CEFC 135 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Zangief (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Serget (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Serget has chosen Friends in lower places as his entrance music. Bob Serget has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Victor Zangief's chin.

Zangief
vs
Serget

187 cm
26
247 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

191 cm
32
275 lbs
29 - 11 - 1

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Victor Zangief!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bob Serget!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zangief fails with the takedown.
Zangief tries to land a front kick but Serget steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And Serget tries to counter it with a takedown but Zangief pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Serget has a takedown stuffed.
Victor Zangief seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Serget displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zangief.
Zangief looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Serget is fending him off so far but Zangief persists. Nope, Serget circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Zangief. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zangief throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zangief throws a jab when Serget was well out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Serget. No joy for Zangief on that attempt.
Zangief wants to clinch up but Serget keeps it at a distance.
Serget drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Zangief defends it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Serget dodges the punch combination from Zangief.
Zangief tries to clinch

and Serget counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Zangief can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Serget controls the pace.
Serget won't allow Zangief to sweep him here.
Serget lands a couple of digs.
Zangief not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serget controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Zangief is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zangief misses with a takedown attempt - Serget sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zangief has his takedown stuffed

so Serget counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Zangief is pulling down on Serget's head. It's preventing any offense from Serget, at least for the moment.
Zangief looking for a sweep. Not yet Zangief, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zangief is trying to keep Serget in close.
Zangief throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Zangief is trying to control the position but Serget postures up.
Zangief avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Serget showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Serget tries to clinch there but Zangief circles away.

Zangief closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Zangief trying to control the position but Serget is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zangief is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Serget is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Zangief slows the pace down.
Zangief misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zangief is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Serget's shoulder. That is not cool.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Serget wants to get back to his feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bob Serget will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Zangief throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A nice side step and Serget releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Zangief.
Serget tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zangief wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Serget regains half guard there - taking advantage of Zangief's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Zangief sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Serget defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Serget wants to improve his position but Zangief is controlling well.
Zangief looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zangief wants to stand up but Serget is controlling the position.
Zangief is looking to advance position but Serget won't allow it.

Serget kicks off Zangief and gets to his feet.
Zangief throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

so Serget counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Serget trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Serget controlling from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zangief looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zangief trying to keep a closed guard but Serget is proving a slippery customer.
Zangief bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Serget's guard.

Serget has his hands on Zangief's head, controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Serget is on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Zangief is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Serget trying to control but Zangief is working from the bottom.
Serget might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Zangief haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Zangief is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Serget slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Serget chips away with some ground and pound.
Zangief is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Zangief is looking for a triangle but Serget pushes his legs off easily.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zangief throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

and Serget counters with a shoot takedown. Zangief fights it but they end up in guard.
Zangief is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Serget showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Serget shoots in and bounces Zangief off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Zangief looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Serget is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Zangief is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Serget landing some decent shots from guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zangief not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zangief being controlled here, momentarily.
Zangief wants to stand but Serget is controlling the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Serget shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zangief defends it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zangief shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Serget pinned against the cage. Serget gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zangief tries for a takedown but Serget sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Serget throws a counter combo.
Zangief tries to clinch but Serget moves out of range.
Serget is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Zangief missing with a left hand there. Serget was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Serget is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Zangief shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Zangief. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zangief shoots and misses

and Serget counters with a shoot takedown. Zangief fights it but they end up in guard.

Zangief had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Serget defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Serget stopping the sweep attempt from Zangief.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serget is working Zangief over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Zangief trying to control the position.
Serget controlling from the top position.
Zangief is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Serget is controlling him.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Zangief throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zangief with a poor takedown

and Serget decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Zangief's guard.
Serget trying to control the position from guard on top but Zangief is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Serget lands a couple of digs.
Serget wants to control from the top but Zangief keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Serget sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zangief is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Serget comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Serget winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Serget!
Bob Serget bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nick Kang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patches Meech (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Meech has chosen shear it maybe as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Patches Meech will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Kang
vs
Meech

178 cm
29
195 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

183 cm
33
190 lbs
13 - 27 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nick Kang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Patches Meech!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meech throws a right and a left that both miss.

