CEFC 208 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vladik Fedotov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bittor Xavier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xavier has chosen Jane's Addiction- Mountain Song as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Fedotov
vs
Xavier

184 cm
44
184 lbs
44 - 33 - 2

180 cm
48
184 lbs
44 - 47 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Big right hand

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 44 - 33 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Vladik Fedotov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 44 - 47 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bittor Xavier!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fedotov closes the distance and pushes Xavier back into the cage.
Fedotov prevents a body shot from Xavier.
Fedotov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

It looks like Bittor Xavier has been cut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fedotov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Xavier's brow.
Fedotov throws an elbow that misses.
Xavier takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fedotov throws a punch but it's blocked by Xavier.
Fedotov blocks a body shot from Xavier.
Fedotov scores with a shot to the side of Xavier's head.
Xavier pushes Fedotov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xavier is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fedotov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fedotov.
Fedotov blocks an uppercut.
Fedotov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedotov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fedotov lands a damaging elbow.
Fedotov has Xavier pressed against the cage, preventing Xavier from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Xavier prevents a body shot from Fedotov.
Fedotov has a couple of punches blocked by Xavier.
Fedotov blocks an uppercut.
Fedotov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fedotov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fedotov throws an elbow but it misses.
Fedotov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fedotov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

Xavier lands a takedown into guard.
Xavier trying to control the position from guard on top but Fedotov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xavier throws a big right hand that misses.
Xavier won't allow Fedotov to sweep him here.
Fedotov keeping full guard, as Xavier tries to pass.

Xavier drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fedotov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fedotov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fedotov!

This has been an exciting period of action!

Fedotov has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

Fedotov darts in and clinches Xavier up against the cage.
Fedotov working aggressively here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Fedotov.
Xavier has a couple of punches blocked by Fedotov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xavier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fedotov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fedotov is leaning against Xavier and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fedotov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fedotov lands a nice elbow.
Fedotov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Xavier lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fedotov lands an elbow that stopped Xavier in his tracks for a moment.
Fedotov landing knees to the head.
Fedotov gets through Xavier's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fedotov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Xavier backwards.
Fedotov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Xavier's face.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fedotov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xavier.
Fedotov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Xavier tries a body shot but Fedotov blocks it.
Fedotov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Xavier backwards.
Xavier tries to work over Fedotov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fedotov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fedotov tries to work over Xavier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Xavier takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fedotov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Xavier in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fedotov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Xavier backwards.
Xavier can't find room to land a body shot as Fedotov controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladik Fedotov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bittor Xavier's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Fedotov closes the distance and clinches.
Fedotov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Xavier can do to turn this around?
Xavier tries to land knees in the clinch but Fedotov avoids the damage to the body.
Fedotov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Xavier backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xavier.
A short right from Fedotov.
Fedotov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Xavier backwards.
Good body shot from Fedotov.
Xavier misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fedotov landing knees to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xavier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fedotov lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Xavier.
Fedotov lands with a left to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedotov missing with knees to the body.
Xavier misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fedotov connects with a knee to the head.
Xavier blocks an uppercut.
Xavier can't break the clinch.
Fedotov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Xavier in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fedotov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fedotov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fedotov with a knee to the head.
Fedotov has Xavier pressed against the cage, preventing Xavier from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fedotov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Xavier.
Fedotov lands a nice elbow.
Fedotov landing knees to the body.
Fedotov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xavier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fedotov's elbow.
Fedotov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Xavier lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fedotov lands a damaging elbow.
Fedotov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Xavier tries to throw a body punch but Fedotov avoids it by throwing Xavier back against the cage.
Fedotov prevents a body shot from Xavier.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xavier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fedotov prevents a body shot from Xavier.
Fedotov tries to land knees in the clinch but Xavier avoids the damage to the body.
Fedotov scores a nice knee to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Fedotov.
Still in the clinch, Fedotov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Xavier has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fedotov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fedotov scores a nice knee to the body.
Xavier is breathing heavily.
Fedotov trying to land knees to the body.
Fedotov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Xavier misses with a punch to the body.
Xavier misses with some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xavier tries for a takedown but Fedotov manages to get underhooks.
Vladik Fedotov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bittor Xavier.
Fedotov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fedotov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fedotov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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!
Fedotov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Xavier lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fedotov working Xavier over with knees to the body.
Fedotov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fedotov.
Xavier trying to land knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Xavier.
Vladik Fedotov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short uppercut from Fedotov.
Fedotov lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladik Fedotov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bittor Xavier's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Xavier moves forwards but Fedotov connects with a nice, crisp jab.

