In his post fight interview, Stacee Jaxee started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Skantze Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Louvierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Louvierre has chosen Dirty House as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. John Skantze Jr has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Skantze Jr
vs
Louvierre

176 cm
35
174 lbs
18 - 23 - 0

178 cm
33
170 lbs
10 - 9 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Skantze Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alex Louvierre!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skantze Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Louvierre circles away quickly and effectively.
Skantze Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Skantze Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Louvierre has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Louvierre swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Skantze Jr throws a lazy right hand but Louvierre sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Skantze Jr moves out of range as Louvierre strikes.
Louvierre gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

It looks like Alex Louvierre has been cut.
Skantze Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Louvierre circles away quickly and effectively.
Skantze Jr thows a body shot but no joy.
Louvierre throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Skantze Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Skantze Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Louvierre jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Louvierre closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Louvierre throws a combination that misses
and Skantze Jr counters with a three punch combo that has Louvierre backing up. Louvierre nods at Skantze Jr to acknowledge the strikes.
Louvierre takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've been told by Skantze Jr's head coaches at Grappling Pro Helsinki that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Skantze Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Skantze Jr tries to bum rush Louvierre with a series of wild strikes but Louvierre uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Skantze Jr swinging wildly here.
Skantze Jr ducks under a wild hook from Louvierre.
Skantze Jr with a nice cross.
Skantze Jr lands with a cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch combination from Skantze Jr misses.
Louvierre avoids a punch combination nicely.
Skantze Jr throws a jab when Louvierre was well out of range.
Skantze Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Skantze Jr.
Louvierre throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Skantze Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Louvierre falls off balance throwing a combination
and Skantze Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Skantze Jr misses with a two punch combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Louvierre scores with a one two! Skantze Jr had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Louvierre throws a nice looking combination but Skantze Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No joy there for Skantze Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Louvierre misses with a two punch combination.
Skantze Jr cracks Louvierre with a good jab.
Skantze Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Louvierre slips a jab and a cross from Skantze Jr.
Skantze Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Louvierre circles away quickly and effectively.
Louvierre looks to land a combination but Skantze Jr avoids it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Louvierre looks to land a combination but Skantze Jr avoids it well.
Skantze Jr lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Louvierre has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skantze Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Skantze Jr tries to bum rush Louvierre with a series of wild strikes but Louvierre uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Skantze Jr lands a slapping body shot.
Louvierre waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Skantze Jr.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A left and a right from Skantze Jr both land. Nice combination.
Louvierre lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Louvierre throws a one two combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that John Skantze Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alex Louvierre's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Skantze Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Louvierre takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Louvierre slips a straight right by Skantze Jr.
Louvierre throws a right and a left that Skantze Jr avoids nicely.
Louvierre swinging wildly here.
Skantze Jr digs a good hook to Louvierre's body.
Louvierre on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Louvierre misses with a few strikes there.
A shot to the body from Louvierre misses
and Skantze Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Skantze Jr scores with a punch to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Louvierre will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Skantze Jr dodges the punch combination from Louvierre.
Skantze Jr throws a right hand that Louvierre ducks under and follows up with a left that Louvierre also avoids with ease.
Louvierre ducks under a wild hook from Skantze Jr.
Louvierre's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Skantze Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Louvierre scrambles back to his feet.
Nice jab there from Skantze Jr.
Louvierre swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Skantze Jr counter with a right hand.
Louvierre rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Skantze Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skantze Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
John Skantze Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Louvierre throws a right hand that Skantze Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Skantze Jr also avoids with ease.
Louvierre throws a right and a left that both miss.
Louvierre shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Louvierre throws a series of punches but Skantze Jr moves out of range.
Skantze Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Skantze Jr throws a right hand that Louvierre ducks under and follows up with a left that Louvierre also avoids with ease.
Skantze Jr throws a series of punches but Louvierre moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Skantze Jr.
John Skantze Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Louvierre will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No joy there for Skantze Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Skantze Jr misses the jab.
Louvierre throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Skantze Jr counters with a one-two to the body.
Skantze Jr slips under a jab from Louvierre.
Skantze Jr lands with a nice combination. Louvierre backs away looking to recover.
Skantze Jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Skantze Jr throws a right hand that Louvierre ducks under and follows up with a left that Louvierre also avoids with ease.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Louvierre takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Skantze Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Louvierre throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Skantze Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Louvierre misses with a two punch combination.
Skantze Jr slips under a jab.
Skantze Jr lands a really nice looking cross but Louvierre seems unphased.
Louvierre misses with a combination
letting Skantze Jr counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Louvierre throws a combination that misses
and Skantze Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good standup being displayed there by Skantze Jr as he connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Skantze Jr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alex Louvierre's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Louvierre misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Skantze Jr dips to his left and cracks Louvierre with an uppercut!
Louvierre fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Skantze Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Louvierres jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Louvierre has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Skantze Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Louvierre's head.
Louvierre fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Louvierre takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Louvierre tries to bum rush Skantze Jr with a series of wild strikes but Skantze Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Skantze Jr connects with a looping right hand.
Skantze Jr lands a really nice looking cross but Louvierre seems unphased.
Skantze Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Louvierre was well out of range. Poor timing from Skantze Jr.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Louvierre fails to land with a series of punches.
Louvierre falls off balance throwing a combination
and Skantze Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Louvierre misses with a double jab.
Skantze Jr pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Louvierre back to the cage. Skantze Jr follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Skantze Jr scores with a hook.
A nice combination there by Skantze Jr.
Nice straight punches there by Skantze Jr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Skantze Jr.

