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CFC 248: Counter Attack PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacques Deupreaux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan Kolodin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacques Deupreaux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alan Kolodin!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kolodin with a poor takedown
and Deupreaux counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kolodin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Deupreaux lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kolodin or not.
Deupreaux lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Deupreaux.
Deupreaux manages to break the clinch.
Kolodin shoots in for a double leg but Deupreaux sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jacques Deupreaux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alan Kolodin.
Deupreaux throws out a loose jab but Kolodin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kolodin throws a body punch but Deupreaux moves out of range.
Deupreaux fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kolodin looking to score a takedown here. Deupreaux is defending well but Kolodin drives through and ends up in Deupreaux's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Deupreaux wants to stand up but Kolodin is controlling him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kolodin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Deupreaux swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deupreaux looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kolodin is one step ahead there.
Kolodin trying to control the position from guard on top but Deupreaux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kolodin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Deupreaux is keeping the position for now.
Deupreaux is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kolodin is controlling him.
Kolodin trying to control but Deupreaux is working from the bottom.
Deupreaux is looking for a triangle but Kolodin pushes his legs off easily.
Deupreaux is wriggling around but Kolodin manages to pass to half guard.
Kolodin thows a huge punch but Deupreaux dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deupreaux tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kolodin has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Kolodin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Deupreaux is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Kolodin is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Deupreaux is surviving well by controlling Kolodin's body position as best he can.
Kolodin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Deupreaux really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Deupreaux wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deupreaux sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deupreaux has one foot on Kolodin's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Kolodin shoots for a double leg takedown but Deupreaux sprawls well. He's pushed Kolodin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kolodin scores with a takedown into Deupreaux's guard.
Deupreaux keeping moving, preventing Kolodin from controlling successfully.
Kolodin stops Deupreaux from standing up.
Kolodin scoring with some ground and pound.
Deupreaux is looking for a triangle but Kolodin pushes his legs off easily.
Deupreaux might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
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!
Deupreaux kicks Kolodin off and gets to his feet.
Kolodin looks for a takedown but Deupreaux sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Kolodin with that takedown attempt.
Kolodin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Deupreaux fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Deupreaux shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Deupreaux is working for a submission of some sort.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kolodin is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jacques Deupreaux will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kolodin fails with the takedown
and Deupreaux counters with a left and a right that stings Kolodin.
Deupreaux looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jacques Deupreaux is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Deupreaux throws a body punch but Kolodin moves out of range.
Kolodin shoots for a takedown but Deupreaux saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kolodin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jacques Deupreaux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alan Kolodin.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kolodin.
Kolodin dodges the punch combination from Deupreaux.
Jacques Deupreaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deupreaux shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kolodin's guard.
Deupreaux throws an elbow that misses. Kolodin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Deupreaux's guard. Nice move by Kolodin!
Deupreaux is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deupreaux looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Deupreaux is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kolodin is controlling him.
Deupreaux looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kolodin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kolodin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Deupreaux has his foot on Kolodin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kolodin works his way back into a safe position though.
Kolodin pushing down on Deupreaux's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kolodin is looking to take a break and control but Deupreaux is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kolodin stops Deupreaux from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deupreaux has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kolodin is working away from the top position though.
Deupreaux blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kolodin.
Deupreaux is staying active underneath Kolodin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Deupreaux kicks Kolodin off and gets back to his feet.
Deupreaux slaps away a takedown attempt from Kolodin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kolodin with a poor takedown
and Deupreaux holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kolodin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Deupreaux lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kolodin tightens his grip and picks Deupreaux up, before dumping him to the ground. Deupreaux manages to land in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deupreaux pushes Kolodin off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
A punch combination from Deupreaux misses.
Kolodin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Deupreaux moves into the clinch.
Come on Deupreaux - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Deupreaux is trying to break the clinch but Kolodin is controlling him.
Kolodin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Deupreaux smiles and moves away.
Kolodin loads up on a big right hand but Deupreaux slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolodin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Deupreaux 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.
Deupreaux misses with a wild combination.
Kolodin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kolodin is defended easily by Deupreaux.
Kolodin tries for a takedown but Deupreaux circles away easily
and Deupreaux counters with a series of strikes. Kolodin will be more careful next time no doubt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Deupreaux doesn't manage to clinch there - Kolodin circles away.
Kolodin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Deupreaux pinned against the cage. Deupreaux gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Deupreaux dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Deupreaux decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Deupreaux throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Deupreaux wants to stand up but Kolodin has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Kolodin gets full guard.
Kolodin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Deupreaux would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deupreaux trying to control the position from guard on top but Kolodin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deupreaux stands up from Kolodin's guard - Deupreaux perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deupreaux stuffs the takedown attempt from Kolodin. Kolodin gets slowly back to his feet.
No joy there for Deupreaux, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kolodin keeps the fight on the outside.
Kolodin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Deupreaux counters with a series of strikes. Kolodin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Deupreaux shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Deupreaux scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kolodin?
Jacques Deupreaux is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deupreaux stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deupreaux tries to close the distance and clinch but Kolodin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Deupreaux tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kolodin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Deupreaux moves out of range of the body kick.
Deupreaux shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kolodin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Deupreaux decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kolodin tries for a takedown but Deupreaux circles away easily
and Deupreaux counters by moving into the clinch.
Jacques Deupreaux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alan Kolodin.
Kolodin stalling in the clinch but Deupreaux improves position.
Kolodin blocks a body shot from Deupreaux.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deupreaux gets through Kolodin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kolodin is pushing Deupreaux up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Deupreaux escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kolodin circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Deupreaux looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Deupreaux is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolodin shoots in for a takedown but Deupreaux shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Deupreaux is looking to clinch.
Deupreaux is looking to clinch but Kolodin is avoiding it.
Deupreaux will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kolodin shoots in looking for a takedown. Deupreaux tries to sprawl out of it but Kolodin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Deupreaux manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Deupreaux has managed to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kolodin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Deupreaux pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Deupreaux showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Deupreaux has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Deupreaux!
Jacques Deupreaux decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jack Siegel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronin Fujimoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Siegel kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is No Ceiling. Fujimoto is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Thunderstruck. Ronin Fujimoto has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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154 lbs
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Great elbows
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Siegel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ronin Fujimoto!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fujimoto closes the distance and clinches.
