CEFC 77 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lulla Palluza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ethan Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lulla Palluza has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Palluza
vs
Hunt

175 cm
23
160 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

165 cm
22
160 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lulla Palluza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ethan Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palluza thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hunt connects with a body shot that sends Palluza's belly button to the back.
Palluza looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hunt loads up on a big right hand but Palluza slips the punch.
Hunt slips under a jab.
Hunt misses with a body shot.
Palluza scores with a jab.

It looks like Ethan Hunt has been cut.
Hunt connects with the punch.
Palluza showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hunt.
Hunt throws a lazy uppercut
and Hunt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Hunt is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Palluza was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunt.
Hunt is still on wobbly legs! Can Palluza finish him?
Palluza fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Palluza lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Hunt head around and knocks him out cold! Palluza hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lulla Palluza!
Lulla Palluza seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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 Amazing Game (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Jerks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Game might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Spirit in the Sky. Mark Jerks has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Amazing Game's chin.

Game
vs
Jerks

165 cm
33
152 lbs
15 - 17 - 1

176 cm
28
153 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Experienced

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Powerful

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 15 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Amazing Game!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Jerks!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Game throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jerks shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Game as he jumps to the side.
A nice combination there by Game.
Jerks throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jerks shoots in and drives through. Game sprawls well.
Jerks takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jerks will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Amazing Game has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Jerks.
Game lands an overhand right.

Jerks scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Jerks is working for a submission of some sort.
Game is trying to get back to full guard.
Game is concentrating on defense, preventing Jerks from advancing position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jerks stalling away here and it's allowed Game to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Jerks is looking to pass into half guard but Game pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Game is in guard.
Game is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Game throwing strikes from guard but Jerks blocks nicely.
Game in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Game throws a big right hand that misses.
Game keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jerks's head.
Game is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Amazing Game.
Nice body punch from Game.
Jerks takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jerks gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Game counters with a one-two to the body.
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!
Jerks takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Game connects with a right hand. Jerks shakes it off.
Game throws a shot to the body.
Jerks takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Game moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Game lands a slapping body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Game scores with the left hand. Jerks knows he should have avoided that one.
Good leg kick by Game there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Game works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jerks takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Game slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Amazing Game seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jerks fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Game ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Game cracks Jerks with a good jab.
Jerks walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Game is looking to land body kicks.
Jerks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Game moves away.
Game catches Jerks with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jerks dodges the punch combination from Game.
Jerks throws a body punch but Game moves out of range.
Good shot there by Game.
Jerks shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Game forces Jerks back against the cage and clinches.
Game slowing the pace effectively.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Game seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Jerks throws a punch but it's blocked by Game.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jerks fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Game lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jerks tries to circle away but Game has him pinned against the cage.
Game taking a breather.
A short body shot lands from Game as the two fighters clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Amazing Game dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Game ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jerks has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Game.
Game displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jerks.
Jerks drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Game connects with the punch.
Game connects with a crisp jab.
Game lands a leg kick that knocks Jerks off balance momentarily.
Jerks fails with the takedown
enabling Game to counter with a crisp jab.
Game throws a shot to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Game. Jerks shrugs it off though.
Game lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jerks takes a step back to recover.
Jerks fails with the takedown
and Game counters with a two punch combo.
Amazing Game has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Jerks.
Game displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jerks has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
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!

Game moves into range and clinches up with Jerks.
Game is stalling here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Game works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Game controlling the action here for a moment.
Game pushes Jerks back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

Game manages to break the clinch.
Game scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Game jabs at Jerks's body.
Game throws a combination. Jerks tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Amazing Game is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Game scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jerks fails with the takedown.
Game moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jerks takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Game pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jerks back to the cage. Game follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch combination from Game misses.
Game stuns Jerks with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jerks tries to clinch up
and Game counters with a stiff right hand.

Game closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from Game - that landed with a thud.
Game is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jerks can do to turn this around?
Game slowing the pace effectively.
A right handed body shot lands from Game.
Game stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

Game pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Game scores with a kick to the midsection.
Game throws a body kick that misses.
Game is working the combinations to good effect here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Game stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Game wants it to stay on the feet.
Game lands with a hook. Jerks tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Game scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Game scores with a kick to the body.
Game comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Game pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jerks takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Game slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Game. Beautiful body shot.
Jerks gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Game counters with a straight right hand.
Jerks fails to land the takedown.