Louvierre is rocked!
Louvierre slips a jab and a cross from Skantze Jr.
Louvierre rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Skantze Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Louvierre misses the shot to the body.
Skantze Jr jabs at Louvierre's body.
Skantze Jr moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Skantze Jr lands with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Skantze Jr does it's job there.
Skantze Jr throws a series of punches but Louvierre avoids them all with ease.
Louvierre looks to land a left hand but Skantze Jr moved out of range nicely.
Skantze Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Louvierre's head backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Louvierre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skantze Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Louvierre.
Skantze Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Louvierre has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Louvierre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skantze Jr.
Skantze Jr misses with a hook.
Louvierre falls off balance throwing a combination
and Skantze Jr counters with a three punch combo that has Louvierre backing up. Louvierre nods at Skantze Jr to acknowledge the strikes.
Louvierre throws a right and a left that both miss.
Good standup being displayed there by Skantze Jr as he connects with a hook.
Skantze Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Skantze Jr lands with a nice combination. Louvierre backs away looking to recover.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Louvierre misses with a two punch combination.
Louvierre uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Skantze Jr.
Louvierre ducks under a wild hook from Skantze Jr.
Alex Louvierre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Skantze Jr misses with a double jab.
A punch combination from Louvierre misses.
Louvierre throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Skantze Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
John Skantze Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Skantze Jr scores with a three punch combo!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Skantze Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Louvierre was well out of range. Poor timing from Skantze Jr.
Skantze Jr defending well as Louvierre loads up on a big left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Skantze Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Skantze Jr 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Skantze Jr!
Post fight, an emotional John Skantze Jr said 'i new i gonna win the trilogy against alex! whos next?'.

