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CFC 293: Legendary KO Artists PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Stevie Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacques St Croix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Walker comes to the cage accompanied by Tragically Hip- Thugs. St Croix is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Erasure - A Little Respect. This should be fireworks!
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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
26 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Stevie Walker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacques St Croix!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Croix throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Walker counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jacques St Croix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from St Croix misses.
Walker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from St Croix.
St Croix has a takedown stuffed.
St Croix cracks Walker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Walker doesn't manage to clinch there - St Croix circles away.
Walker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from St Croix.
St Croix misses with a double jab.
Walker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from St Croix.
St Croix throws a nice looking combination but Walker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Walker looks to land a combination but St Croix avoids it well.
St Croix takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Walker with that takedown attempt.
Walker blocks a jab.
St Croix misses with an uppercut. Walker saw that one coming.
Walker lands a slapping body shot.
St Croix fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Walker on the side of the head.
St Croix with a poor takedown
and Walker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps St Croix thinking.
Walker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Walker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract St Croix.
Walker clinches up with St Croix and pushes him back against the cage.
Walker working aggressively here.
Walker pushes St Croix back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
St Croix breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in St Croix's half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Walker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed St Croix's head.
St Croix regains full guard. Nicely done.
Walker trying to control but St Croix is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now St Croix is on top in guard.
Walker wants to sweep but no luck.
Walker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
St Croix trying to control but Walker is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Croix's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Let's hope that St Croix has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jacques St Croix hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
A shot to the liver by Walker. Beautiful body shot.
Walker throws a hook to the side of St Croix's head but St Croix sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
St Croix misses with a jab, cross combination.
A clash of legs there as Walker blocks the low kick.
Walker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A bone on bone clash there as St Croix blocks the leg kick.
Walker slips a jab and a cross from St Croix.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
St Croix is looking to break free of the clinch but Walker has double underhooks.
St Croix blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
St Croix blocks an uppercut.
St Croix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
St Croix misses with a hook from the clinch.
St Croix misses with some punches.
Walker misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Walker.
Walker has a couple of punches blocked by St Croix.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Walker pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Walker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from St Croix.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walker looks to throw an elbow but misses.
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 Stevie Walker will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Some wild striking there from St Croix.
St Croix throws a series of punches but Walker moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Walker checks a leg kick.
No joy there for St Croix, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
St Croix throws a nice looking combination but Walker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from St Croix is defended easily by Walker.
St Croix misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Walker works St Croix's body with a nice hook.
Walker cracks St Croix with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Walker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from St Croix.
Walker moves into range and clinches up with St Croix.
Walker lands a body punch in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Walker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Walker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and St Croix avoids it.
Walker pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Walker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Walker connects with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Walker.
St Croix lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
St Croix tries a body shot but Walker blocks it.
Walker misses with an elbow over the top.
Walker misses with a punch on the inside.
St Croix digs a right hand into Walker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Walker's gas tank.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
St Croix is trying to push Walker away but Walker has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
St Croix is trying to break free.
Walker tries a body shot but St Croix blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Walker.
St Croix misses with a short punch on the inside.
Walker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Walker throws a knee to the head but misses.
Walker misses with an elbow over the top.
Nice elbow from Walker.
Walker lands a hook that snaps the head of St Croix backwards.
St Croix blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
St Croix takes a shot to the head.
Walker misses with the head strike.
Walker misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
St Croix swings wildly with an uppercut but Walker uses good head movement to avoid it.
St Croix blocks the elbow strike.
Walker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Walker.
St Croix is trying to break the clinch but Walker has him pressed against the cage.
Walker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nice body punch from Walker.
Walker trying to land knees to the body.
Walker lands a right hand.
Walker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. St Croix is defending well for now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Walker.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Croix lands a left hand that snaps the head of Walker backwards.
Walker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Walker misses with an elbow over the top.
Walker has St Croix pressed against the cage, preventing St Croix from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
St Croix manages to break the clinch.
Walker dives in and grabs St Croix's left leg, looking for a takedown. St Croix pushes down on Walker's head and hops out.
St Croix closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Walker to the mat! Walker manages to get full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walker wants to sweep but no luck.
Walker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from St Croix.
Walker controlling St Croix's posture.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
St Croix passes Walker's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stevie Walker dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A telegraphed right hand from St Croix misses the target.
Walker pushes St Croix up against the cage in a clinch.
Walker lands with a light punch inside.
Walker takes a shot to the head.
Walker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Walker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Walker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Walker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Walker misses with the head strike.
St Croix misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Walker.
St Croix avoiding damage as Walker throws knees to the body.
Walker tries to work over St Croix's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Walker fails to land.
St Croix looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
St Croix is defending well against a takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Walker.
Walker swings wildly with an uppercut but St Croix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Walker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Walker misses with a punch to the body.
Walker has a couple of punches blocked by St Croix.
St Croix tries to circle away but Walker has him pinned against the cage.
Walker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
St Croix scores with an uppercut up the middle.
