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CFC 325: Unveiling PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wangjannoi Payakaroon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Micah Magnum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Payakaroon comes to the cage accompanied by thai fight music. Micah Magnum is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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150 lbs
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wangjannoi Payakaroon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Micah Magnum!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magnum misses the jab.
A low kick from Magnum is predictable there
and Payakaroon moves into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Payakaroon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Payakaroon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Magnum backwards.
Payakaroon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Payakaroon managing to block the knees to the body from Magnum.
Payakaroon managing to block the knees to the body from Magnum.
Payakaroon is stalling here.
Magnum tries to land knees in the clinch but Payakaroon avoids the damage to the body.
Magnum throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Payakaroon blocks it with crossed arms.
Magnum using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Payakaroon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Magnum.
Magnum is trying to trip Payakaroon. He has hold of a leg but Payakaroon is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Magnum persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Magnum preventing the sweep.
Magnum seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Payakaroon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnum is doing well to control the position and prevent Payakaroon from advancing to side control.
Magnum is trying to control but can't.
Payakaroon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Magnum is pressing down on Payakaroon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Payakaroon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Magnum on the ground.
Magnum is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Payakaroon being controlled here momentarily.
Magnum preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magnum utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Payakaroon wants to pass the guard but Magnum is keeping the position.
Payakaroon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Magnum looking to control.
Magnum is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Magnum missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Magnum lands strikes from half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magnum is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magnum throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Magnum wants to take a breather but Payakaroon is having none of it.
Magnum thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magnum is working for a kimura but Payakaroon is defending it quite comfortably.
Magnum thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Payakaroon's head.
Magnum throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Magnum missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Payakaroon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Magnum.
Magnum sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Payakaroon defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magnum keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Magnum has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Magnum unloading with bombs!
Payakaroon is looking to get to half guard.
Payakaroon is bucking up trying to escape but Magnum cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Payakaroon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Payakaroon tries to get out of the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magnum lands a big elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Magnum punishing his opponent with strikes.
Payakaroon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Magnum has control of Payakaroon's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Payakaroon regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Magnum breaks from Payakaroon's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Micah Magnum 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.
Magnum scores with a sloppy right hand. Payakaroon should have avoided that one.
Payakaroon slips a jab and a cross from Magnum.
Magnum sizes up Payakaroon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Magnum throws a big shot that misses.
Payakaroon stuffs the takedown attempt from Magnum. Magnum gets slowly back to his feet.
Payakaroon keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Magnum throws a shot from downtown. Payakaroon moves away and avoids it.
Magnum takes one on the button.
Magnum pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Payakaroon - that will leave a mark!
Payakaroon connects with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Payakaroon checks a leg kick.
Magnum blocks the body kick.
Payakaroon stuffs the takedown attempt from Magnum. Magnum gets slowly back to his feet.
Magnum is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnum takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Payakaroon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Magnum has a takedown stuffed.
Wangjannoi Payakaroon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Micah Magnum.
Magnum thows a leg kick but Payakaroon checks it
and Payakaroon counters with an outside leg kick.
Magnum throws a leg kick
and Payakaroon makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Magnum throws a low kick but Payakaroon avoids it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Magnum.
Payakaroon moves away from the strike by Magnum.
Magnum fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Payakaroon avoids it really well and circles away.
Wangjannoi Payakaroon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big right from Magnum misses.
No luck for Magnum with that takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magnum throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Magnum closes this distance looking for a takedown but Payakaroon circles away.
Magnum throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Payakaroon to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Micah Magnum has been cut.
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!
Magnum misses with a looping left.
Wangjannoi Payakaroon is winning the standup battle so far.
Magnum misses with a leg kick
and Payakaroon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Micah Magnum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Payakaroon feints and then cracks Magnum's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Magnum down.
Payakaroon throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Magnum stumbling backwards into the cage! Magnum bounces back off the cage towards Payakaroon, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Payakaroon lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Payakaroon celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Wangjannoi Payakaroon!
A victorious Wangjannoi Payakaroon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fuego Salsa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dexter Rutecki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rutecki has chosen Remember the Name as his entrance music. 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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36
172 lbs
19 - 17 - 0 |
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39
178 lbs
27 - 42 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fuego Salsa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 42 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dexter Rutecki!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rutecki lets loose with a powerful body kick. Salsa will feel that in the morning.
Rutecki lands a front kick.
Rutecki throws a body punch but Salsa moves out of range.
Rutecki thumps Salsa with a low kick.
Rutecki fails to land with a series of punches.
Rutecki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rutecki throws a low kick but it's checked well by Salsa.
Salsa dodges the punch combination from Rutecki.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Salsa.
Rutecki throws a poor cross that misses
and Salsa counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rutecki won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salsa tries to move into full mount but can't pass Rutecki's legs.
Salsa wants to take a breather but Rutecki manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Salsa.
Salsa passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutecki is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Salsa's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Salsa passes the guard and advances to mount!
Rutecki tries to improve his position but instead Salsa has taken his back!
Salsa really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Rutecki.
Rutecki fending off the submission attempt from Salsa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salsa tries to keep control of the position but Rutecki is staying busy.
