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SPNY 145: Billet - Krutcher PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sonny Boom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cray Willams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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182 lbs
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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
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sonny Boom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cray Willams!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Dean Styles and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Willams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Willams shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Boom as he avoids it easily.
Boom jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Boom moves into range and clinches up with Willams.
A short uppercut from Boom.
Willams is pushing Boom up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A knee to the head by Boom.
Boom breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boom closes the distance and clinches.
Willams blocking some punches.
Boom breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A punch lands to the side of Willams 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boom closes the distance and pushes Willams back into the cage.
Boom is looking to break free of the clinch but Willams has double underhooks.
Willams letting Boom take a breather here.
Willams gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Boom regains guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Willams has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Boom is proving hard to escape from.
Boom wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Willams won't allow Boom to get back to his feet.
Willams controls from within his opponent's guard.
We're going to have a standup here because Sonny Boom wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Boom goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Willams is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Boom's half guard.
Willams throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willams missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Willams tries to stand but can't do so whilst Boom controls his leg.
Willams is thwarting Boom's attempts to control the position.
Boom is looking to escape.
Willams has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Boom wants to get back to full guard.
Boom wants to control but Willams is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Willams is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Willams escapes and gets back to his feet.
Willams closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Boom to the mat! Boom manages to get full guard.
Willams wants to control from the top but Boom keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom looking to hit a scissor sweep but Willams is one step ahead there.
Willams trying to control but Boom is working from the bottom.
Boom pulls Willams in close to prevent any damage.
Willams decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Boom, up you get!
Boom stuffs the takedown.
Boom instigates a clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Boom's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Boom escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willams misses with a takedown attempt - Boom sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sonny Boom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cray Willams.
Boom pushes Willams up against the cage in a clinch.
Willams is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Boom is defending well for now.
Boom breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boom has managed to clinch.
Willams prevents Boom from breaking the clinch.
Nice body punch from Boom - that landed with a thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Willams looking to throw knees to the head but Boom is blocking nicely.
Our sources have told us that Boom has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Willams tries for a takedown but Boom manages to get underhooks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A right hand to the body from Boom.
Boom tries to stall but Willams uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Boom lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Willams backwards.
Boom tries a knee to the head but Willams blocks it.
Boom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sonny Boom dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Boom gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Willams pushes off an throws an elbow but Boom leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Boom misses with a knee to the head.
Boom lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Willams or not.
Willams lands a nice knee to the body.
Boom tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Willams avoids it.
Boom struggles to land a body shot inside as Willams controls his hands.
Boom pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Willams tries to keep at a distance but Boom has taken the fight into the clinch.
Willams throws an elbow that misses.
Boom lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boom landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Boom breaks from the clinch.
Boom stuffs the takedown.
Boom closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Boom scores with a shot to the side of Willams's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Willams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boom circles away quickly and effectively.
Willams gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Boom managing to block the knees to the body from Willams.
Boom breaks the clinch.
Boom clinches.
Willams tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Boom avoids it.
Willams tries to land a knee to the head but Boom blocks with his arms.
Boom lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Boom breaks the clinch.
Willams takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A head kick misses from Boom.
Boom clinches up against the cage.
Boom wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Willams has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom takes an elbow to the forehead.
Boom wants to break free but Willams has control.
Boom holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Boom throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Willams blocks it with crossed arms.
Willams creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boom misses with an elbow over the top.
Boom looking to throw knees to the head but Willams is blocking nicely.
Willams managing to block the knees to the body from Boom.
Boom avoids the elbow strike from Willams, against the cage.
Boom manages to break the clinch.
Willams throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Boom's waist but Boom gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Willams off to one side.
Willams slips a jab and a cross from Boom.
Boom forces Willams back against the cage and clinches.
Willams is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Boom doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom lands a right hand.
Boom tries to land knees in the clinch but Willams avoids the damage to the body.
Boom looking to throw knees to the head but Willams is blocking nicely.
Boom tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Willams avoids it.
Boom has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Boom tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Willams blocks an elbow strike.
Willams tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Boom tries to land knees in the clinch but Willams avoids the damage to the body.
Boom managing to block the knees to the body from Willams.
A frustrated look appears on Boom's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Boom lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Boom breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boom clinches.
