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CEFC Live 24 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Hillman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Longly Unit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Hillman has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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195 lbs
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220 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Good wrestler
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Hillman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Longly Unit!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hillman scores with a jab to the body.
Unit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hillman manages to avoid it.
As Unit looks to move away, Hillman throws a big counter combo but Unit just gets out of the way.
Unit has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hillman finds it's way round the side to connect with Unit's head.
Hillman tries to bum rush Unit with a series of wild strikes but Unit uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hillman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Unit.
Unit changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hillman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hillman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Unit tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hillman enables Unit to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hillman manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Unit stops Hillman from standing up.
Unit trying to control but Hillman is working from the bottom.
Hillman is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Unit dives into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hillman regains half guard there - taking advantage of Unit's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Unit is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hillman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Unit missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hillman pushes Unit off looking to stand but Unit dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Unit is looking to take a break and control but Hillman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Unit might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hillman haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
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.
Hillman is defending against the submission attempts here by Unit.
Hillman looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Unit is looking for a kimura here.
Unit is working for a submission of some sort.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unit looking to score a takedown here. Hillman is defending well but Unit drives through and ends up in Hillman's guard.
Unit looking to pass the guard.
Hillman wants to stand but Unit is controlling the position.
Unit looking to sit in guard and control but Hillman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hillman wants to stand but Unit has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Unit should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Unit is trying to keep Hillman in close.
Unit is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Unit has his foot on Hillman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hillman works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Unit throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hillman escapes and throws Unit's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Hillman wants to stand but Unit is controlling his arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Hillman dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Unit avoids a punch combination nicely.
Unit changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Unit takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hillman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jack Hillman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sloppy strikes from Hillman. Those never looked like landing.
Hillman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hillman works Unit's body with a nice hook.
Hillman misses the shot to the body.
Hillman is looking to wear down Unit with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hillman lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Unit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hillman is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Unit is trying to get an arm triangle but Hillman is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hillman pushes Unit away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Unit gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Unit goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hillman has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Unit but great work by Hillman.
Unit is looking to reverse the position.
Hillman wants to stand but Unit has his arm trapped.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unit is looking for a sweep.
Hillman working away.
Unit is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Hillman is staying active.
Hillman decides to stand back up. Hillman steps back and let's Unit get back to his feet.
Hillman lands a right hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Hillman. Those never looked like landing.
Hillman scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hillman misses with a wild combination.
Unit feints the counter takedown.
Unit gets a takedown into half guard.
Hillman on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hillman tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unit prevents Hillman from standing back up.
Unit throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Unit working the head and body with strikes.
Unit is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Hillman still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Hillman has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Unit is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hillman wants to stand but Unit has his arm trapped.
Unit really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hillman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Unit is looking to reverse the position.
Hillman tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Unit is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Hillman dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Unit defending well as Hillman loads up on a big left hand.
Hillman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hillman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Unit tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hillman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Unit changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hillman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Unit avoids a punch combination nicely.
Unit feints the counter takedown.
Unit shoots in but no luck this time.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Hillman here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Hillman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hillman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hillman looks to score with a jab to the body but Unit is just out of range.
Unit drops his hands momentarily and Hillman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hillman misses with an uppercut. Unit saw that one coming.
Hillman misses with a hook.
Hillman misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hillman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Unit.
Unit closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hillman has one foot on Unit's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Unit dodges the punch combination from Hillman.
Unit feints the counter takedown.
Hillman throws a body shot but no joy.
Unit is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hillman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Unit can do to turn this around?
Hillman misses with a double jab.
Hillman moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jack Hillman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Unit misses the shot to the body.
Unit shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hillman napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Unit is trying to get an arm triangle but Hillman is defending well.
Jack Hillman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Unit swings around for an armbar but Hillman sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Unit's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hillman won't allow Unit to sweep him here.
Hillman would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Unit is looking for a triangle here but Hillman uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Hillman tries to stand but Unit is controlling his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unit tries to bench press Hillman off him but Hillman keeps the position.
Hillman tries to stand but Unit is controlling his head.
Unit is trying to control Hillman's posture but Hillman avoids it.
Hillman wants to stand but Unit is controlling his arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Unit is trying to control Hillman's posture but Hillman avoids it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jack Hillman is winning the standup battle so far.
Hillman swinging wildly here.
Unit defending well as Hillman loads up on a big left hand.
Hillman tests Unit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Unit drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Unit trying to control but Hillman is working from the bottom.