Rutecki tries to escape the position.
What can Rutecki do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Rutecki has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salsa working for a choke but Rutecki is defending well.
Salsa patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Salsa goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Rutecki escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Salsa is looking to improve his position.
Rutecki tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salsa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rutecki wants to stand but Salsa is controlling his posture from full guard.
Salsa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rutecki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Salsa wants to sweep here but Rutecki controlling him for the moment.
Rutecki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Salsa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rutecki trying to stand up but can't free himself from Salsa's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fuego Salsa dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rutecki shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Salsa eats them both and turns towards Rutecki to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Fuego Salsa has been cut.
Rutecki throws a head kick but Salsa moves out of range.
Rutecki jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rutecki keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A big right from Rutecki misses.
Salsa shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Salsa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Salsa 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salsa 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.
Salsa stops Rutecki from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rutecki has a hand on Salsa's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Salsa takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Rutecki defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Salsa.
Fuego Salsa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rutecki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Salsa seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Rutecki is holding on tight.
Salsa tries to control but Rutecki wriggling away.
Salsa is really struggling to control Rutecki but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salsa wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Salsa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rutecki is looking to escape.
Salsa pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salsa has control of Rutecki's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Rutecki regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Salsa swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Rutecki is now in Salsa's guard. A big mistake from Salsa there, giving up the dominant position!
Salsa trying to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Salsa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rutecki is looking to stand up but Salsa won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fuego Salsa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fuego Salsa's cut.
That's time! Salsa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Rutecki smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rutecki misses with the combination.
Rutecki shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Salsa eats them both and turns towards Rutecki to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Rutecki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Salsa.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rutecki lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Salsa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Salsa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rutecki throws a series of punches but Salsa avoids them all with ease.
Salsa shoots for a takedown but Rutecki saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Good work by Salsa as he checks the leg kick.
Dexter Rutecki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Rutecki misses.
Rutecki tries to land a leg kick but Salsa saw it coming and moves away.
Rutecki throws out a leg kick but Salsa moves out of range and Rutecki only half commits.
Salsa avoids the head kick by Rutecki.
A leg kick checked by Salsa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutecki misses the body punch
and Salsa counters with a stiff right hand.
Salsa dodges the punch combination from Rutecki.
Salsa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rutecki. Rutecki obviously looking to wear him down.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Salsa is defended easily by Rutecki.
Rutecki cracks the inside of Salsa's front leg.
Rutecki connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rutecki throws a leg kick but Salsa checks it.
Rutecki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rutecki walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Salsa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salsa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rutecki circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fuego Salsa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rutecki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rutecki misses with a leg kick
letting Salsa counter with a right hand.
Dexter Rutecki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Salsa moves out of range of the body kick from Rutecki.
Rutecki scores with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice cross by Rutecki.
Rutecki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Salsa.
Salsa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rutecki cracks the inside of Salsa's front leg.
Rutecki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Salsa.
Salsa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salsa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rutecki defends it nicely.
A slow jab from Rutecki misses its intended target.
Salsa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rutecki's waist but Rutecki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Salsa off to one side.
Rutecki lands with a hook. Salsa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Salsa is rocked!
No joy there for Rutecki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Salsa fails with a takedown attempt.
Rutecki throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Salsa to counter with a crisp jab.
Salsa scores with a takedown into Rutecki's guard.
Salsa looking to sit in guard and control but Rutecki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Salsa is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salsa keeping full guard, as Rutecki tries to pass.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rutecki wanted to stand there but Salsa had control of the position.
Salsa trying to keep a closed guard but Rutecki is proving a slippery customer.
Dexter Rutecki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salsa is looking for a triangle but Rutecki pushes his legs off easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Salsa manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Salsa is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Rutecki is in real trouble.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dexter Rutecki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Salsa has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fuego Salsa!
Fuego Salsa seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aki Sunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trent Morrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Sunn might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Yngwie Malmsteen Rising Force. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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28
168 lbs
16 - 9 - 0 |
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165 lbs
23 - 14 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aki Sunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Trent Morrow!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morrow looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sunn stuffs the takedown attempt from Morrow. Morrow gets slowly back to his feet.
Morrow goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sunn lands with a nice body kick.
Morrow just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheers as Sunn lands an impressive looking overhand right. Morrow doesn't seem phased though.
Sunn lands a really nice looking cross but Morrow seems unphased.
Morrow staying out of range there.
Sunn throws out a loose jab but Morrow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sunn throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Morrow throws a big shot that misses.
Sunn is looking to score with low kicks.
Sunn checks a leg kick nicely.
Sunn connects with a single shot there.
Sunn scores with a shot to the body.
Morrow moves out of range of the body kick.
Sunn defending well as Morrow loads up on a big left hand.
A swing and a miss from Morrow.
Sunn misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sunn.
Morrow takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Morrow is looking to land body kicks.
Sunn moves out of range as Morrow strikes.
Sunn lands a head shot.
Sunn scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice cross by Sunn.
Sunn misses with a wild body shot.
Morrow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Morrow throws a head kick that misses.
Sunn scores with a jab to the jaw.