St Croix managing to block the knees to the body from Walker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Croix misses with a body punch.
Walker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from St Croix.
Walker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Walker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Walker misses with some punches.
Walker with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Jacques St Croix has been cut.
St Croix's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Walker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
St Croix throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Walker pushes St Croix up against the cage in a clinch.
Walker lands an elbow inside.
Jacques St Croix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from St Croix.
Nice body punch from Walker.
Stevie Walker has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Walker scores with a shot to the side of St Croix's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
St Croix lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Walker throws a punch but it's blocked by St Croix.
St Croix has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Walker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Walker throws a head punch that misses.
Walker throws an elbow but it misses.
Walker lands with a short shot to the head.
St Croix has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Walker after a bit of a struggle.
St Croix blocks a punch to the side of the head.
St Croix is trying to break free.
St Croix is trying to force a seperation but Walker has the dominant position.
St Croix wants to break the clinch but can't.
St Croix blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
St Croix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Walker lands a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. St Croix is defending well for now.
Walker lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Walker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Walker working aggressively here.
Walker misses with a short punch on the inside.
St Croix misses with a punch to the body.
Walker lands with a left to the head.
Stevie Walker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
St Croix tries a body shot but Walker blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Walker wants a takedown but no success here.
St Croix blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stevie Walker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Walker, 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stevie Walker!
During a confident post fight interview, Stevie Walker thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bret Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Brunson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hart comes to the cage accompanied by Vertigo - U2. Brunson has chosen Move as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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198 lbs
23 - 13 - 1 |
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191 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
23 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bret Hart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Brunson!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brunson misses the shot to the body.
Hart missing with a left hand there. Brunson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hart fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brunson manages to avoid it.
Bret Hart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brunson throws a big shot that misses.
Hart moves out of range as Brunson strikes.
Hart ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Brunson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hart moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brunson. Hart does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hart lands a body shot.
Hart misses with a low kick.
Brunson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hart thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brunson thows a body shot but no joy.
Brunson ducks under a wild hook from Hart.
Brunson lands a jab to Hart's midsection.
Hart throws the left hand but Brunson avoids the punch easily.
Hart connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Brunson to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Hart!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bret Hart!
A relieved looking Bret Hart thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ray King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Cavalera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ray King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Max Cavalera!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cavalera looks to land a combination. King sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
King misses with a body shot.
King misses with a straight left.
Cavalera digs a good body shot into King's ribs.
King takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cavalera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.
A jab from Cavalera does it's job there.
Cavalera misses the shot to the body.
King misses with a looping right.
King lands with a right hand.
Cavalera takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King avoids the body shot from Cavalera.
Nice cross by Cavalera.
No joy there for King, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice defenses there by King.
Cavalera catches King with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cavalera swings widly with a right hand
and King cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ray King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
King avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cavalera tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cavalera feints and as King raises his hands in defense, Cavalera changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Cavalera throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cavalera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. King swivels though and keeps the full guard.
King is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cavalera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cavalera postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King looking to control.
Cavalera slips nicely into half guard.
Cavalera throwing shots but King is blocking nicely.
Cavalera is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so King is just riding it out for now. Cavalera eventually gives up the hold.
King has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cavalera is working away from the top position though.
Cavalera missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cavalera missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
King moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cavalera drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cavalera jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cavalera stops King from standing up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cavalera trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Cavalera dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
King jabs Cavalera to the body, keeping him at a distance.
King scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
King throws a right hand that misses
and Cavalera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cavalera works King's body with a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from King misses the target.
King misses with a looping right.
Cavalera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cavalera pivots, looking for a leg kick but King is out of range and Cavalera settles back down.
Max Cavalera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King misses with a straight left.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cavalera moves away.
Cavalera loads up on a big right hand but King slips the punch.
King takes a swing at Cavalera's ribcage but misses.
King stuns Cavalera with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cavalera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as King throws out the jab.
King moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cavalera scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cavalera looks to land a left hand but King moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cavalera swings for the body but King moves out of range.
King takes a swing at Cavalera's ribcage but misses.
Cavalera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Cavalera.
Cavalera lands a jab to King's midsection.
King throws a jab but it's blocked by Cavalera.
Cavalera closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming King to the mat! King manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King is trying to keep Cavalera in close.
Cavalera content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cavalera postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cavalera passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Cavalera thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
A control attempt from King but he's now mounted!
Cavalera prevents King from getting the reversal.
Cavalera looking to land elbow strikes but King uses the position to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King is trying to stand up here but Cavalera is controlling him well.
Cavalera is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, King has managed to free his arm - good work.
King is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cavalera's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cavalera's back!
King is trying to stick to Cavalera's back but Cavalera is turning into King. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in King's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Cavalera.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
King trying to keep a closed guard but Cavalera is proving a slippery customer.
Max Cavalera has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Max Cavalera will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Cavalera fails with the takedown.
Cavalera moves out of range as King strikes.
Cavalera shoots in but no luck this time.
Cavalera slips under a jab from King.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for King.
King throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
King leaves Cavalera with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ray King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Cavalera.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cavalera throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. King was covering up waiting for the punch and Cavalera finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Cavalera throws a big right hand that misses.
Cavalera wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
Cavalera has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cavalera passes into half guard.
Cavalera seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cavalera is sneakily working for an arm triangle but King sees it coming and defends easily.
King avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cavalera.
Cavalera in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. King tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Cavalera!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Max Cavalera!
After winning the bout, Max Cavalera thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Caius Creatine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aki Sunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Creatine kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sabaton - Metal Crue. The crowd seem to be enjoying Sunn's choice of entrance music: Yngwie Malmsteen Rising Force. Caius Creatine could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Aki Sunn's chin.
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163 lbs
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168 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
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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
11 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Caius Creatine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aki Sunn!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sunn throws a hook to the side of Creatine's head but Creatine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Creatine blocks a jab.
Sunn scores with a jab.
Sunn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Creatine doesn't seem bothered though.
Sunn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Creatine fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sunn lands a nice shot that snaps Creatine's head back.
Creatine misses with a few strikes there.
Creatine moves forwards but Sunn connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice straight punches there by Sunn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sunn.
Sunn misses with a shot to the body
and Creatine counters with a three punch combo that has Sunn backing up. Sunn nods at Creatine to acknowledge the strikes.
Sunn looks to land a combination but Creatine avoids it well.
Sunn misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Creatine counters with a right hand to the body.
Creatine connects with a body shot.
Sunn is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
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!
Sunn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Creatine.
Sunn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sunn lands a nice looking body shot.
Creatine misses with a two punch combination.
Sunn fakes the leg kick and cracks Creatine in the body.
Creatine misses with a series of wild punches.
Creatine looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sunn lands a body shot.
Sunn misses with a straight left.
A combination from Sunn does no damage.
Creatine throws a series of punches but Sunn avoids them all with ease.
Creatine wants to clinch up but Sunn keeps it at a distance.
Sunn keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creatine checks a leg kick.
Sunn getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sunn throws a nice looking combination but Creatine bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Creatine shoots for a double leg takedown but Sunn sprawls well. He's pushed Creatine's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sunn throws a series of punches but Creatine avoids them all with ease.
Donk. Sunn catches Creatine right on the button with a cross.
A solid body kick from Sunn.
Creatine slips under a jab from Sunn.
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!
Creatine takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sunn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Creatine.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sunn.
Sunn misses with an uppercut.
Creatine tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Sunn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sunn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Creatine throws a nice looking combination but Sunn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Creatine looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sunn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sunn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Aki Sunn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sunn lands with a nice combination. Creatine backs away looking to recover.
Creatine on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Creatine moves away from the strike by Sunn.
A jab lands there for Sunn.
Sunn misses with a wild body shot.
Sunn throws a big shot that misses.
Sunn scores with a decent looking hook.
Sunn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creatine lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sunn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The fighters circling - Sunn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sunn lands a jab.
Creatine moves in looking to clinch but Sunn pushes him off.
Creatine throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sunn thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice body punch from Sunn.
Creatine takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sunn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A big left from Sunn misses.
Sunn misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aki Sunn dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Creatine throws a sloppy head kick and Sunn moves out of range easily.
Creatine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sunn.
Sunn looks to land a combination but Creatine avoids it well.
Nice takedown defense from Sunn. No joy for Creatine on that attempt.
Creatine throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Creatine looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sunn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Creatine.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sunn. Creatine does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sunn. Creatine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sunn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Creatine doesn't seem bothered though.
Creatine avoids a punch combination nicely.
A shot to the liver by Creatine. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sunn gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in 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.
Creatine throws a big right hand that misses.
Sunn is pulling down on Creatine's head. It's preventing any offense from Creatine, at least for the moment.
Sunn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Creatine. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Creatine wants to control from the top but Sunn keeps moving.
Creatine thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Creatine 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.
Creatine drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sunn manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Creatine has Sunn in his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sunn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Creatine is keeping the position for now.
Sunn gets to his feet - Creatine follows without any prompting.
Creatine misses with a wild combination.
The fighters circling - Sunn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Creatine will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caius Creatine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sunn lands a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sunn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sunn cracks a nice hook into Creatine's ribs.
Sunn misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sunn lands an overhand right.
Sunn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Caius Creatine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sunn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Creatine manages to avoid it.
Creatine takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sunn. Creatine does a little dance to reset his feet.
A left and a right from Creatine both land. Nice combination.
Sunn throws a looping overhand right but Creatine ducks down to avoid it.
Sunn slips a jab and a cross from Creatine.
Sunn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sunn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Creatine.
Creatine lands with a thumping leg kick.
Creatine misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creatine throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sunn has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sunn lands a nice shot that snaps Creatine's head back.
Creatine avoids a punch combination nicely.
Creatine throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Creatine takes one to the chin there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sunn connects with a body shot.