Jerks gets tackled into the cage by Game. Game maintains the clinch.

Game breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jerks tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Game swivels and escapes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jerks with a lazy takedown attempt

and Game moves into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Game throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jerks wants to take the fight to the mat but Game manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Game avoiding damage.
Game digs a right hand underneath Jerks's ribcage. Jerks let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Game lands with a right to the head.
Jerks goes for a takedown in the clinch but Game prevents it.
Game leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Amazing Game dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Game lands a jab to the head.
Jerks gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Game to counter with a crisp jab.
Game misses with a series of wild punches.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jerks is defended easily by Game.
Jerks on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Game. That's going to slow Jerks down.
Game's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Game duly obliges.

Game closes the distance and clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Game.
Jerks is trying to pull guard but Game has him pressed against the cage.
Amazing Game has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Jerks.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Game.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Game scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jerks fails to pull guard.
Game content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jerks jumps guard but Game turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jerks.
Game throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Game avoiding damage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Game for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Amazing Game.
Game scores with a push kick.
Game throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.

Jerks closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Jerks wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Game, who protects the arm well.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Jerks wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Game, who protects the arm well.
Jerks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Game is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.

Jerks is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Game has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Game tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Jerks is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Game has escaped the position, nice work there.
Game tries to improve position but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jerks tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sloppy strikes there by Jerks.
I wouldn't like to be where Game is right now.
Game on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Game tries to get out of the position.
Game struggling a bit here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jerks wants to control but Game is keeping him busy.
Mark Jerks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Game is looking for a sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
Amazing Game showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Game 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amazing Game!
Post fight, Amazing Game stared into the camera and said 'Mother fuckers better realize the pure skill that is before them in Amazing Game. Bow down bitches and praise Game'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mark Maynard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ultimate Damage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Damage has chosen http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Ysdbj-WzvI as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Maynard
vs
Damage

186 cm
28
185 lbs
13 - 7 - 0

175 cm
27
185 lbs
12 - 15 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Good gas tank

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 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Maynard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Ultimate Damage!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maynard fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A low kick from Maynard misses

and Damage counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Maynard keeping moving, preventing Damage from controlling successfully.
Maynard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Damage throwing strikes from guard but Maynard blocks nicely.
Maynard keeping moving, preventing Damage from controlling successfully.
Damage trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Damage must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Damage is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Damage sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Maynard's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maynard trying to control here.
Maynard tries to roll over but Damage keeps him under control.
Damage wants to control but Maynard is keeping him busy.
Maynard is trying to stand.
Damage throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Damage wants to take a breather but Maynard is having none of it.
Damage with the ground and pound but Maynard uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Damage trying to control the position from guard on top but Maynard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Damage throws a big elbow that misses.
Maynard manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Damage sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Damage manages to get to full guard.
Maynard postures up.
Maynard wants to pass the guard but Damage is keeping the position.
Maynard trying to control but Damage is working from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maynard throwing strikes but missing.
Maynard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Maynard definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Damage looking for a sweep. Not yet Damage, not yet.
Maynard looking to sit in guard and control but Damage gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Damage throws a strike but Maynard rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Maynard trying to control but Damage is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maynard slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Maynard stands up.
Maynard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Maynard lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Damage has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Damage and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maynard. Damage does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maynard misses with a lunging right hand

and Damage counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Maynard's guard now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ultimate Damage dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Maynard throws a lazy uppercut