Morrow just misses with a punch to the body.
Sunn thuds a left hand into Morrow's body.
Sunn gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sunn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Morrow doesn't seem bothered though.
Morrow thows a body shot but no joy.
Morrow shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sunn counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morrow lands a nice looking body kick.
Sunn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Morrow connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Morrow misses with an uppercut
and Sunn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Morrow thinking.
Morrow tries to score with a low kick but Sunn moves his leg out of the way.
Sunn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morrow.
Aki Sunn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Morrow misses the target.
Sunn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Morrow.
Morrow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sunn manages to avoid it.
Morrow throws a big shot that misses.
Sunn moves out of range of the strikes.
Sunn is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Morrow fails with a takedown attempt.
Aki Sunn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trent Morrow.
Morrow finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sunn cracks Morrow with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Morrow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sunn thows a body shot but no joy.
Morrow avoids the body shot from Sunn.
Nice body kick from Morrow.
Sunn thuds his right hand into Morrow's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sunn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Sunn.
Nice uppercut there from Sunn.
Morrow lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sunn takes a step back to recover.
Sunn misses with a leg kick
and Morrow counters with a nice kick to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Sunn blocks the leg kick.
Sunn misses with a hook. Morrow ducked under it nicely.
Sunn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Morrow is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sunn.
Morrow drives through with a takedown into Sunn's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morrow working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrow throwing strikes from guard but Sunn blocks nicely.
Morrow wants to pass the guard but Sunn is keeping the position.
Sunn keeping moving, preventing Morrow from controlling successfully.
Sunn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Morrow on the ground.
Morrow throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sunn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Morrow lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sunn wants to get back to his feet but Morrow is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Morrow accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
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 Aki Sunn will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sunn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sunn misses with an uppercut. Morrow saw that one coming.
Sunn on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Morrow there.
Sunn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Morrow uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Morrow misses with a straight right.
A chopping leg kick lands by Morrow.
Morrow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sunn.
A head kick misses from Sunn.
Morrow goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sunn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Morrow bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Morrow working the ground and pound but Sunn is defending the strikes.
Sunn regains half guard, as Morrow was trying to land strikes.
Morrow throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Sunn to regain full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrow is in close to Sunn's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sunn can't keep his opponent in guard - Morrow advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Morrow thows a huge punch but Sunn dodges it nicely.
Morrow missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Morrow sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sunn defending well though.
Morrow is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sunn is just riding it out for now. Morrow eventually gives up the hold.
Morrow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sunn keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrow is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sunn defends it well.
Morrow throwing shots but Sunn is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morrow missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrow throwing shots but Sunn is blocking nicely.
Sunn is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morrow not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Morrow throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Morrow has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sunn manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sunn wants to stand but Morrow is controlling the position.
Morrow trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Morrow throws a strike but Sunn rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrow will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Trent Morrow has got the better of the ground game so far.
Morrow manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Sunn wants to get back to his feet.
Sunn is bucking up trying to escape but Morrow cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Morrow cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Sunn is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morrow looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Oh Sunn is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sunn takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Morrow's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trent Morrow!
Trent Morrow thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Long John Beardhook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buster Cherry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beardhook comes into the arena with Seamus blaring out of the sound system. Cherry has chosen Busters Back as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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32
272 lbs
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34
279 lbs
23 - 13 - 0 |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Long John Beardhook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Buster Cherry!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beardhook throws a leg kick but Cherry moved away.
Cherry misses with a body shot.
Beardhook tries to clinch but Cherry moves away
and Cherry counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Beardhook lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cherry takes a step back to recover.
Beardhook misses with a leg kick.
Beardhook moves into the clinch successfully.
Beardhook breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cherry fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cherry misses with a low kick.
Beardhook misses with a body shot
and Cherry counters with a nice body shot.
Cherry misses with a looping left.
Cherry rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Beardhook moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Beardhook misses with a body shot.
Cherry scores with a shot to the body.
Cherry misses with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beardhook stuffs the takedown attempt from Cherry. Cherry gets slowly back to his feet.
Beardhook attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cherry avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cherry punishes Beardhook's body with a nice straight punch.
Cherry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beardhook.
Cherry throws out a loose jab but Beardhook uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beardhook is looking to clinch but Cherry is avoiding it.
Beardhook takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Beardhook tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cherry paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Beardhook scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cherry is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Beardhook rather than just go for the knockout.
Beardhook tries to clinch up.
Cherry takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cherry looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cherry tries to bum rush Beardhook with a series of wild strikes but Beardhook uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Beardhook fails in his attempt to clinch.
Beardhook tries to clinch up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Beardhook darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Beardhook tries to clinch there but Cherry circles away.
Beardhook misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beardhook drives through and clinches with Cherry against the cage.
Cherry wants to get back to striking at distance but Beardhook won't allow it.
Cherry breaks the clinch.
Cherry takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
No luck for Cherry with that takedown attempt.
Long John Beardhook has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buster Cherry.
Beardhook changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Beardhook fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cherry tries to keep at a distance but Beardhook has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cherry trying to stall but Beardhook improves his position.