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FIGHT
RATING
57%

Main event

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

Sunshine
vs
Siuta

172 cm
25
220 lbs
19 - 8 - 0

189 cm
34
220 lbs
16 - 12 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Fury Nutrition Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Peter Sunshine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Marek Siuta!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Siuta moves into the clinch.
Siuta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Sunshine's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Siuta keeps control of Sunshine as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Siuta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sunshine tries to circle away but Siuta has him pinned against the cage.
Siuta works on Sunshine's body with a couple of short punches.
Sunshine blocking some punches.
Siuta lands a body punch.
Siuta keeps control of Sunshine as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sunshine is trying to break the clinch but Siuta is controlling him.
Siuta working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sunshine wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Siuta working aggressively here.
Siuta misses with a punch on the inside.
Siuta gets through Sunshine's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sunshine wants to get back to striking at distance but Siuta won't allow it.
Siuta keeps control of Sunshine as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sunshine wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Siuta has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sunshine lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Siuta creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Sunshine breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Siuta closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sunshine throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Siuta swings for the body but Sunshine moves out of range.
Sunshine scores with a shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Sunshine. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sunshine.
Sunshine misses with a lunging right hand
and Siuta counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch combination from Siuta misses.
Siuta is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sunshine throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Siuta. Those never looked like landing.
Sunshine misses with an uppercut. Siuta saw that one coming.
Sunshine has been working on his boxing with his coaches at EUOLUCAO MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Peter Sunshine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sunshine punishes Siuta's body with a nice straight punch.
We've been informed that Siuta has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Sunshine throws out a powerful jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Siuta. Sunshine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice cross by Siuta.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siuta scores with a hook to the body. Sunshine takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sunshine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Siuta moves out of range as Sunshine strikes.
Sunshine throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Siuta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sunshine scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sunshine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sunshine scores with a shot to the body.
Siuta looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sunshine shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Siuta eats them both and turns towards Sunshine to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sunshine jabs Siuta right on the nose. Siuta blinks but takes it well.

Siuta is rocked!
Siuta misses with an uppercut. Sunshine saw that one coming.
Sunshine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Siuta.
Sunshine throws out a loose jab but Siuta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sunshine throws a right hand that Siuta ducks under and follows up with a left that Siuta also avoids with ease.
Sunshine misses with the combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Siuta has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Siuta.
Sunshine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sunshine is looking to break free of the clinch but Siuta has double underhooks.
Siuta throws a head punch that misses.
Siuta throws a punch but it's blocked by Sunshine.
Sunshine blocks an uppercut.

Siuta breaks the clinch.
Sunshine misses with a hook.
Sunshine lands with a straight right. Siuta didn't see that one coming.
Sunshine blocks a head kick by Siuta.
Siuta moves in looking to clinch but Sunshine pushes him off.
Sunshine throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sunshine swinging wildly here.
Sunshine looks to land a left hand but Siuta moved out of range nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Sunshine throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Siuta scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Siuta misses with a body shot.
Sunshine misses with a straight right.
Sloppy strikes from Sunshine. Those never looked like landing.
Sunshine misses with a straight left.
Siuta staying out of range there.
Siuta looks to land a left hand but Sunshine moved out of range nicely.

