CEFC Live 15 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

Pasha
vs
Bishop

162 cm
31
138 lbs
19 - 12 - 2

163 cm
33
158 lbs
22 - 15 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Spartan Nutrition

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 19 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Ali Pasha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Arthur Bishop!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bishop throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pasha counters with a thumping low kick.
Pasha throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bishop counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bishop tries to land a body kick
and Pasha counters with a right hand to the body.
Bishop rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pasha moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bishop throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Pasha makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bishop misses with a body shot.
Pasha thuds his right hand into Bishop's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

Bishop closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pasha to the mat! Pasha manages to get full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pasha is on top in guard.

This has been an exciting period of action!
Pasha trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pasha being controlled here momentarily.
Pasha looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pasha trying to control but Bishop is working from the bottom.
Pasha forces his way into half guard.
Pasha wants to control but Bishop is keeping him busy.
Bishop slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bishop is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pasha trying to control but Bishop is working from the bottom.
Bishop has Pasha pulled in close to control his posture.
Bishop looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

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.

Bishop working for a triangle but Pasha defends it easily.

Pasha is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bishop is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bishop has escaped and now he's on top!

Pasha looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bishop is one step ahead there.
Bishop landing some decent shots from guard.

Pasha throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bishop uses it to pass to side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Pasha to see if he's OK.
Pasha gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Pasha wants to improve his position but Bishop is controlling well.
Bishop wants to pass to mount but Pasha is defending the position.
Pasha slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bishop postures up and lands a big shot to Pasha's brow.
Pasha wants to control the position but Bishop says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Pasha is looking to improve his position.

Pasha looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pasha tries to get to full guard but Bishop has control of the leg.

Pasha actively working from the bottom here.
Bishop is nestled in close to Pasha, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pasha is looking to improve his position.
Bishop wants to take a breather but Pasha is having none of it.
Pasha on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pasha is looking to improve his position.
Bishop wants to pass to mount but Pasha is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arthur Bishop dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bishop.
Pasha lunges at Bishop with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bishop's hand.
Bishop misses with a leg kick
and Pasha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bishop throws a chopping leg kick but Pasha manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pasha looks to land a left hand but Bishop moved out of range nicely.
Bishop jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bishop cracks Pasha with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pasha feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bishop's calf.
Pasha lands a right hook to the body.
Pasha avoids the head kick by Bishop.
Pasha throws a nice inside leg kick.

Bishop gets a clinch.
Our sources have told us that Pasha has been working on his elbows in the gym.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pasha scores with a hook to the body.
Bishop misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Bishop.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pasha cracks Bishop with a nice body shot.
Pasha gets through Bishop's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pasha tries to throw a body punch but Bishop avoids it by throwing Pasha back against the cage.
Pasha blocks a body shot from Bishop.
Pasha misses with a short punch on the inside.

