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CFC 233: April Fool's PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Action Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenkin If (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). If has chosen Manchester City - Blue Moon as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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222 lbs
9 - 11 - 0 |
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215 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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Good low kicks
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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 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Action Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kenkin If!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
If clinches up with Jackson and pushes him back against the cage.
Jackson dodges an elbow strike from If.
Jackson dodges an elbow strike from If.
If avoids a wild elbow strike from Jackson.
Jackson jumps guard and drags If to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Jackson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
If is trying to stand.
Jackson seems to be looking for submissions.
If is trying to stand back up but Jackson is controlling him
If is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Jackson in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. If tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Jackson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Action Jackson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Butter Beer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Mantegna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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274 lbs
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242 lbs
13 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Butter Beer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tony Mantegna!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mantegna lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Beer circles away quickly and effectively.
Mantegna takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mantegna misses with a few strikes there.
Beer throws a head kick that misses.
Beer throws a head kick that misses.
Mantegna tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mantegna pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tony Mantegna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mantegna ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mantegna scoring well with a low kick there.
Beer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mantegna feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Beers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beer moves out of range of the body kick from Mantegna.
Some wild striking there from Mantegna.
Mantegna misses with an uppercut
and Beer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Beer misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beer scores with a three punch combo!
A big left from Mantegna misses.
Beer misses the body punch
and Mantegna finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Mantegna throws a right and a left that both miss.
Beer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mantegna.
Mantegna fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Beer is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mantegna drops Beer with a beautiful combination! Beer stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Mantegna is looking for the KO!
It looks like Butter Beer has been cut.
Mantegna catches Beer with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Beer forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tony Mantegna!
After the big win, Tony Mantegna made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Popeye’s Spinach - 159 + 158 Proof Supps and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan Kolodin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by The Town by Macklemore. Jordan Johnson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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285 lbs
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251 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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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
14 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jordan Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alan Kolodin!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
Kolodin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johnson but Johnson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kolodin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Johnson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kolodin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kolodin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kolodin moves away.
Kolodin fails with the takedown.
Jordan Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alan Kolodin.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Johnson swings for the body but Kolodin moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kolodin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kolodin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Johnson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Johnson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
A lull in the action here.
Kolodin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kolodin wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kolodin working the ground and pound but Johnson is defending the strikes.
Johnson is not content to let Kolodin control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kolodin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kolodin passes to side control.
Johnson tries to bench press Kolodin off him but Kolodin keeps the position.
Kolodin trying to control the position but Johnson is working away.
The strikes coming from Kolodin are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Johnson tries to escape but Kolodin is in control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolodin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Johnson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Johnson manages to get back to half guard.
Johnson is trying to stand up here but Kolodin is controlling him well.
Kolodin trying to control the pace.
Kolodin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Johnson is staying active underneath Kolodin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Johnson keeping control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to control Kolodin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Johnson avoid being mounted?
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Kolodin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Johnson wants to control the action here but instead Kolodin manages to pass to full mount!
Johnson blocking the ground and pound.
Kolodin unloads with some shots from mount but Johnson bucks and avoids them well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kolodin with shots to the head and body - Johnson looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kolodin lands a big shot there that rocks Johnson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Johnson prevents any damage by holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alan Kolodin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kolodin throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely.
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but Kolodin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kolodin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kolodin has his takedown stuffed
and Johnson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Kolodin slips the punch.
Kolodin fails to land the takedown.
Jordan Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alan Kolodin.
Johnson throws the left hand but Kolodin avoids the punch easily.
Kolodin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kolodin showed some decent athleticism there.
Kolodin moves into full mount! Johnson won't be happy about that!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolodin avoids the attempt from Johnson to control.
Kolodin wants to control the pace but Johnson is squirming around nicely.
Kolodin throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Kolodin throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Kolodin goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Johnson turns into him and now he's in Kolodin's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolodin throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Johnson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Johnson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Johnson wanted to stand there but Kolodin had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Kolodin keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jordan Johnson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Johnson jabs Kolodin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kolodin fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson checks a leg kick nicely.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for Kolodin on that attempt.
Kolodin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kolodin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kolodin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kolodin somewhat.
Kolodin moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kolodin.
Johnson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Johnson dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Johnson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kolodin back to the cage. Johnson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jordan Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Kolodin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kolodin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kolodin is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Kolodin right on the button. Kolodin goes down! Johnson follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Johnson gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jordan Johnson!