Creatine takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sunn throws a right and a left that both miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Creatine throws a leg kick but Sunn sees it coming and moves out of range.
Creatine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sunn.
Sunn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Creatine.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aki Sunn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Sunn misses with a wild body shot.
Sunn lands a slapping body shot.
Creatine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sunn.
Sunn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sunn throws out a loose jab but Creatine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sunn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Creatine forces Sunn back against the cage and clinches.
Creatine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Creatine gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sunn.
Sunn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sunn scores with a nice strike.
Creatine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sunn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Creatine.
Sunn connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Creatine's hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creatine stalks Sunn and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sunn's face. Sunn staggers backwards, shaken.
Sunn misses with a body shot.
Sunn lands a jab.
Creatine looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Decent striking displayed by Sunn there.
Sunn throws an overhand right that lands on Creatine's shoulder, as Creatine tries to avoid the shot.
Creatine is looking to wear down Sunn with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Some bone on bone action there as Creatine checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sunn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Creatine.
Creatine gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sunn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Creatine misses.
Creatine tries to close the distance and clinch but Sunn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sunn!
Sunn slips a jab and a cross from Creatine.
Sunn misses with a head kick.
Sunn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Creatine shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sunn sprawls well. Sunn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Creatine gets slowly back to his feet.
Sunn misses with a wild body shot.
Sunn moves out of range as Creatine strikes.
Nice cross by Sunn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creatine looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caius Creatine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Creatine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Creatine shoots in for a takedown but Sunn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Creatine shoots in and drives through. Sunn sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Creatine ducks under a wild hook from Sunn.
Nice takedown defense from Sunn. No joy for Creatine on that attempt.
Creatine is looking to clinch.
Sunn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Creatine at a distance.
Sunn lands an overhand right.
Sunn scores with a crisp jab that stopped Creatine in his tracks.
Sunn misses with a wild combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Creatine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sunn lands with a nice body punch.
Creatine moves in looking to clinch but Sunn pushes him off.
Sunn lands a jab.
Caius Creatine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Creatine takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sunn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sunn lands a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Creatine takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Creatine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sunn moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aki Sunn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sunn winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aki Sunn!
An out of breath Aki Sunn 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Takashi Katsumoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). St Pierre has chosen 16 FEVER as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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29
175 lbs
20 - 10 - 1 |
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32
182 lbs
32 - 13 - 3 |
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World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Takashi Katsumoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 13 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lance St Pierre!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Katsumoto swings widly with a right hand
and St Pierre counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Katsumoto throws a push kick but St Pierre slaps the foot to one side.
Katsumoto throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by St Pierre.
Katsumoto thows a body shot but no joy.
Katsumoto ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Katsumoto throws a poor cross that misses
and St Pierre counters with a good low kick that Katsumoto was not able to check.
Katsumoto connects with a leg kick. St Pierre looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Katsumoto connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A head kick from Katsumoto lands but St Pierre takes it in his stride.
Good work by St Pierre as he checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katsumoto looks to land a left hand but St Pierre moved out of range nicely.
Katsumoto motions for St Pierre to come forward. Katsumoto throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Katsumoto checks a leg kick.
Katsumoto moves out of range of the strikes.
Katsumoto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Takashi Katsumoto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
St Pierre tries a head kick but it misses.
Katsumoto throws a head kick but St Pierre moves out of range.
Katsumoto uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before St Pierre has time to react.
Katsumoto misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katsumoto chopping away at his opponent's legs.
St Pierre uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
St Pierre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Katsumoto manages to avoid it.
Katsumoto throws a low kick but it's checked well by St Pierre.
Katsumoto throws a sloppy head kick
and St Pierre makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Katsumoto really felt that one!
Katsumoto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from St Pierre.
St Pierre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Katsumoto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. St Pierre sees it coming and avoids it easily.
St Pierre swings for the body but Katsumoto moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Katsumoto as he jumps to the side.
St Pierre looks to score with a jab to the body but Katsumoto is just out of range.
Katsumoto throws a low kick but it's checked well by St Pierre.
St Pierre fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Takashi Katsumoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Katsumoto misses with a low kick as St Pierre jumps back.
A head kick misses from Katsumoto.
Katsumoto misses with a low kick.
St Pierre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre swings for the body but Katsumoto moves out of range.
Katsumoto misses with a wild body shot.
Katsumoto 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.
St Pierre connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The fighters circle momentarily. St Pierre darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Katsumoto throws a lazy body kick
and St Pierre counters with a nice low kick that buckles Katsumoto's knee momentarily.
Katsumoto throws a sloppy head kick
and St Pierre counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Katsumoto misses with a body kick.
Katsumoto throws a head kick but St Pierre moves out of range.
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 Takashi Katsumoto will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A head kick by Katsumoto misses
and St Pierre counters with a nice leg kick.
Katsumoto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Katsumoto with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Katsumoto throws a hook but St Pierre avoids it easily.
St Pierre is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Katsumoto rather than just go for the knockout.