Bishop pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pasha looks to score with a jab to the body but Bishop is just out of range.
Bishop tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bishop.
Pasha lands a jab to Bishop's midsection.
Pasha thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bishop throws a jab when Pasha was well out of range.
Pasha lands with a right hand.
Pasha scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pasha lands a head kick. Bishop smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bishop misses with a head kick.
Pasha ducks under a wild hook from Bishop.
Bishop bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bishop throws a front kick aimed at Pasha's knee but Pasha avoids it well.
Bishop takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pasha fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bishop looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bishop moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Pasha is rocked!
Pasha lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Oh Pasha is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pasha changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Good exchange - Pasha coming out on top.
Pasha seems to have got his legs back now.
Pasha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bishop.
Pasha takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pasha moves out of range of the leg kick from Bishop.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop throws a leg kick but Pasha moved away.
Bishop lands a jab to the nose.
Pasha throws a big shot that misses.
Ali Pasha is winning the standup battle so far.
Pasha checks a leg kick nicely.
Pasha throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bishop fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pasha checks it well.
Pasha connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pasha scores with the left hand. Bishop knows he should have avoided that one.
Bishop moves out of range of the body kick.
Bishop throws a head kick that misses.
Bishop throws a hook but Pasha avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Pasha on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bishop misses with a straight left.
Ali Pasha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pasha dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bishop. That did some damage!
Bishop tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pasha sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pasha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bishop.
Good standup being displayed there by Pasha as he connects with a hook.
Bishop tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pasha manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bishop throws an overhand right that lands on Pasha's shoulder, as Pasha tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Pasha misses the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pasha throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Pasha misses the target.
Bishop misses with a looping left.
Pasha looks to throw a body kick
and Bishop counters with a solid body kick.
Nice jab there from Bishop.
Pasha misses the shot to the body.
Bishop misses with a low kick.
Pasha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bishop.
It looked like Pasha wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pasha throws a right and a left that both miss.
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 Ali Pasha will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Pasha bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bishop's head.
Pasha misses with a straight left.
And Bishop tries to counter it with a takedown but Pasha pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pasha throws a series of punches but Bishop avoids them all with ease.
Bishop takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pasha scores with a nice right hand.
Bishop misses with a lunging right hand
letting Pasha counter with a right hand.
Bishop misses the jab.
Pasha misses with a looping right.
Pasha fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bishop is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pasha.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pasha is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A big left from Pasha misses.
Pasha throws a head kick that misses.
Bishop misses with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Bishop has managed to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bishop misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bishop blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bishop.
Pasha throws a head punch that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pasha as Bishop tries to tie him up.
Bishop tries a body shot but Pasha blocks it.
Bishop tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pasha's elbow.
Pasha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pasha makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pasha is leaning against Bishop and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bishop pushes Pasha back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Pasha manages to break the clinch.
Pasha misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bishop! But no joy.
Bishop connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Pasha coming out on top.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pasha. Bishop does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pasha lands a lovely overhand right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pasha. Bishop does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bishop gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Pasha here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Pasha throws a big shot that misses.
Bishop needs to keep his hands up - Pasha had a free shot at his head there.
Pasha gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Good shot there by Bishop.
Bishop drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

Bishop moves into range and clinches up with Pasha.
Pasha scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bishop misses with a punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pashas head.
Bishop lands a body shot.
Pasha misses with the head strike.
Pasha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pasha throws an elbow that misses.
A shot in the inside from Pasha.
Bishop has a couple of punches blocked by Pasha.
Bishop is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bishop misses with a body punch.
Bishop blocking some punches.
Pasha misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Bishop as the two fighters clinch.

Bishop breaks the clinch.
Bishop slips under a jab.
Bishop keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Bishop responds with a good body kick, but Pasha manages to step out the way in time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop lands a nice looking kick to the body. Pasha takes a step back to recover.
Bishop keeps Pasha at a distance using the push kick.
Bishop chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bishop ducks under a wild hook from Pasha.
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!
Bishop misses with a low kick.
Pasha throws a leg kick which misses Bishop's front leg but catches the back leg as Bishop tries to avoid it.
Pasha moves out of range of the body kick from Bishop.
Pasha lands an overhand right.
Bishop scores with a hook.
Bishop has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bishop misses with a body kick.
Pasha throws out a loose jab but Bishop uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pasha throws a big shot that misses.
Pasha avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A little feinted left hand from Pasha on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ali Pasha.
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 Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ali Pasha!
Ali Pasha 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
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jose Cuervo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Atlas Kivi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kivi has chosen Metallica - Ride the Lightning as his entrance music. 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.

