CEFC 84 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Banyat Pu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Ruedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruedy comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Monkey3 - Driver kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Banyat Pu could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Hans Ruedy's chin.

Pu
vs
Ruedy

166 cm
22
156 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

175 cm
23
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Experienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Banyat Pu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hans Ruedy!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruedy is looking to chop away at Pu's legs.
Ruedy goes for a double leg but Pu avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pu continues to drive forward.
Ruedy takes an elbow to the temple.
Pu tries to land a knee to the head but Ruedy blocks with his arms.

Pu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

Ruedy has closed the distance and engaged Pu in a clinch.

Ruedy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ruedy shoots in for a double leg but Pu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ruedy throws a body punch but Pu moves out of range.
Ruedy blocks a head kick by Pu.
Pu misses with a head kick.
Pu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pu moves in looking to clinch but Ruedy pushes him off.
Ruedy dives in and grabs Pu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pu pushes down on Ruedy's head and hops out.
Banyat Pu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hans Ruedy.

Pu takes the fight into the clinch.
Pu stalling against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruedy is looking to control Pu's arms but Pu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ruedy has his back to the cage.
Pu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Pu using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ruedy wants a takedown.

Pu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice uppercut lands for Pu. That snapped Ruedy's head back.
Pu throws a sloppy head kick and Ruedy moves out of range easily.
Ruedy fails to land the takedown.
Pu is looking to clinch.

Pu has closed the distance and engaged Ruedy in a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruedy tries to pull guard but Pu forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pu lands an elbow inside that Ruedy shrugs off.

It looks like Hans Ruedy has been cut.
Pu scores with a nice hook to the head.

Ruedy is rocked!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ruedy is still on wobbly legs! Can Pu finish him?
A body shot lands from Pu.
Ruedy seems to have recovered his senses.
Pu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ruedy backwards.
Ruedy takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ruedy looks winded!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pu as Ruedy tries to tie him up.
Ruedy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pu has him pressed against the cage.
Pu has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Ruedy - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Pu, and another! Ruedy is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Banyat Pu!
A victorious Banyat Pu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Slade Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Flintstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slade Wilson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Wilson
vs
Flintstone

184 cm
19
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Slade Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fred Flintstone!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Flintstone closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wilson to the mat! Wilson manages to get full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Wilson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Flintstone wanted to stand there but Wilson had control of the position.

Wilson is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Flintstone frees his head nicely. Oh but Wilson has switched to an armbar! Flintstone is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Slade Wilson!
Slade Wilson spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Fred Flintstone spoke after the fight, saying 'sorry to the fans out there.next time.'.

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FIGHT
RATING
89%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Philmore Butts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Lloyd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lloyd comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Meniac by Michael Sembello kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Butts
vs
Lloyd

170 cm
26
210 lbs
11 - 13 - 0

188 cm
22
212 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

GREEN!160
Fury Nutrition Inc.

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 11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Philmore Butts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Lloyd!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lloyd throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Butts counters with a left to the body.
A big right from Lloyd misses.
Butts connects with a nice looking jab.
Lloyd lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lloyd feints a jab promting Butts to slip. Lloyd then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Butts slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Lloyd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Butts throws the left hand but Lloyd avoids the punch easily.
Butts throws a jab when Lloyd was well out of range.
Lloyd 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lloyd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lloyd throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lloyd takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Butts misses with an uppercut. Lloyd saw that one coming.
Butts just misses with a punch to the body.
Lloyd connects with a looping right hand.
Lloyd connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Butts's hands.
Lloyd misses the jab.
Butts dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lloyd bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Butts's head backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lloyd throws a lazy right hand but Butts sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Butts moves out of range as Lloyd strikes.
Lloyd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Butts.
Butts uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lloyd.
Butts misses with an uppercut.
Lloyd lands the left hand.
Butts looks to score with a jab to the body but Lloyd is just out of range.
Butts just misses with a punch to the body.
Lloyd swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Butts.
The fighters circling - Butts throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lloyd misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Butts's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Butts duly obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lloyd defending well as Butts loads up on a big left hand.
Lloyd scores with a one two! Butts had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Butts throws a right and a left that Lloyd avoids nicely.
Lloyd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Butts throws out a loose jab but Lloyd uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lloyd blocks a jab.
Nice shot lands for Butts.
Butts throws a right hand that Lloyd ducks under and follows up with a left that Lloyd also avoids with ease.
Butts fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lloyd manages to avoid it.
Lloyd displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Butts throws out the jab.
Butts lands a really nice looking cross but Lloyd seems unphased.
Lloyd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lloyd throws a lazy right hand but Butts sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lloyd throws a big shot that misses.
Butts just misses with a punch to the body.
Butts throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab from Butts misses.
Lloyd misses with a wild body shot.
Butts misses the shot to the body.
Butts just misses with a punch to the body.
Lloyd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lloyd scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lloyd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lloyd is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