Siuta instigates a clinch.
Siuta keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sunshine's efforts to push away.
Siuta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Siuta throws a head punch that misses.
Siuta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Siuta keeps control of Sunshine as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Siuta swings wildly with an uppercut but Sunshine uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Peter Sunshine will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Sunshine blocks a head kick by Siuta.
Siuta takes one on the button.
Sunshine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Siuta is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sunshine rather than just go for the knockout.
A big right from Sunshine misses.
Siuta connects with a body shot.
Peter Sunshine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Siuta comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sunshine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sunshine dodges the punch combination from Siuta.
A jab from Siuta does it's job there.
Sunshine throws a hook but Siuta avoids it easily.
Siuta tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice defenses there by Siuta.
Sunshine misses with a jab, cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sunshine throws an off balance right hand
and Siuta counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sunshine looks to score with a jab to the body but Siuta is just out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sunshine comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sunshine avoids the body shot from Siuta.
Sunshine changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sunshine scores with a three punch combo!
Sunshine blocks a head kick by Siuta.
Sunshine throws a series of punches but Siuta moves out of range.
Sunshine leaves Siuta with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sunshine!
Peter Sunshine is winning the standup battle so far.
Siuta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sunshine.
Sunshine swings for the body but Siuta moves out of range.
A big left from Sunshine misses.
Sunshine swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sunshine closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Siuta lands a body shot.
Sunshine swings for the body but Siuta moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siuta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sunshine.
Siuta swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sunshine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Siuta takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sunshine swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sunshine misses with a double jab.
Siuta cracks Sunshine with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Siuta rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sunshine moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice shot lands for Sunshine.
Sunshine misses with an uppercut.
A combination from Siuta does no damage.
Sunshine tries to bum rush Siuta with a series of wild strikes but Siuta uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sunshine throws a hook but Siuta blocks it.
Sunshine lands a nice looking body shot.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Siuta swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siuta makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Siuta throws a punch but it's blocked by Sunshine.
Sunshine wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Siuta has him pressed against the cage.
Siuta working aggressively here.
Sunshine tries to circle away but Siuta has him pinned against the cage.
Sunshine is trying to force a seperation but Siuta has the dominant position.
Siuta has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sunshine softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sunshine wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sunshine working hard to break the clinch.
Siuta scores with a shoulder strike.
Sunshine misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Siuta.
Siuta has a couple of punches blocked by Sunshine.
Sunshine wants to break free but Siuta has control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Siuta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sunshine throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Siuta stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Siuta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sunshine.
Siuta fails to land with a series of punches.
A swing and a miss from Sunshine.
Sunshine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Siuta moves away.
Sunshine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Siuta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sunshine scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sunshine stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sunshine wants it to stay on the feet.
Siuta moves in looking to clinch but Sunshine pushes him off.
Sunshine misses with a straight right.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Siuta jabs at Sunshine's body.
Siuta works over Sunshine's head and body with a nice combination.
Siuta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sunshine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sunshine thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Sunshine dominated that second round.
That's time! Sunshine's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Sunshine throws a combination. Siuta tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A combination from Sunshine does no damage.
Siuta tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sunshine manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Siuta.
Sunshine scores with a nice strike.
Siuta fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sunshine misses with a double jab.
A punch combination from Sunshine misses.
Siuta tries to clinch up.
Sunshine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sunshine scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sunshine thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sunshine!
Siuta is still on wobbly legs! Can Sunshine finish him?
Siuta slips a straight right by Sunshine.
Siuta shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sunshine as he avoids it easily.
Siuta takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Siuta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sunshine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Siuta.
Siuta seems to have recovered his senses.
Siuta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sunshine throws out the jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Siuta.
Peter Sunshine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marek Siuta.
Sunshine misses with a looping right.
No luck for Siuta with that takedown attempt.
Siuta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sunshine throws out the jab.
Sunshine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Siuta manages to avoid it.
Siuta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sunshine throws a hook but Siuta avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Sunshine misses its intended target.
Siuta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sunshine throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Some wild striking there from Sunshine.
Nice shot lands for Sunshine.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Sunshine misses the target.
Siuta tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sunshine defends well and Siuta ends up having to push Sunshine into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sunshine wants to break free but Siuta has control.
Siuta misses with a punch on the inside.
Sunshine wants to break free but Siuta has control.
Siuta works on Sunshine's body with a couple of short punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Siuta on the inside.
Siuta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sunshine wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Siuta has him pressed against the cage.

Siuta breaks from the clinch.
Sunshine swats away the attempt to clinch by Siuta.
Siuta shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siuta misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Siuta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Siuta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sunshine.
Siuta misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sunshine misses with a double jab.
Sunshine throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sunshine looks to throw the jab but Siuta is out of range.
Sunshine showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Siuta.
A slow jab from Sunshine misses its intended target.
Sunshine takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sunshine throws a big shot that misses.

Siuta clinches up with Sunshine and pushes him back against the cage.
Marek Siuta seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sunshine lands a right hand.
Sunshine has had enough of the clinch but Siuta keeps him there for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sunshine is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Siuta lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Siuta lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Siuta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Siuta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sunshine is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sunshine is trying to break the clinch but Siuta is controlling him.
Siuta lands with a left to the head.
Siuta scores with a shot to the side of Sunshine's head.
Sunshine wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Siuta creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Siuta lands a nice uppercut.