Beardhook breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Beardhook chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A thudding body kick lands there by Beardhook!
Beardhook tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beardhook lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Beardhook has managed to clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Beardhook's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Beardhook pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Beardhook stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Beardhook wants it to stay on the feet.
Beardhook moves in looking to clinch but Cherry pushes him off.
Beardhook feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cherry's calf.
Beardhook wants to clinch.
Beardhook thumps Cherry with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beardhook fails with an attempt to clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Beardhook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Beardhook. That's going to slow Cherry down.
Beardhook thuds his shin into the meat of Cherry's side.
Beardhook tries to clinch but Cherry moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beardhook doesn't manage to clinch there - Cherry circles away.
Beardhook tries to clinch there but Cherry circles away.
Beardhook tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cherry paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Beardhook uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cherry.
Cherry throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beardhook clinches with his opponent.
Beardhook breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Beardhook looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cherry on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cherry uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beardhook.
Beardhook pushes Cherry up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Beardhook is trying to force a seperation but Cherry has the dominant position.
Cherry is trying desperately to land a takedown but Beardhook is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Cherry.
Beardhook escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Beardhook takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Beardhook moves in looking to clinch but Cherry pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Long John Beardhook dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Beardhook jabs Cherry to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Beardhook fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cherry scores with a jab.
Cherry looks to land a right hand but Beardhook moved out of range.
Cherry 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.
Beardhook is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cherry can do to turn this around?
Beardhook smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like Buster Cherry has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beardhook tries to clinch up.
Cherry takes one to the chin there.
Cherry takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Beardhook feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cherry's calf.
Beardhook looks for the body kick but Cherry saw that one coming.
Beardhook jabs Cherry to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Beardhook takes the fight into the clinch.
Beardhook breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cherry is breathing heavily.
Beardhook cracks Cherry on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Cherry falls backwards against the cage. Beardhook follows up with more strikes that drop Cherry to his knees. Beardhook keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Cherry! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Long John Beardhook!
A relieved looking Long John Beardhook 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Payton Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kale Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cruz has chosen Welcome to the Jungle as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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31
164 lbs
19 - 12 - 1 |
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37
163 lbs
37 - 23 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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
19 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Payton Wright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kale Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Cruz was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Wright is trying to buck Cruz off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz controlling from side mount.
Cruz creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Wright sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Wright takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Cruz is looking to take a break and control but Wright is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cruz working away.
Wright tries to buck Cruz off but Cruz is having none of it.
Cruz throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Cruz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wright keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Cruz sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Wright is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Cruz lands a decent elbow from side control.
You can see the frustration on Wright's face as Cruz controls the position.
Wright is trying to get back to half guard.
Cruz creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Wright sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Cruz is putting a hurting on Wright here, landing some big shots from side control.
Wright regains half guard.
Cruz tries to pass to full mount but Wright defends it.
Cruz stops Wright from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wright defending well though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wright manages to get to full guard.
Cruz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wright is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cruz throws a big elbow that misses.
Cruz throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cruz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cruz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wright's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Wright keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wright looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cruz is one step ahead there.
Wright is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cruz is controlling him.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kale Cruz was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Wright fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz throws the left hand but Wright avoids the punch easily.
Wright staying out of range there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cruz.
Cruz throws out a leg kick but Wright moves out of range and Cruz only half commits.
Wright throws a series of punches but Cruz moves out of range.
Wright misses with an uppercut. Cruz saw that one coming.
Cruz misses with an uppercut. Wright saw that one coming.
Wright wants to clinch.
Payton Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wright fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cruz manages to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cruz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wright.
Wright blocks a leg kick.
Jab, jab by Wright - just one landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kale Cruz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cruz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wright.
It looks like Kale Cruz has been cut.
Wright ducks under a wild hook from Cruz.
Cruz throws a hook but Wright avoids it easily.
A jab lands there for Wright.
Cruz tries for a takedown but Wright sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cruz misses with a hook.
Wright misses with a wild body shot.
Wright shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wright lands with an uppercut that bounces Cruz off the cage and back into range.
Wright scores with a jab to the body.
Wright tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cruz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cruz throws a looping overhand right but Wright ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Cruz.
Wright ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cruz moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz moves out of range of the strikes.
Wright throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wright throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wright swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wright connects with the punch.
Nice shot by Wright.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wright. Cruz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cruz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wright keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cruz lands a jab to Wright's midsection.
Wright misses with an uppercut. Cruz saw that one coming.
Cruz throws a right hand that Wright ducks under and follows up with a left that Wright also avoids with ease.
Cruz missing with a left hand there. Wright was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cruz circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wright misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wright throws a body punch but Cruz moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruz tries to bum rush Wright with a series of wild strikes but Wright uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wright throws a body punch but Cruz moves out of range.
Cruz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wright throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wright takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wright misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cruz.
Cruz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Cruz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wright defending well though.
Wright wants to get back to his feet.
Cruz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wright is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cruz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cruz's back!
Cruz covers up after that shot from Wright.
Wright thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Cruz tries to roll but Wright sticks to his back.