It looks like Philmore Butts has been cut.
Butts throws the left hand but Lloyd avoids the punch easily.
Lloyd connects with a body shot that sends Butts's belly button to the back.
Butts lands a really nice looking cross but Lloyd seems unphased.
Butts scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lloyd in his tracks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lloyd scores with a punch to the head.

Lloyd lands a left and a right that send Butts crashing to the mat, dazed. Lloyd thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Butts is rocked!
Lloyd works Butts's body with a nice hook.
Oh Butts is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lloyd looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lloyd cracks Butts with a left hook right on the temple and Butts goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Lloyd lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Butts is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Lloyd!
Mike Lloyd decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cael Shaughnessy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Lee Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shaughnessy's entrance music is I Against I - Massive Attack & Mos Def. A fine choice. Scott is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Go, Go Power Rangers. Jason Lee Scott has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Cael Shaughnessy's chin.

Shaughnessy
vs
Lee Scott

170 cm
27
154 lbs
15 - 14 - 0

178 cm
23
152 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Fury Nutrition Inc.

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 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cael Shaughnessy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Lee Scott!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaughnessy throws a body punch but Scott moves out of range.
Shaughnessy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scott.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Scott.
Scott swings for the body but Shaughnessy moves out of range.
Shaughnessy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scott was well out of range. Poor timing from Shaughnessy.
Scott misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Scott throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Scott avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Scott throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A combination from Shaughnessy does no damage.
Scott tries a head kick but it misses.
Shaughnessy jabs Scott to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shaughnessy moves out of range as Scott throws a body kick.
Scott throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Shaughnessy.
Shaughnessy ducks under a wild hook from Scott.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scott throws a hook but Shaughnessy avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Scott misses the target.
Shaughnessy misses with an uppercut. Scott saw that one coming.
Scott fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shaughnessy.
Nice defenses there by Shaughnessy.
Scott throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Scott, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shaughnessy throws a body shot but no joy.
Scott ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Scott throws a right and a left that Shaughnessy avoids nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shaughnessy. Scott does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shaughnessy scores with a hook.
Scott with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shaughnessy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Scott in his tracks.
Scott has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Scott uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shaughnessy.
Scott throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shaughnessy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Scott misses with an uppercut
and Scott takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Scott keeps Shaughnessy at a distance using the push kick.
Scott lands a high kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Shaughnessy misses.
Shaughnessy fails to land with a series of punches.
Shaughnessy lands a slapping body shot.
Shaughnessy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scott with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott jabs Shaughnessy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shaughnessy misses with a body shot.
Shaughnessy scores with a shot to the body.
Scott avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Scott throws a body punch but Shaughnessy moves out of range.
Scott thumps Shaughnessy with a low kick.
Scott throws a nice looking combination but Shaughnessy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shaughnessy throws a lazy right hand but Scott sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Scott fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shaughnessy manages to avoid it.
Scott is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Shaughnessy rather than just go for the knockout.
Scott throws a jab when Shaughnessy was well out of range.
Shaughnessy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scott.
Shaughnessy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Shaughnessy swings for the body but Scott moves out of range.
Shaughnessy moves away from the strike by Scott.
Shaughnessy misses with a right hand
and Scott connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Scott jabs Shaughnessy right on the nose. Shaughnessy blinks but takes it well.