Our winner, Jordan Johnson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sting Steiner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiger Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tiger Bear has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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200 lbs
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195 lbs
22 - 9 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Excellent MT
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sting Steiner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tiger Bear!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Steiner misses
and Bear counters with an inside leg kick.
Steiner with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bear to score with a decent uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bear.
Bear misses with a looping left.
Steiner looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bear throws a solid leg kick but Steiner takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bear.
Steiner throws a head kick that misses.
Steiner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Steiner misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A shot to the body from Bear misses
and Steiner counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steiner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bear throws out the jab.
Bear slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear slips a jab and a cross from Steiner.
Steiner dodges the punch combination from Bear.
Steiner throws a nice looking combination but Bear bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Steiner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bear 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 Steiner has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Steiner and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bear misses with the combination.
Bear looks to land a combination. Steiner sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Steiner staying out of range there.
Steiner darts in and clinches Bear up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Bear's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Steiner keeps control of Bear as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bear is trying to break free.
Bear is looking to break free of the clinch but Steiner has double underhooks.
Bear wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bear tries to break free but Steiner pushes him back against the cage.
Steiner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bear is trying to break free.
Steiner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steiner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bear.
Tiger Bear seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steiner slips a jab and a cross from Bear.
Bear throws a right and a left that Steiner avoids nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bear throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steiner misses with a two punch combination.
Bear waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steiner.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Steiner misses.
Bear thuds his right hand into Steiner's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bear.
Steiner lands a lovely overhand right.
Bear misses with a right hand
and Steiner makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Bear really felt that one!
Bear misses with a looping left.
Bear misses with a jab, cross combination.
Steiner scores with a one two! Bear had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steiner clinches up with Bear and pushes him back against the cage.
Bear is looking to break free of the clinch but Steiner has double underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Steiner.
Steiner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Steiner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bear.
Bear is trying to force a seperation but Steiner has the dominant position.
Steiner keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bear's efforts to push away.
Bear takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Steiner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Steiner lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Steiner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bear tries to circle away but Steiner has him pinned against the cage.
Bear on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Steiner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A low kick from Bear misses
and Steiner counters with a huge head kick that drops Bear! The ref dives in to stop the fight and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sting Steiner!
An out of breath Sting Steiner thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nolan Kloss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Larkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Larkin is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by I'm Shipping Up To Boston. Nolan Kloss has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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212 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Nolan Kloss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Larkin!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kloss slips a jab and a cross from Larkin.
Kloss is looking to score with low kicks.
Kloss ducks under a wild hook from Larkin.
Larkin has closed the distance and engaged Kloss in a clinch.
Larkin tries a body shot but Kloss blocks it.
Larkin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Larkin misses with a punch on the inside.
Larkin is leaning against Kloss and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
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!
Larkin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kloss is breathing heavily.
A short right from Larkin.
It looks like Nolan Kloss has been cut.
Larkin lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Larkin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Larkin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Larkin blocks a body shot from Kloss.
Kloss has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Larkin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kloss's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Larkin is trying to maintain a safe position but Kloss gets an underhook and turns Larkin into the cage.
Kloss is looking to break free of the clinch but Larkin has double underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Larkin.
Larkin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kloss tries to land knees in the clinch but Larkin avoids the damage to the body.
Larkin tries to work over Kloss's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Larkin can't find room to land a body shot as Kloss controls the action.
Larkin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kloss's elbow.
Kloss turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Larkin throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Kloss is looking to slow Larkin down with leg kicks.
Kloss moves out of range as Larkin strikes.
Larkin scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kloss checks a low kick from Larkin.
Larkin throws a low kick but Kloss moves out of range easily.
Larkin scores with a body shot.
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!
Kloss scores with a takedown into Larkin's guard.
Larkin trying to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kloss loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kloss throwing strikes but missing.
Kloss lands a couple of digs.
Kloss loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kloss landing with the ground and pound.
Larkin keeping moving, preventing Kloss from controlling successfully.
Kloss working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kloss trying to control the position from guard on top but Larkin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kloss has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kloss wants to pass the guard but Larkin is keeping the position.
Larkin is looking to stand up but Kloss isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kloss makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kloss is looking to work some ground and pound but Larkin has wrist control.
Kloss loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Larkin wants to stand up but Kloss is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kloss is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Larkin wants to get back to his feet but Kloss is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kloss in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kloss content to stall in guard here.