Cuervo
vs
Kivi

172 cm
27
156 lbs
8 - 9 - 0

175 cm
41
160 lbs
35 - 29 - 2

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jose Cuervo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 29 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Atlas Kivi!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cuervo avoids the body shot from Kivi.
Kivi misses with a straight left.
A big right from Cuervo misses.
Kivi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cuervo.
Kivi throws the kick towards the body but Cuervo avoids it.
Kivi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cuervo connects with a looping right hand.
Cuervo scores with a shot to the body.
Cuervo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cuervo scores with a kick to the midsection.
Cuervo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kivi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cuervo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cuervo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That kick from Cuervo tenderised Kivi's leg. Kivi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Kivi.
Cuervo misses with a wild body shot.
Kivi misses with a wild body shot.
Cuervo is looking to chop away at Kivi's legs.
Kivi thinks about the counter body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kivi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kivi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cuervo, right into the meat.
Cuervo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cuervo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kivi has time to react.
Cuervo blocks a low kick nicely.
Kivi blocks a low kick nicely.
Kivi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cuervo.
Cuervo throws a leg kick but Kivi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cuervo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Cuervo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cuervo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kivi's calf.
Kivi misses with a series of wild punches.
Cuervo lands with a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A good leg kick by Cuervo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cuervo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jose Cuervo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cuervo misses with a body shot.
Kivi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kivi misses the jab.
Cuervo thinks about countering with a body kick.
Kivi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cuervo.
Cuervo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kivi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice uppercut lands for Kivi. That snapped Cuervo's head back.
Kivi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cuervo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kivi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cuervo.
Cuervo works Kivi's body with a nice hook.
Jab by Cuervo.
A clash of legs there as Kivi blocks the low kick.
Kivi staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kivi. Cuervo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cuervo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cuervo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kivi. That did some damage!
Kivi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cuervo scores with a kick to the midsection.
Cuervo avoids a kick to the body.
Cuervo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kivi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Cuervo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cuervo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cuervo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kivi.
Kivi swings widly with a right hand
and Cuervo counters with a left to the body.
Cuervo staying out of range there.
Cuervo throws a push kick but Kivi slaps the foot to one side.
Kivi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cuervo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kivi was well out of range. Poor timing from Cuervo.
Cuervo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kivi's hands.
Kivi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cuervo.
Cuervo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice uppercut there from Cuervo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cuervo takes a swing at Kivi's ribcage but misses.
Kivi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cuervo checks it well.
Cuervo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kivi was well out of range. Poor timing from Cuervo.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cuervo.
Kivi 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.
Kivi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cuervo lunges at Kivi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kivi's hand.
Cuervo is looking to chop away at Kivi's legs.
A low kick from Cuervo misses
and Kivi counters with a low kick, right behind Cuervo 's knee.
Kivi misses with a body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cuervo 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 Kivi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kivi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cuervo scores with a nice right hand.
Cuervo misses with a looping right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cuervo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kivi.
Kivi follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Nice body kick from Cuervo.
Cuervo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kivi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cuervo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kivi moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nice defenses there by Cuervo.
Cuervo lands with an uppercut that bounces Kivi off the cage and back into range.
Cuervo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kivi lands a nice shot that snaps Cuervo's head back.
Kivi throws a lazy right hand but Cuervo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Cuervo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kivi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A big right from Kivi misses.
Cuervo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cuervo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cuervo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kivi.
Kivi misses the shot to the body.
Cuervo lands a glancing blow to the side of Kivi's head.
Jose Cuervo is winning the standup battle so far.
Cuervo tries to land a front kick but Kivi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cuervo misses with a hook
and Kivi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cuervo misses with a body kick.
Kivi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuervo swings for the body but Kivi moves out of range.
Cuervo lands a jab to Kivi's midsection.
Kivi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cuervo throws out the jab.
Kivi misses with a hook
enabling Cuervo to counter with a crisp jab.
Cuervo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kivi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cuervo.
Cuervo looks to score with a jab to the body but Kivi is just out of range.
Cuervo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kivi's hands.
Cuervo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kivi if he has to take too many more of those.
Cuervo missing with a left hand there. Kivi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice straight punches there by Cuervo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cuervo.
Nice body kick there by Cuervo.
Jab, jab by Cuervo - just one landing.
Cuervo scores with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kivi missing with a left hand there. Cuervo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cuervo digs a good hook to Kivi's body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cuervo throws a body shot but no joy.
Cuervo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cuervo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kivi can do to turn this around?
Cuervo thows a left - swing and a miss!
A leg kick checked by Cuervo.