and Damage counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Damage wants to control from the top but Maynard keeps moving.
Damage is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ultimate Damage has got the better of the ground game so far.
Maynard keeping full guard, as Damage tries to pass.
Maynard pulls Damage in close to his closed guard and prevents Damage from doing any damage or advancing position.
Maynard keeping moving, preventing Damage from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Ultimate Damage was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Maynard throws the left hand but Damage avoids the punch easily.
Damage on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Maynard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Damage moves away.
Maynard throws a jab but it's blocked by Damage.
A bone on bone clash there as Damage blocks the leg kick.
Maynard shoots in for a double leg but Damage sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Maynard swings for the body but Damage moves out of range.
Maynard finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maynard cracks Damage with an open hand slap.
Maynard fails with a takedown attempt.
Maynard looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Maynard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maynard looks to clinch
and Damage counters with a leg kick.
Maynard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Damage's coach down at Soul Supremacy - UK was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Damage's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Some wild striking there from Maynard.
Maynard lands with a nice combination. Damage backs away looking to recover.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Maynard does no damage.
Maynard throws a lazy right hand but Damage sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maynard misses with a straight left.
Maynard keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sloppy strikes from Maynard. Those never looked like landing.
Maynard misses with a jab to the body
and Damage counters with a three punch combo that has Maynard backing up. Maynard nods at Damage to acknowledge the strikes.
Maynard throws a sloppy head kick and Damage moves out of range easily.
Maynard's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Maynard duly obliges.
Sloppy strikes from Maynard. Those never looked like landing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maynard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Damage swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Damage slaps away a takedown attempt from Maynard, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Maynard is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Maynard tries to land a body kick
and Damage counters with a head kick. That will keep Maynard thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Maynard with a poor takedown
and Damage counters with a slapping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Maynard misses.
Maynard swings widly with a right hand
and Damage counters with a right hand to the body.
Mark Maynard is winning the standup battle so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Damage slips a jab from Maynard.
Damage stuffs the takedown.
Maynard moves in looking to clinch but Damage pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Maynard dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

A low kick from Maynard is predictable there
and Damage connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maynard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maynard takes a swing at Damage's ribcage but misses.
Damage avoids the body shot from Maynard.
Maynard lands an overhand right.
Damage avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maynard is looking to clinch.
Ultimate Damage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Damage steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maynard.
Maynard fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Damage slips a jab from Maynard.
Mark Maynard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Damage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maynard.
Maynard looks to land a body kick but Damage moved away.
Maynard misses the shot to the body.
Maynard lands with a nice combination. Damage backs away looking to recover.
Maynard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Damage counters with a nice uppercut.
Maynard throws a jab but it's blocked by Damage.
Maynard throws a lazy body kick

and Damage decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Maynard's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Damage wants to pass the guard but Maynard is keeping the position.
Damage passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Damage controlling from side mount.

Damage decides to stand back up. Damage steps back and let's Maynard get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maynard fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Damage is out of range.
Maynard throws a right hand that misses

and Damage counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Damage.
Maynard with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damage tries to stall but Maynard uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Damage managing to block the knees to the body from Maynard.
Damage tries for a takedown. No joy.
Damage can't get the takedown.
Damage dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Maynard can't find room to land a body shot as Damage controls the action.

Damage is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Maynard can't fight it off and eventually Damage manages to take the fight to the floor. Maynard looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Damage trying to control but Maynard is working from the bottom.
Maynard is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Damage lands a couple of digs.
Damage cracks Maynard with a solid left hand.
Damage wants to stand but Maynard is controlling his posture from full guard.
Damage works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Damage trying to mount his opponent but Maynard defends it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ultimate Damage comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Damage has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ultimate Damage!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cael Shaughnessy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kip Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shaughnessy's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, I Against I - Massive Attack & Mos Def. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Shaughnessy
vs
Morgan

170 cm
26
154 lbs
14 - 13 - 0

175 cm
28
158 lbs
17 - 8 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cael Shaughnessy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kip Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Morgan throws a head kick that misses.
Shaughnessy scores with a shot to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Morgan 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.
Morgan is looking to land body kicks.
Morgan throws a head kick that misses.
Shaughnessy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

It looks like Kip Morgan has been cut.
Morgan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shaughnessy cracks Morgan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Morgan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Morgan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morgan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morgan dodges the punch combination from Shaughnessy.
Shaughnessy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Morgan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shaughnessy.
Shaughnessy scores with a shot to the body.
Jab by Shaughnessy.
Shaughnessy throws a series of punches but Morgan moves out of range.
Morgan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Shaughnessy. Those never looked like landing.
Shaughnessy throws a body punch but Morgan moves out of range.
Morgan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morgan misses the shot to the body.
Morgan wants to clinch up but Shaughnessy keeps it at a distance.
Morgan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shaughnessy scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Shaughnessy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shaughnessy loads up on a big right hand but Morgan slips the punch.
Morgan dodges the punch combination from Shaughnessy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shaughnessy. Morgan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morgan moves out of range as Shaughnessy strikes.
Morgan slips a jab from Shaughnessy.
Shaughnessy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Morgan stalks Shaughnessy and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Shaughnessy's face. Shaughnessy staggers backwards, shaken.
Morgan wants to clinch up but Shaughnessy keeps it at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shaughnessy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shaughnessy misses with a double jab.
Shaughnessy fails to land with a series of punches.
Morgan tries to clinch but Shaughnessy is having none of it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shaughnessy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Morgan circles away quickly and effectively.
Morgan slips a straight right by Shaughnessy.
A big left from Shaughnessy misses.
Morgan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Shaughnessy scores with a jab.
Morgan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Morgan drives through and clinches with Shaughnessy against the cage.
Morgan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shaughnessy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Morgan's efforts to push away.
Morgan swings wildly with an uppercut but Shaughnessy uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Morgan throws an elbow but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaughnessy wants to stall.
Shaughnessy managing to block the knees to the body from Morgan.