Kloss in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kloss trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kloss trying to control the position from guard on top but Larkin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Larkin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Larkin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nolan Kloss's cut.
That's time! Kloss's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Larkin throws a series of punches but Kloss moves out of range.
Larkin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kloss.
Kloss walks into a jab.
Larkin misses with a low kick.
Larkin throws a hook but Kloss avoids it easily.
Kloss fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Larkin avoids it really well and circles away.
Larkin scores with a nice strike.
Kloss connects with an inside leg kick.
Kloss uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Larkin.
Kloss fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Larkin.
Jab by Larkin.
Kloss shoots in for a takedown but Larkin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Larkin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Klosss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kloss moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larkin stuffs the takedown attempt from Kloss. Kloss gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nolan Kloss. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Larkin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kloss.
Kloss scores with a head kick.
Kloss throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Larkin.
Kloss shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Larkin but Larkin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Larkin swings for the body but Kloss moves out of range.
Larkin throws a hook but Kloss blocks it.
Kloss avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Larkin takes a swing at Kloss's ribcage but misses.
Larkin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Larkin misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kloss closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Larkin did well to prevent Kloss getting side control.
Larkin tries to kick Kloss off but Kloss keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kloss will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Larkin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kloss.
Kloss sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Larkin defending well though.
Kloss throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Larkin is looking to escape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kloss not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kloss throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kloss thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Larkin's head.
Larkin pushes Kloss off and gets back to his feet.
Kloss looks to land a body kick but Larkin moved away.
Larkin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kloss.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Larkin!
Nolan Kloss's cut is getting worse.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larkin misses with a kick to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Larkin, right into the meat.
Kloss looks to land a left hand but Larkin moved out of range nicely.
Kloss avoids a kick to the body.
Nolan Kloss is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Larkin lands a nice looking body shot.
Larkin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kloss.
Kloss takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kloss misses with a wild combination.
Ryan Larkin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kloss misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice uppercut lands for Larkin. That snapped Kloss's head back.
Larkin throws a head kick that misses.
Kloss tries to move into range but Larkin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Larkin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kloss circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kloss tries a head kick but it misses.
A combination from Kloss does no damage.
Some bone on bone action there as Larkin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Larkin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Larkin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nolan Kloss's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Ryan Larkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kloss.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kloss is defended easily by Larkin.
A punch combination from Kloss misses.
Ryan Larkin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Some bone on bone action there as Larkin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Larkin lands a leg kick that knocks Kloss off balance momentarily.
Larkin misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Larkin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nolan Kloss's cut.
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. This is the final round!
Larkin throws a head kick that misses.
Kloss fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Larkin is out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Larkin.
Kloss shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Larkin trying desperately to get to his feet.
Larkin is squirming around, avoiding Kloss's attempts to control the action.
Nolan Kloss overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Larkin is trying to stand.
Kloss trying to control but Larkin is having none of it.
Larkin somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Kloss looks for the body kick but Larkin saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kloss misses with the combination.
Kloss keeps the fight on the outside.
Larkin thows a body shot but no joy.
Kloss throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Larkin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Larkin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Larkin just misses with a punch to the body.
Larkin looks to land a combination but Kloss avoids it well.
Larkin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Larkin checks a leg kick.
Kloss is looking to chop away at Larkin's legs.
Larkin misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kloss lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kloss buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Larkin throws a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Larkin wants to clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Larkin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A low kick from Kloss misses
and Larkin counters with a left to the body.
Nolan Kloss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A shot to the liver by Larkin. Beautiful body shot.
Larkin clinches up with Kloss and pushes him back against the cage.
Ryan Larkin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kloss wants a takedown.
Larkin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Larkin is stalling here.
Larkin pushes Kloss back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larkin cracks Kloss with a nice body shot.
Larkin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Larkin lands a shoulder strike.
Larkin can't find room to land a body shot as Kloss controls the action.
Larkin is working Kloss over against the cage.
Larkin lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Larkin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kloss's elbow.
Good body shot from Larkin.
Kloss blocks a body shot from Larkin.
Larkin tries to work over Kloss's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Larkin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Klosss head.
Larkin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Larkin on the inside.
Kloss misses with a knee to the head.
Larkin struggles to land a body shot inside as Kloss controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Larkin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Larkin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larkin scores with a shot to the side of Kloss's head.