Fedotov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Fedotov fails to land.
Fedotov blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Fedotov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fedotov misses with the head strike.
Fedotov tries to land knees in the clinch but Xavier avoids the damage to the body.
Fedotov tries to work over Xavier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Fedotov scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fedotov.
Fedotov prevents Xavier from breaking the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fedotov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedotov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fedotov lands a shoulder strike.
Xavier misses with a body punch.
Xavier taking a breather.
Fedotov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fedotov throws an elbow but misses.
Fedotov lands a left hand.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fedotov.
Xavier blocking some punches.
Xavier misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fedotov misses with a punch to the body.
Xavier lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vladik Fedotov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Fedotov prevents a body shot from Xavier.
Fedotov lands an uppercut.
Bittor Xavier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xavier is trying to break the clinch but Fedotov has him pressed against the cage.
Fedotov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fedotov lands an elbow inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xavier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fedotov keeps control of Xavier as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov blocks a body shot from Xavier.
A right hand to the body from Fedotov.
Fedotov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fedotov lands a nice elbow.
Xavier struggles to land a body shot inside as Fedotov controls his hands.
Xavier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Xavier drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fedotov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Xavier thuds his right hand into Fedotov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xavier shoots for a double leg takedown but Fedotov sprawls well. He's pushed Xavier's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fedotov fails in his attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Xavier. Fedotov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Xavier keeps the fight on the outside.
Fedotov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Xavier takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A cross from Fedotov lands.

Fedotov pushes Xavier up against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Fedotov scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xavier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vladik Fedotov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fedotov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ali Pasha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Pasha
vs
Rua

162 cm
30
131 lbs
17 - 10 - 2

180 cm
39
168 lbs
31 - 32 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Granite chin

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 17 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Ali Pasha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 32 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gabriel Rua!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pasha shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rua but Rua pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pasha shoots in but Rua avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rua. That's going to slow Pasha down.

Pasha shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rua napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Pasha wants to take a breather but Rua manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Pasha.
Pasha pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rua is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pasha trying to control the position from guard on top but Rua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pasha throwing strikes from guard but Rua blocks nicely.
Pasha 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pasha trying to control but Rua is working from the bottom.
Pasha not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rua looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Pasha drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rua dives on top into guard.

Rua looking to pass the guard.
Rua postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pasha looking for a sweep. Not yet Pasha, not yet.

Pasha has his feet on Rua's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Rua lands a leg kick that knocks Pasha off balance momentarily.
Pasha connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rua stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rua wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ali Pasha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pasha has a takedown stuffed.
Rua misses with an attempted mid kick.
It looked like Pasha was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pasha checks a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pasha.
Pasha tries for a takedown but Rua sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pasha looks for a takedown but Rua sprawls well.
Pasha shoots and misses