Kang darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kang throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Meech keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kang not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Meech keeps working.
Kang not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kang thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Meech's head.
Kang sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Meech defending well though.
Kang sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Meech defending well though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kang is trying to control. Meech wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Meech can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kang not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Meech is not content to let Kang control the position.
Kang missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kang wants to pass the guard but Meech is defending well.
Kang throwing shots but Meech is blocking nicely.
Kang lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kang missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Meech is not content to let Kang control the position.
Meech wants to get back to his feet.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kang closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kang 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.
Kang looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kang wants to take a breather but Meech is having none of it.
Kang working Meech over with strikes.
Kang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Meech keeps working.
Kang thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Meech's head.
Kang lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kang missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kang is looking to take a break and control but Meech is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kang working the head and body with strikes.
Kang seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Meech avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kang.
Meech taking some punishment here, with Kang in his half guard.
Kang passes to full mount!
Meech is squirming around, avoiding Kang's attempts to control the action.
Kang lands a nice shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meech avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kang.
Kang sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Kang lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kang sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kang lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kang landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kang connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kang shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Meech's guard.
Kang prevents Meech from getting back to his feet.
Kang trying to control the position from guard on top but Meech is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kang throws a big elbow that misses.
Kang loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kang sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kang stands up over Meech, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kang throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kang is in close to Meech's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kang wants to control from the top but Meech keeps moving.
Kang is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Meech is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Meech avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kang keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Meech's head.
Meech preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kang scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kang in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kang works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kang stalling.
Kang missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kang keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kang throws a strike but Meech avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Kang throws a big elbow that misses.
Meech is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kang is controlling him.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kang looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Kang.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kang advances to mount.
Kang cracks Meech with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Kang working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kang putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Nick Kang overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kang landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kang scores with a couple of good head shots there.

Meech is rocked!
Kang drops a big elbow. That's hurt Meech! More shots from Kang and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Kang!
Our winner, Nick Kang, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brownie Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vito Corleone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Anderson
vs
Corleone

185 cm
38
186 lbs
33 - 22 - 1

173 cm
31
180 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 33 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Brownie Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vito Corleone!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Corleone has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Corleone shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Anderson defends it nicely.
Anderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Anderson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Anderson, right into the meat.
Corleone shoots for a double leg takedown but Anderson sprawls well. He's pushed Corleone's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sloppy strikes from Corleone. Those never looked like landing.
Corleone misses with an uppercut.
Brownie Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Anderson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jab from Anderson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson connects with a single shot there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Corleone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anderson scores with a leg kick.

Anderson drives through and clinches with Corleone against the cage.
Corleone wants a takedown but no success here.
Brownie Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vito Corleone.
Anderson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Anderson lands with a light punch inside.
Anderson lands a nice uppercut.
Anderson lands a knee to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Anderson.
Anderson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nice elbow from Anderson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Anderson gets through Corleone's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Anderson.
Anderson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Anderson connects with a knee to the head.
Anderson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Corleone looks winded!
Anderson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Anderson lands an elbow just above Corleone 's eye.
Anderson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Anderson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Corleone takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson lands a good knee to the midsection. Corleone won't want to take too many of those.
Anderson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Anderson pushes Corleone back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Anderson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Anderson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Anderson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Anderson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Anderson pushes Corleone back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Anderson.
Anderson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Anderson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Anderson taking a breather.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Anderson obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Anderson lands a shot to the body.
Corleone letting Anderson take a breather here.
Still in the clinch, Anderson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Anderson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Anderson lands with a right to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Anderson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

The fighters circle, before Anderson throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Corleone's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Anderson lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Brownie Anderson!
Brownie Anderson decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Phil Mcracken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Von Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mcracken kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Onra - I Wanna Go Back. Von Hammer told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Mcracken
vs
Hammer

187 cm
37
187 lbs
21 - 9 - 0

180 cm
38
182 lbs
15 - 21 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Project Mayhem
Tokyo United Fightwear

V-Mask Clothing (10%)

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 21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Phil Mcracken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Von Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer misses with a looping left.
Hammer has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mcracken is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Hammer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hammer sizes up Mcracken with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hammer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mcracken.