Sunshine is rocked!
Siuta lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oh Sunshine is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Siuta misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Peter Sunshine did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Sunshine moves away from the strike by Siuta.
Sunshine seems to have got his legs back now.
Sunshine lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Siuta tries to clinch up.
Siuta tries to clinch but Sunshine moves out of range.
Siuta will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sunshine takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Siuta takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sunshine rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Siuta counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Sunshine controlling Siuta's posture.
Siuta landing with the ground and pound.
Siuta landing with the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Siuta is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Siuta stopping the sweep attempt from Sunshine.
Sunshine is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sunshine keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sunshine is pressing down on Siuta's thigh, looking to free his foot. Siuta is holding on for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Siuta is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sunshine pulls his head out easily.
Siuta wants to control but Sunshine is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Siuta is trying to get back to full guard.
Sunshine tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Peter Sunshine just wasn't active enough.
Sunshine leaves Siuta with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Siuta moves out of range as Sunshine strikes.
Siuta is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sunshine sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Peter Sunshine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marek Siuta.
Sunshine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Siuta was well out of range. Poor timing from Sunshine.
Sunshine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Siuta moves away.
Sunshine cracks Siuta with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sunshine stuffs the takedown attempt from Siuta. Siuta gets slowly back to his feet.
Siuta has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Siuta is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Sunshine lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Siuta circles away quickly and effectively.
Sunshine misses with the combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siuta throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Siuta digs a good hook to Sunshine's body.
Sunshine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Siuta on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Siuta wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sunshine throws a jab but it's blocked by Siuta.
Sunshine lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Siuta at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sunshine swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Siuta.
Siuta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sunshine.
Siuta tries to clinch but Sunshine is having none of it.
A punch lands to the side of Siuta 's head but he takes it in his stride.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Siuta misses with a looping left.
Sunshine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Siuta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sunshine stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sunshine wants it to stay on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Sunshine had his way with Marek Siuta in that 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!

Sunshine throws the left hand but Siuta avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sunshine. Siuta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Siuta blocks a jab.
Sunshine scores with a jab to the head.
Siuta tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sunshine defends well and Siuta ends up having to push Sunshine into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sunshine lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Siuta backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sunshine.
Sunshine is trying to break free.
Siuta misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Siuta.
Sunshine can't break the clinch.
Sunshine tries to circle away but Siuta has him pinned against the cage.
Siuta misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Siuta.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sunshine blocking some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sunshine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Siuta scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sunshine is trying to break the clinch but Siuta has him pressed against the cage.
Siuta misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Siuta fails to land.
Siuta misses with some punches.
Siuta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Siuta has Sunshine pressed against the cage, preventing Sunshine from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Siuta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sunshine takes a shot to the head.
Siuta scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sunshine wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Siuta has a couple of punches blocked by Sunshine.

Sunshine breaks the clinch.
Sunshine misses with an uppercut. Siuta saw that one coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siuta will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Siuta shoots in but Sunshine avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Peter Sunshine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marek Siuta.
Siuta is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
No joy there for Sunshine, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice defenses there by Siuta.
Siuta takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Siuta has closed the distance and engaged Sunshine in a clinch.
Sunshine is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sunshine scores with a shot to the side of Siuta's head.
Sunshine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Siuta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Siuta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sunshine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sunshine is trying to force a seperation but Siuta has the dominant position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Siuta.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Siuta.
Siuta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Siuta lands a hook that snaps the head of Sunshine backwards.
Sunshine is trying to break the clinch but Siuta is controlling him.
Sunshine is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Siuta fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Siuta.
Sunshine is trying to break the clinch but Siuta has him pressed against the cage.
Siuta lands a hook that snaps the head of Sunshine backwards.
Sunshine is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sunshine wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Sunshine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sunshine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Siuta.
Sunshine throws a hook to the side of Siuta's head but Siuta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Siuta tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sunshine defends well and Siuta ends up having to push Sunshine into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sunshine gets through Siuta's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sunshine working aggressively here.
Sunshine wants to break free but Siuta has control.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sunshine.

Sunshine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Siuta tries to close the distance and clinch but Sunshine swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sunshine throws a hook to the side of Siuta's head but Siuta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Sunshine.
Siuta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Siuta fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sunshine to the ground. Siuta is now in Sunshine's guard.
Siuta throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Sunshine has his feet on Siuta's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Sunshine lands with a good body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Peter Sunshine.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sunshine, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 50:45
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Sunshine!
Our winner, Peter Sunshine, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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energy
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hype
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pop
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