Morgan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shaughnessy falls off balance throwing a combination

and Morgan counters with a head kick that drops Shaughnessy to the mat! Shaughnessy scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!

Shaughnessy is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morgan wants to clinch.
Oh Shaughnessy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Good standup being displayed there by Shaughnessy as he connects with a hook.
Shaughnessy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Morgan.
Shaughnessy misses with a few strikes there.
Shaughnessy misses with a two punch combination.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shaughnessy.
Nice jab there from Shaughnessy.
Morgan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shaughnessy seems to have got his legs back now.
Shaughnessy misses with a wild body shot.
Morgan throws a head kick that misses.
Shaughnessy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shaughnessy is looking to wear down Morgan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Shaughnessy misses with a wild combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaughnessy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shaughnessy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Morgan's hands.
Shaughnessy avoids the head kick by Morgan.
Shaughnessy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Morgan counters with a body kick that stops Shaughnessy in his tracks momentarily.
Shaughnessy lands a nice looking body shot.
Morgan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shaughnessy digs a good hook to Morgan's body.
Morgan ducks right into an uppercut from Shaughnessy.
Morgan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shaughnessy throws out the jab.
Shaughnessy avoids a kick to the body.
A big left from Shaughnessy misses.
Shaughnessy is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head kick from Morgan lands but Shaughnessy takes it in his stride.
Shaughnessy misses with a hook. Morgan ducked under it nicely.
Morgan slips a straight right by Shaughnessy.
Shaughnessy keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kip Morgan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kip Morgan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Morgan doesn't manage to clinch there - Shaughnessy circles away.
Morgan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shaughnessy misses with a body shot.
Morgan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shaughnessy.
Shaughnessy looks to score with a jab to the body but Morgan is just out of range.
Morgan slips under a jab.
Shaughnessy throws a body kick that misses.
Shaughnessy jabs at Morgan's body.
Shaughnessy works Morgan's body with a nice hook.
Shaughnessy connects with a nice looking jab.
Shaughnessy throws a nice looking combination but Morgan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Morgan clinches with his opponent.
Shaughnessy blocks the elbow strike.
Shaughnessy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Morgan's elbow.
Shaughnessy is trying to push Morgan away but Morgan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Shaughnessy breaks from the clinch.
Shaughnessy moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Cael Shaughnessy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shaughnessy lands a right hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaughnessy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shaughnessy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morgan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Shaughnessy.
Shaughnessy looks to score with a jab to the body but Morgan is just out of range.
Morgan misses with a head kick.
Shaughnessy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shaughnessy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Morgan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Morgan doesn't manage to clinch there - Shaughnessy circles away.
Morgan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Morgan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morgan wants to clinch.
Shaughnessy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Morgan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaughnessy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shaughnessy lands with a shot to the body.
Morgan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shaughnessy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morgan manages to avoid it.
Shaughnessy avoids the head kick by Morgan.
Morgan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shaughnessy just misses with a punch to the body.
Some wild striking there from Shaughnessy.
Morgan tries to clinch but Shaughnessy is having none of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morgan avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Shaughnessy stuns Morgan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shaughnessy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Morgan counters with a flying knee. Nice.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaughnessy avoids the head kick by Morgan.
Morgan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shaughnessy.
Cael Shaughnessy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morgan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shaughnessy misses with a wild body shot.
Shaughnessy throws a nice looking combination but Morgan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shaughnessy jabs Morgan right on the nose. Morgan blinks but takes it well.
Shaughnessy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Morgan throws a head kick but Shaughnessy moves out of range.
Morgan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shaughnessy takes a swing at Morgan's ribcage but misses.
Morgan tries to clinch but Shaughnessy moves out of range.
Shaughnessy circles away from the clinch attempt.
A head kick misses from Morgan.
Morgan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Morgan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shaughnessy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Shaughnessy finds it's way through Morgan's defenses.
Shaughnessy 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.
It looks like Shaughnessy has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Morgan doesn't manage to clinch there - Shaughnessy circles away.
Morgan fails to land with a series of punches.
Shaughnessy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cael Shaughnessy is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morgan lands with a right hand.
Shaughnessy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Morgan slips a jab and a cross from Shaughnessy.
Morgan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shaughnessy lands a jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Morgan!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morgan throws a sloppy head kick and Shaughnessy moves out of range easily.
Morgan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Morgan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cael Shaughnessy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kip Morgan's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Shaughnessy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Morgan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Morgan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shaughnessy.
Shaughnessy goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Shaughnessy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Morgan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Morgan is looking to clinch.
Shaughnessy thows a body shot but no joy.
Shaughnessy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Morgan has time to react.
Shaughnessy misses with a body shot.
Morgan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Morgan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morgan. Shaughnessy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morgan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shaughnessy lands the left hand.
Morgan misses with a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Morgan misses the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaughnessy connects with a body shot that sends Morgan's belly button to the back.
Morgan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Shaughnessy looks to land a combination but Morgan avoids it well.
Shaughnessy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Morgan can pounce on him.
Morgan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shaughnessy.
Shaughnessy misses with a few strikes there.
Morgan misses with a head kick.
Morgan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shaughnessy.
Morgan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Morgan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shaughnessy lands with a hook. Morgan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Shaughnessy loads up on a big right hand but Morgan slips the punch.
Shaughnessy takes a swing at Morgan's ribcage but misses.
Shaughnessy throws a jab when Morgan was well out of range.
A head kick misses from Morgan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan throws a head kick that misses.
Shaughnessy tries to bum rush Morgan with a series of wild strikes but Morgan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Morgan is looking to clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Shaughnessy.
Morgan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shaughnessy misses the jab.
Morgan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shaughnessy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shaughnessy misses with a two punch combination.
Morgan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shaughnessy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Morgan looks to land a body kick but Shaughnessy moved away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shaughnessy. Morgan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shaughnessy misses the jab.