Mcracken gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcracken prevents Hammer from standing back up.

Mcracken decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Mcracken.
Hammer scores with a hook to the body. Mcracken takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hammer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mcracken.
Hammer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mcracken moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcracken needs to keep his hands up - Hammer had a free shot at his head there.

Mcracken shoots in and bounces Hammer off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hammer wants to stand and escape but Mcracken is having none of it.
Hammer wants to sweep here but Mcracken controlling him for the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hammer can do anything to dispel that myth.

Hammer is working an open guard so Mcracken takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Mcracken drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hammer is working an open guard so Mcracken takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hammer looks to land a combination but Mcracken avoids it well.
Hammer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mcracken takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hammer scores with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hammer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mcracken has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hammer finds it's way round the side to connect with Mcracken's head.
Mcracken looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hammer is fending him off so far but Mcracken persists. Nope, Hammer circles away and we're back to standing.
Mcracken ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hammer misses with a wild body shot.

Hammer gets caught napping as Mcracken dives in and scores a takedown. Hammer manages to retain guard.

Mcracken stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Hammer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hammer misses with a two punch combination.
Hammer lands a really nice looking cross but Mcracken seems unphased.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Hammer misses.
Hammer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Von Hammer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hammer throws a body shot but no joy.
Hammer looks to land a combination but Mcracken avoids it well.
Mcracken slips under a jab from Hammer.
Mcracken shoots in but Hammer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hammer! But no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hammer. Mcracken does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hammer looks to land a combination. Mcracken sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mcracken will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phil Mcracken. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hammer misses with a two punch combination.
Hammer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mcracken.
Hammer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mcracken on the side of the head.
Hammer's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hammer duly obliges.
Von Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hammer misses with the combination.
Mcracken wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hammer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mcracken dodges the punch combination from Hammer.
Mcracken wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcracken tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hammer swivels and escapes.
Hammer is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mcracken had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Hammer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hammer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mcracken manages to avoid it.
Mcracken tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hammer manages to circle out of the way.
Hammer swings for the body but Mcracken moves out of range.
As Hammer tries to get set, Mcracken tries to push him back and clinch up but Hammer manages to avoid the attempt.
Hammer just misses with a punch to the body.
Hammer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mcracken moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Mcracken shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mcracken showed some decent athleticism there.

Mcracken postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Hammer to stand up.
Hammer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mcracken circles away quickly and effectively.

Mcracken scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Von Hammer dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Hammer throws a looping overhand right but Mcracken ducks down to avoid it.
Hammer throws a lazy right hand but Mcracken sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hammer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mcracken tries to counter by clinching up but Hammer breaks away and moves out of range.
Hammer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Hammer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Hammer misses.

Mcracken closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hammer's guard.
Hammer is adopting a defensive guard.
Hammer wants to sweep but no luck.
Hammer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mcracken gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Mcracken shoots in but no luck this time.
Mcracken shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Von Hammer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hammer throws the left hand but Mcracken avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Mcracken.
Hammer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mcracken slips a jab and a cross from Hammer.
Hammer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hammer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hammer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mcracken moves away from the strike by Hammer.
Mcracken defending well as Hammer loads up on a big left hand.

Mcracken manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hammer on his heels. He'll look to pass Hammer's guard now, I'm sure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mcracken decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hammer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mcracken.
No joy there for Hammer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hammer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mcracken was well out of range. Poor timing from Hammer.
Hammer lands a two punch combo.
Hammer takes a swing at Mcracken's ribcage but misses.

Mcracken drives through with a takedown into Hammer's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Mcracken stands up and waves to Hammer to follow him.
Hammer is breathing heavily.
Hammer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mcracken.
No luck for Mcracken with that takedown attempt.
Mcracken goes for a double leg but Hammer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hammer continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phil Mcracken. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcracken defending well as Hammer loads up on a big left hand.
Hammer lands with a good body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Hammer misses.
Hammer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mcracken blocks a jab.
Hammer throws a series of punches but Mcracken moves out of range.