Siegel avoids the elbow strike from Fujimoto, against the cage.
Siegel leaning against his opponent.
Fujimoto is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Siegel is defending well for now.
Siegel tries to land a knee to the head but Fujimoto blocks with his arms.
Siegel struggles to land a body shot inside as Fujimoto controls his hands.
Fujimoto misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Siegel.
Siegel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fujimoto's elbow.
Siegel taking a breather.
Fujimoto with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Siegel.
Fujimoto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fujimoto has Siegel pressed against the cage.
Fujimoto pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Siegel is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fujimoto is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujimoto creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Siegel's defenses.
Fujimoto misses with a punch on the inside.
Fujimoto looking to throw knees to the head but Siegel is blocking nicely.
A frustrated look appears on Fujimoto's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fujimoto misses with an elbow over the top.
Fujimoto throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Siegel avoids a wild elbow strike from Fujimoto.
Siegel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fujimoto is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Siegel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fujimoto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Siegel avoids a wild elbow strike from Fujimoto.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siegel throws a punch but it's blocked by Fujimoto.
Siegel avoids a wild elbow strike from Fujimoto.
Fujimoto tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Siegel smiles and moves away.
Fujimoto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Siegel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fujimoto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fujimoto works over Siegel's head and body with a nice combination.
Fujimoto tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Siegel makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Fujimoto really felt that one!
Fujimoto clinches up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fujimoto lands an elbow inside that Siegel shrugs off.
Siegel avoiding damage as Fujimoto throws knees to the body.
Siegel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fujimoto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fujimoto turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Fujimoto tries to score with some ground and pound. Siegel controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Siegel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fujimoto wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Siegel is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fujimoto is putting a hurting on Siegel here, landing some big shots from side control.
Siegel manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Fujimoto is thwarting Siegel's attempts to control the position.
Fujimoto lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Siegel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fujimoto on the ground.
Fujimoto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Siegel defending well though.
Siegel is looking to improve his position.
Fujimoto wants to take a breather but Siegel is having none of it.
Siegel tries to roll over but Fujimoto keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fujimoto seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Siegel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fujimoto looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Siegel with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Siegel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fujimoto's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fujimoto's back!
Siegel tries to keep control of the position but Fujimoto is staying busy.
Fujimoto breaks Siegel's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Siegel looking to control.
Fujimoto advances position into side control!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Siegel gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Fujimoto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Siegel defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronin Fujimoto dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Siegel throws a series of punches but Fujimoto avoids them all with ease.
An inside leg kick lands from Siegel.
Fujimoto lands with a cross.
Siegel looks to land a combination but Fujimoto avoids it well.
Fujimoto closes this distance looking for a takedown but Siegel circles away.
Ronin Fujimoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fujimoto with a jab.
Fujimoto takes the fight into the clinch.
Fujimoto tries to pull guard but Siegel holds him up against the cage and eventually Fujimoto drops back down to his feet.
Fujimoto utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Fujimoto.
Fujimoto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Siegel avoids it.
Fujimoto pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fujimoto is trying to break the clinch but Siegel is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Fujimoto throws an elbow but it misses.
Nice elbow from Fujimoto.
Fujimoto is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Siegel to keep the fight standing.
Jack Siegel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronin Fujimoto.
Fujimoto slowing the pace effectively.
Siegel avoiding damage as Fujimoto throws knees to the body.
Fujimoto utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fujimoto pulls guard.
Fujimoto trying to control the position.
Siegel wants to pass the guard but Fujimoto is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fujimoto looking for a guillotine here but Siegel defends easily.
Fujimoto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fujimoto looking for a sweep. Not yet Fujimoto, not yet.
Fujimoto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Siegel preventing the sweep.
Fujimoto throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Fujimoto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Siegel manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Siegel keeping moving, preventing Fujimoto from controlling successfully.
Fujimoto throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siegel working a defensive guard here.
Fujimoto throws an elbow that misses. Siegel uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fujimoto's guard. Nice move by Siegel!
Fujimoto is trying to keep Siegel in close.
Fujimoto manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Siegel is looking to improve his position but Fujimoto isn't that keen on the idea.
Fujimoto lands a big shot there that rocks Siegel but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Fujimoto trying to control but Siegel is having none of it.
Ronin Fujimoto has got the better of the ground game so far.
Siegel is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fujimoto putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Siegel is working to get back to half guard.
Fujimoto trying to control but Siegel is having none of it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fujimoto raining down hammerfists from mount.
BOOM! Fujimoto connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Siegel is rocked!
Fujimoto lands a big elbow.
Oh Siegel is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fujimoto postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Siegel is out cold - huge knockout for Fujimoto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ronin Fujimoto!
An out of breath Ronin Fujimoto 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 Ver Cingeto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Worrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
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World class MT
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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
22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ver Cingeto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Peter Worrell!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Worrell scores with a hook to the body. Cingeto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Worrell doesn't manage to clinch there - Cingeto circles away.
Worrell pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A big right from Worrell misses.
Cingeto swings away with a body shot that misses
and Worrell counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cingeto thinking.
Cingeto throws a looping overhand right but Worrell ducks down to avoid it.
Cingeto misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Cingeto lands an impressive looking overhand right. Worrell doesn't seem phased though.
It looks like Peter Worrell has been cut.
Worrell cracks Cingeto with an open hand slap.
Cingeto walks forward, straight into a front kick from Worrell.
Cingeto misses with a hook. Worrell ducked under it nicely.
Cingeto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd cheers as Worrell lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cingeto doesn't seem phased though.
Worrell wants to clinch but Cingeto slips to the side
and Cingeto counters with a one-two to the body.
Cingeto fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cingeto throws a lazy right hand but Worrell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jab by Worrell.
Worrell throws a body punch but Cingeto moves out of range.
Worrell misses with a low kick.
Worrell has managed to clinch.
Cingeto wants the takedown. Worrell is fighting it off but Cingeto persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Worrell's guard against the cage.
Cingeto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Worrell is keeping the position for now.