Cuervo scores with a shot to the body.
Kivi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cuervo.
Cuervo misses the jab.
Cuervo throws a leg kick but Kivi checks it.
Cuervo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kivi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cuervo slips a straight right by Kivi.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kivi.
Kivi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cuervo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cuervo slips under a jab.
Cuervo lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kivi moves out of range of the body kick.
Cuervo misses with an attempted mid kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cuervo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kivi throws a leg kick but Cuervo checks it.
Cuervo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cuervo looks to throw a body kick
and Kivi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cuervo loads up on a big right hand but Kivi slips the punch.
Kivi misses the body punch
and Cuervo counters with a straight right hand.
Kivi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cuervo.
Kivi throws a lazy uppercut
and Cuervo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cuervo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cuervo throws a shot to the body.
Cuervo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kivi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cuervo scores with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Kivi.
Kivi shoots in but Cuervo avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cuervo lands a nice looking body shot.
Cuervo looks to throw the jab but Kivi is out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cuervo.
Kivi avoids a kick to the body.
Cuervo connects with a body shot that sends Kivi's belly button to the back.
Cuervo scores with a nice head shot.
Cuervo sizes up Kivi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kivi looks to throw the jab but Cuervo is out of range.
Kivi stalks Cuervo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cuervo's face. Cuervo staggers backwards, shaken.
Cuervo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cuervo jabs Kivi right on the nose. Kivi blinks but takes it well.
Cuervo connects with a body shot that sends Kivi's belly button to the back.
A shot to the liver by Cuervo. Beautiful body shot.
Cuervo connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Cuervo dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Cuervo dodges the punch combination from Kivi.
Kivi misses with a looping left.
It appears Cuervo was looking to counter with a kick there.
Kivi just misses with a punch to the body.
Kivi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cuervo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kivi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cuervo.
Kivi throws a series of punches but Cuervo avoids them all with ease.
Cuervo cracks a nice hook into Kivi's ribs.
A solid body kick from Cuervo.
Cuervo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kivi on the side of the head.
Cuervo lands a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cuervo avoids the body shot from Kivi.
Cuervo connects with a nice looking jab.
Kivi walks into a left hand.
Cuervo swings for the body but Kivi moves out of range.
Cuervo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuervo throws a push kick but Kivi slaps the foot to one side.
Cuervo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kivi counters with a straight right hand.
Cuervo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cuervo, right into the meat.
Cuervo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kivi misses with a shot to the body
and Cuervo counters with a nice leg kick.
Kivi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cuervo, right into the meat.
Cuervo throws a lazy uppercut
and Kivi counters with a nice body shot.
Kivi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cuervo moves away.
Kivi blocks a jab.
Cuervo cracks Kivi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kivi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cuervo.
Kivi moves forwards but Cuervo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cuervo keeps Kivi at a distance using the push kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kivi throws a hook but Cuervo avoids it easily.
Cuervo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kivi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cuervo counters with a good, hard body kick but Kivi shrugs it off.
Cuervo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cuervo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cuervo throws a lazy right hand but Kivi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kivi throws out a counter right but Cuervo avoids it with no problem.
Kivi blocks the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kivi! But no joy.
Cuervo misses with an uppercut. Kivi saw that one coming.
Cuervo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kivi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cuervo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kivi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cuervo tries to land a front kick but Kivi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cuervo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good leg kick by Cuervo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Both fighters circling a little - Cuervo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kivi takes one on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cuervo misses with a low kick.
Cuervo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kivi if he has to take too many more of those.
Kivi moves out of range as Cuervo throws a body kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Kivi might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Cuervo has got the better of the exchanges.
The fighters circling - Kivi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cuervo jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Cuervo is looking to slow Kivi down with leg kicks.
Cuervo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kivi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kivi just misses with a punch to the body.
Cuervo is looking to counter punch.
Cuervo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Cuervo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Cuervo throws the kick towards the body but Kivi avoids it.
Kivi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cuervo thumps Kivi with a low kick.
Kivi misses with a hook.
Kivi throws a leg kick but Cuervo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cuervo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cuervo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kivi.
Cuervo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
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!
Kivi slips a straight right by Cuervo.
Kivi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cuervo manages to avoid it.
Kivi throws the left hand but Cuervo avoids the punch easily.
Atlas Kivi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jose Cuervo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cuervo throws a big shot that misses.
Cuervo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kivi scores with a decent looking hook.
Cuervo connects with a single shot there.
Kivi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A solid body kick from Cuervo.
Cuervo scores with a push kick.
Cuervo tests Kivi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cuervo throws a right and a left that both miss.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Cuervo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cuervo 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Cuervo!
Jose Cuervo was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johan Axelsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Holden Easterly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johan Axelsson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Axelsson
vs
Easterly

