CEFC 237 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rene Simard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bill Lee told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Simard
vs
Lee

175 cm
23
175 lbs
4 - 12 - 0

181 cm
27
169 lbs
0 - 9 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

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 4 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rene Simard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bill Lee!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simard doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lee counters with a stiff right hand.
Lee moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lee buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

Simard drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lee keeping full guard, as Simard tries to pass.

Simard stands and steps away. Lee gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Lee fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Simard avoids it really well and circles away.
Simard looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lee is fending him off so far but Simard persists. Nope, Lee circles away and we're back to standing.

Lee gets caught flat footed, as Simard shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Simard is controlling him.

Lee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Simard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Simard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Simard works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Simard prevents Lee from standing back up.
Simard winds up and cracks Lee with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lee flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Lee wants to get back to his feet.

Simard seems to be looking for submissions.
Lee misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Lee tries to kick Simard off but Simard keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lee throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simard is keen to just control but Lee is a slippery customer.

Simard is working for a kimura here but Lee manages to reverse the position and he's now in Simard's guard.

Lee stands up from Simard's guard - Lee perhaps looking for a knockout.
Bill Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simard stuffs the takedown.
Simard has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rene Simard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Simard back to the cage. Lee follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
No joy there for Lee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Simard is looking to counter the offense by Lee and move into the clinch.
A solid body kick from Lee.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee misses with a takedown attempt

and Simard counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lee goes for a takedown in the clinch but Simard prevents it.

Lee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simard misses with a takedown attempt
and Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lee shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Simard as he avoids it easily.
Simard doesn't manage to clinch there - Lee circles away.

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

Simard is rocked!
Simard keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Simard seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Oh Simard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lee fails with the takedown
and Simard counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lee's knee momentarily.
Simard seems to have got his legs back now.
Lee looks winded!
Lee lands with a straight right. Simard didn't see that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee throws a combination. Simard tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nice sprawl there from Lee as Simard shoots in.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lee lands a left and a right that send Simard crashing to the mat, dazed. Lee thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Simard shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lee counters with a right hand to the body.
Lee connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Simard! He's out on his feet! Lee rushes in and drops Simard with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bill Lee!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Fenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brij Khali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcus Fenix has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Fenix
vs
Khali

197 cm
38
248 lbs
34 - 27 - 0

175 cm
53
160 lbs
35 - 70 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marcus Fenix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 70 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Brij Khali!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khali shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fenix defends it nicely.
Khali takes one to the chin there.
We've been hearing reports that Fenix has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Khali tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fenix swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Fenix finds it's way through Khali's defenses.
Fenix swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Khali.
Fenix lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fenix is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fenix lands a nice hook to Khali's body. Khali takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fenix fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

Fenix pushes Khali up against the cage in a clinch.
Fenix has Khali pushed against the cage.
Fenix works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fenix lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Khali looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Khali is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fenix to keep the fight standing.
Marcus Fenix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brij Khali.
Fenix lands a nice shot to the body.
Khali looks winded!
Khali tries to pull guard but Fenix holds him up against the cage and eventually Khali drops back down to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fenix lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fenix is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Fenix manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

Fenix has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Khali clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee is taking a good look at Khali as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Fenix!
Khali grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fenix lands a shot to the body.
Khali really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fenix. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fenix lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Fenix.

Khali is rocked!
Fenix lands a massive punch from the back that knocks Khali out cold! Fenix jumps to his feet and celebrates wildly with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Marcus Fenix!
Marcus Fenix took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry for their support in the buildup to the fight.
The defeated Brij Khali had this to say: 'Dissapointed to Lose'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sara McSlamm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franklin Munchack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sara McSlamm had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 266.0lbs, 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. Franklin Munchack has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Sara McSlamm's chin.

McSlamm
vs
Munchack

182 cm
46
285 lbs
45 - 20 - 1

220 cm
36
273 lbs
23 - 23 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Experienced

Olympic wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 45 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sara McSlamm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Franklin Munchack!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munchack throws a nice head kick!

Munchack closes the distance and clinches.
McSlamm misses with a punch on the inside.
McSlamm misses with a body punch.
McSlamm misses with a punch to the body.
McSlamm is trying to break free.
McSlamm tries to break free but Munchack pushes him back against the cage.
Munchack blocks an uppercut.
Munchack blocks an uppercut.

Munchack jumps guard and drags McSlamm to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McSlamm is stalling in the full guard.
McSlamm wants to control from the top but Munchack keeps moving.
McSlamm has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Munchack looking for a sweep. Not yet Munchack, not yet.
McSlamm might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McSlamm wants to control from the top but Munchack keeps moving.
Munchack is pulling down on McSlamm's head to control his posture.
McSlamm trying to control but Munchack is working from the bottom.