Jeez, Nolan Kloss's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Larkin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Larkin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kloss prevents a body shot from Larkin.
Kloss can't get the takedown.
Larkin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kloss tries a knee to the head but Larkin blocks it.
Larkin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Larkin misses with a punch to the body.
Larkin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Nolan Kloss's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ryan Larkin!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Lunar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke McKendrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lunar comes to the cage accompanied by Seperate Ways by Journey. 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.
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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
30 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lucas Lunar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luke McKendrick!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKendrick avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lunar tries to clinch up.
Lunar tries to score with a low kick but McKendrick moves his leg out of the way.
Lunar tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McKendrick is able to avoid easily.
McKendrick takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lunar connects with a leg kick. McKendrick looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lucas Lunar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lunar moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lunar dodges the punch combination from McKendrick.
Lunar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lunar throws a hook but McKendrick blocks it.
Lunar leaves McKendrick with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lunar lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lunar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lunar scores with a head kick.
Lunar feints and then cracks McKendrick's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McKendrick down.
Lunar tries to clinch but McKendrick is having none of it.
Lunar misses with an attempted mid kick.
McKendrick throws a head kick that misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Lunar checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lucas Lunar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lunar lands an overhand right.
Lunar connects with a single shot there.
McKendrick cracks Lunar with a good jab.
McKendrick fails to land with a series of punches.
McKendrick avoids the body shot from Lunar.
McKendrick misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKendrick misses with a hook.
Lunar tries a low kick but McKendrick avoids it.
McKendrick tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McKendrick uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lunar.
Lunar blocks the body kick.
Lunar scores with a hook.
McKendrick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lunar wants to clinch up but McKendrick keeps it at a distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lunar. That's going to slow McKendrick down.
Lunar lands a nice shot that snaps McKendrick's head back.
McKendrick tries to keep at a distance but Lunar has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Lunar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKendrick is trying to pull guard but Lunar has him pressed against the cage.
A hook to the body from Lunar.
Lunar can't find room to land a body shot as McKendrick controls the action.
Come on McKendrick - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lunar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McKendrick slowing the pace effectively.
Lunar lands with a right to the head.
McKendrick's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lunar lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lunar misses with a body punch.
Lunar tries to work over McKendrick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lunar effectively controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Lunar.
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!
Lunar is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McKendrick.
Lunar is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lunar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McKendrick's elbow.
McKendrick blocks a body shot from Lunar.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lunar stalls.
Lunar misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Lunar dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nice jab there from McKendrick.
McKendrick connects with a right hand. Lunar shakes it off.
Lunar lands with a thumping leg kick.
McKendrick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lunar gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lunar blocks a body shot from McKendrick.
Lunar stalling.
Lunar gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
McKendrick tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lunar just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lunar lands with a right to the head.
Lunar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lunar lands a right hand that snaps the head of McKendrick backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lunar - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McKendrick is trying to stall.
Lunar lands an uppercut.
McKendrick is struggling to control the position.
Lunar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McKendrick's elbow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lunar as McKendrick tries to tie him up.
Lunar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lunar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lunar works on McKendrick's body with a couple of short punches.
McKendrick taking a breather.
Lunar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lunar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lunar stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McKendrick misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McKendrick prevents a body shot from Lunar.
Lunar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McKendrick's elbow.
Lunar has McKendrick pushed against the cage.
Lunar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lunar misses with a punch to the body.
McKendrick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lunar lands a left hand.
Lunar dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
McKendrick jumps guard but Lunar turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lunar struggles to land a body shot inside as McKendrick controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Lunar.
Lunar is struggling to control the position.
Lunar gets underhooks to prevent McKendrick's takedown attempt.
Lucas Lunar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke McKendrick.
Lunar tries to throw a body punch but McKendrick avoids it by throwing Lunar back against the cage.
McKendrick tries to stall but Lunar uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Lunar to work.
Lunar digs a right hand into McKendrick's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McKendrick's gas tank.
Lunar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lunar dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lunar lands a shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lunar tries a body shot but McKendrick blocks it.
Lunar pressing his opponent against the cage.
Lunar swings wildly with an uppercut but McKendrick uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Lunar dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Lunar blocks a jab.
Lunar has McKendrick up against the cage in a clinch.
Lunar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lunar swings wildly with an uppercut but McKendrick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lunar lands an uppercut.
Lucas Lunar has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McKendrick blocking some punches.