Katsumoto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. St Pierre sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A bone on bone clash there as St Pierre blocks the leg kick.
St Pierre slips under a jab from Katsumoto.
St Pierre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Katsumoto.
Katsumoto throws a lazy uppercut
and St Pierre counters with a leg kick.
Katsumoto misses with a hook
and St Pierre counters with a thumping low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katsumoto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
St Pierre swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An inside leg kick from Katsumoto misses.
Katsumoto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Katsumoto takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Katsumoto throws a sloppy head kick and St Pierre moves out of range easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from St Pierre.
St Pierre takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katsumoto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from St Pierre.
St Pierre plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Katsumoto tries to work over St Pierre's front leg with a kick but St Pierre checks it.
St Pierre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Katsumoto moves away.
Katsumoto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
St Pierre misses with a wild body shot.
St Pierre checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice defenses there by St Pierre.
Katsumoto misses with a hook.
Katsumoto is really struggling to find his range with his punches. St Pierre's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katsumoto throws a quick head kick that skims the top of St Pierre's head.
Katsumoto thows a leg kick but St Pierre checks it
and St Pierre counters with a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Katsumoto is predictable there
and St Pierre counters with a nice body kick.
Katsumoto connects with a leg kick. St Pierre looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
St Pierre checks the leg kick.
St Pierre getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A low kick from Katsumoto misses
and St Pierre counters with a nice uppercut.
St Pierre throws a hook but Katsumoto blocks it.
St Pierre moves away from the strike by Katsumoto.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Katsumoto.
St Pierre throws a body punch but Katsumoto moves out of range.
St Pierre throws a right and a left that both miss.
St Pierre jabs at Katsumoto's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Katsumoto thows a body shot but no joy.
Katsumoto tries to land a leg kick but St Pierre saw it coming and moves away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Katsumoto blocks a low kick nicely.
Katsumoto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lance St Pierre will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
St Pierre moves into range and connects with a jab.
Katsumoto goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Katsumoto fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and St Pierre has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
St Pierre walks into a straight right hand from Katsumoto.
Katsumoto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Katsumoto throws a leg kick that misses.
Katsumoto lands a really nice looking cross but St Pierre seems unphased.
St Pierre has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Katsumoto.
Katsumoto misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katsumoto scores with a head kick. St Pierre tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Katsumoto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Katsumoto throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and St Pierre counters with a nice kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Katsumoto misses with an uppercut
and St Pierre counters with a straight right hand.
Katsumoto scoring well with a low kick there.
St Pierre connects with a leg kick. Katsumoto looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
St Pierre is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
St Pierre thows a body shot but no joy.
Takashi Katsumoto is winning the standup battle so far.
St Pierre slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
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!
St Pierre throws an overhand right that lands on Katsumoto's shoulder, as Katsumoto tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katsumoto throws a head kick but St Pierre moves out of range.
St Pierre avoids the head kick by Katsumoto.
Katsumoto looks to land a body kick but St Pierre moved away.
Katsumoto throws a leg kick but St Pierre sees it coming and checks it nicely.
St Pierre looks for the body kick but Katsumoto saw that one coming.
Katsumoto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. St Pierre sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Katsumoto with a jab.
Katsumoto looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre looks to score with a jab to the body but Katsumoto is just out of range.
Katsumoto throws a chopping leg kick but St Pierre manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Katsumoto.
Katsumoto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Katsumoto wants to clinch.
Katsumoto throws a leg kick
and St Pierre counters with a right hand to the body.
St Pierre has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as St Pierre checks a leg kick.
St Pierre cracks a nice hook into Katsumoto's ribs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Katsumoto.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre checks a low kick from Katsumoto.
Katsumoto throws a lazy head kick
and St Pierre counters with a right hand to the body.
St Pierre swats away the attempt to clinch by Katsumoto.
Katsumoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
St Pierre ducks under a wild hook from Katsumoto.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as St Pierre checks a leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Katsumoto!
And that's the end of the fight!
Takashi Katsumoto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Katsumoto 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 William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Takashi Katsumoto!
In his post fight interview, Takashi Katsumoto started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Simo Supermies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bv Rasp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Supermies comes to the cage accompanied by D12 - Fight Music. Bv Rasp will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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32
196 lbs
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202 lbs
24 - 17 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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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
30 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Simo Supermies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bv Rasp!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rasp moves into the clinch successfully.
Rasp is trying to force a seperation but Supermies has the dominant position.
Supermies tries to land a knee to the head but Rasp blocks with his arms.
Rasp tries to break free but Supermies pushes him back against the cage.
Supermies is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rasp tries for a takedown but Supermies manages to get underhooks.
A short right from Supermies on the inside.
Supermies has a couple of punches blocked by Rasp.
Supermies swings wildly with an uppercut but Rasp uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rasp pulls guard.
Rasp working for a triangle but Supermies defends it easily.
Rasp looking to hit a scissor sweep but Supermies is one step ahead there.
Supermies wants to pass the guard but Rasp is keeping the position.