Shaughnessy is rocked!
Shaughnessy defending well as Scott loads up on a big left hand.
Oh Shaughnessy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaughnessy shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Scott eats them both and turns towards Shaughnessy to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A lazy left from Shaughnessy finds it's target.
Scott scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shaughnessy seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters circling - Shaughnessy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shaughnessy swings for the body but Scott moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Scott scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shaughnessy in his tracks.
Shaughnessy misses with a two punch combination.
A good leg kick by Scott.
Scott tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shaughnessy was well out of range. Poor timing from Scott.
Shaughnessy displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
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!
Shaughnessy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shaughnessy gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jason Lee Scott!
During a confident post fight interview, Jason Lee Scott thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
93%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jendri Pitoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tanner Provenjzano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Pitoy
vs
Provenjzano

180 cm
27
238 lbs
10 - 6 - 1

185 cm
26
235 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

AnonymouS

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 10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jendri Pitoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tanner Provenjzano!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Provenjzano looks to land a combination but Pitoy avoids it well.
Provenjzano just misses with a punch to the body.

Pitoy clinches up with Provenjzano and pushes him back against the cage.
Pitoy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

It looks like Tanner Provenjzano has been cut.
Provenjzano is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pitoy lands an elbow inside that Provenjzano shrugs off.
Provenjzano tries to land knees in the clinch but Pitoy avoids the damage to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Provenjzano.
Provenjzano wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Pitoy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pitoy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pitoy lands a body shot.
Provenjzano lands with a good body shot.
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!
Provenjzano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pitoy.
Pitoy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Horrible takedown attempt by Provenjzano or perhaps it was just good defense by Pitoy, which made it look bad.
Pitoy tries to bum rush Provenjzano with a series of wild strikes but Provenjzano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Provenjzano takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Provenjzano looks winded!
Pitoy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Pitoy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Provenjzano jumps guard but Pitoy stands there with Provenjzano around his waist. Provenjzano gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pitoy lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Pitoy.

Pitoy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pitoy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Provenjzano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pitoy.

Pitoy has closed the distance and engaged Provenjzano in a clinch.
Pitoy stalls.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Pitoy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Pitoy.

That has opened up Tanner Provenjzano's cut even more.

Pitoy drops Provenjzano with a beautiful combination! Provenjzano stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Pitoy is looking for the KO!

Provenjzano is rocked!

The cut above Tanner Provenjzano's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

Pitoy instigates a clinch.

Pitoy drops Provenjzano onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Provenjzano is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Provenjzano is still on wobbly legs! Can Pitoy finish him?

Pitoy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pitoy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Provenjzano loses concentration momentarily and Pitoy pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Provenjzano crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Pitoy finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jendri Pitoy!
Jendri Pitoy very nearly forgot to thank AnonymouS amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jefferey Gump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dante Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Gump
vs
Silva

185 cm
27
210 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

185 cm
23
215 lbs
14 - 8 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jefferey Gump!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Dante Silva!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gump fails in his attempt to clinch.
Silva scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gump doesn't seem bothered though.
Gump takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Silva looks to land a right hand but Gump moved out of range.
Gump walks into a straight right hand from Silva.
We've been told by Gump's head coaches at >TAPOUT ELITE< that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Silva thuds a left hand into Gump's body.
Silva lands with a cross.
Silva shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Silva blocks a leg kick.
Gump with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gump looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Silva 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.
Dante Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gump showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Silva.
Gump takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva misses with a hook
letting Gump counter with a right hand.
Silva misses with a few strikes there.
Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Silva gets caught flat footed, as Gump shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Gump trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Gump showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gump trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Gump is really struggling to control Silva but he's trying to hold on to the position.

Jefferey Gump has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Silva.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva stuffs the takedown attempt from Gump. Gump gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice cross by Silva.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gump showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Silva.
Silva slips a jab and a cross from Gump.
Gump shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense.
Silva misses with the combination.
Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Silva scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Silva lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Left hook, right uppercut from Silva.
Silva throws a body punch but Gump moves out of range.
Gump tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range.
Silva misses with an uppercut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gump checks a leg kick.
Silva throws an off balance right hand
and Gump counters with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gump steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Silva throws a body shot but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Silva.
A clash of legs there as Gump blocks the low kick.
Silva lands with a shot to the body.
Silva keeps the fight on the outside.
Silva lands a nice shot that snaps Gump's head back.
Gump is looking to clinch.
Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silva lands with a nice combination. Gump backs away looking to recover.
Silva circles away from the clinch attempt
and Silva counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gump fails in his attempt to clinch.
Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Silva scores with a nice right hand.
Silva throws a leg kick but Gump moved away.
Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Silva misses with the combination.
Decent striking displayed by Silva there.
A jab lands there for Gump.
Jefferey Gump is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva scores with a punch to the head.
Dante Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva looks to throw the jab but Gump is out of range.
Silva works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva scores with a hook to the body. Gump takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Silva looks to throw the jab but Gump is out of range.
Silva scores with a nice strike.
Gump tries to clinch
and Silva counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gump darts in trying to clinch
and Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gump tries to close the distance and clinch but Silva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Oooh a lovely combination from Silva sends Gump down but not out. Silva dives into side control looking to finish.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gump can't do much from the bottom here.
Gump is trying to get back to half guard.
Silva trying to control the action but Gump is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gump haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gump wants to control but Silva postures up.
Gump tries to improve position but can't.
Silva is working Gump over with some ground and pound from side control.
Gump tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Silva wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gump struggling a bit here.
Gump tries to buck Silva off but Silva is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