Munchack is looking to cinch up a triangle. McSlamm throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Munchack's body to avoid the submission. Munchack has instead reached around McSlamm's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Munchack arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Franklin Munchack!
In his post fight interview, Franklin Munchack started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Sara McSlamm was interviewed post fight and said 'I made a mental error. when your flipping a burger thats not a big deal. you dont go to the hospital after forgetting to put the pickle on it... I gotta heal up but ill be back.'.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Edgar Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emanuel Rodrigez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emanuel Rodrigez is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Gonzalez
vs
Rodrigez

178 cm
25
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

188 cm
22
174 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Edgar Gonzalez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Emanuel Rodrigez!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalez misses with a series of wild punches.
Rodrigez dodges the punch combination from Gonzalez.
Rodrigez shoots for a double leg takedown but Gonzalez sprawls well. He's pushed Rodrigez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Rodrigez moves into the clinch.

Gonzalez gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Rodrigez felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.

Gonzalez is looking for a kimura here.
Gonzalez is trying to control the action in half guard but Rodrigez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez is nestled in close to Rodrigez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gonzalez throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Rodrigez to regain full guard.
Gonzalez wants to control from the top but Rodrigez keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rodrigez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gonzalez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gonzalez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gonzalez stopping the sweep attempt from Rodrigez.
Gonzalez is working Rodrigez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gonzalez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gonzalez 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.
Gonzalez trying to control but Rodrigez is working from the bottom.
Gonzalez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rodrigez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

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.
Gonzalez trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodrigez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodrigez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gonzalez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gonzalez preventing the sweep.
Gonzalez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gonzalez connects with a couple of short punches.
Gonzalez stands and throws Rodrigez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gonzalez connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Rodrigez some visible discomfort.
Rodrigez taking a bit of punishment here - Gonzalez scoring with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez wants to control but Rodrigez is keeping him busy.
Gonzalez working the ground and pound.
Gonzalez looks up at the clock and then as Rodrigez takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Gonzalez smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Gonzalez is looking to take a break and control but Rodrigez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rodrigez is looking for a sweep.
Rodrigez looks winded!

Gonzalez is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Rodrigez is trying to escape and Gonzalez transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Rodrigez is forced to tap! Nice work there by Gonzalez! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Edgar Gonzalez!
A relieved looking Edgar Gonzalez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Emanuel Rodrigez was interviewed post fight and said 'PUTA!!!'.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Davor Langerholc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Dobson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Langerholc's entrance music is Hypocrisy - Fractured Millennium. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Langerholc
vs
Dobson

180 cm
40
239 lbs
32 - 26 - 0

200 cm
40
260 lbs
37 - 24 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Davor Langerholc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 24 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben Dobson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Langerholc takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dobson lands with an uppercut that bounces Langerholc off the cage and back into range.
Langerholc catches Dobson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dobson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Langerholc swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Langerholc attempts a counter takedown but Dobson avoids it well and moves away.
Langerholc fails with a takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Dobson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

Dobson lands a big head kick that sends Langerholc tumbling to the mat! Dobson takes a step backwards and waves Langerholc back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Langerholc stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

Dobson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Langerholc sprawling to the canvas! Langerholc rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Dobson finish him?!

Langerholc is rocked!
Davor Langerholc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Are you kidding me?! Dobson ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Langerholc clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ben Dobson!
An out of breath Ben Dobson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Davor Langerholc was interviewed post fight and said 'My vengeance will be torture and murder.'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Akira Toriyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryzen Dall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toriyama's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Three 6 Mafia - It's a Fight. Dall has chosen Scarecrow as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Toriyama
vs
Dall

173 cm
40
152 lbs
46 - 26 - 1

175 cm
27
158 lbs
11 - 11 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Voodoo Nutrition

Urban Fighter
Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 160$)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 46 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Akira Toriyama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryzen Dall!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Toriyama fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dall, pushing him back against the cage.
Dall is looking to take this one to the mat.
A nice right hand lands inside from Toriyama.
Toriyama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Toriyama lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dall backwards.
Dall throws a head punch that misses.
Toriyama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Toriyama misses with some punches.
Toriyama throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dall.
Dall pushes Toriyama back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dall throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Toriyamas head.
Dall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dall misses with a punch on the inside.

Dall breaks from the clinch.
Toriyama tries to clinch up.

Toriyama gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
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!
Toriyama throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Toriyama fails to land.
Toriyama misses with some punches.
Toriyama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Toriyama gets through Dall's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dall.
Dall lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dall tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Toriyama smiles and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Toriyama tries to clinch up but Dall circles away and keeps his distance.
Toriyama is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Toriyama is looking to clinch.
Dall swats away the attempt to clinch by Toriyama.
Toriyama tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dall swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Toriyama closes the distance and pushes Dall back into the cage.
Toriyama lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Toriyama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dall looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Toriyama blocks an uppercut.
Toriyama working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dall.
Toriyama working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Toriyama misses with some punches.
Dall blocks an uppercut.
Dall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Toriyama scores with a shoulder strike.
Dall lands a right hand that snaps the head of Toriyama backwards.
Still in the clinch, Dall scores with a nice short uppercut.
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!
Toriyama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Toriyama working aggressively here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toriyama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Toriyama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Toriyama.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Toriyama.
Toriyama throws a head punch that misses.
Toriyama misses with a short punch on the inside.