Boom using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Willams has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Boom is trying to maintain a safe position but Willams gets an underhook and turns Boom into the cage.
Boom blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Willams works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willams misses with an elbow over the top.
Boom misses with a short punch on the inside.
Willams lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Willams uses his free foot to push down on Boom's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Boom.
Willams misses with some ground and pound and Boom recovers position to half guard.
Boom keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Willams is working for a kimura but Boom is defending it quite comfortably.
Willams not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boom tries to kick Willams off but Willams keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sonny Boom dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Boom displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Willams blocks a head kick by Boom.
Willams scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Willams is trying to control. Boom wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boom wants to control but Willams is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Willams is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boom is trying to stand back up but Willams is controlling him
Boom trying to control from the bottom.
Boom holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Willams is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom is trying to stand back up but Willams is controlling him
Willams gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Sonny Boom is winning the standup battle so far.
A leg kick checked by Willams.
Willams shoots in looking for a takedown but Boom manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Willams's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Boom throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boom moves into the clinch.
Willams throws a knee to the head but misses.
Willams lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Willams avoiding damage as Boom throws knees to the body.
Boom breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cray Willams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom connects with an inside leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Willams.
Willams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boom closes the distance and clinches.
Boom landing knees to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Willams using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Boom has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Boom wants to get back to striking at distance but Willams won't allow it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Boom obliges.
Boom escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boom scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Boom instigates a clinch.
Boom cracks Willams with a nice body shot.
Willams is trying to trip Boom. He has hold of a leg but Boom is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Willams persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom looking for a sweep. Not yet Boom, not yet.
Boom is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Willams with a flurry of punches that miss.
Willams prevents Boom from getting back to his feet.
Boom keeping moving, preventing Willams from controlling successfully.
Boom wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Willams passes into half guard.
Boom wants to get back to his feet.
Boom manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boom throws a sloppy head kick and Willams moves out of range easily.
Boom stuffs the takedown.
Sonny Boom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cray Willams.
Boom moves into range and clinches up with Willams.
Boom looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Boom obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Willams tries to land a knee to the head but Boom blocks with his arms.
Boom throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Willams drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Boom gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Willams misses with an elbow over the top.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boom is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Boom tries a knee to the head but Willams blocks it.
Sonny Boom is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boom blocks the elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sonny Boom showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Boom, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sonny Boom!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between King Ahkenaton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Stann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ahkenaton comes to the cage accompanied by Sweet Taste of India. 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, King Ahkenaton !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 20 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Stann!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Columbo Gatti and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stann connects with a looping right hand.
Ahkenaton lands with a nice body punch.
Ahkenaton swings for the body but Stann moves out of range.
Stann misses with a double jab.
A big left from Ahkenaton misses.
Stann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahkenaton was well out of range. Poor timing from Stann.
Stann tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ahkenaton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ahkenaton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stann.
Ahkenaton throws a nice looking combination but Stann bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ahkenaton lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ahkenaton .
Stann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stann looks to score with a jab to the body but Ahkenaton is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stann takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ahkenaton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice takedown defense from Stann. No joy for Ahkenaton on that attempt.
Ahkenaton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ahkenaton lands with a good body shot.
Ahkenaton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stann moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ahkenaton has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Montreal Elite Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Ahkenaton wants to slow Stann down by chopping away at his legs.
Dan Stann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stann stuffs the takedown.
Stann lands a jab to the head.
Ahkenaton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stann.
Stann misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stann tries to move into range but Ahkenaton moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice jab there from Stann.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahkenaton throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stann counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ahkenaton looks to land a combination but Stann avoids it well.
Ahkenaton throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stann throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Ahkenaton 's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Stann dives in looking to finish as Ahkenaton flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Stann's strikes! Stann is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Ahkenaton 's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Ahkenaton was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Stann!
After winning the bout, Dan Stann thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Will Beacon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Walian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Will Beacon has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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137 lbs
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Will Beacon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Walian!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Russell Pearce and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beacon avoids the body shot from Walian.
Beacon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Walian looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Beacon is holding on to half guard well.
Walian working the head and body with strikes.
Beacon is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Stark Slugger Society - NY that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Beacon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Walian on the ground.