Cingeto is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Worrell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cingeto slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Cingeto is looking to take a break and control but Worrell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Worrell is looking for a sweep.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cingeto is looking to take a break and control but Worrell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cingeto working away.
Cingeto tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cingeto misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cingeto is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Worrell is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cingeto trying to control the position but Worrell is working away.
Worrell struggling a bit here.
Cingeto landing strikes.
Worrell can't do much from the bottom here.
Cingeto is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Worrell knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cingeto working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Worrell is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cingeto throwing shots but missing, from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ver Cingeto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peter Worrell's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Worrell misses with a few strikes there.
Cingeto swings for the body but Worrell moves out of range.
Cingeto throws a hook to the side of Worrell's head but Worrell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cingeto dips to his left and cracks Worrell with an uppercut!
Cingeto misses with a body shot.
Worrell darts in and clinches Cingeto up against the cage.
Cingeto wants to break the clinch but can't.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Worrell.
Worrell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cingeto can't get the takedown.
Cingeto is trying to drag Worrell to the mat but Worrell just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cingeto is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Worrell to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ver Cingeto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Worrell gets underhooks to prevent Cingeto's takedown attempt.
Worrell pushes off an throws an elbow but Cingeto leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cingeto has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cingeto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Worrell.
Cingeto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cingeto drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Worrell gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cingeto is trying to break the clinch but Worrell has him pressed against the cage.
Worrell misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Worrell prevents a takedown attempt there.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cingeto.
Cingeto is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cingeto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Worrell misses with a punch to the body.
Cingeto takes a shot to the head.
Worrell working aggressively here.
Cingeto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cingeto has Worrell pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Worrell manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cingeto takes an elbow to the forehead.
Worrell gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Worrell misses with the head strike.
Cingeto is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Worrell is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cingeto is trying to drag Worrell to the mat but Worrell just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cingeto.
Worrell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cingeto dodges an elbow strike from Worrell.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cingeto.
Worrell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Worrell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cingeto wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Worrell has a couple of punches blocked by Cingeto.
Cingeto can't break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Worrell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cingeto is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Worrell pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Worrell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Worrell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cingeto tries to pull guard but Worrell holds him up against the cage and eventually Cingeto drops back down to his feet.
Worrell swings wildly with an uppercut but Cingeto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cingeto looking for a takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Worrell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cingeto has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Worrell after a bit of a struggle.
Peter Worrell seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cingeto is trying to break free.
Cingeto wants a takedown but no success here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Worrell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Peter Worrell's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Cingeto misses with a wild body shot.
Cingeto throws out a loose jab but Worrell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Worrell gets caught napping as Cingeto dives in and scores a takedown. Worrell manages to retain guard.
Cingeto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cingeto throwing strikes from guard but Worrell blocks nicely.
Cingeto is looking to work some ground and pound but Worrell has wrist control.
Cingeto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Worrell keeping moving, preventing Cingeto from controlling successfully.
Cingeto 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.
Cingeto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Worrell keeping moving, preventing Cingeto from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Worrell working a defensive guard but Cingeto passes into half guard.
Cingeto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Worrell is trying to control but can't.
Cingeto is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cingeto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cingeto is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cingeto prevents Worrell from improving his position.
Cingeto trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cingeto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cingeto is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cingeto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Worrell is just riding it out for now. Cingeto eventually gives up the hold.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Worrell holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worrell moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cingeto postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Worrell is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Cingeto, into his guard.
Worrell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cingeto seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Worrell stays in close to Cingeto's body and controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cingeto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Worrell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Worrell trying to control the position from guard on top but Cingeto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Worrell sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Worrell trying to control but Cingeto is working from the bottom.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Peter Worrell wasn't active enough on the ground.
A looping hook to the body misses from Worrell. Cingeto does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Worrell staying out of range there.
Cingeto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Worrell takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ver Cingeto showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cingeto 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ver Cingeto!
An out of breath Ver Cingeto 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Constantine Barca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josie Jo Ford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ford is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Mötley Crüe - Wild Side . 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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189 lbs
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198 lbs
21 - 9 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Dangerous knees
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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
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Constantine Barca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Josie Jo Ford!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ford misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ford. Barca does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barca throws a good cross that connects.
A head kick misses from Barca.
Barca looks to land a combination. Ford sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Barca takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Barca throws a lazy head kick
and Ford counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Barca throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ford.
Barca lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ford throws a body punch but Barca moves out of range.
Barca moves out of range as Ford strikes.
Barca throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Barca misses with a head kick.
Ford scores with a jab. Barca acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Constantine Barca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Barca swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ford scores with a nice right hand.
Ford lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barca tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ford swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Barca.
Barca tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ford paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barca connects with a leg kick. Ford looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ford throws a jab when Barca was well out of range.
Ford takes a swing at Barca's ribcage but misses.
Ford circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ford lands a jab to the head.
Ford checks a low kick from Barca.
Barca looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Barca lunges at Ford with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ford's hand.
Ford avoids the head kick by Barca.
Barca tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ford stuffs the takedown attempt from Barca. Barca gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barca walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ford checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Barca tries to land a front kick but Ford steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Barca cracks Ford with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ford is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barca rather than just go for the knockout.
Barca fails to land with a series of punches.
Barca looks to throw the jab but Ford is out of range.
Ford throws a jab but it's blocked by Barca.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ford moves out of range of the body kick from Barca.
Ford misses with a wild combination.
Barca cracks the inside of Ford's front leg.
Ford misses with a wild body shot.
Barca connects with a leg kick. Ford looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A slow jab from Ford misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barca throws a body kick that misses.
Ford connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barca's hands.
Barca uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ford.
A good leg kick by Ford.
Barca looks to land a body kick but Ford moved away.
A jab from Barca misses.
Ford throws a front kick aimed at Barca's knee but Barca avoids it well.
Barca looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Good standup being displayed there by Ford as he connects with a hook.
Ford moves out of range of the body kick from Barca.
Barca fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ford manages to avoid it.
Barca is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Barca takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Barca cracks a nice hook into Ford's ribs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Barca.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barca throws a right and a left that Ford avoids nicely.
Barca showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ford.
Ford swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ford sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ford misses with a wild body shot.
Barca works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ford misses with a shot to the body
letting Barca counter with a right hand.