Cruz rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Cruz is looking for a sweep. Wright is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cruz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wright wants to take a breather but Cruz is having none of it.
Wright thows a huge punch but Cruz dodges it nicely.
Wright is trying to control. Cruz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Wright.
Cruz can't keep his opponent in guard - Wright advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wright is looking to advance position but Cruz won't allow it.
Cruz keeping control of the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cruz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Payton Wright dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kale Cruz's cut.
That's time! Wright's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Wright looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A big right from Wright misses.
Nice shot by Cruz.
Wright is looking to clinch but Cruz is avoiding it.
Wright fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cruz manages to avoid it.
Wright doesn't manage to clinch there - Cruz circles away.
Cruz tests Wright's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wright slips a jab from Cruz.
Cruz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cruz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wright throws a body punch but Cruz moves out of range.
Cruz misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz misses with an uppercut.
Payton Wright is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick misses from Wright.
Cruz throws a low kick but Wright avoids it.
Wright tried to score with a low kick but Cruz checks it.
Wright throws a combination that misses
and Cruz counters with a nice uppercut.
Cruz lands a jab to the nose.
Wright loads up on a big right hand but Cruz slips the punch.
Cruz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cruz lands a two punch combo.
Wright misses the shot to the body.
Cruz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wright sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cruz swings widly with a right hand
and Wright counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Wright finds it's way through Cruz's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright missing with a left hand there. Cruz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cruz missing with a left hand there. Wright was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wright misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cruz.
Cruz shoots in and gets a takedown into Wright's guard.
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!
Wright has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Cruz has passed into side control.
Cruz cracks Wright with a big elbow.
Wright tries to escape but Cruz is in control.
Wright tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Wright is covering up but some of the strikes from Cruz are getting through and doing damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Cruz.
Cruz somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Wright is in bad spot here.
Wright trying to control the hands but Cruz breaks the grip.
Cruz throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Cruz has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Wright.
Cruz controlling well, preventing Wright from escaping the position.
Cruz connects with a big shot to the side of Wright's head.
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!
Cruz is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Cruz is not going to allow Wright to sit and survive in this position.
Cruz throwing damaging strikes from the back! Wright could be in trouble here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Wright covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Cruz wants to control but Wright is keeping busy.
Wright is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Cruz throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cruz punches the canvas rather than the man.
Cruz is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Wright. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Cruz misses with an elbow to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kale Cruz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cruz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kale Cruz!
A victorious Kale Cruz thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between El Senor Sox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dexter Redshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Redshaw has chosen ACDC - Skies on Fire as his entrance music. 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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35
164 lbs
21 - 8 - 0 |
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165 lbs
21 - 12 - 3 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, El Senor Sox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 12 - 3, fighting out of Sydney, Dexter Redshaw!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redshaw misses with a body kick.
Redshaw looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Redshaw throwing shots but Sox is blocking nicely.
Redshaw thows a huge punch but Sox dodges it nicely.
Redshaw thows a huge punch but Sox dodges it nicely.
Sox is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Redshaw scores with a couple of nice shots.
Redshaw lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Redshaw looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Redshaw not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Redshaw sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sox defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sox is looking to improve his position.
Sox is looking to control Redshaw's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sox avoid being mounted?
Redshaw lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Redshaw is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sox sees it coming and defends easily.
Redshaw tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sox knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Redshaw throwing shots but Sox is blocking nicely.
Redshaw is working for a kimura but Sox is defending it quite comfortably.
Sox is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Redshaw there.
Redshaw trying to control the action but Sox is working from the bottom.
Redshaw seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Redshaw missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Redshaw missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redshaw trying to pass the guard but Sox defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redshaw trying to control the action but Sox is working from the bottom.
Redshaw looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sox is refusing to be controlled, as Redshaw sits in half guard.
Redshaw wants to pass the guard but Sox is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sox keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Redshaw thows a huge punch but Sox dodges it nicely.
Sox is defending against the submission attempts here by Redshaw.
Sox trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redshaw not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Redshaw throwing shots but Sox is blocking nicely.
Redshaw slips a nice elbow through Sox's hands, connecting with Sox's forehead.
Redshaw misses with a head shot. Sox uses the momentum to regain guard.
Sox keeping moving, preventing Redshaw from controlling successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Redshaw working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dexter Redshaw 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.
A cross from Sox lands.
El Senor Sox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Redshaw misses with a hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Redshaw.
Sox will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sox misses with a body shot.
Redshaw scores with a leg kick.
Sox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Redshaw.
Redshaw throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Redshaw connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sox. Sox circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Redshaw dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sox gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Redshaw trying to move into half guard but instead Sox has managed to sweep!
Redshaw has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sox stopping the sweep attempt from Redshaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sox wants to pass the guard but Redshaw is keeping the position.
Redshaw has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Sox doesn't defend quickly enough and Redshaw has managed to lock this one up! Can Sox escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Redshaw on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dexter Redshaw!
Our winner, Dexter Redshaw, 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 Stan TheMan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hell Rose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). TheMan comes to the cage accompanied by Get Up Again. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
25 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Stan TheMan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hell Rose!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
TheMan cracks Rose with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Oooooh!!! TheMan has knocked Rose down with a huge combo! TheMan steps away and waves a wobbly Rose back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Rose is rocked!