Walian wants to pass the guard but Beacon is defending well.
Walian moves into full mount! Beacon won't be happy about that!
Walian controlling from mount.
Walian sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walian tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that Walian has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Walian can't control as he wanted to and Beacon manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Beacon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Walian is working away from the top position though.
Still in half guard, Walian seems content to control.
Walian tries to pass to full mount but Beacon defends it.
Walian works his foot free and advances to mount.
Walian trying to control but Beacon is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walian punishing his opponent with strikes.
Walian controlling from mount.
Beacon working to try and regain half guard.
Walian swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Beacon is now in Walian's guard. A big mistake from Walian there, giving up the dominant position!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walian has his feet on Beacon's thighs here. He's pushed Beacon off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Beacon screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Walian!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alysian Karalis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Solomon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Karalis might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to High Hopes by Pink Floyd. 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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185 lbs
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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
18 - 19 - 1, fighting out of New York, Alysian Karalis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dick Solomon!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Roberts and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karalis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Solomon moves away.
Karalis swinging wildly here.
Karalis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Solomon tries to work over Karalis's front leg with a kick but Karalis checks it.
Karalis throws a lazy head kick
and Solomon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Solomon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Karalis connects with an inside leg kick.
Karalis throws a looping overhand right but Solomon ducks down to avoid it.
Karalis clinches.
Karalis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Solomon lands a hook that snaps the head of Karalis backwards.
Karalis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Solomon avoids it.
Karalis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karalis misses with a hook from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karalis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Karalis throws a head punch that misses.
Karalis tries a body shot but Solomon blocks it.
Karalis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Solomon or not.
Solomon pressing his opponent against the cage.
Karalis misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solomon tries to work over Karalis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Solomon tries a body shot but Karalis blocks it.
Solomon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Solomon looking to slow down the pace here.
Solomon landing knees to the head.
Solomon's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Solomon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Solomon managing to block the knees to the body from Karalis.
Karalis has Solomon pressed against the cage, preventing Solomon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Solomon lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karalis.
Solomon lands an elbow that stopped Karalis in his tracks for a moment.
Solomon managing to block the knees to the body from Karalis.
Still in the clinch, Solomon scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karalis tries to throw a body punch but Solomon avoids it by throwing Karalis back against the cage.
Karalis tries to land knees in the clinch but Solomon avoids the damage to the body.
Solomon digs a right hand underneath Karalis's ribcage. Karalis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Solomon prevents a body shot from Karalis.
Solomon has a couple of punches blocked by Karalis.
Karalis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Solomon on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Solomon misses with an elbow over the top.
Solomon has Karalis pushed against the cage.
Solomon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A slow jab from Solomon misses its intended target.
Karalis throws a front kick aimed at Solomon's knee but Solomon avoids it well.
Karalis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Karalis throws a shot from downtown. Solomon moves away and avoids it.
Karalis staying out of range there.
Alysian Karalis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Solomon blocks a head kick by Karalis.
Karalis misses with a leg kick.
Solomon has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Solomon scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solomon blocks a jab.
Karalis cracks Solomon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
It looks like Dick Solomon has been cut.
Karalis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Solomon manages to avoid it.
Karalis throws a leg kick but Solomon sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Karalis misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karalis. Solomon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Solomon slips a straight right by Karalis.
Karalis tried to score with a low kick but Solomon checks it.
Karalis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Karalis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Solomon attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Karalis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Solomon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Solomon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Solomon lands with a shot to the body.
Karalis sizes up Solomon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Karalis motions for Solomon to come forward. Karalis throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Solomon connects with the punch.
Karalis misses with a straight right.
Karalis walks into a straight right hand from Solomon.
Solomon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karalis was well out of range. Poor timing from Solomon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Karalis finds it's way through Solomon's defenses.
Karalis tries to clinch up but Solomon circles away and keeps his distance.
Solomon connects with a right hand. Karalis shakes it off.
Karalis throws a body punch but Solomon moves out of range.
Solomon lands with an uppercut that bounces Karalis off the cage and back into range.
Karalis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Solomon tries a low kick but Karalis avoids it.
Solomon misses with a hook. Karalis ducked under it nicely.
Karalis tries a low kick but Solomon avoids it.