Dall gets control of Toriyama's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dall will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Toriyama with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dall working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Toriyama.

Dall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Toriyama doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Toriyama manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Toriyama landing some decent shots from guard.
Toriyama trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dall is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Toriyama lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dall utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Dall has his foot on Toriyama's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Toriyama works his way back into a safe position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toriyama throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dall works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Toriyama throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

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

Dall had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Toriyama defends it easily.

Dall throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Toriyama working some strikes from top position.
Toriyama trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Dall working for a triangle but Toriyama defends it easily.
Toriyama throws a big elbow that misses.
Dall working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Toriyama.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dall is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Toriyama avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Toriyama lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Toriyama is looking to work some ground and pound but Dall has wrist control.
Toriyama throwing strikes from guard but Dall blocks nicely.

Toriyama avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Toriyama loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Toriyama accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Toriyama missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Toriyama is looking to work some ground and pound but Dall has wrist control.
Toriyama postures up in Dall's guard and throws a big left but Dall blocks it.
Toriyama lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Dall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Toriyama doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Toriyama manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akira Toriyama dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Dall loads up on a big right hand but Toriyama slips the punch.
Toriyama tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dall manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Toriyama moves in looking to clinch but Dall pushes him off.
Toriyama tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dall counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Toriyama thinking.
Toriyama is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dall can do to turn this around?
Toriyama moves in looking to clinch but Dall pushes him off.
Dall looks to land a right hand but Toriyama moved out of range.
Toriyama tries to clinch but Dall is having none of it.
Toriyama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dall doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dall keeps the fight on the outside.
Toriyama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dall paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Dall has closed the distance and engaged Toriyama in a clinch.
Toriyama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Toriyama has a couple of punches blocked by Dall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Toriyama.
Toriyama throws a punch but it's blocked by Dall.
Dall lands a left hand.
Toriyama throws a punch but it's blocked by Dall.
Toriyama lands a hook that snaps the head of Dall backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Toriyama.
Toriyama swings wildly with an uppercut but Dall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Toriyama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Akira Toriyama has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall gets through Toriyama's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Toriyama lands with a left to the head.
Toriyama misses with the head strike.
Dall blocks an uppercut.
Dall swings wildly with an uppercut but Toriyama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Toriyama swings wildly with an uppercut but Dall uses good head movement to avoid it.

Dall manages to break the clinch.
Toriyama is looking to clinch.
Toriyama tries to clinch but Dall moves out of range.
Toriyama doesn't manage to clinch there - Dall circles away.
Ryzen Dall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dall goes for a double leg but Toriyama avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Toriyama continues to drive forward.

Dall instigates a clinch.
Toriyama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dall.
Dall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dall lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Toriyama.
Toriyama lands a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dall has Toriyama pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Toriyama manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dall wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dall's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dall misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Toriyama fails to land.
Dall is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Akira Toriyama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryzen Dall.
Dall looking for a takedown.
Toriyama throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dalls head.

Dall manages to break the clinch.
Toriyama tries to clinch but Dall moves out of range.

Dall feints and as Toriyama raises his hands in defense, Dall changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Toriyama trying to strike off his back.
Toriyama wants to sweep but no luck.
Toriyama thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Dall looking to pass the guard.
Toriyama is striking off his back. Dall thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Dall is keen to just control but Toriyama is a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toriyama missing with punches from the bottom.
Dall passes the guard and advances to mount!
Toriyama throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Toriyama swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Toriyama flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Toriyama has given up his back here. Will Dall look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Toriyama tries to escape but Dall has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

Toriyama showing good submission defense here.

Dall looking to break Toriyama's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Toriyama remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Dall will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Toriyama tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Toriyama is trying to escape the mount.

Dall jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Toriyama manages to avoid the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toriyama is trying to improve his position.
Dall trying to control the position but Toriyama is working away.
Toriyama misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Dall is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Toriyama's shoulder. That is not cool.
Toriyama striking from the bottom but nothing landed.

Dall tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dall has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Toriyama is not content to let Dall control the position.

Dall tries for a kimura but Toriyama is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Toriyama is looking to clinch but Dall is avoiding it.
Dall circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dall circles away from the clinch attempt.
Toriyama tries to clinch but Dall is having none of it.

Toriyama moves into the clinch.
Dall throws a head punch that misses.