Morgan closes the distance and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Shaughnessy breaks the clinch.
Shaughnessy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morgan.
Shaughnessy swinging wildly here.
Morgan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shaughnessy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Shaughnessy. Those never looked like landing.
Morgan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Morgan tries a head kick but it misses.
Shaughnessy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

Morgan closes the distance and clinches.
Shaughnessy managing to block the knees to the body from Morgan.
Shaughnessy lands a body punch.

Shaughnessy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shaughnessy scores with a jab. Morgan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Shaughnessy takes a kick to the side of the head.
Shaughnessy throws a combination. Morgan tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morgan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shaughnessy.
Shaughnessy throws out a loose jab but Morgan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shaughnessy avoids the head kick by Morgan.
Shaughnessy just misses with a punch to the body.
Shaughnessy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Morgan.
Shaughnessy takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Shaughnessy throws a right hand that Morgan ducks under and follows up with a left that Morgan also avoids with ease.
Shaughnessy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shaughnessy avoids the head kick by Morgan.
Shaughnessy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shaughnessy throws a shot from downtown. Morgan moves away and avoids it.
Morgan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shaughnessy misses with a looping right.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cael Shaughnessy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Shaughnessy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cael Shaughnessy!
Cael Shaughnessy decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cain Cormeir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Bakreek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cormeir's entrance music is -N- The Bay. A fine choice. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Cormeir
vs
Bakreek

185 cm
32
227 lbs
14 - 6 - 0

188 cm
33
212 lbs
13 - 25 - 0

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cain Cormeir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeff Bakreek!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bakreek throws a series of punches but Cormeir avoids them all with ease.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cormeir or perhaps it was just good defense by Bakreek, which made it look bad.
Cormeir slips a jab from Bakreek.
Nice defenses there by Cormeir.
Cormeir slips a straight right by Bakreek.
Cormeir avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bakreek jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cormeir has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bakreek leaves Cormeir with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bakreek misses with a jab, cross combination.

Cormeir shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bakreek looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bakreek is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cormeir slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Cormeir working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bakreek's head.
Cormeir stopping the sweep attempt from Bakreek.
Cormeir is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cormeir scoring with punches to the head and body.