Longly Unit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jack Hillman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Unit postures up in Hillman's guard and throws a big left but Hillman blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Hillman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hillman 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Hillman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vladik Fedotov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Veli Schwarzeneg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vladik Fedotov had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 171.4lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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184 lbs
46 - 36 - 2 |
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175 lbs
35 - 71 - 2 |
Good wrestling
Great elbows
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
46 - 36 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Vladik Fedotov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 71 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Veli Schwarzeneg!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fedotov clinches up against the cage.
Schwarzeneg tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fedotov smiles and moves away.
Fedotov has closed the distance and engaged Schwarzeneg in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fedotov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Schwarzeneg is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fedotov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fedotov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Schwarzeneg tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fedotov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vladik Fedotov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Veli Schwarzeneg.
Schwarzeneg tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fedotov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Schwarzeneg backwards.
Fedotov scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schwarzeneg has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fedotov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Schwarzeneg jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fedotov walks away with a smile on his face. Schwarzeneg gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Donk. Fedotov catches Schwarzeneg right on the button with a cross.
Schwarzeneg takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schwarzeneg swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedotov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Schwarzeneg on the side of the head.
Schwarzeneg tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fedotov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Schwarzeneg somewhat.
Schwarzeneg looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fedotov manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Schwarzeneg keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Fedotov prevents the takedown attempt.
Schwarzeneg drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fedotov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fedotov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fedotov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fedotov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Veli Schwarzeneg has been cut.
Schwarzeneg is trying to drag Fedotov to the mat but Fedotov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Schwarzeneg has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Fedotov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Schwarzeneg can turn it around.
Schwarzeneg has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fedotov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fedotov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Schwarzeneg is trying to maintain a safe position but Fedotov gets an underhook and turns Schwarzeneg into the cage.
Schwarzeneg is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fedotov lands a left hand.
Fedotov gets through Schwarzeneg's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fedotov.
Schwarzeneg is rocked!
Fedotov pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Schwarzeneg! Fedotov unloads with more strikes and Schwarzeneg sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladik Fedotov!
Vladik Fedotov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johan Axelsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drago Maximov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 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
16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Drago Maximov!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maximov throws a sloppy head kick and Axelsson moves out of range easily.
Axelsson shoots in and gets a takedown into Maximov's guard.
Maximov wants to stand but Axelsson is controlling the position.
Maximov is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Axelsson connects with a couple of short punches.
Axelsson trying to control but Maximov is working from the bottom.
Axelsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Axelsson prevents Maximov from getting back to his feet.
Axelsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maximov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximov wants to stand and escape but Axelsson is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Axelsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maximov is keeping the position for now.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Axelsson is controlling him.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Axelsson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Maximov.
Maximov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Axelsson lands a couple of elbows.
Maximov wants to stand and escape but Axelsson is having none of it.
Axelsson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Axelsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Maximov is retaining full guard.
Maximov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Axelsson is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Axelsson wants to control from the top but Maximov keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Maximov tries a head kick but it misses.
Drago Maximov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maximov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Maximov is looking to stand back up but Axelsson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Maximov.
Maximov is trying to stand back up but Axelsson is controlling him
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Axelsson is trying to control. Maximov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Maximov wants to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Axelsson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Maximov tries to kick Axelsson off but Axelsson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson not doing much here.
Axelsson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Maximov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Axelsson prevents Maximov from standing back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Good leg kick by Maximov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Axelsson avoids the head kick by Maximov.
As Maximov tries to get set, Axelsson tries to push him back and clinch up but Maximov manages to avoid the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Maximov looks to throw the jab but Axelsson is out of range.
Maximov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maximov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Axelsson feinted with a counter takedown.
Axelsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maximov.
Axelsson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Maximov tries to close the distance and clinch but Axelsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Axelsson attempts a counter takedown but Maximov avoids it well and moves away.
Maximov leaves Axelsson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Axelsson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Maximov as he avoids it easily.
Maximov clinches with his opponent.
Axelsson blocks an uppercut.
Axelsson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Axelsson is looking to take a break and control but Maximov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maximov wants to get back to his feet.
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 Johan Axelsson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Maximov moves in looking to clinch but Axelsson pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maximov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maximov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Axelsson gets tackled into the cage by Maximov. Maximov maintains the clinch.
Axelsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maximov.
Axelsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maximov swings wildly with an uppercut but Axelsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Axelsson - that landed with a thud.
Axelsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maximov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Axelsson.
Maximov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Axelsson blocks a leg kick.
Maximov tries to clinch there but Axelsson circles away.
Maximov tries to clinch but Axelsson is having none of it.
Maximov gets a clinch.
Maximov can't find room to land a body shot as Axelsson controls the action.
A short uppercut from Maximov.
Axelsson fails to pull guard.