Barca goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Barca misses with a body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barca fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ford checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ford loads up on a big right hand but Barca slips the punch.
Barca moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Constantine Barca will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Barca pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A head kick misses from Barca.
Barca slips under a jab from Ford.
Barca tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Constantine Barca is winning the standup battle so far.
Ford takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Barca pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ford tries a head kick but it misses.
A lazy body kick from Barca
and Ford counters with a nice leg kick.
Barca scores with the left hand. Ford knows he should have avoided that one.
Barca has a takedown stuffed.
A slow jab from Ford misses its intended target.
Barca looks to land a right hand but Ford moved out of range.
Barca fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ford digs a good hook to Barca's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barca fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ford avoids it really well and circles away.
Barca throws a lazy head kick
and Ford makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Barca.
Barca tries to land a body kick
and Ford counters with a nice uppercut.
Barca tries to land a leg kick but Ford saw it coming and moves away.
Ford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ford uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barca.
Ford scores with a nice head shot.
Ford lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ford lands a really nice looking cross but Barca seems unphased.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barca throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ford sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Ford finds it's way through Barca's defenses.
Ford gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Barca trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barca is working hard here to advance position.
Barca is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Barca trying to control the position from guard on top but Ford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Constantine Barca just wasn't active enough.
Barca dives in and grabs Ford's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ford pushes down on Barca's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Constantine Barca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ford jabs Barca right on the nose. Barca blinks but takes it well.
A head kick by Barca misses
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Ford counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ford thumps Barca with a low kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ford.
Barca throws a head kick that misses.
Ford connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ford lands the left hand.
Barca throws a body kick that misses.
Ford blocks a head kick by Barca.
Barca throws a wild body kick that Ford sees coming a mile off.
Ford misses with a leg 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!
Ford misses with an uppercut.
Barca shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A jab from Barca misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ford on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ford missing with a left hand there. Barca was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barca fails with a takedown attempt.
Barca with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barca drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Barca tries to free his leg and advance position but Ford is retaining full guard.
Ford keeping moving, preventing Barca from controlling successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Josie Jo Ford will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Barca takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ford misses with a wild body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barca.
Barca's corner calls for a 1-2. Barca obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
No luck for Barca with that takedown attempt.
Barca fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ford blocks the body kick.
Barca connects with a solid leg kick.
Ford lands a nice shot to the body.
Ford comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ford.
Barca walks into a straight right hand from Ford.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Ford tenderised Barca's leg. Barca is trying to keep his angry face on.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ford lunges at Barca with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barca's hand.
Ford throws a shot from downtown. Barca moves away and avoids it.
Ford chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barca can pounce on him.
Ford lands with a thumping leg kick.
Josie Jo Ford is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ford scoring well with a low kick there.
Barca is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ford sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Constantine Barca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ford lands a nice looking body shot.
Ford throws a hook to the side of Barca's head but Barca sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ford lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A head kick from Ford lands but Barca takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barca throws a leg kick which misses Ford's front leg but catches the back leg as Ford tries to avoid it.
Barca tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ford throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Barca throws a push kick but Ford slaps the foot to one side.
Barca closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ford circles away.
Barca takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ford checks a low kick from Barca.
Ford jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ford slips under a jab.
Ford tries a low kick but Barca avoids it.
Barca shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ford sprawls well. Ford wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Barca gets slowly back to his feet.
Barca slips a straight right by Ford.
Ford lands a jab to the head.
Barca checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barca throws a solid leg kick but Ford takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Barca.
Ford's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ford enables Barca to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ford manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Barca throws a strike but Ford rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Barca trying to control the position.
Barca is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ford looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ford stands and steps away. Barca gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ford throws a good cross that connects.
Ford uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Barca has time to react.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barca has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Barca there as he acknowledges the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barca throws a head kick that Ford semi-blocks.
Barca pushes Ford up against the cage in a clinch.
Barca looking to slow down the pace here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josie Jo Ford comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ford has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josie Jo Ford!
Josie Jo Ford spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Augustin Carmona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janos Prohaska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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198 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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195 lbs
18 - 12 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
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Excellent MT
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Augustin Carmona!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Janos Prohaska!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prohaska tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carmona was well out of range. Poor timing from Prohaska.
Carmona throws a low kick but Prohaska moves out of range easily.
Carmona throws a head kick that misses.
Carmona lands with a hook. Prohaska tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Carmona on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Carmona misses with a kick to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Carmona, as that shot connected.
A jab from Carmona does it's job there.
Carmona throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Prohaska was covering up waiting for the punch and Carmona finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Carmona loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carmona tries to free his leg and advance position but Prohaska is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prohaska is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Prohaska avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carmona throws an elbow that misses. Prohaska uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Carmona's guard. Nice move by Prohaska!
Carmona is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Carmona is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Prohaska rolls with it to try and escape but Carmona cranks on the arm and Prohaska is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Augustin Carmona!
Augustin Carmona seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zak Zinfandel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Woleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Zak Zinfandel has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Zak Zinfandel seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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168 lbs
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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
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zak Zinfandel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Woleman!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woleman throws a body punch but Zinfandel moves out of range.
Woleman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Zinfandel to the mat! Zinfandel manages to get full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Woleman lands a couple of digs.
Zinfandel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Woleman manages to get himself to full guard.
Woleman seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Woleman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zinfandel's guard.
Zinfandel keeping moving, preventing Woleman from controlling successfully.
Zinfandel is trying to control the position but Woleman postures up.
Woleman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zinfandel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Woleman has managed to get both his arms back between Zinfandel's legs - danger averted.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zinfandel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woleman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Woleman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Woleman is working Zinfandel over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Zinfandel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Woleman slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Zinfandel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zinfandel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woleman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zinfandel is keeping the position for now.
Woleman wants to control from the top but Zinfandel keeps moving.
Woleman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Woleman preventing the sweep.
Zinfandel keeping moving, preventing Woleman from controlling successfully.
Zinfandel can't keep his opponent in guard - Woleman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woleman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Woleman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Woleman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Woleman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zinfandel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Woleman working over Zinfandel with some ground and pound. Zinfandel looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Woleman content to control rather than advance.