and Rua counters by moving into the clinch.
Rua stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pasha swings wildly with an uppercut but Rua uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pasha lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pasha swings wildly with an uppercut but Rua uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rua lands an elbow that stopped Pasha in his tracks for a moment.
Pasha swings wildly with an uppercut but Rua uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rua.
Rua blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pasha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pasha misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Pasha fails to land.
Pasha lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rua throws an elbow but misses.
Pasha misses with some punches.
Rua blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pasha lands with a left to the head.
Rua lands a body shot.
Pasha throws a head punch that misses.
Pasha swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Rua.
Rua looking to stall.
Pasha misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rua pushes Pasha back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pasha takes an elbow to the temple.
Pasha blocks an elbow strike from Rua.
Pasha avoids the elbow strike from Rua, against the cage.
Rua blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rua lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Pasha scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pasha.
Pasha takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pasha creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pasha avoids the elbow strike from Rua, against the cage.
Pasha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pasha swings wildly with an uppercut but Rua uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pasha misses with the head strike.
Rua creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rua blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ali Pasha will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Rua lands with a nice body kick.
Pasha moves out of range of the body kick.
Rua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rua defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pasha.
Pasha looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rua is fending him off so far but Pasha persists. Nope, Rua circles away and we're back to standing.
Rua throws a low kick, looking for Pasha's leg but Pasha calmly moves out of range.
Pasha fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rua avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ali Pasha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A low kick from Rua misses
and Pasha counters with a left and a right that stings Rua.
Ali Pasha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rua throws a sloppy head kick and Pasha moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rua misses with a wild body shot.
Pasha uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rua.
Rua fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pasha drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rua sprawls and moves away.
Pasha dives in and grabs Rua's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rua pushes down on Pasha's head and hops out.
Pasha tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rua swivels and escapes.
Rua throws a fast counter high kick but Pasha manages to duck under it in time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua misses with a leg kick.
Pasha shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rua as he jumps to the side.
Rua throws a front kick that sends Pasha stumbling back into the cage.
Gabriel Rua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rua tried to score with a low kick but Pasha checks it.
Pasha is looking to counter the offense by Rua and move into the clinch.
Rua keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rua counters with a body kick.
Rua throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rua throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pasha.
Rua moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rua tries to score with a low kick but Pasha moves his leg out of the way.
Pasha shoots in looking for a takedown but Rua manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pasha's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rua misses the shot to the body.
Rua lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pasha's sensitive parts.
Pasha shoots in for a takedown but Rua shows good takedown defense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pasha fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rua steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Rua works over Pasha's head and body with a nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pasha throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rua.
Rua throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pasha counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rua misses with a body punch
and Pasha counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pasha shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rua defends it nicely.
Pasha blocks a low kick nicely.
Pasha moves in looking to clinch but Rua pushes him off.

Pasha forces Rua back against the cage and clinches.
Pasha misses with a punch on the inside.
Pasha blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rua swings wildly with an uppercut but Pasha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pasha swings wildly with an uppercut but Rua uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rua blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Pasha.
Pasha swings wildly with an uppercut but Rua uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pasha misses with some punches.
Rua tries to throw a body punch but Pasha avoids it by throwing Rua back against the cage.
Pasha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pasha.
A head punch on the inside from Pasha fails to land.
Rua blocking some punches.
Rua lands an elbow that stopped Pasha in his tracks for a moment.
Pasha misses with the head strike.
Rua stalling in the clinch but Pasha improves position.
Rua blocks an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pasha working aggressively here.
Rua blocking some punches.
Pasha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pasha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rua throws a punch but it's blocked by Pasha.
Rua is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rua blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pasha misses with some punches.
Pasha lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rua misses with the head strike.
Pasha throws a punch but it's blocked by Rua.
Rua misses with the head strike.
Pasha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rua blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pasha throws a head punch that misses.
Pasha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pasha throws a head punch that misses.
Rua pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gabriel Rua will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Rua throws a leg kick which misses Pasha's front leg but catches the back leg as Pasha tries to avoid it.
Pasha lands with a slapping head kick.
Pasha has a takedown stuffed.
Rua finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pasha tries to clinch but Rua moves out of range.
Pasha shoots in for a double leg but Rua sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pasha gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rua counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ali Pasha. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Pasha gets the takedown into side control.
Rua is not content to let Pasha control the position.
Rua struggling a bit here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pasha is looking to take a break and control but Rua is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rua is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pasha wants to control but Rua is keeping him busy.