Hammer tries to sprawl but Mcracken drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Mcracken decides to stand and escape the position.
Mcracken moves out of range as Hammer strikes.
Mcracken shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hammer sprawls well. Hammer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mcracken gets slowly back to his feet.
Hammer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hammer cracks Mcracken with a right hand to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Hammer. Those never looked like landing.
Hammer misses with a wild body shot.
Mcracken takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hammer scores with a body shot.
Mcracken avoids the body shot from Hammer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mcracken displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hammer throws out the jab.

Mcracken shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Hammer manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Hammer blocking some punches.
Mcracken lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mcracken has a couple of punches blocked by Hammer.
Mcracken tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mcracken fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Mcracken fails to land.
Mcracken blocks an uppercut.
Mcracken blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hammer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Von Hammer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Mcracken is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hammer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mcracken blocks a jab.
Hammer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mcracken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mcracken looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hammer is fending him off so far but Mcracken persists. Nope, Hammer circles away and we're back to standing.
Hammer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mcracken.
Hammer connects with a jab.
Mcracken tries to move into range but Hammer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hammer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hammer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mcracken.

Mcracken drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
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!
Hammer is trying to improve his position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hammer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mcracken stands up and beckons Hammer to his feet.
Hammer throws a hook but Mcracken avoids it easily.
Hammer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hammer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Mcracken changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hammer looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Phil Mcracken overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hammer is looking for a sweep.

Mcracken decides to stand back up. Mcracken steps back and let's Hammer get back to his feet.
Hammer misses with a double jab

and Mcracken counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Mcracken decides to take the fight back to the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mcracken looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phil Mcracken. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcracken dodges the punch combination from Hammer.
Hammer connects with a nice looking jab.
Hammer scores with the left hand. Mcracken knows he should have avoided that one.
A punch combination from Hammer misses.
A big left from Hammer misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mcracken or perhaps it was just good defense by Hammer, which made it look bad.
Hammer leaves Mcracken with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hammer looks to land a left hand but Mcracken moved out of range nicely.
Hammer jabs Mcracken right on the nose. Mcracken blinks but takes it well.
Von Hammer seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hammer looks to score with a jab to the body but Mcracken is just out of range.
Hammer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mcracken slips a jab and a cross from Hammer.
Hammer's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hammer duly obliges.
Hammer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hammer scores with a shot to the body.
Hammer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mcracken moves away.
No joy there for Hammer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mcracken looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Von Hammer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mcracken fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mcracken steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hammer.
Mcracken is looking to counter with head kicks.
Mcracken shoots in for a double leg but Hammer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hammer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mcracken misses with a takedown attempt - Hammer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mcracken looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Hammer.
Mcracken shoots for a takedown but Hammer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hammer lands with an uppercut that bounces Mcracken off the cage and back into range.
Hammer digs a good hook to Mcracken's body.
Hammer throws a good cross that connects.
Hammer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice shot by Hammer.
Mcracken avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hammer misses with the combination.
Hammer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Phil Mcracken has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hammer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mcracken throws a head kick but Hammer moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Von Hammer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hammer winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Von Hammer!
After the big win, Von Hammer made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors V-Mask Clothing (10%) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
In defeat, Phil Mcracken stepped up to the mic, saying 'You were good in there... my butt hurts... and that's hard to do to a greek!'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johan Axelsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuuga Ikeda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Axelsson
vs
Ikeda

183 cm
30
200 lbs
13 - 8 - 0

189 cm
24
197 lbs
9 - 12 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johan Axelsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yuuga Ikeda!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Axelsson with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ikeda. Axelsson does a little dance to reset his feet.

Ikeda scores with a takedown into Axelsson's guard.
Axelsson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ikeda's guard.