183 cm
36
194 lbs
32 - 17 - 0

190 cm
30
217 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Reaper Combatwear

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 32 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johan Axelsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Holden Easterly!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Easterly tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Axelsson defends well and Easterly ends up having to push Axelsson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Easterly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Easterly has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Axelsson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Easterly swings for the body but Axelsson moves out of range.
Easterly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Easterly scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Axelsson doesn't seem bothered though.
Axelsson slips a jab from Easterly.
Easterly changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Axelsson tries to avoid it but Easterly manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Axelsson to the ground. Axelsson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

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

Easterly is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Easterly seems to be working for a kimura but Axelsson defends the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Axelsson wants to improve his position but Easterly is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Axelsson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Axelsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Axelsson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Axelsson trying to control the position.
Easterly trying to control the position from guard on top but Axelsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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.
Easterly throws a big right hand that misses.
Easterly throws a big right hand that misses.
Axelsson keeping moving, preventing Easterly from controlling successfully.
Easterly is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Easterly with a flurry of punches that miss.
Easterly has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Axelsson trying to keep a closed guard but Easterly is proving a slippery customer.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Easterly circles away quickly and effectively.
Easterly pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Easterly. Axelsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A low kick from Easterly is predictable there

and Axelsson counters with a takedown into side control.
Easterly is looking to regain half guard here but Axelsson keeps moving and retains side control.

Axelsson is trying to get an arm triangle but Easterly is defending well.
Easterly is looking to regain half guard here but Axelsson keeps moving and retains side control.
Axelsson scores with a couple of short elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson misses with the ground and pound.
Axelsson working the ground and pound from side control.
Axelsson working the head with strikes.
Easterly sneaks back into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Easterly is trying to control but can't.
Axelsson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Axelsson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Easterly is trying to maintain the position but Axelsson is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Axelsson fails with a takedown attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Axelsson.
Easterly missing with a left hand there. Axelsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
No luck for Axelsson with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Easterly lands a glancing blow to the side of Axelsson's head.
Axelsson shoots in but no luck this time.
Easterly changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johan Axelsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Axelsson moves away from the strike by Easterly.
Easterly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Axelsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Axelsson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Easterly swings for the body but Axelsson moves out of range.
Axelsson slips a straight right by Easterly.
Easterly lands with a right hand.