A short right from Lunar.
Lunar stalls.
Lunar lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lunar tries a body shot but McKendrick blocks it.
McKendrick tries to pull guard but Lunar won't allow it.
McKendrick looking to throw knees to the head but Lunar is blocking nicely.
Lunar lands a body punch in the clinch.
McKendrick working aggressively here.
Lunar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lunar tries to work over McKendrick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lunar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McKendrick can do to turn this around?
Lunar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McKendrick looking to stall.
Lunar avoiding damage.
Lunar misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lunar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lunar has a couple of punches blocked by McKendrick.
Lunar throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lunar tries to work over McKendrick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lunar is trying to maintain a safe position but McKendrick gets an underhook and turns Lunar into the cage.
Lunar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McKendrick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Lunar.
Lunar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McKendrick or not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McKendrick.
Lunar tries a body shot but McKendrick blocks it.
Lunar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McKendricks head.
Lunar manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A hook to the body from Lunar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lunar manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lunar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lunar tries a body shot but McKendrick blocks it.
Luke McKendrick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lunar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lunar blocks an uppercut.
McKendrick is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Lunar.
McKendrick takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Lunar.
Lunar misses with a punch on the inside.
Lunar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lunar scores with a shoulder strike.
McKendrick is rocked!
Lunar managing to block the knees to the body from McKendrick.
McKendrick tries to pull guard but Lunar holds him up against the cage and eventually McKendrick drops back down to his feet.
McKendrick throws an elbow but it misses.
Lunar lands a nice uppercut.
McKendrick is still on wobbly legs! Can Lunar finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lunar lands a left hand that snaps the head of McKendrick backwards.
Lunar lands a body shot in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lunar lands a hook that snaps the head of McKendrick backwards.
McKendrick fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lucas Lunar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke McKendrick.
McKendrick's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lunar creates a bit of space for himself and rocks McKendrick with a big uppercut! McKendrick tries to clinch up but Lunar pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples McKendrick to the mat! McKendrick covers up and Lunar unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lucas Lunar!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Lucas Lunar made sure he mentioned [CBK] The Smashwear Corporation, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vitor Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ash Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ash Thomas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vitor Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ash Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown but Thomas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gracie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Thomas throws a low kick but Gracie moves out of range easily.
Gracie on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gracie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gracie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thomas.
Thomas misses with a head kick.
Thomas tries to sprawl but Gracie drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Thomas is defending well.
Thomas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Thomas wants to get back to full guard.
Thomas is controlling Gracie's trapped leg to prevent Gracie from advancing to side control.
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Thomas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Thomas is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Thomas moves into full guard.
Thomas looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Thomas is retaining full guard.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Thomas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Thomas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Thomas manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Thomas's guard.
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Thomas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Thomas manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Thomas's guard.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thomas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Gracie forces his way into half guard.
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Thomas defends it.
Thomas is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gracie seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Thomas has recovered full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thomas is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Thomas manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gracie has Thomas in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitor Gracie dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gracie doesn't manage to clinch there - Thomas circles away.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Thomas shows good takedown defense.
Gracie walks forward, straight into a front kick from Thomas.
Gracie wants to clinch.
Gracie avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Thomas tries to move into range but Gracie moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gracie throws a poor cross that misses
letting Thomas counter with a right hand.
Thomas catches Gracie with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Thomas throws a leg kick that misses.
Thomas tries to land a front kick but Gracie steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gracie slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gracie keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Thomas walks into a straight right hand from Gracie.
Thomas tries to land a front kick but Gracie steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ash Thomas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas misses with a low kick as Gracie jumps back.
Gracie cracks Thomas with a good jab.
Thomas listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gracie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thomas.
Gracie throws a hook but Thomas blocks it.
Thomas needs to keep his hands up - Gracie had a free shot at his head there.
Gracie needs to keep his hands up - Thomas had a free shot at his head there.
Thomas misses with a head kick.
Gracie cracks Thomas with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A punch combination from Thomas misses.
Ash Thomas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thomas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thomas looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Gracie slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gracie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Thomas. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
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!
Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thomas.
Thomas lands a jab to the nose.
Gracie takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thomas is looking to land body kicks.
Thomas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gracie takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Vitor Gracie has been cut.
Vitor Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gracie fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitor Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.
Thomas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Thomas cracks Gracie with a right hand to the side of the head.
Thomas misses with a straight left.