Pasha thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Pasha wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rua, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rua struggling a bit here.

Pasha is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rua knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Pasha is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rua knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pasha throws an elbow but Rua slips to the side and avoids it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pasha advances nicely into full mount.
Pasha throwing strikes but Rua recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Pasha prevents Rua from improving his position.
Rua works his way to full guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pasha throws a big right hand that misses.
Rua is trying to keep Pasha in close.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ali Pasha!
Ali Pasha took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Spartan Nutrition 160Q with Proof for their support in the buildup to the fight.
In defeat, Gabriel Rua stepped up to the mic, saying 'For Fucks sake.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ron Burgundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sangram Singh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Burgundy
vs
Singh

188 cm
32
215 lbs
21 - 12 - 0

186 cm
29
216 lbs
11 - 33 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ron Burgundy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 33 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sangram Singh!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Singh with a poor takedown
and Burgundy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

It looks like Sangram Singh has been cut.
Singh throws a right and a left that both miss.
Singh has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Burgundy.
Singh goes for a double leg but Burgundy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Burgundy continues to drive forward.
Singh tries to clinch up
and Burgundy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Burgundy cracks Singh with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Singh looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Burgundy finish him?
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!
Burgundy is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Burgundy shuts the power down on Singh. Lights out, game over! Burgundy is your winner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ron Burgundy!
Ron Burgundy very nearly forgot to thank Spartan Nutrition 160Q with Proof 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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FIGHT
RATING
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Main event

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

Söderlund
vs
Ring

185 cm
32
181 lbs
29 - 17 - 0

180 cm
39
187 lbs
33 - 20 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 29 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mats Söderlund!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jeremy Ring!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ring rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Söderlund moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ring moves out of range as Söderlund strikes.
Söderlund scores with a kick to the body.
Ring tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Söderlund. That's going to slow Ring down.
Ring looks to land a combination but Söderlund avoids it well.
Ring doesn't manage to clinch there - Söderlund circles away.
Söderlund appears to be looking for a big counter.
A slapping leg kick lands for Söderlund.
Söderlund on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Söderlund buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Söderlund throws a shot from downtown. Ring moves away and avoids it.
Ring misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Söderlund throws a leg kick but Ring moved away.
Ring wants to counter with a clinch but Söderlund pushes him away.
Söderlund on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Söderlund swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ring looks to land a body kick but Söderlund moved away.
Ring throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Söderlund.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Söderlund throws a front kick aimed at Ring's knee but Ring avoids it well.
Ring misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ring lands a slapping body shot.
Söderlund scores with a push kick.
Söderlund walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ring.
Söderlund misses with a left hand
and Ring counters with a leg kick.
Söderlund throws a wild body kick that Ring sees coming a mile off.
Söderlund lands with a hook. Ring tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Söderlund circles away from the clinch attempt
and Söderlund counters with a thumping low kick.
Ring takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ring misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Söderlund on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

Ring moves into the clinch successfully.
Ring working Söderlund over with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ring blocks a body shot from Söderlund.
Söderlund pushes Ring back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ring missing with knees to the body.
Ring with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ring with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Mats Söderlund has been cut.

Söderlund manages to break the clinch.
Söderlund tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Söderlund has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ring.

Ring moves into the clinch.
Ring tries to land knees in the clinch but Söderlund avoids the damage to the body.
Ring is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Söderlund misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Söderlund lands with a left to the head.
Ring tries to work over Söderlund's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Söderlund has a couple of punches blocked by Ring.
Söderlund is trying to force a seperation but Ring has the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Söderlund tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Söderlund tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ring's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Söderlund creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ring misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Söderlund.
Ring misses with a knee to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ring just misses with a elbow thrown towards Söderlund's brow.
Söderlund tries to throw a body punch but Ring avoids it by throwing Söderlund back against the cage.
Söderlund swings wildly with an uppercut but Ring uses good head movement to avoid it.
Söderlund avoiding damage as Ring throws knees to the body.
Söderlund on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ring throws a punch but it's blocked by Söderlund.
Ring scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ring misses with a knee strike.
A head punch on the inside from Söderlund fails to land.