Woleman is trying to control the action in half guard but Zinfandel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woleman is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Woleman connects with a nice short shot to Zinfandel's temple.
Zinfandel won't allow Woleman to pass to mount.
Woleman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Zinfandel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Zinfandel won't allow Woleman to pass to mount.
Woleman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zinfandel is looking to improve his position.
Woleman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Woleman dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Zinfandel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Woleman blocks the body kick.
Woleman cracks Zinfandel with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zinfandel is defended easily by Woleman.
Woleman takes a swing at Zinfandel's ribcage but misses.
A leg kick checked by Zinfandel.
Zinfandel slips under a jab from Woleman.
Woleman looking to score a takedown here. Zinfandel is defending well but Woleman drives through and ends up in Zinfandel's guard.
Woleman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woleman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Woleman wants to control from the top but Zinfandel keeps moving.
Woleman throwing strikes but missing.
Woleman trying to control but Zinfandel is working from the bottom.
Woleman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Woleman looking to sit in guard and control but Zinfandel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Zinfandel wants to control from the top but Woleman keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woleman wants to sweep here but Zinfandel controlling him for the moment.
Woleman managing to control the position.
Woleman wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Zinfandel is working Woleman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Woleman is trying to control the position but Zinfandel postures up.
Zinfandel lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Zinfandel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zinfandel pushing down on Woleman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Woleman pushes Zinfandel off looking to stand but Zinfandel dives back in and keeps control.
Zinfandel prevents Woleman from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zinfandel is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Woleman wants to get back to his feet.
Woleman is defending against the submission attempts here by Zinfandel.
Woleman is looking for a sweep. Zinfandel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zinfandel seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Zinfandel works his way into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woleman can't escape the position.
Zinfandel landing strikes from the mount.
Woleman just holding on.
Zinfandel landing strikes from the mount.
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!
Zinfandel lands a big shot there that rocks Woleman but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Woleman is looking to get to half guard.
Woleman taking shots to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Woleman tries to hold on but Zinfandel pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Zak Zinfandel will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zinfandel.
Zinfandel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Woleman bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Woleman landing a few strikes.
Zinfandel manages to work his way to half guard, despite Woleman's best efforts.
Zinfandel manages to get to full guard.
Woleman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Zinfandel has his foot on Woleman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Woleman works his way back into a safe position though.
Woleman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woleman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Woleman advances position into side control!
Woleman is chipping away with strikes.
Zinfandel prevents Woleman from improving position.
Woleman landing strikes.
Woleman trying to control the position but Zinfandel is working away.
Zinfandel avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Woleman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zinfandel tries to improve position but can't.
Zinfandel regains half guard there - taking advantage of Woleman's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Zinfandel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Woleman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Woleman's back!
Woleman rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Zinfandel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Woleman wants to control but Zinfandel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Woleman on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zinfandel takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Woleman wants to improve his position but Zinfandel is controlling well.
Woleman is trying to maintain the position but Zinfandel is very close to passing his half guard.
Zinfandel seems to be looking for submissions.
Woleman trying to control from the bottom.
Zinfandel thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Woleman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Woleman.
Woleman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zinfandel manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woleman trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Zinfandel manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Zinfandel lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Zinfandel postures up.
Woleman trying to strike off his back.
Woleman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zinfandel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Woleman pulls his head out easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zinfandel is not content to let Woleman control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Woleman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Woleman has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Woleman!
After the fight, Mark Woleman was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Mantegna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugh G Rection (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rection has chosen Symphony of Destruction by Megadeth as his entrance music. Hugh G Rection has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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31
242 lbs
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33
256 lbs
25 - 12 - 1 |
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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
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tony Mantegna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Hugh G Rection!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mantegna throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rection counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mantegna's knee momentarily.
Mantegna jabs Rection right on the nose. Rection blinks but takes it well.
It looks like Hugh G Rection has been cut.
Mantegna lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rection at a distance.
Rection throws a low kick but Mantegna moves out of range easily.
Rection lands the left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes from Rection. Those never looked like landing.
Rection misses with a straight right.
Mantegna misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Mantegna.
Rection takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mantegna checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mantegna fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rection lands with a hook. Mantegna tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mantegna throws a series of punches but Rection moves out of range.
Rection throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mantegna changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mantegna avoids the body shot from Rection.
Mantegna takes one to the chin there.
Mantegna throws a series of punches but Rection avoids them all with ease.
Rection looks to land a body kick but Mantegna moved away.
Rection throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rection swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mantegna.
Mantegna ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rection moves away.
Mantegna will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mantegna slips under a jab.
Mantegna tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rection is able to avoid easily.
Rection darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rection circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mantegna throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mantegna takes the fight into the clinch.
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!
Rection can't find room to land a body shot as Mantegna controls the action.
Rection is looking to break free of the clinch but Mantegna has double underhooks.
Rection lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mantegna breaks from the clinch.
Mantegna stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rection walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That has opened up Hugh G Rection's cut even more.
Rection lands with a cross.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rection.
Rection showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mantegna.
Rection looks to land a combination but Mantegna avoids it well.
Mantegna is looking to clinch but Rection is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rection loads up on a big right hand but Mantegna slips the punch.
Mantegna checks a low kick from Rection.
Mantegna lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rection uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mantegna.
No joy there for Mantegna, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rection misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mantegna.
Mantegna moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mantegna throws out a loose jab but Rection uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mantegna looks to land a right hand but Rection moved out of range.
Rection cracks the inside of Mantegna's front leg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good shot there by Rection.
Mantegna throws a series of punches but Rection avoids them all with ease.
Rection fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mantegna.
Rection defending well as Mantegna loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mantegna lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rection backs up against the cage.
The cut above Hugh G Rection's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Rection lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rection avoids the head kick by Mantegna.
Mantegna closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rection thumps Mantegna with a low kick.
Mantegna punishes Rection's body with a nice straight punch.
Rection swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mantegna misses with a double jab.
Rection lands an overhand right.
Mantegna misses with a hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rection throws a push kick but Mantegna slaps the foot to one side.
Rection tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tony Mantegna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mantegna moves out of range as Rection strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tony Mantegna will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hugh G Rection's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rection lands a really nice looking cross but Mantegna seems unphased.