Bakreek wriggles free and stands up.
Bakreek misses with a hook. Cormeir ducked under it nicely.
Bakreek swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bakreek takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cormeir on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cormeir tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bakreek manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cain Cormeir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cormeir.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Cormeir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot to the liver by Cormeir. Beautiful body shot.
Bakreek jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cormeir blocks a jab.
Bakreek throws a big shot that misses.
Bakreek misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cormeir shoots in looking for a takedown. Bakreek tries to sprawl out of it but Cormeir keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bakreek manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Bakreek gets caught napping as Cormeir dives in and scores a takedown. Bakreek manages to retain guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cormeir in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cormeir working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bakreek is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cormeir postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bakreek is trying to keep Cormeir in close.
Cormeir throwing strikes but missing.
Bakreek avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cormeir slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bakreek controls Cormeir momentarily but Cormeir frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bakreek trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Cormeir throwing strikes but missing.
Cormeir postures up in Bakreek's guard and throws a big left but Bakreek blocks it.
Cormeir throwing strikes but missing.
Cormeir throws a big right hand that misses.

Bakreek has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Cormeir has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Cormeir has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bakreek avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cormeir tries for a takedown. No joy.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bakreek is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Cormeir can't get the takedown.
Bakreek wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cormeir wants a takedown but no success here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cormeir scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cormeir has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bakreek after a bit of a struggle.
A body shot lands from Bakreek.
Cormeir wants a takedown but no success here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cormeir wants to take the fight to the mat but Bakreek manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cormeir tries to score a body lock takedown but Bakreek shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Cormeir looking for a takedown.
Bakreek trying to control the position but instead, Cormeir has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bakreek into the cage.
Cormeir can't get the takedown.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cormeir drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bakreek stalling the fight.
Cormeir goes for a takedown attempt but Bakreek pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
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 Cain Cormeir will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Cormeir uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bakreek.
Cormeir dives in and grabs Bakreek's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bakreek pushes down on Cormeir's head and hops out.
Bakreek circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cormeir doesn't manage to clinch there - Bakreek circles away.
Bakreek might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.

Cormeir changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bakreek looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bakreek is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Cormeir is controlling him well.
Check out the look on Cormeir's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Cormeir working the ground and pound.
Bakreek is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cormeir grinds an elbow into Bakreek's temple.
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!
You can see the frustration on Bakreek's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bakreek is looking to regain half guard here but Cormeir keeps moving and retains side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cormeir wants to control but Bakreek is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bakreek parries the strikes from Cormeir easily there. Cormeir is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bakreek to escape.
Cain Cormeir overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bakreek parries the strikes from Cormeir easily there. Cormeir is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bakreek to escape.
Bakreek is not content to let Cormeir control the position.
Bakreek tries to buck Cormeir off but Cormeir is having none of it.
Cormeir working the ground and pound.
Bakreek is pushing Cormeir's head away, looking to escape. Cormeir manages to hold on to the position though.
Bakreek can't do much from the bottom here.
An elbow from Cormeir crashes against the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bakreek taking a bit of punishment here - Cormeir scoring with strikes.
Bakreek is trying to control Cormeir's posture but Cormeir avoids it.
Bakreek is working to avoid the ground and pound but Cormeir connects with a decent elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bakreek is pushing Cormeir's head away, looking to escape. Cormeir manages to hold on to the position though.
Bakreek felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Cormeir is trying to ground and pound but Bakreek uses the momentary lack of control by Cormeir to regain half guard.
Cormeir thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bakreek's head.

Cormeir is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Bakreek to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Bakreek is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bakreek preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bakreek looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cormeir is one step ahead there.
Bakreek not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cormeir lands a couple of digs.
Bakreek wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Cormeir is now in half guard.
Cormeir throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cormeir wants to take a breather but Bakreek is having none of it.
Bakreek is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cormeir's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cormeir's back!
Cormeir covering up well and avoiding damage.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Bakreek's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cormeir looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Cormeir manages to reverse the position and now he's in Bakreek's guard. Nice work there by Cormeir.
Cormeir wants to control from the top but Bakreek keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cormeir postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bakreek pulls Cormeir in close to prevent any damage.
Cormeir working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cain Cormeir dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Cormeir darts in looking for a takedown but Bakreek gets double underhooks and turns Cormeir into the cage.
Cormeir has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bakreek avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Cormeir can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Cormeir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bakreek takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cormeir is trying to drag Bakreek to the mat but Bakreek just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cormeir looking for a takedown.
Bakreek misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bakreek pressing his opponent against the cage.