Söderlund manages to break the clinch.
Ring throws a head kick but Söderlund moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ring chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Söderlund can pounce on him.
Ring on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A swing and a miss from Söderlund.
Söderlund gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ring.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ring slips a straight right by Söderlund.
Ring displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Söderlund throws out the jab.
Söderlund misses with a low kick as Ring jumps back.
Ring wants to counter the offense by Söderlund and move into the clinch position.
A slapping leg kick lands for Söderlund.
Ring throws a low kick but Söderlund moves out of range easily.
Söderlund looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Söderlund lands a nice looking body shot.

Ring moves into the clinch.
Söderlund tries to work over Ring's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Söderlund swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Söderlund tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ring scores a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jeremy Ring will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mats Söderlund's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Söderlund misses with a hook.
Söderlund throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Söderlund misses with a low kick.
Söderlund chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ring can pounce on him.
Ring throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Söderlund's head.
Ring throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A head kick misses from Söderlund.
Ring looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A jab from Söderlund misses.
Ring throws a sloppy body shot
and Söderlund counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Söderlund stuns Ring with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Söderlund misses with a body shot.
Mats Söderlund is winning the standup battle so far.
Ring takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ring fails to land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No joy there for Söderlund, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ring throws a combination that misses
and Söderlund counters with a nice uppercut.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ring lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Söderlund has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Söderlund and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nice jab there from Söderlund.
We've been told by Söderlund's head coaches at Hey Steves Fight Shack that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ring lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Söderlund circles away quickly and effectively.
Söderlund tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Söderlund tries to keep at a distance but Ring has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ring with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Söderlund lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ring backwards.
Söderlund misses with a punch to the body.
Ring lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ring swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Söderlund working aggressively here.
Ring blocking some punches.
Söderlund can't find room to land a body shot as Ring controls the action.
Söderlund throws a head punch that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Söderlund managing to block the knees to the body from Ring.
Söderlund can't break the clinch.
Ring blocking some punches.
Söderlund misses with a punch to the body.
Ring stalling in the clinch but Söderlund improves position.
Ring blocking some punches.
Söderlund working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Söderlund struggles to land a body shot inside as Ring controls his hands.
Ring looking to throw knees to the head but Söderlund is blocking nicely.
Jeremy Ring seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ring tries to land knees in the clinch but Söderlund avoids the damage to the body.
Ring tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ring tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ring tries a knee to the head but Söderlund blocks it.
Söderlund swings wildly with an uppercut but Ring uses good head movement to avoid it.
Söderlund misses with a punch to the body.
Söderlund working aggressively here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ring throws an elbow but it misses.
Ring presses Söderlund against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Söderlund lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ring misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ring's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short uppercut from Söderlund.
Söderlund goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ring tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ring tries to land a knee to the head but Söderlund blocks with his arms.
Ring lands a good knee to the midsection. Söderlund won't want to take too many of those.
Söderlund tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Söderlund working aggressively here.
Ring has a couple of punches blocked by Söderlund.
Söderlund tries a body shot but Ring blocks it.
Ring is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ring with a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ring lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Söderlund.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ring doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Söderlund lands an uppercut.
Ring blocking some punches.
Söderlund has a couple of punches blocked by Ring.
Ring gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ring throws an elbow that misses.
Söderlund blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Söderlund struggles to land a body shot inside as Ring controls his hands.
Ring trying to land knees to the body.
Ring misses with a short punch on the inside.
Söderlund softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Söderlund tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ring's elbow.
Ring pressing his opponent against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mats Söderlund will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mats Söderlund's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Söderlund goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Söderlund comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ring. Söderlund does a little dance to reset his feet.
Söderlund was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ring tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A combination from Ring does no damage.
Ring slips a straight right by Söderlund.
Söderlund motions for Ring to come forward. Söderlund throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ring tries to counter by closing the distance.
A head kick by Ring misses
and Söderlund makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A left and a right from Ring both land. Nice combination.
Söderlund tries to land a front kick but Ring steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ring will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ring shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ring looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Söderlund lands a jab to the nose.
Söderlund misses with a leg kick.