Supermies trying to control but Rasp is working from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rasp is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Supermies is looking to work some ground and pound but Rasp has wrist control.
Rasp is looking for a triangle but Supermies pushes his legs off easily.
Rasp is trying to control the position but Supermies postures up.
Supermies scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Supermies trying to control the position from guard on top but Rasp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Supermies scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Supermies wants to control from the top but Rasp keeps moving.
Supermies throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rasp works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rasp looking for a guillotine here but Supermies defends easily.
Supermies wants to control from the top but Rasp keeps moving.
Supermies is in close to Rasp's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rasp escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Supermies gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rasp is looking for a triangle but Supermies pushes his legs off easily.
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!
Supermies postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rasp had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Supermies defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Supermies trying to control the position from guard on top but Rasp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Supermies accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Supermies throws a big right hand that misses.
Supermies is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Supermies content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Supermies postures up in Rasp's guard and throws a big left but Rasp blocks it.
Supermies loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rasp is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Supermies trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasp managing to control the position.
Supermies stands and throws Rasp's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rasp parries the strikes from Supermies easily there. Supermies is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Rasp to escape.
Rasp is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Supermies trying to control the action but Rasp is working from the bottom.
Rasp is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Supermies scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Rasp to see if he's OK.
Supermies working the ground and pound.
Supermies is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rasp has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Supermies landing a few strikes.
Supermies is working Rasp over with some ground and pound from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rasp can't do much from the bottom here.
The strikes coming from Supermies are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Rasp takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Supermies landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Rasp is rocked!
A big shot lands for Supermies! That's hurt Rasp! Will he recover? Supermies fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simo Supermies!
Our winner, Simo Supermies, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vitor Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brett Isildor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Isildor has chosen The Hobbit Music as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vitor Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 16 - 4, fighting out of Montreal, Brett Isildor!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie forces Isildor back against the cage and clinches.
A short right from Isildor on the inside.
Isildor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Isildor trying to control the position but instead, Gracie has worked for underhooks and has pushed Isildor into the cage.
Gracie lands with a light punch inside.
Gracie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Isildor's elbow.
Gracie looking for a takedown.
Isildor just leaning against Gracie, taking a breather.
Gracie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gracie throws a punch but it's blocked by Isildor.
Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Isildor avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Isildor gets underhooks to prevent Gracie's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitor Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Isildor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Gracie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Isildor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Isildor trying to land knees to the body.
Isildor is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Isildor looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Isildor misses with an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Isildor stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gracie has a couple of punches blocked by Isildor.
Isildor wants to stall.
Gracie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Isildor - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Isildor throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gracie blocks it with crossed arms.
Gracie wants to take the fight to the mat but Isildor manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Isildor trying to control the position but instead, Gracie has worked for underhooks and has pushed Isildor into the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Gracie.
Gracie lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Isildor backwards.
Gracie is looking for a takedown.
Gracie scores with a shot to the side of Isildor's head.
Isildor is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Isildor lands an elbow that stopped Gracie in his tracks for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie has clasped his hands together around Isildor's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Isildor gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Isildor can't escape the position.
Isildor manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gracie is trying to control. Isildor wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gracie looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Isildor knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Isildor wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Isildor is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
Gracie frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gracie looking to secure an arm triangle but Isildor defends it well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Isildor can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gracie wants to control the pace but Isildor is squirming around nicely.
Isildor is trying desperately to improve position.
Isildor is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Isildor has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Isildor!
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Isildor really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gracie 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! Isildor rolls with it to try and escape but Gracie cranks on the arm and Isildor is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vitor Gracie!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bittor Xavier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chase Utley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xavier comes to the cage accompanied by Jane's Addiction- Mountain Song. Bittor Xavier has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bittor Xavier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chase Utley!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Utley lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Utley throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Xavier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Utley was well out of range. Poor timing from Xavier.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Utley, right into the meat.
Chase Utley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xavier rushes Utley and presses him up against the cage.
Xavier stalling the fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xavier.
Xavier goes for a takedown in the clinch but Utley prevents it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Utley.
Utley pushes Xavier back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Xavier drags the fight down to 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!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Xavier is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Xavier throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Utley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Xavier is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xavier working for a triangle but Utley defends it easily.
Utley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Xavier is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Xavier wants to sweep here but Utley controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Utley engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Utley wants to stand but Xavier is controlling his posture from full guard.
Xavier is looking for a triangle but Utley pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Utley has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Xavier is proving hard to escape from.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Utley trying to control the position from guard on top but Xavier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Xavier is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Utley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Xavier. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Xavier throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Xavier is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Utley is aware though and is defending well.
Xavier has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Utley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Utley engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Utley stopping the sweep attempt from Xavier.
Xavier working for a triangle but Utley defends it easily.
Xavier working a defensive guard here.
Utley wanted to stand there but Xavier had control of the position.
Xavier escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Utley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Utley trying to stand up but can't free himself from Xavier's guard.
Xavier is trying to keep Utley in close.