Maximov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Axelsson is trying to pull guard but Maximov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johan Axelsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maximov being controlled against the cage.
Axelsson is trying to maintain a safe position but Maximov gets an underhook and turns Axelsson into the cage.
Axelsson is trying to force a seperation but Maximov has the dominant position.
Axelsson pulls Maximov into guard.
Maximov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Axelsson, up you get!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximov has managed to clinch.
Axelsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Axelsson blocks a body shot from Maximov.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maximov.
Axelsson is trying to force a seperation but Maximov has the dominant position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Maximov as Axelsson tries to tie him up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Axelsson can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Maximov misses with some punches.
Maximov misses with a hook from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maximov throws a punch but it's blocked by Axelsson.
Axelsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Axelsson drops his hands momentarily and Maximov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
It looks like Johan Axelsson has been cut.
Maximov throws a head kick that misses.
Maximov misses with a head kick.
Maximov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Axelsson throws a right and a left that Maximov avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson tries to keep at a distance but Maximov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Maximov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Drago Maximov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Maximov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Axelsson or not.
Axelsson lands a left hand.
Maximov can't find room to land a body shot as Axelsson controls the action.
Axelsson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Maximov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maximov tries to work over Axelsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Axelsson jumps guard but Maximov stands there with Axelsson around his waist. Axelsson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Axelsson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Maximov smiles and moves away.
Maximov moves in looking to clinch but Axelsson pushes him off.
Drago Maximov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maximov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Maximov fails to land.
Maximov lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Axelsson.
Maximov is working Axelsson over against the cage.
Axelsson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Axelsson wants to stall.
Stalling in the clinch from Axelsson.
Axelsson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Maximov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maximov trying to land knees to the body.
Maximov throws a punch but it's blocked by Axelsson.
Maximov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maximov working aggressively here.
Maximov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maximov tries to throw a body punch but Axelsson avoids it by throwing Maximov back against the cage.
Maximov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Axelsson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drago Maximov 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.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Maximov tries to bum rush Axelsson with a series of wild strikes but Axelsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Axelsson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Maximov misses with a head kick.
Maximov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maximov darts in and clinches Axelsson up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Axelsson.
Maximov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Axelsson's elbow.
Maximov misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Axelsson.
Maximov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Axelsson's elbow.
Maximov misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maximov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axelsson is trying to break the clinch but Maximov has him pressed against the cage.
Axelsson tries for a takedown but Maximov manages to get underhooks.
Maximov throws a punch but it's blocked by Axelsson.
Axelsson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Axelsson managing to block the knees to the body from Maximov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maximov misses with a body punch.
Maximov swings wildly with an uppercut but Axelsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maximov lands a hook that snaps the head of Axelsson backwards.
Axelsson blocks a body shot from Maximov.
Maximov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maximov taking a breather.
Maximov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Axelsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Maximov.
Axelsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Axelsson trying to stall but Maximov improves his position.
Axelsson avoiding damage.
Maximov misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Axelsson.
Axelsson looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johan Axelsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Axelsson is trying to drag Maximov to the mat but Maximov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Maximov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Axelsson.
Axelsson blocks a body shot from Maximov.
Axelsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Axelsson is trying to maintain a safe position but Maximov gets an underhook and turns Axelsson into the cage.
Maximov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Axelsson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Maximov is defending well.
Axelsson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Maximov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Maximov throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Maximov is defending well.
Maximov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maximov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maximov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Maximov fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Maximov.
A short left from Maximov.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Axelsson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Axelsson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Maximov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maximov.
Maximov throws a punch but it's blocked by Axelsson.
Maximov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Axelsson.
Maximov misses with some punches.
Maximov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Axelsson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson is trying to drag Maximov to the mat but Maximov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Maximov misses with some punches.
Maximov can't find room to land a body shot as Axelsson controls the action.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Maximov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Maximov tries to throw a body punch but Axelsson avoids it by throwing Maximov back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Maximov.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Axelsson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Come on Maximov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Maximov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that's the end of the fight!
Drago Maximov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Maximov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drago Maximov!
A victorious Drago Maximov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Jensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ai Za (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 27 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Gunnar Jensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ai Za!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling eachother endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Za manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jensen on his heels. He'll look to pass Jensen's guard now, I'm sure.
Za loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Za throws a big right hand that misses.
Za working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jensen's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Za is looking to work some ground and pound but Jensen has wrist control.
Za throws a strike but Jensen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Za has his feet on Jensen's thighs here. He's pushed Jensen off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Jensen screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ai Za!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ai Za waved his t-shirt featuring Rebel Pride Clothing. Everything in STOCK $5's logo in front of the cameras.
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