Bakreek pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bakreek misses with a few strikes there.
Cormeir shoots in for a takedown but Bakreek shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Cormeir gets a takedown into half guard.
Cormeir has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bakreek regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Cormeir.
Cormeir trying to control the position from guard on top but Bakreek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cormeir's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cormeir throws a big elbow that misses.
Bakreek is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jeff Bakreek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cormeir missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cormeir won't allow Bakreek to sweep him here.
Cormeir postures up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jeff Bakreek was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Cormeir tries for a takedown but Bakreek sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bakreek throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bakreek slaps away a takedown attempt from Cormeir, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bakreek stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bakreek wants it to stay on the feet.
Cormeir moves out of range of the strikes.

Cormeir feints and as Bakreek raises his hands in defense, Cormeir changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bakreek is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cormeir is controlling him.
Bakreek takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cormeir in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bakreek is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cormeir working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bakreek is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bakreek being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bakreek wants to stand up but Cormeir is controlling him.
Cormeir postures up in Bakreek's guard and throws a big left but Bakreek blocks it.
Bakreek keeping moving, preventing Cormeir from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bakreek's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cormeir connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bakreek scrambles back to his feet.
No luck for Cormeir with that takedown attempt.
Jeff Bakreek is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bakreek lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bakreek throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cormeir.
Cain Cormeir is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cormeir dives in for a single leg takedown but Bakreek sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bakreek lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bakreek is trying to force a seperation but Cormeir has the dominant position.
Cormeir can't get the takedown.
Cormeir can't get the takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cormeir being controlled against the cage.
Cormeir has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bakreek avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jeff Bakreek.
I think Cormeir has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cain Cormeir!
During a confident post fight interview, Cain Cormeir thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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hype
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pop
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Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sparky Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mohsen Mosaddegh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson comes to the cage accompanied by Blue clear sky. Mohsen Mosaddegh has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Anderson
vs
Mosaddegh

176 cm
29
157 lbs
21 - 6 - 0

175 cm
29
153 lbs
13 - 5 - 1

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sparky Anderson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Mohsen Mosaddegh!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mosaddegh as he jumps to the side.
Mosaddegh missing with a left hand there. Anderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mosaddegh connects with a good right hand that stumbles Anderson. Anderson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Anderson tries to clinch up.
Mosaddegh cracks Anderson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

It looks like Sparky Anderson has been cut.
Anderson staying out of range there.
Mohsen Mosaddegh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mosaddegh.
Mosaddegh misses with an uppercut

and Anderson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Anderson is working for a kimura but Mosaddegh is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mosaddegh is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson wants to pass to mount but Mosaddegh is defending the position.

Anderson is trying to work for a kimura but Mosaddegh is defending well.

Anderson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Anderson is keen to just control but Mosaddegh is a slippery customer.

Anderson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson tries to pass to full mount but Mosaddegh defends it.
Mosaddegh wants to get back to his feet.

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

Anderson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mosaddegh defends it well.
Mosaddegh pushes Anderson off looking to stand but Anderson dives back in and keeps control.
Mosaddegh looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mosaddegh manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Anderson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mosaddegh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson looking to sit in guard and control but Mosaddegh gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Anderson is trying to keep Mosaddegh in close.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Sparky Anderson.

Oooh a lovely combination from Mosaddegh sends Anderson down but not out. Mosaddegh dives into side control looking to finish.

Anderson is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
You can see the frustration on Anderson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mosaddegh in side control, throwing shots but Anderson defends.
Mosaddegh throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Mosaddegh misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Mosaddegh throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Mosaddegh scores with a couple of short elbows.
Anderson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Mosaddegh is holding on to half guard well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Anderson is trying to control the action in half guard but Mosaddegh is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mohsen Mosaddegh dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sparky Anderson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Anderson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mosaddegh uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Anderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mosaddegh.
Anderson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mosaddegh swivels and escapes.
Anderson slips a jab and a cross from Mosaddegh.
Mosaddegh stuffs the takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Anderson or perhaps it was just good defense by Mosaddegh, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparky Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mosaddegh lands a body shot.
Mosaddegh throws a hook to the side of Anderson's head but Anderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mosaddegh misses with a looping right.
A big left from Mosaddegh misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Anderson.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Mosaddegh knocks Anderson out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mohsen Mosaddegh!
Mohsen Mosaddegh is the new featherweight champion!
Mohsen Mosaddegh decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.