It looks like Hell Rose has been cut.
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!
TheMan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rose counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rose is still on wobbly legs! Can TheMan finish him?
Rose is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. TheMan is defending well for now.
Rose seems to have recovered his senses.
Still in the clinch, TheMan scores with a nice short uppercut.
TheMan breaks the clinch.
TheMan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rose manages to avoid it.
Rose uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rose misses with a body kick.
TheMan throws a hook but Rose blocks it.
A slow jab from TheMan misses its intended target.
A jab from TheMan misses.
Rose throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rose lands with a thumping leg kick.
TheMan swats away the attempt to clinch by Rose.
TheMan cracks the inside of Rose's front leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose throws a head kick but TheMan moves out of range.
Rose scores with a hook to the body. TheMan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rose moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
TheMan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rose.
TheMan looks to score with a jab to the body but Rose is just out of range.
TheMan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rose closes the distance and clinches.
TheMan wants to break free but Rose has control.
TheMan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rose tries to work over TheMan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
TheMan tries a body shot but Rose blocks it.
TheMan has had enough of the clinch but Rose keeps him there for the moment.
Rose tries to throw a body punch but TheMan avoids it by throwing Rose back against the cage.
TheMan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
TheMan has had enough of the clinch but Rose keeps him there for the moment.
TheMan misses with a body punch.
Rose keeps control of TheMan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TheMan misses with a short punch on the inside.
TheMan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rose scores with a shot to the side of TheMan's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
TheMan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
TheMan is trying to break the clinch but Rose is controlling him.
TheMan prevents a body shot from Rose.
TheMan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A knee to the head by Rose.
It looks like Stan TheMan has been cut.
Rose throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
TheMan throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rose.
Rose lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice elbow from Rose.
TheMan throws a punch but it's blocked by Rose.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rose.
TheMan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rose misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rose tries to work over TheMan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
TheMan misses with a body punch.
TheMan blocks a body shot from Rose.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TheMan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rose comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
TheMan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jab by TheMan.
TheMan misses the shot to the body.
TheMan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rose counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rose lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Stan TheMan's cut is getting worse.
Rose lands a left hand.
Stan TheMan's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Rose misses with a knee strike.
TheMan breaks the clinch.
TheMan throws a poor cross that misses
and Rose cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
TheMan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rose makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rose is looking to clinch but TheMan is avoiding it.
TheMan tries to work over Rose's front leg with a kick but Rose checks it.
Rose tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good shot there by Rose.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
TheMan lands with a cross.
TheMan misses with an uppercut. Rose saw that one coming.
TheMan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rose moves away.
TheMan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rose throws a wild body kick that TheMan sees coming a mile off.
TheMan throws a big shot that misses.
Nice shot lands for TheMan.
TheMan swats away the attempt to clinch by Rose.
Rose slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rose is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
TheMan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rose connects with a body shot that sends TheMan's belly button to the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hell Rose will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
TheMan keeps the fight on the outside.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rose.
A telegraphed right hand from Rose misses the target.
Rose keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rose takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
TheMan connects with a body shot.
TheMan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rose scores with a decent looking hook.
TheMan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
TheMan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rose manages to avoid it.
Rose lands a glancing blow to the side of TheMan's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
TheMan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rose connects with an inside leg kick.
Rose walks into a straight right hand from TheMan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose walks into a stiff left hand from TheMan.
Rose misses with a head kick.
Rose scores with a jab.
Rose is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rose bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rose slips under a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rose.
TheMan blocks a head kick by Rose.
TheMan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rose circles away quickly and effectively.
Rose takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stan TheMan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rose tries to close the distance and clinch up but TheMan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
TheMan cracks Rose with an open hand slap.
A slow jab from TheMan misses its intended target.
TheMan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TheMan takes a swing at Rose's ribcage but misses.
Jab from TheMan.
Rose checks a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
TheMan throws a solid leg kick but Rose takes the impact on his shin and smiles at TheMan.
Rose moves away from the strike by TheMan.
An inside leg kick from TheMan misses.
TheMan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rose throws a sloppy head kick and TheMan moves out of range easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by TheMan.
TheMan misses with an uppercut
and Rose counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rose checks a low kick from TheMan.
Rose moves in looking to clinch but TheMan pushes him off.
TheMan feints a jab promting Rose to slip. TheMan then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rose slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Left hook, right uppercut from TheMan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TheMan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rose manages to avoid it.
TheMan missing with a left hand there. Rose was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stan TheMan is winning the standup battle so far.
TheMan misses with a leg kick.
TheMan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
TheMan checks a leg kick.
TheMan throws a body punch but Rose moves out of range.
Rose forces TheMan back against the cage and clinches.
TheMan manages to break the clinch.
TheMan is looking to score with low kicks.
Rose fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. TheMan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rose drives through and clinches with TheMan against the cage.
TheMan can't break the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rose.
Jeez, Stan TheMan's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rose is trying to maintain a safe position but TheMan gets an underhook and turns Rose into the cage.