Silva tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to move to mount but Gump blocks the move with his legs.
Gump is looking for a sweep.

Silva is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gump has escaped the position, nice work there.
Silva advances to mount.
Silva avoids the attempt from Gump to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva content just to control the position here.
Gump tries to hold on but Silva pushes him away.
Silva tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gump tries to lock up and control but Silva gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Silva trying to control but Gump is having none of it.
Gump holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Silva tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva controlling from the full mount.
Gump working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dante Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Gump avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gump is looking to land body kicks.
Silva swinging wildly here.
Gump uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
Silva works Gump's body with a nice hook.
Silva works Gump's body with a nice hook.
Silva lands a nice shot that snaps Gump's head back.
Gump shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gump doesn't manage to clinch there - Silva circles away.
Gump moves forwards but Silva connects with a nice, crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva lands a jab to the nose.
Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gump was well out of range. Poor timing from Silva.
Silva jabs at Gump's body.
Silva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Silva misses with a two punch combination.
Silva uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gump has time to react.
Gump misses with an uppercut.
Gump avoids a punch combination nicely.
Silva digs a good hook to Gump's body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a body punch but Gump moves out of range.

Gump throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Silva was covering up waiting for the punch and Gump finishes the takedown easily into guard.
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!
Gump engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Silva has his foot on Gump's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gump works his way back into a safe position though.
Silva looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gump wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Gump is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Silva is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to sweep but no luck.

Gump avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jefferey Gump has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dante Silva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gump trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Gump loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gump stopping the sweep attempt from Silva.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Gump from controlling successfully.
Silva controlling the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jefferey Gump wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Silva throws a good cross that connects.
Silva misses with a series of wild punches.
Gump takes a body punch but keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gump swinging wildly here.
Gump moves out of range of the strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dante Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Silva has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dante Silva!
A less than humble Dante Silva misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Jensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vanapa Animai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jensen comes to the cage accompanied by Devour . Animai is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Here comes the hotstepper. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Jensen
vs
Animai

196 cm
35
225 lbs
19 - 12 - 2

186 cm
30
212 lbs
17 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 19 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Gunnar Jensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vanapa Animai!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jensen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Animai.
Jensen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Animai back to the cage. Jensen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

It looks like Vanapa Animai has been cut.
Jensen dips to his left and cracks Animai with an uppercut!

Jensen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jensen lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Animai down.
Jensen wants to control but Animai is keeping him busy.
We've been hearing good reports from Jensen'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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jensen is really struggling to control Animai but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Jensen is working Animai over with some ground and pound from side control.
Animai tries to escape but Jensen is in control.
Jensen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Animai keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jensen cracks Animai with a big elbow.
Jensen lands a decent elbow from side control.
Animai is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jensen connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Animai some visible discomfort.
Animai tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Animai manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jensen's best efforts.
Jensen is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Animai!
Animai tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Animai is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jensen landing shots from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jensen cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Jensen with shots to the head and body - Animai looks very uncomfortable down there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jensen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Animai's face.

Animai is rocked!
Jensen raining down hammerfists from mount.
Animai is still in real trouble! Can Jensen finish him?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jensen lands a big elbow - Animai is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Animai is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Gunnar Jensen!
A relieved looking Gunnar Jensen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mohsen Mosaddegh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Naruto Sakuraba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mohsen Mosaddegh could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Naruto Sakuraba's chin.