Solomon lands with an overhand left.
Solomon throws a shot from downtown. Karalis moves away and avoids it.
Solomon has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Karalis throws a jab but it's blocked by Solomon.
Solomon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Karalis circles away quickly and effectively.
Solomon missing with a left hand there. Karalis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Solomon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Solomon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Solomon misses with a two punch combination.
Karalis throws a hook to the side of Solomon's head but Solomon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dick Solomon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dick Solomon's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Solomon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karalis throws out the jab.
Solomon connects with an inside leg kick.
Karalis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Solomon throws out the jab.
Solomon throws a lazy right hand but Karalis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Solomon misses with a body kick.
Solomon lands a nice shot to the body.
Karalis ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Solomon checks a low kick from Karalis.
Karalis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Solomon punishes Karalis's body with a nice straight punch.
Solomon checks a leg kick nicely.
Karalis moves into range and clinches up with Solomon.
Solomon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Solomon tries to stall but Karalis uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Solomon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Solomon avoiding damage as Karalis throws knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Karalis.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Solomon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Solomon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karalis using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Karalis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Solomon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Solomon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice elbow from Solomon.
Dick Solomon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Solomon is struggling to control the position.
Karalis tries to throw a body punch but Solomon avoids it by throwing Karalis back against the cage.
Solomon creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Karalis cracks Solomon with a nice body shot.
Solomon managing to block the knees to the body from Karalis.
Karalis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karalis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Solomon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Karalis avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Solomon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Solomon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Solomon blocks a body shot from Karalis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karalis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karalis takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Alysian Karalis has been cut.
Solomon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Karalis landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Karalis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karalis using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Solomon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A right hand to the body from Karalis.
Solomon is breathing heavily.
Solomon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Karalis blocks a body shot from Solomon.
Karalis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Solomon or not.
Karalis tries to land a knee to the head but Solomon blocks with his arms.
Karalis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Solomon's elbow.
Karalis tries to land knees in the clinch but Solomon avoids the damage to the body.
Karalis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karalis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Solomon.
Karalis keeps control of Solomon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Karalis tries a knee to the head but Solomon blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karalis misses with a knee strike.
Solomon misses with some punches.
Solomon keeps control of Karalis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Solomon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Some wild striking there from Solomon.
Karalis throws a combination. Solomon tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Karalis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Solomon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Karalis avoids the body shot from Solomon.
Solomon loads up on a big right hand but Karalis slips the punch.
Karalis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Karalis throws an overhand right that lands on Solomon's shoulder, as Solomon tries to avoid the shot.
Solomon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Karalis throws a front kick aimed at Solomon's knee but Solomon avoids it well.
Karalis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Karalis stalks Solomon and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Solomon's face. Solomon staggers backwards, shaken.
Solomon is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karalis goes for a small jab and connects. Now Karalis goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Solomon stumbles back but Karalis runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Solomon to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Solomon will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alysian Karalis!
Post fight, Alysian Karalis took to the microphone: 'Dude, bro, man, come on, you know? I mean come on, you know? Yeah! What!? Yeah!!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Monday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kos Pellegrino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Pellegrino's choice of entrance music: Meiju Suvas - Pure Mua. 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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199 lbs
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33
195 lbs
19 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenny Monday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Kos Pellegrino!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Russell Pearce and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monday keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pellegrino stalks Monday and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Monday's face. Monday staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Kenny Monday has been cut.
Monday tries to close the distance and clinch but Pellegrino swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Monday shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pellegrino sprawls well. Pellegrino wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Monday gets slowly back to his feet.
Pellegrino defending well as Monday loads up on a big left hand.
Pellegrino wants to slow Monday down by chopping away at his legs.
Pellegrino throws a series of strikes that have Monday backpedaling.
Monday shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pellegrino sprawls well. Pellegrino wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Monday gets slowly back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pellegrino lands a nice shot to the body.
Monday throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pellegrino counters with a leg kick.
Pellegrino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Monday.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pellegrino attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pellegrino bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pellegrino looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pellegrino looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Monday is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pellegrino.
Pellegrino chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Monday looks to throw the jab but Pellegrino is out of range.