Utley trying to control the position from guard on top but Xavier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Xavier is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Utley defends well.
Xavier is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Utley is aware though and is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Xavier is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Utley is aware though and is defending well.
Xavier escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Utley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xavier is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bittor Xavier dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Utley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Utley tries to land a front kick but Xavier steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Utley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Xavier circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab from Xavier misses.
A swing and a miss from Xavier.
Xavier connects with a jab.
Xavier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Utley was well out of range. Poor timing from Xavier.
A jab lands there for Utley.
Utley just misses with a punch to the body.
Xavier checks the leg kick nicely there.
Utley walks into a stiff left hand from Xavier.
Utley lands a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Utley throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xavier swings for the body but Utley moves out of range.
Xavier looks to land a combination but Utley avoids it well.
Utley looks to score with a jab to the body but Xavier is just out of range.
Utley connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Utley swats away the attempt to clinch by Xavier.
Xavier moves out of range as Utley strikes.
Xavier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Utley.
Utley misses with a right hand
letting Xavier counter with a right hand.
Utley looks for the body kick but Xavier saw that one coming.
Xavier on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Utley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chase Utley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xavier staying out of range there.
Xavier slips a straight right by Utley.
Xavier thows a body shot but no joy.
Utley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Utley checks a low kick from Xavier.
Xavier thumps Utley with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xavier slips under a jab.
Utley doesn't manage to clinch there - Xavier circles away.
Utley slips under a jab from Xavier.
Utley takes a swing at Xavier's ribcage but misses.
Xavier thows a body shot but no joy.
Xavier avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Utley throws a hook but Xavier blocks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Utley misses the target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Utley darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Xavier is looking to clinch.
Utley throws a lazy body kick
and Xavier counters with a nice low kick that buckles Utley's knee momentarily.
Xavier takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Utley throws a quick inside leg kick.
Xavier listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Utley misses the target.
Xavier thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice takedown defense from Utley. No joy for Xavier on that attempt.
Xavier takes a jab right on the kisser.
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!
Xavier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Utley just misses with a punch to the body.
Xavier misses the jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Utley.
Xavier takes one to the side of the head.
Xavier checks a low kick from Utley.
Xavier on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Utley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Xavier.
A punch lands to the side of Xavier 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Utley doesn't manage to clinch there - Xavier circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Utley gets tackled into the cage by Xavier. Xavier maintains the clinch.
Xavier goes for a takedown in the clinch but Utley prevents it.
A head punch on the inside from Utley fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chase Utley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Xavier defending well as Utley loads up on a big left hand.
Utley misses with a straight left.
Xavier takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Utley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xavier manages to avoid it.
Utley lands a nice leg kick that just misses Xavier's sensitive parts.
Xavier staying out of range there.
Utley moves out of range of the leg kick from Xavier.
Utley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xavier.
Xavier doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Utley!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Utley looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Xavier avoids the head kick by Utley.
Good shot there by Utley.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Utley throws a low kick, looking for Xavier's leg but Xavier calmly moves out of range.
Utley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Utley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Xavier makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Xavier dodges the punch combination from Utley.
Xavier throws a hook but Utley blocks it.
Xavier has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Xavier there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice defenses there by Xavier.
Xavier moves away from the strike by Utley.
Xavier slips under a jab.
Utley motions for Xavier to come forward. Utley throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Xavier closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xavier is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Utley!
Utley manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xavier is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Utley has managed to free his arm - good work.
Xavier looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Utley is trying to stand up here but Xavier is controlling him well.
Utley wants to improve his position but Xavier is controlling well.
Xavier is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Utley tries to get to full guard but Xavier has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xavier works his way into side control.
Utley struggling a bit here.
Xavier is trying to get an arm triangle but Utley is defending well.
Xavier wants to control but Utley is keeping him busy.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Xavier trying to control the position but Utley is working away.
Utley pushes Xavier away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Xavier gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Xavier is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Utley is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xavier tries to advance to mount but can't.
Utley pushes Xavier away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Xavier gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Utley is looking for a sweep.
Utley is trying to get back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Utley wants to control but Xavier postures up.
Xavier passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Utley!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xavier cracks Utley with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Utley tries to reverse the position but Xavier maintains control.
Utley tries to lock up and control but Xavier gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Utley is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Xavier locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Utley is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bittor Xavier!
Bittor Xavier made sure to mention his sponsor, Popeye’s Spinach - 159 + 158 Proof Supps in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Logen Glotka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gonzalez's entrance music is Why Cant we Be Friends!. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
38 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jesus Gonzalez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Logen Glotka!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalez tries to bum rush Glotka with a series of wild strikes but Glotka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gonzalez tries to clinch there but Glotka circles away.
Gonzalez throws a jab but it's blocked by Glotka.
Gonzalez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Glotka counters with a leg kick.
Nice jab there from Glotka.
Gonzalez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gonzalez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Glotka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Glotka misses the shot to the body.
Gonzalez has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Glotka.
Glotka 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.