Mosaddegh
vs
Sakuraba

175 cm
29
153 lbs
15 - 5 - 1

175 cm
27
155 lbs
12 - 7 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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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 15 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Mohsen Mosaddegh!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Naruto Sakuraba!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mosaddegh lands a glancing blow to the side of Sakuraba's head.
Mosaddegh misses with a double jab

and Sakuraba counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mosaddegh is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mosaddegh looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mosaddegh avoids the elbow strike from Sakuraba, against the cage.
Sakuraba is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mosaddegh is trying to break the clinch but Sakuraba is controlling him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mosaddegh.

Mosaddegh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mohsen Mosaddegh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Sakuraba feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Sakuraba wants to control from the top but Mosaddegh keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sakuraba controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sakuraba trying to control but Mosaddegh is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sakuraba throwing strikes from guard but Mosaddegh blocks nicely.
Sakuraba throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sakuraba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mosaddegh is keeping the position for now.
Sakuraba is looking to advance position but Mosaddegh has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba regains half guard.
Mosaddegh wants to take a breather but Sakuraba is having none of it.
Sakuraba has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mosaddegh is working away from the top position though.
Mosaddegh wants to control but Sakuraba is keeping him busy.
Sakuraba holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Sakuraba is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mosaddegh's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mosaddegh's back!
Mosaddegh holding both Sakuraba 's hands and preventing any damage.

Sakuraba working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Well, with Sakuraba on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Mosaddegh is tapping out... Can he escape the position?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Mosaddegh's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Mosaddegh is working hard here to advance position.
Mosaddegh manages to escape to a better position under a series of strikes. Sakuraba is now in side control.
Sakuraba has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Mosaddegh!
Sakuraba wants to control the action but instead Mosaddegh gets a body lock and reverses into Sakuraba's guard! Nice work!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mosaddegh loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mosaddegh throws an elbow that misses. Sakuraba uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mosaddegh's guard. Nice move by Sakuraba!
Mosaddegh can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sakuraba controls the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba trying to control but Mosaddegh is working from the bottom.
Sakuraba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mosaddegh is keeping the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sakuraba trying to control the position from guard on top but Mosaddegh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sakuraba controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Naruto Sakuraba dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Sakuraba avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mosaddegh lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sakuraba lands a glancing blow to the side of Mosaddegh's head.
A cross from Sakuraba lands.
Sakuraba checks the leg kick nicely there.
No luck for Sakuraba with that takedown attempt.
Sakuraba fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mosaddegh throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Sakuraba counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sakuraba.

Mosaddegh breaks the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mosaddegh fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab from Mosaddegh misses.
Mosaddegh misses with a looping right.
Mosaddegh misses the shot to the body.
Mosaddegh lands a nice looking body shot.
Sakuraba dives in for a single leg takedown but Mosaddegh sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mohsen Mosaddegh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Naruto Sakuraba.
Mosaddegh has had enough of the clinch but Sakuraba keeps him there for the moment.
Sakuraba has Mosaddegh pressed against the cage, preventing Mosaddegh from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Mosaddegh breaks from the clinch.
Mosaddegh throws a series of punches but Sakuraba avoids them all with ease.