Rose doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rose looking to throw knees to the head but TheMan is blocking nicely.
A frustrated look appears on TheMan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Rose.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
TheMan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rose taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Rose misses with a hook to the ribs.
TheMan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Roses head.
TheMan working hard to break the clinch.
TheMan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rose blocks a jab.
Rose blocks a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rose tries to clinch up but TheMan circles away and keeps his distance.
TheMan's corner calls for a 1-2. TheMan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
TheMan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rose takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stan TheMan dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. And we move into the final round!
TheMan throws a low kick but Rose moves out of range easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for TheMan.
Rose tries to work over TheMan's front leg with a kick but TheMan checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from TheMan. Rose does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rose tries to clinch up but TheMan circles away and keeps his distance.
TheMan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
TheMan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rose ducks under a wild hook from TheMan.
TheMan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
TheMan moves out of range of the leg kick from Rose.
Rose throws a nice head kick!
TheMan throws a hook to the side of Rose's head but Rose sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
TheMan lands with a nice combination. Rose backs away looking to recover.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TheMan swings for the body but Rose moves out of range.
TheMan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rose tries to work over TheMan's front leg with a kick but TheMan checks it.
TheMan slips under a jab from Rose.
TheMan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
TheMan misses with a hook. Rose ducked under it nicely.
Rose tries a low kick but TheMan avoids it.
TheMan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jab, jab by TheMan - just one landing.
Rose rushes TheMan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
TheMan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rose takes a shot to the head.
Rose lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rose stalling in the clinch but TheMan improves position.
TheMan breaks the clinch.
TheMan stalks Rose and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rose's face. Rose staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rose wants to clinch.
TheMan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
TheMan throws a leg kick but Rose checks it.
TheMan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rose moves away.
TheMan throws an overhand right that lands on Rose's shoulder, as Rose tries to avoid the shot.
Rose checks a low kick from TheMan.
Rose takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice jab there from Rose.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TheMan lands with a thumping leg kick.
TheMan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rose checks a low kick from TheMan.
Rose cracks TheMan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
TheMan throws a leg kick but Rose checks it.
Rose swings for the body but TheMan moves out of range.
Rose throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rose lands a nice shot to the body.
TheMan connects with a single shot there.
TheMan throws a low kick but Rose moves out of range easily.
Rose tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rose lunges at TheMan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by TheMan's hand.
Rose uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from TheMan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rose checks a leg kick.
TheMan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rose buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rose lands with a shot to the body.
TheMan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rose counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rose.
TheMan breaks the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Rose.
Rose is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by TheMan.
Rose takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
TheMan lands a nice hook to Rose's body. Rose takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rose tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but TheMan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rose swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
TheMan misses with a looping right.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Stan TheMan.
I think TheMan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Proudstar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Logen Glotka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Proudstar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
40 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Logen Glotka!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glotka connects with a leg kick. Proudstar looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Glotka throws a predictable looking body shot
and Proudstar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Glotka shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Proudstar throws a nice outside leg kick.
A low kick from Glotka misses
and Proudstar counters with a slapping leg kick.
Proudstar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Glotka misses with a low kick.
Proudstar misses with a wild body shot.
Proudstar shoots in and bounces Glotka off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Proudstar landing with the ground and pound.
Proudstar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Proudstar drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Proudstar jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Proudstar looking to pass the guard.
Glotka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Proudstar postures up in Glotka's guard and throws a big left but Glotka blocks it.
Glotka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Proudstar is one step ahead there.
Proudstar lands a couple of elbows.
Proudstar tries to free his leg and advance position but Glotka is retaining full guard.
Glotka trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Glotka is trying to control the position but Proudstar postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Proudstar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Glotka is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Proudstar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Proudstar throws a big right hand that misses.
Glotka pulls Proudstar in to control the position.
Proudstar 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.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Logen Glotka hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Glotka slips a jab and a cross from Proudstar.
Proudstar shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Glotka's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Glotka utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Proudstar wants to pass the guard but Glotka is keeping the position.
Proudstar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glotka tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Proudstar lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Proudstar stands and throws Glotka's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Proudstar misses with the ground and pound.
Proudstar has control of an arm but Glotka manages to advance to Proudstar's back!
Proudstar looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Proudstar can't escape the position.
Proudstar trying to control the position but Glotka manages to sink in the hooks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Glotka controls the action.
Proudstar can't escape the position.
Glotka is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Proudstar tries to break free.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Glotka doesn't have the hooks in and Proudstar manages to turn into his guard.
Glotka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Proudstar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Proudstar 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.
A slow jab from Glotka misses its intended target.
Glotka misses with a kick to the body.
Glotka thuds his right hand into Proudstar's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
It looks like James Proudstar has been cut.
Glotka has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Proudstar finds it's way round the side to connect with Glotka's head.
Glotka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Proudstar manages to avoid it.
Glotka tries to land a body kick
and Proudstar counters with a shoot takedown. Glotka fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Proudstar drops back, looking for a kneebar! Glotka looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Glotka looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Glotka!
Proudstar is looking for a sweep.
Proudstar can't do much from the bottom here.