Axelsson controlling from the top position.
Axelsson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axelsson is in close to Ikeda's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ikeda controls Axelsson momentarily but Axelsson frees himself.
Axelsson connects with a couple of short punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Axelsson being controlled here momentarily.
Axelsson content to stall in guard here.
Axelsson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ikeda wants to sweep here but Axelsson controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ikeda has momentary wrist control but Axelsson slips an elbow through the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Axelsson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

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

Axelsson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ikeda is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ikeda really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Axelsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ikeda is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Axelsson misses with the ground and pound.
Ikeda is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Axelsson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Axelsson 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.
Ikeda takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ikeda is trying to escape the position but Axelsson is controlling the position.
Axelsson is working Ikeda over with some ground and pound from side control.
Ikeda takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Axelsson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Ikeda is trying to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ikeda keeps working.
Axelsson cracks Ikeda with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Ikeda prevents Axelsson from improving position.
Axelsson grinds an elbow into Ikeda's temple.
Axelsson controlling the position from side mount.
Ikeda is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ikeda wants to get back to his feet but Axelsson is dominant here and he's now got Ikeda's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Axelsson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

It looks like Yuuga Ikeda has been cut.
Ikeda takes a swing at Axelsson's ribcage but misses.

Ikeda fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Axelsson to the ground. Ikeda is now in Axelsson's guard.

Ikeda got a little sloppy there for a moment and Axelsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ikeda has managed to get both his arms back between Axelsson's legs - danger averted.
Ikeda postures up.

Axelsson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Axelsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ikeda gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ikeda trying to control but Axelsson is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ikeda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Axelsson seems keen to control Ikeda's posture.
Axelsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Axelsson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Axelsson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ikeda's head.
Axelsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ikeda can do to turn this around?

Axelsson is working for a submission of some sort.
Ikeda wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ikeda tries to roll over but Axelsson keeps him under control.
Axelsson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Axelsson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ikeda trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Axelsson manages to pass to mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Axelsson dominating with strikes here.
Axelsson lands a big elbow.
A big strike lands for Axelsson! That's really hurt Ikeda and he's turned his back - Axelsson keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Axelsson jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johan Axelsson!
An out of breath Johan Axelsson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chimo Kowalchuck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leandro Ataides (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Leandro Ataides enters the cage!

Kowalchuck
vs
Ataides

190 cm
23
250 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

195 cm
23
265 lbs
10 - 15 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Determined

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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chimo Kowalchuck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leandro Ataides!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ataides moves in looking to clinch but Kowalchuck pushes him off.

Kowalchuck gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ataides is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kowalchuck changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ataides fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kowalchuck looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

Kowalchuck has managed to clinch.
Kowalchuck wants a takedown.
Ataides throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kowalchucks head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ataides working aggressively here.

Ataides tightens his grip and picks Kowalchuck up, before dumping him to the ground. Kowalchuck manages to land in guard.
Kowalchuck utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Kowalchuck is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kowalchuck trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ataides landing some decent shots from guard.
Ataides postures up in Kowalchuck's guard and throws a big left but Kowalchuck blocks it.
Ataides in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ataides throws a strike but Kowalchuck rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Kowalchuck trying to control but Ataides is working from the bottom.
Ataides wants to get back to his feet but Kowalchuck passes into half guard.
Kowalchuck not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalchuck stops Ataides from getting back to his feet.
Ataides has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kowalchuck thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ataides's head.
Ataides is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Kowalchuck.

Ataides kicks off Kowalchuck and gets to his feet.
Ataides fails with a takedown attempt.

Ataides closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kowalchuck did well to prevent Ataides getting side control.
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!
Kowalchuck is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kowalchuck gets full guard.
Ataides working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Ataides got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kowalchuck has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ataides has managed to get both his arms back between Kowalchuck's legs - danger averted.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ataides works over Kowalchuck with some ground and pound from guard.
Ataides is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ataides accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kowalchuck working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ataides.

Kowalchuck is looking for a triangle but Ataides pushes his legs off easily.

Ataides avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ataides working some strikes from top position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ataides working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ataides keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kowalchuck's head.
Ataides working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ataides missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ataides postures up.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ataides closes the distance and clinches up with Kowalchuck, looking for a takedown. Ataides pushes Kowalchuck against the cage but Kowalchuck circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Ataides decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kowalchuck is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Kowalchuck is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ataides pulls his head out easily.
Kowalchuck is not content to let Ataides control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leandro Ataides dominated that round.
That's time! Kowalchuck's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Ataides misses the shot to the body.