Rection connects with a leg kick. Mantegna looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice cross by Rection.
Mantegna throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rection.
Mantegna misses with the combination.
Mantegna misses with a few strikes there.
Mantegna lands with a kick to the temple. Rection shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rection swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mantegna avoids the body shot from Rection.
Mantegna throws a series of punches but Rection moves out of range.
Rection listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mantegna misses with a straight right.
Rection scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rection misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mantegna.
A shot to the liver by Rection. Beautiful body shot.
Mantegna moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rection throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mantegna on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mantegna misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rection connects with the punch.
Mantegna is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rection misses with a wild body shot.
Oh Mantegna is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rection sends Mantegna crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Rection is motioning to the referee to let Mantegna up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Rection scores with a shot to the body.
Mantegna loads up on a big right hand but Rection slips the punch.
Mantegna falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rection counters with a monster head kick that knocks Mantegna out cold! He topples like fallen a tree, crashing to the mat! Timbeeeeeerrr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hugh G Rection!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kearney McGarrity (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spartacus Thracian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGarrity comes to the cage accompanied by Payback-Slayer. Thracian has chosen I am Spartacus!!! I stand alone as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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275 lbs
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275 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Kearney McGarrity!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Spartacus Thracian!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good standup being displayed there by McGarrity as he connects with a hook.
McGarrity throws a poor cross that misses
and Thracian counters with a stiff right hand.
McGarrity staying out of range there.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGarrity. That's going to slow Thracian down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thracian chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGarrity can pounce on him.
Thracian doesn't manage to clinch there - McGarrity circles away.
Thracian works McGarrity's body with a nice hook.
McGarrity throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGarrity showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thracian.
Kearney McGarrity seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thracian tries for a takedown but McGarrity sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thracian slips under a jab from McGarrity.
Thracian has a takedown stuffed.
Kearney McGarrity is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thracian shoots in for a takedown but McGarrity shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kearney McGarrity has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spartacus Thracian.
Thracian blocks a head kick by McGarrity.
Nice uppercut there from Thracian.
McGarrity scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thracian doesn't seem bothered though.
Thracian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGarrity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thracian shoots in but no luck this time.
Thracian fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McGarrity, pushing him back against the cage.
Thracian is trying to pull guard but McGarrity turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Thracian works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
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!
Thracian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thracian misses with the head strike.
Thracian misses with some punches.
McGarrity pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thracian looks to score with a jab to the body but McGarrity is just out of range.
Thracian throws a lazy right hand but McGarrity sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGarrity. Thracian does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGarrity throws a front kick aimed at Thracian's knee but Thracian avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thracian misses the jab.
McGarrity swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McGarrity jabs at Thracian's body.
Thracian misses the jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thracian darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McGarrity looks to land a left hand but Thracian moved out of range nicely.
Thracian tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McGarrity swivels and escapes.
McGarrity slips under a jab.
McGarrity rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thracian counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGarrity looks to land a combination. Thracian sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thracian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Thracian misses the target.
McGarrity dips to his left and cracks Thracian with an uppercut!
McGarrity is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thracian.
McGarrity gets caught flat footed, as Thracian shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Thracian wants to control from the top but McGarrity keeps moving.
McGarrity not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McGarrity has his hands on Thracian's head, controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kearney McGarrity dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Thracian avoids a kick to the body.
McGarrity misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thracian.
Thracian misses with a few strikes there.
McGarrity throws a leg kick which misses Thracian's front leg but catches the back leg as Thracian tries to avoid it.
Thracian throws out a powerful jab.
McGarrity works the jab nicely.
McGarrity thumps Thracian with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Thracian there.
McGarrity staying out of range there.
A left lands for McGarrity.
Thracian blocks a head kick by McGarrity.
Nice uppercut lands for McGarrity. That snapped Thracian's head back.
McGarrity looks to score with a jab to the body but Thracian is just out of range.
McGarrity with a jab.
Thracian might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGarrity throws a head kick but Thracian moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Thracian is defended easily by McGarrity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for McGarrity.
Thracian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGarrity.
Thracian thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from McGarrity misses.
McGarrity keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thracian.
McGarrity looks to land a combination but Thracian avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGarrity misses with a low kick.
Thracian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGarrity was well out of range. Poor timing from Thracian.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McGarrity, right into the meat.
McGarrity throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Thracian counter with a right hand.
McGarrity lands a leg kick that knocks Thracian off balance momentarily.
Thracian gets a double leg takedown into McGarrity's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGarrity working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thracian.
Thracian avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McGarrity looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGarrity wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thracian preventing the sweep.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thracian accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McGarrity is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McGarrity is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
McGarrity looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thracian is looking to control McGarrity's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thracian avoid being mounted?
Thracian is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kearney McGarrity dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
McGarrity lands with a nice body punch.
McGarrity throws a low kick but Thracian moves out of range easily.
Thracian staying out of range there.
McGarrity thumps Thracian with a low kick.
Thracian scores with the left hand. McGarrity knows he should have avoided that one.
Thracian slips a jab and a cross from McGarrity.
McGarrity throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Thracian on the side of the head.
McGarrity lands with a straight right. Thracian didn't see that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thracian misses with a lunging right hand
and McGarrity counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Thracian is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Thracian fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That kick from McGarrity tenderised Thracian's leg. Thracian is trying to keep his angry face on.
McGarrity keeping a good distance there, avoiding the 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!
McGarrity scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
McGarrity looks to throw the jab but Thracian is out of range.
Thracian misses with a looping right.
Spartacus Thracian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thracian's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGarrity scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McGarrity throws a hook to the side of Thracian's head but Thracian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thracian on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kearney McGarrity is winning the standup battle so far.
Thracian avoids the body shot from McGarrity.
Thracian drives through with a takedown into McGarrity's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Thracian throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McGarrity works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McGarrity working a defensive guard here.
McGarrity lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Thracian!
McGarrity can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thracian is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thracian is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McGarrity tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McGarrity will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McGarrity tries to control but Thracian wriggling away.
McGarrity controlling from the full mount.