Gonzalez throws a head kick that misses.
Gonzalez digs a good body shot into Glotka's ribs.
Glotka feints and then cracks Gonzalez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gonzalez down.
Glotka lands with a kick to the ribs.
Gonzalez is breathing heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gonzalez. Glotka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gonzalez tries a low kick but Glotka avoids it.
The fighters circling - Glotka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gonzalez catches Glotka with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Glotka. Those never looked like landing.
Glotka moves out of range as Gonzalez strikes.
Glotka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Glotka lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Glotka throws the left hand but Gonzalez avoids the punch easily.
A head kick misses from Glotka.
Glotka lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gonzalez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Glotka thumps Gonzalez with a low kick.
Gonzalez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A left lands for Glotka.
Jesus Gonzalez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Glotka fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gonzalez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Glotka - that will leave a mark!
Glotka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Glotka feints and then cracks Gonzalez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gonzalez down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glotka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Glotka lands with a hook. Gonzalez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice body kick there by Glotka.
Gonzalez is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Glotka Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Gonzalez is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Logen Glotka!
An out of breath and clearly excited Logen Glotka thanked Milwaukee's Best 160 SALE $150 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kassidy Cullen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Peter Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peter Hall has chosen Predator Apocalypse as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kassidy Cullen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kevin Peter Hall!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peter Hall wants to slow Cullen down by chopping away at his legs.
Nice defenses there by Cullen.
Peter Hall scores with a hook to the body. Cullen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cullen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Peter Hall closes the distance and clinches.
Cullen missing with knees to the body.
Peter Hall prevents a takedown attempt there.
Knees to the body from Cullen.
Peter Hall tries to break the clinch but Cullen is controlling the position.
Peter Hall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cullen tries a head kick but it misses.
Peter Hall slips under a jab from Cullen.
Cullen lands a nice looking body shot.
Cullen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Peter Hall!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Peter Hall tries to hold on but Cullen postures up.
Peter Hall is looking to improve his position but Cullen isn't that keen on the idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cullen landing strikes from the mount.
Peter Hall keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cullen punishing his opponent with strikes.
Peter Hall is in all sorts of trouble here.
Peter Hall wants to control but Cullen is having none of it.
Peter Hall might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cullen kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Peter Hall manages to control the position for a moment.
Peter Hall manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Cullen is thwarting Peter Hall's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Cullen there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peter Hall on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cullen lands strikes from half guard.
Peter Hall is holding on to half guard well.
Peter Hall trying to control from the bottom.
Cullen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cullen 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.
Cullen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Peter Hall is looking to control Cullen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Peter Hall avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peter Hall is looking to improve his position.
Peter Hall is looking to control Cullen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Peter Hall avoid being mounted?
Cullen thows a huge punch but Peter Hall dodges it nicely.
Cullen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cullen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Peter Hall is trying to control but can't.
Peter Hall is looking to improve his position.
Cullen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cullen thows a huge punch but Peter Hall dodges it nicely.
Cullen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cullen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cullen is looking to advance position but Peter Hall won't allow it.
Peter Hall avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cullen.
Cullen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cullen seems to be working for a kimura but Peter Hall defends the submission attempt.
Peter Hall is holding on to half guard well.
Cullen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Peter Hall's head.
Peter Hall is pressing down on Cullen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cullen is looking to work some ground and pound but Peter Hall has wrist control.
Peter Hall manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Cullen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
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 Kassidy Cullen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Peter Hall checks a low kick from Cullen.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Peter Hall.
Peter Hall checks a leg kick.
Peter Hall scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Peter Hall checks the leg kick.
Peter Hall throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cullen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Cullen thows a huge punch but Peter Hall dodges it nicely.
Peter Hall is trying to stand up here but Cullen is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cullen wants to pass the guard but Peter Hall is defending well.
Cullen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Peter Hall defending well though.
Peter Hall wants to get back to his feet.
Cullen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cullen wants to work for an arm triangle but Peter Hall is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peter Hall is looking for a sweep. Cullen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cullen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Peter Hall has managed to free his arm - good work.
Peter Hall preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Cullen working the head and body with strikes.
Peter Hall is in trouble now - Cullen has advanced to mount!
Cullen cracks Peter Hall with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Peter Hall really wants to buck Cullen off and get back to his feet.
Cullen working the ground and pound effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peter Hall blocking the ground and pound.
Peter Hall is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Cullen lands a nice shot to the head.
Peter Hall in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Cullen.
Cullen lands a heavy elbow.
Peter Hall is rocked!
Kassidy Cullen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Peter Hall wants to hold on but Cullen pushes him away.
Cullen in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Peter Hall tries to lock up and control but Cullen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cullen pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Peter Hall taking shots to the head.
Peter Hall is still in real trouble! Can Cullen finish him?
Peter Hall is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cullen lands a heavy elbow.
Cullen looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Peter Hall covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kassidy Cullen!
Kassidy Cullen retains his lightweight title!
Kassidy Cullen managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Hell's Balls Recovery (160), into his post fight interview.
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