Kowalchuck fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ataides sprawls well initially but Kowalchuck persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ataides tries to kick Kowalchuck off but Kowalchuck keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kowalchuck missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Ataides pushes Kowalchuck off and gets back to his feet.
Kowalchuck shoots for a takedown but Ataides saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ataides swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ataides avoids the body shot from Kowalchuck.
Ataides shoots in for a takedown but Kowalchuck shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kowalchuck throws a body punch but Ataides moves out of range.

Ataides shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ataides was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The strikes coming from Ataides are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ataides in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kowalchuck manages to get back to half guard.
Ataides trying to control the action but Kowalchuck is working from the bottom.
Ataides misses with a head shot. Kowalchuck uses the momentum to regain guard.
Kowalchuck wants to sweep but no luck.
Ataides throws a big elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Kowalchuck is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ataides trying to control the position from guard on top but Kowalchuck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ataides content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ataides is looking to work some ground and pound but Kowalchuck has wrist control.
Ataides with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ataides working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kowalchuck's head.
Ataides is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Leandro Ataides seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Kowalchuck clinches up against the cage.
Kowalchuck blocks a body shot from Ataides.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kowalchuck.
Kowalchuck is trying to drag Ataides to the mat but Ataides just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short right from Ataides.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ataides is trying to stall.
Ataides lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ataides leaning against his opponent.
Kowalchuck blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ataides lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ataides tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ataides is working Kowalchuck over against the cage.
Ataides lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ataides scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kowalchuck goes for a takedown attempt but Ataides pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chimo Kowalchuck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ataides uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kowalchuck.
Ataides connects with a body shot.
Ataides tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ataides darts in looking for a takedown but Kowalchuck gets double underhooks and turns Ataides into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kowalchuck fails to land the takedown.
Ataides fails with the takedown.
Ataides shoots in looking for a takedown. Kowalchuck tries to sprawl out of it but Ataides keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kowalchuck manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leandro Ataides showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Ataides takes a jab right on the kisser.

Kowalchuck bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ataides is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kowalchuck is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kowalchuck stands up and beckons Ataides to his feet.

Kowalchuck shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ataides pushes Kowalchuck off looking to stand but Kowalchuck dives back in and keeps control.
Kowalchuck is trying to control the action in half guard but Ataides is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kowalchuck thows a huge punch but Ataides dodges it nicely.
Kowalchuck throwing shots but Ataides is blocking nicely.
Ataides blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kowalchuck.
Kowalchuck prevents Ataides from standing back up.
Kowalchuck landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ataides pushes Kowalchuck off looking to stand but Kowalchuck dives back in and keeps control.

Ataides makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ataides uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kowalchuck.

Ataides gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Ataides is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

Kowalchuck has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ataides is trying to keep an underhook but Kowalchuck manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Kowalchuck tries to pass to full mount but Ataides defends it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Ataides has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Kowalchuck is on him like a limpet, forcing Ataides back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ataides.
Ataides gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kowalchuck.
Leandro Ataides seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ataides - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ataides changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kowalchuck fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kowalchuck throws a push kick but Ataides slaps the foot to one side.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ataides.

Ataides gets a clinch.
Kowalchuck blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ataides lands a right hand.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kowalchuck tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chimo Kowalchuck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalchuck drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kowalchuck drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chimo Kowalchuck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ataides misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leandro Ataides is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Kowalchuck has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ataides is trying to keep an underhook but Kowalchuck manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Ataides is looking to escape.
Kowalchuck tries to stand and escape but Ataides is controlling the position.
Kowalchuck thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ataides's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chimo Kowalchuck showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ataides 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 Robert Douchet 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... Leandro Ataides!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sparky Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirt McGirt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson comes to the cage accompanied by Lamb of God - Walk With Me In Hell. McGirt is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Shimmy Shimmy Ya. Sparky Anderson had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Anderson
vs
McGirt

179 cm
33
169 lbs
24 - 20 - 0

175 cm
30
160 lbs
9 - 10 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

GREEN!160

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 24 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sparky Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dirt McGirt!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGirt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Anderson gets in close and instigates a clinch.