Kos Pellegrino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pellegrino throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kos Pellegrino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Monday throws a nice looking combination but Pellegrino bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Monday scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pellegrino manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monday throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Monday thows a huge punch but Pellegrino dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monday missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pellegrino has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Monday is working away from the top position though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pellegrino is trying to get back to full guard.
Monday sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pellegrino defending well though.
Pellegrino taking some punishment here, with Monday in his half guard.
Monday throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monday throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Pellegrino to regain full guard.
Monday engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pellegrino utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Monday keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pellegrino's head.
Pellegrino avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pellegrino not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monday controlling from the top position.
Monday in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Monday throwing strikes from guard but Pellegrino blocks nicely.
Pellegrino wants to get back to his feet but Monday is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pellegrino keeping moving, preventing Monday from controlling successfully.
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 Kenny Monday will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kenny Monday's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pellegrino pushes Monday away with a front kick.
Monday avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pellegrino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A clash of legs there as Monday blocks the low kick.
Pellegrino showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Monday.
Pellegrino blocks a jab.
Pellegrino takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Monday connects with a crisp jab.
Pellegrino throws a push kick but Monday slaps the foot to one side.
Monday throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pellegrino on the side of the head.
Pellegrino swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monday on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pellegrino. Pellegrino obviously looking to wear him down.
Monday avoids the head kick by Pellegrino.
Monday tries to clinch up.
Pellegrino misses with a low kick.
Monday looks to land a combination but Pellegrino avoids it well.
Monday throws an off balance right hand
and Pellegrino counters with a slapping leg kick.
Pellegrino misses with a wild combination.
Monday blocks a leg kick.
Monday drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Monday is looking to take a break and control but Pellegrino is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pellegrino tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Monday wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pellegrino is not content to let Monday control the position.
Pellegrino is trying to control Monday's posture but Monday avoids it.
Kenny Monday overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monday misses with the ground and pound.
Pellegrino tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Monday wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Monday is trying to get an arm triangle but Pellegrino is defending well.
Monday trying to control the position but Pellegrino is working away.
Pellegrino is trying to control Monday's posture but Monday avoids it.
Monday 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monday working the body and head with strikes.
Pellegrino is looking to reverse the position.
Pellegrino is not content to let Monday control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monday is chipping away with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Monday dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kenny Monday's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Monday throws a combination that misses
and Pellegrino counters with a leg kick.
Kos Pellegrino seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Monday avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Monday throws a jab when Pellegrino was well out of range.
Pellegrino throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Monday is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Pellegrino throws a sloppy head kick and Monday moves out of range easily.
Kos Pellegrino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Monday showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pellegrino.
Monday tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pellegrino manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pellegrino misses with an uppercut. Monday saw that one coming.
Pellegrino throws a leg kick but Monday sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pellegrino plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Pellegrino connects with a solid leg kick.
Monday jabs Pellegrino to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pellegrino throws a chopping leg kick but Monday manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Monday misses with a lunging right hand
and Pellegrino makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Monday really felt that one!
Pellegrino lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A punch combination from Monday misses.
Pellegrino defending well as Monday loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Monday misses.
A leg kick checked by Monday.
Monday pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Monday cracks a nice hook into Pellegrino's ribs.
Pellegrino lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monday defending well as Pellegrino loads up on a big left hand.
Pellegrino misses with a leg kick.
Monday keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kos Pellegrino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monday jabs at Pellegrino's body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Monday.
Monday scores with a jab to the head.
Pellegrino scores with a head kick. Monday tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Monday misses the jab.
Monday fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pellegrino misses with a two punch combination.
A combination from Monday does no damage.
Monday shoots for a takedown but Pellegrino saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pellegrino throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pellegrino rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Monday moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monday stalks Pellegrino and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pellegrino's face. Pellegrino staggers backwards, shaken.
Pellegrino throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Monday stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pellegrino has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Kos Pellegrino has been cut.
Pellegrino tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've been told by Monday's head coaches at NEXUS GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pellegrino takes one to the side of the head.
Pellegrino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Monday misses with the combination.
No joy there for Pellegrino, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pellegrino takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pellegrino fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pellegrino misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monday scores with a punch to the head.
Monday catches Pellegrino with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monday blocks a head kick by Pellegrino.