Gracie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Thomas bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gracie lands with an uppercut that bounces Thomas off the cage and back into range.
Gracie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas throws a front kick that sends Gracie stumbling back into the cage.
Gracie walks forward, straight into a front kick from Thomas.
Thomas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thomas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gracie stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gracie misses with a right hand
and Thomas makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Gracie really felt that one!
A head kick misses from Thomas.
Gracie takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thomas connects with a leg kick. Gracie looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gracie's corner calls for a 1-2. Gracie obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gracie is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Thomas looks for the body kick but Gracie saw that one coming.
Thomas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gracie will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie misses with an uppercut.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Thomas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Thomas staying out of range there.
Thomas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Gracie wants to clinch up but Thomas keeps it at a distance.
Gracie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thomas throws a jab but it's blocked by Gracie.
Gracie doesn't manage to clinch there - Thomas circles away.
Gracie throws a big shot that misses.
Gracie moves out of range of the body kick.
Thomas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gracie.
Thomas throws a jab but it's blocked by Gracie.
Gracie looking to score a takedown here. Thomas is defending well but Gracie drives through and ends up in Thomas's guard.
Thomas keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Thomas trying to control the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Thomas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ash Thomas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vitor Gracie's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Thomas keeps the fight on the outside.
Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thomas swivels and escapes.
Gracie moves out of range as Thomas strikes.
Gracie lands with a nice body punch.
Thomas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thomas throws a looping overhand right but Gracie ducks down to avoid it.
Thomas shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Thomas throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Thomas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thomas misses the jab.
Gracie gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thomas.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Thomas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Thomas.
Thomas misses with a body kick.
Gracie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gracie misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas misses with a head kick.
Thomas wants to land a leg kick but Gracie is out of range.
The fighters circling - Gracie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A clash of legs there as Gracie blocks the low kick.
Thomas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gracie, as that shot connected.
Thomas thumps Gracie with a low kick.
Thomas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gracie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thomas wants to slow Gracie down by chopping away at his legs.
Gracie scores with a jab to the head.
Thomas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thomas.
Thomas connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Thomas.
A shot to the liver by Gracie. Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas wants to land a leg kick but Gracie is out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice takedown defense from Thomas. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thomas moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gracie looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Thomas tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Thomas is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
Thomas controlling the position well.
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Thomas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Thomas defends it.
Gracie moves into full mount! Thomas won't be happy about that!
Gracie looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Gracie working for a guillotine from mount but Thomas is in no mood to give up.
Thomas is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie controlling his opponent.
Gracie working for a submission but Thomas is keeping him at bay.
Thomas tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
Thomas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thomas tries to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Thomas can't escape the position.
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 Vitor Gracie.
I think Gracie 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vitor Gracie!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pavel Katasonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roll Fizzlebeef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Katasonov might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to In Extremo - Wind. Roll Fizzlebeef has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
25 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pavel Katasonov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Roll Fizzlebeef!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Fizzlebeef.
Fizzlebeef takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fizzlebeef fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Katasonov manages to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Fizzlebeef checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Katasonov moves out of range of the strikes.
Katasonov lands a nice looking body shot.
Fizzlebeef throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Katasonov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fizzlebeef swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Katasonov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fizzlebeef looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Katasonov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Fizzlebeef tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Katasonov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Katasonov in side control lands a decent elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fizzlebeef can't do much from the bottom here.
Katasonov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Katasonov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fizzlebeef tries to improve position but can't.
Fizzlebeef is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Fizzlebeef gets full guard.
Fizzlebeef utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Katasonov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Katasonov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Katasonov is pushing down on Fizzlebeef's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fizzlebeef is fighting to maintain full guard but Katasonov has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fizzlebeef keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Katasonov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fizzlebeef wants to control but Katasonov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katasonov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fizzlebeef has managed to free his arm - good work.
Katasonov is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fizzlebeef moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Katasonov is fighting to break Fizzlebeef's control of his arms but Fizzlebeef is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Katasonov postures up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fizzlebeef manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Katasonov manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fizzlebeef stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Katasonov throws up his legs and catches Fizzlebeef in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Fizzlebeef tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Katasonov! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Pavel Katasonov!
An out of breath Pavel Katasonov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Desmond Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominic Fauatea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morris's entrance music is Heartbeats. A fine choice. Fauatea has chosen Aural Psynapse as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Desmond Morris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Dominic Fauatea !