McGirt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGirt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Anderson drops down looking for a counter takedown but McGirt sprawls and moves away.
Anderson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McGirt misses with a lunging right hand

and Anderson counters with a shoot takedown. McGirt fights it but they end up in guard.
McGirt is trying to keep Anderson in close.
McGirt is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Anderson wants to control from the top but McGirt keeps moving.
Anderson is stalling in the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson wants to control from the top but McGirt keeps moving.
McGirt trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Anderson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGirt keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McGirt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Anderson. Anderson obviously looking to wear him down.
McGirt looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McGirt misses with the combination.
Anderson tries to counter with a takedown but McGirt is quick to defend against it.
McGirt is looking to clinch but Anderson is avoiding it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGirt is trying hard to land a takedown here. Anderson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Anderson feinted with a counter takedown.
McGirt pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Horrible takedown attempt by McGirt or perhaps it was just good defense by Anderson, which made it look bad.
Anderson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sparky Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dirt McGirt.
McGirt dives in and grabs Anderson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Anderson pushes down on McGirt's head and hops out.
McGirt misses with a straight right.
Anderson attempts a counter takedown but McGirt avoids it well and moves away.
Anderson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McGirt has time to react.
McGirt misses with the combination.
Anderson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Anderson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGirt.
McGirt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Anderson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGirt shoots in but Anderson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McGirt misses with a wild body shot.
McGirt closes this distance looking for a takedown but Anderson circles away.
Anderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anderson avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch combination from McGirt misses.

Anderson gets a takedown into half guard.
Anderson moves into full mount! McGirt won't be happy about that!
McGirt is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGirt might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Anderson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
McGirt can't escape the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
McGirt manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Nice strikes from Anderson there.
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!
Anderson is keen to just control but McGirt is a slippery customer.
Anderson is pressing down on McGirt's thigh, looking to free his foot. McGirt is holding on for now.

McGirt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Anderson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Anderson is trying to work for a kimura but McGirt is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Anderson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGirt with the counter takedown but Anderson avoids it easily.
McGirt with a poor takedown

and Anderson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McGirt's guard.
Anderson is in close to McGirt's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McGirt wants to stand but Anderson is controlling the position.

McGirt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Anderson is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGirt wants to get back to his feet but Anderson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Anderson pushing down on McGirt's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGirt is in trouble now - Anderson has advanced to mount!
Anderson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. McGirt can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Anderson has control of McGirt's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and McGirt regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Anderson wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
McGirt is looking to get to half guard.
McGirt is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Sparky Anderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McGirt is trying desperately to improve position.
Anderson cracks McGirt with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
McGirt is in all sorts of trouble here.
Anderson is landing with some decent strikes but McGirt is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Anderson 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.

McGirt is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Anderson locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! McGirt is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sparky Anderson!
Sparky Anderson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jet Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bittor Xavier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Li comes to the cage accompanied by Tourniquet by Evanescence. Xavier has chosen Jane's Addiction- Mountain Song as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be a great matchup!

Li
vs
Xavier

167 cm
30
175 lbs
28 - 16 - 0

180 cm
42
184 lbs
34 - 30 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Fury Nutrition Inc.
Milwaukee's Best 160 (85% laundry)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jet Li!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bittor Xavier!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Li swings away with a leg kick that misses.

Xavier feints and as Li raises his hands in defense, Xavier changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Xavier wants to control from the top but Li keeps moving.
Xavier pushing down on Li's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Xavier wants to work for an arm triangle but Li is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Xavier seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Xavier seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Xavier is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Li is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Li is working hard here to advance position.
Li is trying is best to control the position here.
Xavier throwing shots but Li is blocking nicely.

Xavier is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Li is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bittor Xavier!
Bittor Xavier is the new welterweight champion!
Bittor Xavier seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.