Pellegrino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Monday manages to avoid it.
Kenny Monday is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice cross by Monday.
Pellegrino throws a head kick but Monday moves out of range.
Monday tests Pellegrino's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Monday misses with an uppercut. Pellegrino saw that one coming.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A punch lands to the side of Pellegrino 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pellegrino avoids the body shot from Monday.
Monday lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pellegrino circles away quickly and effectively.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kos Pellegrino.
I think Monday 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kos Pellegrino!
A determined Kos Pellegrino didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vydan Freuster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Leduc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leduc has chosen Balls to the Wall as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vydan Freuster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Leduc!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Kavanagh and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freuster fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Leduc on the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Leduc. Those never looked like landing.
Freuster throws a right hand that misses
and Leduc counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Leduc.
Freuster is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Leduc throws a big right hand that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leduc advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Leduc connects with a nice short shot to Freuster's temple.
Leduc sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Freuster slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Leduc keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Freuster's head.
Leduc throwing strikes from guard but Freuster blocks nicely.
Leduc missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leduc landing with the ground and pound.
Freuster tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Freuster on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Freuster tries to get out of the position.
Leduc lands a couple of digs.
Freuster preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Freuster will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Freuster keeping moving, preventing Leduc from controlling successfully.
Leduc stands up over Freuster, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leduc is looking to work some ground and pound but Freuster has wrist control.
Freuster wants to sweep but no luck.
Freuster knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Leduc on the ground.
Freuster keeping moving, preventing Leduc from controlling successfully.
Freuster looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leduc is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leduc looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Leduc working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Leduc content to stall in guard here.
Leduc has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Joe Leduc has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Freuster misses with a hook
and Leduc counters with a single leg into guard. Freuster didn't expect that.
Leduc lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Freuster looking to control.
Leduc loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Freuster trying to keep a closed guard but Leduc is proving a slippery customer.
Freuster utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leduc looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Freuster is pulling down on Leduc's head to control his posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Vydan Freuster wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Leduc uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Freuster.
Freuster scores with a hook.
Leduc misses with a straight right.
Leduc gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Freuster takes one to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leduc scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Freuster jabs at Leduc's body.
Leduc catches Freuster with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Leduc throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slapping leg kick lands for Leduc.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freuster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Freuster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leduc.
Freuster lands a glancing blow to the side of Leduc's head.
Leduc bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Leduc defending well as Freuster loads up on a big left hand.
Leduc misses with a hook. Freuster ducked under it nicely.
Freuster looks to land a combination but Leduc avoids it well.
Freuster lands a glancing blow to the side of Leduc's head.
Leduc throws a big shot that misses.
Freuster lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Leduc circles away quickly and effectively.
Leduc fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Leduc wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Freuster fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Leduc dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Leduc lands with a kick to the ribs.
Leduc throws a leg kick which misses Freuster's front leg but catches the back leg as Freuster tries to avoid it.
Leduc closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Freuster quickly recovers to half guard.
Leduc drops an elbow to the side of Freuster's head.
Leduc is thwarting Freuster's attempts to control the position.
Nice strikes from Leduc there.
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!
Leduc wants to control but Freuster is keeping him busy.
Freuster is looking for a sweep. Leduc is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Freuster blocking the ground and pound attempt from Leduc.
Leduc throwing shots but Freuster is blocking nicely.
Freuster tries to get to full guard but Leduc has control of the leg.
Freuster avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Leduc.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leduc controlling the pace.
Leduc thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Leduc trying to control the pace.
Ground and pound from Leduc.
Freuster pushes Leduc off looking to stand but Leduc dives back in and keeps control.
Freuster taking some punishment here, with Leduc in his half guard.
Leduc thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Leduc landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Leduc working over Freuster with some ground and pound. Freuster looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leduc slips a nice elbow through Freuster's hands, connecting with Freuster's forehead.
Joe Leduc has got the better of the ground game so far.
Leduc passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leduc prevents Freuster from getting the reversal.
Leduc tries to control but Freuster wriggling away.
Leduc lands a nice shot to the head.
Leduc controlling the position easily from mount.
Leduc throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Freuster because Leduc loaded up on that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leduc throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Freuster wants to control but Leduc is having none of it.