Söderlund pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Söderlund comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Söderlund tries a head kick but it misses.
Jeremy Ring is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Söderlund throws a nice outside leg kick.
Söderlund lands a head kick!
Ring tries to clinch but Söderlund moves out of range.
Söderlund tried to counter with a leg kick but Ring avoided it.
Söderlund throws a leg kick but Ring moved away.
Söderlund throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Ring rushes Söderlund and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Söderlund tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Söderlund tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ring blocks a body shot from Söderlund.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ring misses with a knee strike.
Söderlund cracks Ring with a nice body shot.
Söderlund struggles to land a body shot inside as Ring controls his hands.
A short left from Söderlund.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee calls for Ring to work.
Söderlund has a couple of punches blocked by Ring.
Söderlund misses with a hook from the clinch.
Söderlund swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Söderlund lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ring throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Söderlund blocks it with crossed arms.
Söderlund tries to throw a body punch but Ring avoids it by throwing Söderlund back against the cage.
Ring is trying to push Söderlund away but Söderlund has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ring trying to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ring obliges.
Söderlund tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Söderlund digs a right hand underneath Ring's ribcage. Ring let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ring takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ring blocks a body shot from Söderlund.
Ring using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Söderlund has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Söderlund struggles to land a body shot inside as Ring controls his hands.
Ring tries to break free but Söderlund pushes him back against the cage.
Söderlund can't find room to land a body shot as Ring controls the action.
Ring lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Söderlund fails to land.
Ring tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Söderlund stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Söderlund makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Söderlund pushes Ring back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ring misses with a hook from the clinch.
Söderlund lands a nice uppercut.
Söderlund makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Söderlund misses with a punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Söderlund misses with a punch to the body.
Söderlund misses with a hook from the clinch.
Söderlund managing to block the knees to the body from Ring.
Ring trying to land knees to the body.
Ring with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Söderlund lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ring goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ring throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ring connects with a knee to the head.
Ring scores with a shoulder strike.
Söderlund works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Söderlund managing to block the knees to the body from Ring.
Söderlund works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice left hand lands by Söderlund.
Söderlund lands with a short shot to the head.
Ring's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mats Söderlund clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Mats Söderlund's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Donk. Söderlund catches Ring right on the button with a cross.
Ring lands a nice looking body kick.
Söderlund lands a jab to the head.
Söderlund scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Söderlund as he connects with a hook.
Söderlund avoids the head kick by Ring.
Söderlund is looking for a counter combo.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Söderlund.
Ring misses with a double jab.
Söderlund scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ring doesn't seem bothered though.
Ring misses with a kick to the body.
Söderlund connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ring fails to land with a series of punches.
Ring is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Söderlund scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ring's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ring looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ring fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ring avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Söderlund thumps Ring with a low kick.
Söderlund throws a body kick that misses.
Söderlund lands a nice shot to the body.
Söderlund lands with a right hand.
Söderlund avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A jab from Söderlund misses.
A jab from Söderlund finds it's way through Ring's defenses.
Decent striking displayed by Ring there.
Ring takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ring lands a slapping body shot.
Söderlund connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ring ducks under a wild hook from Söderlund.
Söderlund is looking to slow Ring down with leg kicks.
Ring misses with an uppercut. Söderlund saw that one coming.
Söderlund half committed to a counter leg kick.
Söderlund circles away from the clinch attempt.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ring.
Söderlund takes a swing at Ring's ribcage but misses.
Ring takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A head kick misses from Ring.
Söderlund bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ring's head.
Ring throws a head kick but Söderlund moves out of range.
Söderlund takes a kick to the side of the head.
Söderlund ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ring moves away.
Ring misses with a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Söderlund takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Söderlund throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ring stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ring on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Söderlund. Söderlund obviously looking to wear him down.
Söderlund pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ring lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ring looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ring fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Söderlund scores with a hook.
Söderlund lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Söderlund throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ring.
Jab, jab by Söderlund - just one landing.
Ring takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
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!
Söderlund buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Söderlund throws a push kick but Ring slaps the foot to one side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Söderlund feints and then cracks Ring's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ring down.
Söderlund throws a body shot but no joy.
Söderlund looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Söderlund misses with a looping right.
Sloppy strikes from Ring. Those never looked like landing.
Ring throws a head kick that half lands.