Thracian tries to reverse the position but McGarrity maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGarrity sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Thracian tries to reverse the position but McGarrity maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thracian is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McGarrity can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thracian is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kearney McGarrity showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McGarrity, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kearney McGarrity!
An out of breath Kearney McGarrity 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Don Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roddy Piper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Piper is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Real Men Wear Skirts. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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153 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Don Hall!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Roddy Piper!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Hall.
Hall checks a leg kick nicely.
Hall's corner calls for a 1-2. Hall obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Piper dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hall moves out of range of the strikes.
Hall looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Piper throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hall misses with the combination.
Hall ducks under a wild hook from Piper.
Piper connects with a high kick.
It looks like Don Hall has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hall misses with a few strikes there.
Hall staying out of range there.
Piper fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piper misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Piper just misses with a punch to the body.
Piper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Piper tries to score with a low kick but Hall moves his leg out of the way.
Piper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hall.
Hall throws the kick towards the body but Piper avoids it.
Hall throws a body punch but Piper moves out of range.
Hall lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Piper circles away quickly and effectively.
Piper throws a series of punches but Hall moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hall.
Hall takes one to the side of the head.
Hall misses with a straight right.
Hall throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piper throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hall falls off balance throwing a combination
and Piper makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hall takes a swing at Piper's ribcage but misses.
Hall bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Piper manages to get back to half guard.
Piper controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Piper slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hall wants to pass the guard but Piper is keeping the position.
Hall trying to control the position from guard on top but Piper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hall looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piper lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hall!
Piper in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hall regains half guard.
Piper thows a huge punch but Hall dodges it nicely.
Piper wants to pass the guard but Hall is defending well.
Hall is looking to improve his position.
Piper throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Piper working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Piper prevents Hall from improving his position.
Piper is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hall!
Hall working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Piper fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Hall is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Piper tries to control but Hall wriggling away.
Piper lands a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roddy Piper dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Don Hall's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A left and a right from Hall both land. Nice combination.
Hall takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hall closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Don Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Piper fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Piper looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hall throws a series of punches but Piper moves out of range.
Hall throws a lazy uppercut
and Piper counters with a leg kick.
Hall shoots in for a takedown but Piper shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Piper throws a leg kick that misses.
Piper misses with a body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hall.
Hall misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piper cracks Hall with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hall misses with a takedown attempt
and Piper counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Hall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Some bone on bone action there as Hall checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Piper closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hall to the mat! Hall manages to get full guard.
Hall keeping moving, preventing Piper from controlling successfully.
Hall preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Piper is working Hall over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Piper trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom.
Piper throws an elbow that misses. Hall uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Piper's guard. Nice move by Hall!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hall preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Piper is on top in guard.
Piper in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hall looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Piper is defending well. Hall quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Piper has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Hall celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Don Hall!
Don Hall is the new featherweight champion!
Don Hall gave a mention to Popeye’s Spinach - 159 + 158 Proof Supps in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mandla Bangizwe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominic Fauatea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fauatea has chosen Aural Psynapse as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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230 lbs
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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
25 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Mandla Bangizwe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Dominic Fauatea !
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fauatea throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bangizwe.
Bangizwe misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fauatea doesn't manage to clinch there - Bangizwe circles away.
Bangizwe finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bangizwe avoids the head kick by Fauatea .
Fauatea misses with a right hand
and Bangizwe counters with a body kick that stops Fauatea in his tracks momentarily.
Bangizwe tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fauatea blocks the body kick.
Fauatea takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bangizwe keeps the fight on the outside.
Fauatea throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bangizwe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fauatea thuds a left hand into Bangizwe's body.
Fauatea takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Fauatea looks gassed!
A lazy body kick from Fauatea
and Bangizwe counters with a thumping low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bangizwe scoring well with a low kick there.
Bangizwe throws a wild body kick that Fauatea sees coming a mile off.
Bangizwe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bangizwe throws a head kick that misses.
Bangizwe lands a high kick!
It looks like Dominic Fauatea has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bangizwe misses with an attempted mid kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bangizwe.
Bangizwe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bangizwe lands with a thumping leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bangizwe!
Bangizwe lands an overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bangizwe misses the jab.
No luck for Bangizwe with that takedown attempt.
Bangizwe shoots for a double leg takedown but Fauatea sprawls well. He's pushed Bangizwe's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A big right from Fauatea misses.
Fauatea moves to clinch but Bangizwe breaks away
and Bangizwe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Fauatea does it's job there.
Bangizwe tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bangizwe throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Fauatea counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fauatea cracks the inside of Bangizwe's front leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Bangizwe misses
and Fauatea counters with a thumping low kick.
Fauatea tries to land a front kick but Bangizwe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bangizwe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bangizwe throws a hook to the side of Fauatea 's head but Fauatea sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fauatea fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bangizwe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fauatea tries to work over Bangizwe's front leg with a kick but Bangizwe checks it.
Bangizwe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bangizwe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bangizwe scores with a punch to the head.
That has opened up Dominic Fauatea 's cut even more.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fauatea connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bangizwe. Bangizwe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fauatea tries to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fauatea connects with a solid leg kick.
Fauatea fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bangizwe checks it well.
A bone on bone clash there as Fauatea blocks the leg kick.
Bangizwe throws a wild body kick that Fauatea sees coming a mile off.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bangizwe.
Bangizwe throws a leg kick
and Fauatea counters with a low kick, right behind Bangizwe 's knee.
Fauatea chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bangizwe can pounce on him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bangizwe swats away the attempt to clinch by Fauatea .
Fauatea uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bangizwe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mandla Bangizwe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dominic Fauatea 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fauatea missing with a left hand there. Bangizwe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bangizwe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fauatea 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bangizwe tries to land a body kick
and Fauatea counters with a solid body kick.
Fauatea rushes Bangizwe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bangizwe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mandla Bangizwe is winning the standup battle so far.
Fauatea steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bangizwe.
Bangizwe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
An inside leg kick from Bangizwe misses.
Fauatea feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bangizwe's calf.
Bangizwe moves out of range of the leg kick from Fauatea .
Bangizwe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bangizwe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fauatea wants to clinch.
Bangizwe scores with a jab. Fauatea acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bangizwe misses with the body kick
and Fauatea makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fauatea moves into the clinch successfully.