Sakuraba changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mosaddegh looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Sakuraba tries for a kimura but Mosaddegh is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba is looking to take a break and control but Mosaddegh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Naruto Sakuraba has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sakuraba laying and praying for a moment but Mosaddegh takes advantage and regains half guard.
Sakuraba throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sakuraba wants to free his trapped foot but Mosaddegh is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Sakuraba is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mosaddegh is not content to let Sakuraba control the position.
Sakuraba content to control rather than advance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba is looking to advance position but Mosaddegh won't allow it.
Sakuraba trying to control from half guard but Mosaddegh is working away.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sakuraba tries to pass to full mount but Mosaddegh defends it.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Naruto Sakuraba.
Sakuraba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mosaddegh misses with a looping right.
Sakuraba blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Naruto Sakuraba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Mosaddegh scores with a jab. Sakuraba acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sakuraba fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mosaddegh has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mosaddegh there as he acknowledges the shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Sakuraba blocks the leg kick.
Mosaddegh throws a hook but Sakuraba blocks it.
Sakuraba slips under a jab from Mosaddegh.
Mosaddegh misses with a hook. Sakuraba ducked under it nicely.
Mosaddegh misses with an uppercut.
Sakuraba slips a jab and a cross from Mosaddegh.
Mosaddegh has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sakuraba finds it's way round the side to connect with Mosaddegh's head.
Sakuraba throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mosaddegh.
A combination from Mosaddegh does no damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sakuraba looks to land a right hand but Mosaddegh moved out of range.
Mosaddegh definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mosaddegh looks to land a combination but Sakuraba avoids it well.
Mosaddegh lands with a cross.
Mosaddegh looks to throw the jab but Sakuraba is out of range.
Sakuraba looks to land a left hand but Mosaddegh moved out of range nicely.
Mosaddegh missing with a left hand there. Sakuraba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mosaddegh walks into a jab.
Jab from Sakuraba.
Mosaddegh throws a big shot that misses.
Mosaddegh looks to land a combination but Sakuraba avoids it well.
Mosaddegh looks to land a right hand but Sakuraba moved out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba moves away from the strike by Mosaddegh.
Mosaddegh throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sakuraba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sakuraba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That kick from Mosaddegh tenderised Sakuraba's leg. Sakuraba is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mosaddegh misses with a two punch combination.
Sakuraba misses the shot to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Mosaddegh as Sakuraba shoots in.
Mohsen Mosaddegh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mosaddegh pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sakuraba back to the cage. Mosaddegh follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Mosaddegh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mosaddegh throws out a loose jab but Sakuraba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sakuraba on the wrong end of a nice hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba walks into a stiff left hand from Mosaddegh.
Sakuraba misses with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Mosaddegh. Those never looked like landing.
Donk. Mosaddegh catches Sakuraba right on the button with a cross.
Jab by Mosaddegh.

Sakuraba is rocked!
Mosaddegh rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sakuraba moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mosaddegh misses with a hook. Sakuraba ducked under it nicely.
Mosaddegh misses with a few strikes there.
Mosaddegh throws a lazy uppercut
and Sakuraba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sakuraba staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sakuraba. Mosaddegh does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mosaddegh.
Mosaddegh throws a poor cross that misses
and Sakuraba makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sakuraba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mosaddegh throws out the jab.
Sakuraba throws a jab but it's blocked by Mosaddegh.
Sakuraba uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mosaddegh.
Mosaddegh falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sakuraba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mosaddegh throws a body punch but Sakuraba moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mosaddegh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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!
Sakuraba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mosaddegh misses with a left hand

and Sakuraba counters with a single leg into guard. Mosaddegh didn't expect that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mohsen Mosaddegh clearly takes that round.
That's time! Mosaddegh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Sakuraba throws the left hand but Mosaddegh avoids the punch easily.
Sakuraba bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mosaddegh tries to move into range but Sakuraba moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mosaddegh misses with an uppercut
and Sakuraba counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mosaddegh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sakuraba.
Mosaddegh throws out a loose jab but Sakuraba uses good head movement to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mosaddegh.
Mosaddegh lands a jab to the nose.
Sakuraba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mosaddegh moves away.
Mosaddegh takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sakuraba moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sakuraba fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mosaddegh takes a swing at Sakuraba's ribcage but misses.
Mosaddegh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sakuraba.
Mosaddegh with a hook.
Sakuraba is still on wobbly legs! Can Mosaddegh finish him?
Mosaddegh lands a right hook to the body.
Sakuraba seems to have recovered his senses.
Mosaddegh misses with a right hand
and Sakuraba counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mosaddegh thinking.
A swing and a miss from Mosaddegh.

Nice combo by Mosaddegh! Oh, that's hurt him - Sakuraba falls to the canvas and Mosaddegh follows him into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sakuraba tries to bench press Mosaddegh off him but Mosaddegh keeps the position.
Sakuraba is still trying to improve position.
Sakuraba parries the strikes from Mosaddegh easily there. Mosaddegh is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Sakuraba to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Mosaddegh seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Mosaddegh working the ground and pound.
Mosaddegh cracks Sakuraba with a big right hand but Sakuraba just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Mosaddegh is putting a hurting on Sakuraba here, landing some big shots from side control.
Sakuraba wants to control but Mosaddegh postures up.
A big shot lands for Mosaddegh! That's hurt Sakuraba! Will he recover? Mosaddegh fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mohsen Mosaddegh!
Mohsen Mosaddegh retains his featherweight title!
A relieved looking Mohsen Mosaddegh thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.