It looks like Johan Axelsson has been cut.
Easterly jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Easterly thows a left - swing and a miss!
Axelsson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Axelsson fails with a takedown attempt.
Easterly with the counter takedown but Axelsson avoids it easily.
Holden Easterly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Axelsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Axelsson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Easterly throws out a loose jab but Axelsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Axelsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johan Axelsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Easterly throws an overhand right that lands on Axelsson's shoulder, as Axelsson tries to avoid the shot.
Axelsson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Axelsson dives in for a single leg takedown but Easterly sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Axelsson fails with the takedown

so Easterly counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Axelsson is controlling Easterly's posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson is looking to reverse the position.
Axelsson can't do much from the bottom here.
Easterly wants to control but Axelsson is keeping him busy.
Johan Axelsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Easterly throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Axelsson works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Easterly is looking to advance position but Axelsson won't allow it.
Easterly prevents Axelsson from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Easterly is looking to stall here but Axelsson recovers full guard.
Easterly wants to control from the top but Axelsson keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Axelsson is on top in guard.

Easterly escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Axelsson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Easterly wants to sweep here but Axelsson controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Holden Easterly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Johan Axelsson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Easterly closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Axelsson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Easterly.
Axelsson keeping full guard, as Easterly tries to pass.

Axelsson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Easterly doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Easterly manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Axelsson wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Easterly trying to control the position from guard on top but Axelsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Axelsson keeping full guard, as Easterly tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Easterly trying to control the position from guard on top but Axelsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Axelsson wants to work for an arm triangle but Easterly is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Axelsson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Axelsson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Easterly with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Axelsson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Easterly is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Axelsson jumps into side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Easterly is looking for a sweep.
Axelsson is putting a hurting on Easterly here, landing some big shots from side control.
Axelsson is putting a hurting on Easterly here, landing some big shots from side control.
Axelsson wants to control but Easterly is keeping him busy.
Easterly is looking for a sweep.
Axelsson is chipping away with strikes.
Easterly is looking to regain half guard here but Axelsson keeps moving and retains side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Easterly tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Axelsson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Easterly knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Easterly tries to buck Axelsson off but Axelsson is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Axelsson working away.

Axelsson swings around for an armbar but Easterly sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Axelsson's guard.
Easterly trying to control but Axelsson is working from the bottom.
Axelsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Easterly wants to control from the top but Axelsson keeps moving.

Easterly drops back looking for a leg! Axelsson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Axelsson manages to kick Easterly off! Easterly jumps back into Axelsson's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Johan Axelsson.
I think Axelsson 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johan Axelsson!
A very excited looking Johan Axelsson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lyoto Parks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sigurd Lodbrok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lodbrok has chosen Killing in the name of... as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Parks
vs
Lodbrok

173 cm
41
159 lbs
36 - 11 - 1

168 cm
30
165 lbs
18 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Voodoo Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 36 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Lyoto Parks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sigurd Lodbrok!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Lodbrok misses
and Parks counters with a nice body shot.
Parks avoids a punch combination nicely.

Parks gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Parks throws a punch but it's blocked by Lodbrok.
Parks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Lodbrok.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lodbrok.
Lodbrok lands a nice uppercut.
Lodbrok blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lodbrok lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Parks backwards.
Parks misses with a hook from the clinch.
Parks throws a head punch that misses.
Parks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lodbrok blocking some punches.
Lodbrok lands a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short left from Lodbrok.
Parks lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Parks.
Lodbrok makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lodbrok blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lodbrok's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lodbrok scores with a jab. Parks acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lodbrok lands a lovely overhand right.

It looks like Lyoto Parks has been cut.
Parks misses with a looping right.
Lodbrok unleashes a big counter combination but Parks bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lodbrok throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Parks to counter with a crisp jab.
Lodbrok lands with a nice combination. Parks backs away looking to recover.
Parks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lodbrok.
Lodbrok tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A solid body kick from Lodbrok.
Lodbrok works over Parks's head and body with a nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parks blocks a leg kick.
Parks was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.

Lodbrok lands a big head kick that sends Parks tumbling to the mat! Lodbrok takes a step backwards and waves Parks back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Parks is rocked!
Lodbrok connects with a nice cross there... Parks is looking wobbly and Lodbrok recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Parks to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Lodbrok jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sigurd Lodbrok!
A very excited looking Sigurd Lodbrok rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

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