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morris moves into the clinch.
A knee to the head by Morris.
It looks like Dominic Fauatea has been cut.
Fauatea tries a knee to the head but Morris blocks it.
Morris misses with a punch to the body.
Fauatea scores with a nice hook to the head.
It looks like Desmond Morris has been cut.
Fauatea on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Morris takes a knee to the side of the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fauatea blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fauatea lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Morris fails to land.
Fauatea lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Morris is breathing heavily.
Fauatea tries to stall but Morris uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fauatea drops Morris with a big knee straight up the middle! Morris is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Fauatea throws a front kick that sends Morris stumbling back into the cage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fauatea lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Desmond Morris's cut is getting worse.
A solid body kick from Fauatea .
Fauatea looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Desmond Morris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fauatea is looking to land body kicks.
Fauatea lands with a right hand.
Morris feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fauatea 's calf.
Fauatea tries a head kick but it misses.
Fauatea tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fauatea has Morris up against the cage in a clinch.
Fauatea taking a breather.
A short right from Fauatea .
Desmond Morris's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Morris lands a hook that snaps the head of Fauatea backwards.
Fauatea misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fauatea scores with a shoulder strike.
Morris throws a punch but it's blocked by Fauatea .
Fauatea doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Morris throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Morris looking for a takedown.
Fauatea tries to work over Morris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Morris misses with a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Morris.
Morris misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Fauatea .
A short uppercut from Fauatea .
Fauatea lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fauatea lands with a right to the head.
Jeez, Desmond Morris's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morris misses with a punch to the body.
Fauatea avoids the elbow strike from Morris, against the cage.
Fauatea lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fauatea digs a right hand underneath Morris's ribcage. Morris let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Morris misses with a punch to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Fauatea - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Fauatea drops Morris with a big knee straight up the middle! Morris is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Morris is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Desmond Morris's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dominic Fauatea !
As Dominic Fauatea got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I knew I had to do to win this fight. MMA is like climbing a mountain, it's a long hard journey but I will reach the top!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mandla Bangizwe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maxim Dragunov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dragunov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Soviet National Anthem. Maxim Dragunov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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249 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Mandla Bangizwe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Maxim Dragunov!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A bone on bone clash there as Dragunov blocks the leg kick.
Dragunov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bangizwe.
Maxim Dragunov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bangizwe has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dragunov.
Dragunov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dragunov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bangizwe blocks a head kick by Dragunov.
Dragunov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dragunov throws a looping overhand right but Bangizwe ducks down to avoid it.
Bangizwe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dragunov blocks a head kick by Bangizwe.
Bangizwe finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dragunov looks to land a body kick but Bangizwe moved away.
Dragunov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dragunov. Bangizwe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dragunov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dragunov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
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!
Dragunov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Dragunov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dragunov 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragunov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dragunov blocks a head kick by Bangizwe.
Dragunov misses with a body punch
and Bangizwe counters with a body kick that stops Dragunov in his tracks momentarily.
Bangizwe will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bangizwe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dragunov thuds a left hand into Bangizwe's body.
A leg kick checked by Bangizwe.
Dragunov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bangizwe throws out the jab.
Dragunov connects with a high kick.
Bangizwe looks for the body kick but Dragunov saw that one coming.
Bangizwe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dragunov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bangizwe under the eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good leg kick by Bangizwe there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bangizwe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dragunov.
Dragunov swings for the body but Bangizwe moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bangizwe misses with a body kick.
Bangizwe tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bangizwe with a nice cross.
Dragunov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bangizwe throws a hook but Dragunov blocks it.
Bangizwe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dragunov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dragunov tries a head kick but it misses.
Dragunov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bangizwe rather than just go for the knockout.
Bangizwe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dragunov lands a slapping body shot.
Dragunov misses with a leg kick.
Bangizwe blocks a head kick by Dragunov.
Dragunov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dragunov throws a head kick but Bangizwe moves out of range.
Dragunov throws a head kick that Bangizwe semi-blocks.
Dragunov looks gassed!
Dragunov throws a sloppy body shot
and Bangizwe counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bangizwe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bangizwe throws a looping overhand right but Dragunov ducks down to avoid it.
Dragunov wants to stay close but Bangizwe steps back to make room for something. Dragunov seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Bangizwe and Dragunov drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mandla Bangizwe!
Mandla Bangizwe is the new heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Mandla Bangizwe thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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