Dall escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Toriyama tries to clinch there but Dall circles away.
Toriyama tries to clinch up.
Toriyama ducks right into an uppercut from Dall.
Toriyama tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dall throws a sloppy head kick and Toriyama moves out of range easily.
Toriyama tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toriyama tries to clinch up.
Dall flicks out a counter leg kick but Toriyama steps away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dall.

Toriyama closes the distance and clinches.
Toriyama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dall lands with a right to the head.
Toriyama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Toriyama.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall goes for a takedown in the clinch but Toriyama prevents it.
Dall misses with some punches.
Toriyama scores with a shoulder strike.
Toriyama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dall has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Toriyama avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Dall fails to land.
Toriyama swings wildly with an uppercut but Dall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dall wants to break free but Toriyama has control.
Toriyama misses with a punch on the inside.
Dall misses with the head strike.
Toriyama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Dall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Toriyama moves into the clinch successfully.
Toriyama gets underhooks to prevent Dall's takedown attempt.
Akira Toriyama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryzen Dall.
Dall wants a takedown.
Dall takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dall blocking some punches.
Dall misses with a punch on the inside.
Toriyama lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Toriyama.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Toriyama has a couple of punches blocked by Dall.
Toriyama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Toriyama 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.
Toriyama working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Toriyama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dall.
Toriyama throws a punch but it's blocked by Dall.
Dall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Toriyama lands with a right to the head.
Toriyama working aggressively here.
Toriyama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dall is trying to pull guard but Toriyama turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dall can't get the takedown.
Dall softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Toriyama lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dall lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Toriyama is pressed up against the cage. Dall has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Toriyama down to the mat. Toriyama avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Toriyama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Toriyama closes the distance but Dall moves to the side
and Toriyama takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toriyama wants to clinch but Dall slips to the side

and Dall counters with a nice double leg into side control. Toriyama won't be happy with that.
Toriyama gets back to half guard.
Toriyama missing with punches from the bottom.
Toriyama punching from the bottom.
Dall slows the pace down in half guard.
Toriyama missing with punches from the bottom.
Dall is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Dall wants to control the pace but Toriyama is squirming around nicely.
Toriyama regains half guard.
Toriyama flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toriyama flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Toriyama punching from the bottom.
Dall wants to free his trapped foot but Toriyama is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Toriyama manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toriyama manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dall manages to get himself to full guard.

The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Toriyama won't allow Dall to sweep him here.
Toriyama working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dall working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Toriyama.
Toriyama in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Dall throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ryzen Dall.
I think Dall 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 William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryzen Dall!
Ryzen Dall gave a mention to Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 160$) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sigurd Lodbrok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Murdock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lodbrok's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Killing in the name of.... Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Lodbrok
vs
Murdock

168 cm
32
165 lbs
22 - 18 - 0

175 cm
25
164 lbs
10 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 22 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sigurd Lodbrok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Murdock!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murdock looks to land a left hand but Lodbrok moved out of range nicely.
Lodbrok fails to land with a series of punches.
Murdock throws a body shot but no joy.
As Murdock looks to move away, Lodbrok throws a big counter combo but Murdock just gets out of the way.
Murdock misses with a straight left.
Lodbrok swinging wildly here.
No joy there for Lodbrok, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Murdock's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lodbrok under the eye.
Lodbrok fails to land with a series of punches.
Murdock looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've been informed that Murdock has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Murdock just misses with a punch to the body.
Murdock throws a leg kick which misses Lodbrok's front leg but catches the back leg as Lodbrok tries to avoid it.
Lodbrok misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lodbrok takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lodbrok throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lodbrok throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Murdock counters with a left to the body.
Murdock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lodbrok takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lodbrok throws a right and a left that Murdock avoids nicely.
Lodbrok looks to land a left hand but Murdock moved out of range nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Murdock.
A head kick misses from Murdock.
Lodbrok seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murdock. Lodbrok does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lodbrok crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Murdock - the referee stops the clock and Lodbrok gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Murdock. Lodbrok manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lodbrok throws a nice looking combination but Murdock bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Murdock wants to land a leg kick but Lodbrok is out of range.
Lodbrok throws a left and a right that both miss
and Murdock counters with a stiff right hand.
A big right from Murdock misses.
Lodbrok connects with a crisp jab.
Murdock thumps Lodbrok with a low kick.
Nice jab there from Murdock.

Lodbrok is rocked!
Lodbrok throws a head kick that misses
and Murdock counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Oh Lodbrok is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lodbrok is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lodbrok is aggressively charging in as Murdock backs up avoiding any damage. Murdock tosses out a jab and Lodbrok runs right into it face first! Lodbrok is out cold! Murdock dropped down on all fours and is barking in Lodbrok's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michael Murdock!
Michael Murdock really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sully's Bar & Grill logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

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