Glotka in side control, throwing shots but Proudstar defends.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Proudstar is trying to control Glotka's posture but Glotka avoids it.
Proudstar trying to control but Glotka flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Even with his hooks in, Glotka manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Glotka gets his hands free as Proudstar looks to control.
Glotka is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Proudstar covering up well under a series of strikes from Glotka.
Proudstar tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Proudstar sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Proudstar makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Proudstar.
Glotka wants to control from the top but Proudstar keeps moving.
Proudstar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Proudstar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Glotka doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Glotka manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Proudstar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Glotka defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glotka postures up.
Glotka must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Glotka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Proudstar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Proudstar really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Glotka trying to control but Proudstar is working from the bottom.
Glotka stopping the sweep attempt from Proudstar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Proudstar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
James Proudstar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Glotka is trying to maintain the position but Proudstar is very close to passing his half guard.
Glotka on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Proudstar lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Proudstar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Proudstar drops an elbow to the side of Glotka's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Proudstar dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James Proudstar's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Proudstar cracks Glotka with a good jab.
It looks like Logen Glotka has been cut.
Glotka throws a leg kick
and Proudstar counters with a slapping leg kick.
Glotka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Proudstar.
Glotka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Glotka throws a leg kick
and Proudstar counters with a nice low kick that buckles Glotka's knee momentarily.
Proudstar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Glotka looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Proudstar stuns Glotka with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Proudstar scores with a nice body kick.
Glotka has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Proudstar.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Proudstar.
Proudstar landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Glotka is rocked!
Proudstar has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Glotka!
Glotka is still in real trouble! Can Proudstar finish him?
Proudstar goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Glotka is on top in guard.
Glotka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Proudstar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Glotka.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Proudstar has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Glotka seems to have recovered his senses.
Proudstar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Glotka trying to control but Proudstar is working from the bottom.
Proudstar wants to improve his position but instead Glotka has moved into half guard.
Proudstar looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glotka is stalling here. Proudstar is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Glotka seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Proudstar has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Proudstar is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Glotka looks calm but he's in trouble here. Proudstar gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Glotka is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Proudstar lets go of the hold and Glotka can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). James Proudstar!
As James Proudstar got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Tell brother Soyster me come for him next.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Karnak Mandazur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson has chosen It's A Fight as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
24 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karnak Mandazur!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andy Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Mandazur.
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Johnson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mandazur can pounce on him.
Mandazur takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mandazur takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mandazur turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson misses with a hook to the body
and Mandazur counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Mandazur takes one to the chin there.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mandazur lands a head kick. Johnson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Mandazur 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.
Mandazur is looking to chop away at Johnson's legs.
Danga de danga de dang - Mandazur scores with a four punch combination!
Johnson is rocked!
Mandazur throws the kick towards the body but Johnson avoids it.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Mandazur finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mandazur is looking to clinch.
Mandazur throws an overhand right that drops Johnson like a sack of potatoes! Mandazur dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karnak Mandazur!
Karnak Mandazur retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Karnak Mandazur 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Dick Inc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Montana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Inc comes to the cage accompanied by Bad Moon Rising. Montana has chosen Push It To The Limit as his entrance music. Antonio Montana has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Dick Inc!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Antonio Montana!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Inc thumps Montana with a low kick.
Inc goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Inc looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Montana pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Inc takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Inc lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dick Inc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Inc throws the kick towards the body but Montana avoids it.
Montana takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Montana throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Inc slips under a jab from Montana.
Nice body punch from Montana.
A nice leg kick lands there from Montana.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Montana takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Montana has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Inc.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Montana, right into the meat.
Inc tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inc lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Montana. Inc shrugs it off though.
Inc moves out of range as Montana throws a body kick.
A jab from Inc does it's job there.
A bone on bone clash there as Inc blocks the leg kick.
Inc misses with a low kick.
Montana misses with an attempted mid kick.
Montana moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Inc takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Montana scores with a decent looking hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Inc.
Montana looks for the body kick but Inc saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inc ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Montana moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Inc chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Montana can pounce on him.
Montana lands with a hook. Inc tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
It looks like Dick Inc has been cut.
Montana throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sloppy strikes from Montana. Those never looked like landing.
Inc moves out of range of the body kick.
Montana has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Inc.
Inc tries a head kick but it misses.
Montana avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Inc misses with a leg kick.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Montana enables Inc to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Montana manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Inc being controlled here momentarily.
Montana not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inc wants to control from the top but Montana keeps moving.
Montana looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Inc passes into side control.
Inc working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Inc tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Inc scoring with punches from side control.
Montana is looking to reverse the position.
Montana tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Inc presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Inc looking to secure an arm triangle but Montana defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montana tries to hold on but Inc pushes him away.
Inc is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Montana can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Inc lands a big shot there that rocks Montana but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Inc working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Montana is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Inc is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Inc landing punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice elbow there by Inc.
Montana is rocked!
Montana is squirming around, avoiding Inc's attempts to control the action.
Montana is still in real trouble! Can Inc finish him?
Inc postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Montana out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Inc goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dick Inc!
Dick Inc retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath Dick Inc 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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