Fauatea misses with a punch to the body.
Bangizwe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fauatea lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fauatea tries a body shot but Bangizwe blocks it.
Bangizwe blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fauatea has Bangizwe pressed against the cage.
Fauatea misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fauatea displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bangizwe up against the cage.
Fauatea misses with a punch on the inside.
Fauatea misses with a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fauatea misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fauatea tries to work over Bangizwe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fauatea misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Bangizwe's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bangizwe slows down the pace here.
Fauatea stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fauatea tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fauatea working aggressively here.
Fauatea lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bangizwe backwards.
Bangizwe blocks a body shot from Fauatea .
Fauatea lands a knee to the body.
Fauatea throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bangizwe blocking some punches.
Bangizwe manages to break the clinch.
Fauatea misses with a body kick.
Fauatea misses with a low kick.
Bangizwe tries a low kick but Fauatea avoids it.
Bangizwe misses the shot to the body.
Fauatea shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Bangizwe here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Fauatea tries to close the distance and clinch but Bangizwe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fauatea tries to clinch but Bangizwe moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fauatea misses with a wild body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fauatea checks a leg kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominic Fauatea showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dominic Fauatea 's cut.
That's time! Bangizwe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bangizwe goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fauatea tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bangizwe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fauatea lands a right hook to the body.
Fauatea throws a leg kick but Bangizwe sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fauatea misses with a body kick.
Bangizwe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bangizwe throws a leg kick but Fauatea checks it.
Bangizwe walks into a jab.
Bangizwe pushes Fauatea away with a front kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from Bangizwe misses
and Fauatea counters with a two punch combo.
Fauatea takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fauatea pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bangizwe keeps the fight on the outside.
Fauatea throws a hook but Bangizwe avoids it easily.
Fauatea checks a leg kick nicely.
Fauatea attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bangizwe. That's going to slow Fauatea down.
Fauatea is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bangizwe.
Bangizwe misses with a low kick as Fauatea jumps back.
Fauatea takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bangizwe looks for the body kick but Fauatea saw that one coming.
Bangizwe tries for a takedown but Fauatea sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bangizwe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fauatea .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bangizwe throws a solid leg kick but Fauatea takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bangizwe.
Bangizwe is looking to slow Fauatea down with leg kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fauatea has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bangizwe.
Bangizwe misses with a low kick.
Bangizwe throws a leg kick which misses Fauatea 's front leg but catches the back leg as Fauatea tries to avoid it.
Bangizwe is looking to chop away at Fauatea 's legs.
Bangizwe lands a nice looking body kick.
Fauatea walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fauatea takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fauatea on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bangizwe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bangizwe tries to score with a low kick but Fauatea moves his leg out of the way.
Bangizwe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bangizwe misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bangizwe connects with the punch.
The cut above Dominic Fauatea 's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bangizwe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bangizwe thows a body kick. Fauatea tries to catch it but that hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fauatea throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A head kick misses from Bangizwe.
Fauatea throws a leg kick
and Bangizwe counters with a good low kick that Fauatea was not able to check.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fauatea pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bangizwe lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fauatea takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bangizwe.
Bangizwe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bangizwe throws a leg kick which misses Fauatea 's front leg but catches the back leg as Fauatea tries to avoid it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bangizwe!
Bangizwe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fauatea can do to turn this around?
Sloppy strikes from Fauatea . Those never looked like landing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bangizwe throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bangizwe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mandla Bangizwe clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Dominic Fauatea 's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Fauatea tries to land a front kick but Bangizwe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fauatea tries to clinch but Bangizwe moves out of range.
Bangizwe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fauatea connects with a solid leg kick.
A good leg kick by Bangizwe.
Fauatea tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bangizwe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bangizwe blocks a low kick nicely.
Fauatea misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bangizwe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fauatea is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Fauatea misses with a right hand
and Bangizwe counters with an outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bangizwe bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bangizwe - that will leave a mark!
Fauatea throws a chopping leg kick but Bangizwe manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fauatea takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bangizwe attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A solid body kick from Bangizwe.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bangizwe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bangizwe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Bangizwe.
Bangizwe is looking to chop away at Fauatea 's legs.
Bangizwe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bangizwe.
Fauatea on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Bangizwe.
Fauatea is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Bangizwe.
Bangizwe throws a leg kick but Fauatea moved away.
Fauatea bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fauatea dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bangizwe. That did some damage!
Bangizwe does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bangizwe lands a jab.
Dominic Fauatea 's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Bangizwe is looking to land body kicks.
Bangizwe moves out of range as Fauatea strikes.
Bangizwe finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bangizwe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bangizwe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Fauatea .
Bangizwe checks a leg kick.
Fauatea wants to clinch up but Bangizwe keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bangizwe moves out of range of the body kick.
Bangizwe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fauatea tries to score with a low kick but Bangizwe moves his leg out of the way.
Bangizwe feints and then cracks Fauatea 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fauatea down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bangizwe scores with a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bangizwe checks a leg kick.
Bangizwe throws a low kick but Fauatea avoids it.
Fauatea avoids the head kick by Bangizwe.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fauatea moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fauatea connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mandla Bangizwe had his way with Dominic Fauatea in that round.
The cut man is working on Dominic Fauatea 's cut.
That's time! Bangizwe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Fauatea tries to land a body kick
and Bangizwe counters with a stiff right hand.
Fauatea will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fauatea has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bangizwe.
A head kick by Fauatea misses
and Bangizwe counters with a good, hard body kick but Fauatea shrugs it off.
Bangizwe throws a head kick but Fauatea moves out of range.
Fauatea cracks Bangizwe with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fauatea moves out of range of the body kick from Bangizwe.
Bangizwe lands with an overhand left.
Fauatea is rocked!
Bangizwe thuds his shin into the meat of Fauatea 's side.
Fauatea is still on wobbly legs! Can Bangizwe finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bangizwe pushes Fauatea away with a front kick.
Bangizwe throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fauatea wants to stay close but Bangizwe steps back to make room for something. Fauatea seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Bangizwe and Fauatea drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mandla Bangizwe!
A victorious Mandla Bangizwe thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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