Mats Söderlund's cut is getting worse.
Ring displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Söderlund throws out the jab.
Ring goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Söderlund thinks about countering with a head kick.
Söderlund buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Ring.
Ring misses with a head kick.
Söderlund throws a good cross that connects.
Söderlund throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mats Söderlund had his way with Jeremy Ring in that round.
The cut man is working on Mats Söderlund's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Söderlund throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Söderlund connects with a body shot.
Söderlund lands a right hook to the body.
That kick from Söderlund tenderised Ring's leg. Ring is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ring tries to close the distance and clinch up but Söderlund swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ring darts in trying to clinch
and Söderlund counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ring's knee momentarily.
Ring misses with an uppercut.
A head kick misses from Ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Söderlund finds it's way through Ring's defenses.
Ring stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Söderlund.
Söderlund throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ring.
Söderlund will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ring tries to close the distance and clinch but Söderlund swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Söderlund takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A lazy left from Söderlund finds it's target.
Söderlund tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ring throws a leg kick but Söderlund sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ring throws a left and a right that both miss
and Söderlund counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ring misses the jab.
Söderlund fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ring manages to avoid it.
Söderlund is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ring can do to turn this around?
Ring throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Söderlund.
Ring has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ring is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Söderlund misses with a low kick.
Ring throws a head kick but Söderlund moves out of range.
Ring throws a leg kick
and Söderlund counters with a stiff right hand.
Söderlund chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ring is looking to clinch but Söderlund is avoiding it.
Söderlund throws a counter high kick but Ring was just alert enough to avoid it.
Ring tries to land a front kick but Söderlund steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Söderlund throws a push kick but Ring slaps the foot to one side.
Söderlund thows a left - swing and a miss!
Söderlund is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ring keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ring takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ring throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Söderlund.
Ring throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Söderlund.
Ring swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Söderlund counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ring throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Söderlund connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Söderlund avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Söderlund scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Söderlund scores with a nice head shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Söderlund throws a good cross that connects.
Ring tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Söderlund paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Söderlund scores with a sloppy right hand. Ring should have avoided that one.
Ring tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Söderlund lands with a good body shot.
Söderlund blocks a head kick by Ring.
Söderlund throws a low kick, looking for Ring's leg but Ring calmly moves out of range.
Jeremy Ring has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mats Söderlund is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Söderlund lands a nice looking body shot.
Söderlund goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Söderlund throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Söderlund is looking to slow Ring down with leg kicks.
Jab by Söderlund.
A head kick by Ring misses

and Söderlund counters by clinching up.
Söderlund throws a punch but it's blocked by Ring.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ring tries to work over Söderlund's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ring crunches a lovely knee into Söderlund's ribcage.
Söderlund managing to block the knees to the body from Ring.
Söderlund takes a shot to the head.
Ring throws a knee to the head but misses.
Söderlund lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ring backwards.
Ring tries a body shot but Söderlund blocks it.
Ring misses with an elbow strike.
Ring throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Söderlund fails to land.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 49:46
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mats Söderlund!
Mats Söderlund retains his welterweight title!
Mats Söderlund decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.