Freuster is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Leduc raining down hammerfists from mount.
Freuster is rocked!
Leduc postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Freuster out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Leduc goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Joe Leduc!
A relieved looking Joe Leduc 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 Dack Fayden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rasheed Willis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Willis has chosen Kendrick Lamar - HiiiPower as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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25
185 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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30
200 lbs
13 - 10 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dack Fayden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Rasheed Willis!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Alyssa Summers and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Willis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Willis has taken the fight to the clinch.
Willis prevents the takedown attempt.
Fayden is trying to drag Willis to the mat but Willis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Willis blocks an uppercut.
Fayden is trying to break the clinch but Willis has him pressed against the cage.
Willis pushes Fayden back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fayden tries a body shot but Willis blocks it.
Fayden wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dack Fayden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fayden wants to get back to striking at distance but Willis won't allow it.
Willis has Fayden pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Willis pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Fayden tumbling to the mat - Willis dives into Fayden's guard.
Fayden working for a triangle but Willis defends it easily.
Willis trying to control the position from guard on top but Fayden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fayden escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Willis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Willis trying to control but Fayden is working from the bottom.
Fayden looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fayden has his foot on Willis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Willis works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Willis preventing the sweep.
Fayden preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Willis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Willis 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.
Fayden has momentary wrist control but Willis slips an elbow through the middle.
Willis trying to control but Fayden is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willis lands a couple of digs.
Willis preventing the sweep.
Willis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fayden looking for a triangle here. Willis is fighting it but it looks tight! Fayden pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Willis is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dack Fayden!
A relieved looking Dack Fayden 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Nickolay Katorjnov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Surangel Oiterong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oiterong has chosen American Idiot as his entrance music. Surangel Oiterong will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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184 lbs
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nickolay Katorjnov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Surangel Oiterong!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, David Schapiro and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oiterong blocks a head kick by Katorjnov.
Oiterong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Katorjnov moves away.
Oiterong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A cross from Oiterong lands.
Katorjnov misses with a double jab.
Katorjnov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Oiterong momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Oiterong.
Oiterong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Katorjnov moves away.
Oiterong tries to bum rush Katorjnov with a series of wild strikes but Katorjnov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oiterong jabs Katorjnov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Katorjnov looks to land a left hand but Oiterong moved out of range nicely.
Oiterong throws a looping overhand right but Katorjnov ducks down to avoid it.
Katorjnov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Oiterong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Katorjnov.
Nice body kick from Katorjnov.
Katorjnov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Oiterong.
Oiterong misses with a left hand
and Katorjnov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Oiterong swinging wildly here.
Oiterong takes a swing at Katorjnov's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oiterong takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Oiterong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Katorjnov moves out of range of the strikes.
Katorjnov fails to land with a series of punches.
A jab lands there for Oiterong.
Oiterong displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Katorjnov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Oiterong.
Oiterong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Katorjnov moves away.
Katorjnov tries to bum rush Oiterong with a series of wild strikes but Oiterong uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oiterong throws a looping overhand right but Katorjnov ducks down to avoid it.
Oiterong lands a nice shot that snaps Katorjnov's head back.
Oiterong throws a jab when Katorjnov was well out of range.
Katorjnov misses with a wild combination.
Katorjnov throws a series of strikes that have Oiterong backpedaling.
Katorjnov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Oiterong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Katorjnov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Oiterong's knee momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oiterong goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Oiterong.
Katorjnov misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Katorjnov.
Katorjnov blocks a jab.
Katorjnov misses with a two punch combination.
Katorjnov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Katorjnov looks to land a combination but Oiterong avoids it well.
Oiterong throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Katorjnov counters with a right hand to the body.
Katorjnov dodges the punch combination from Oiterong.
Katorjnov misses with a body kick.
Katorjnov misses with a two punch combination.
Oiterong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Katorjnov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Katorjnov blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katorjnov slips under a jab.
Oiterong misses with a hook. Katorjnov ducked under it nicely.
Katorjnov moves out of range as Oiterong strikes.
Oiterong throws a lazy uppercut
and Katorjnov counters with a nice uppercut.
Oiterong cracks Katorjnov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
No joy there for Oiterong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Oiterong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Katorjnov avoids the body shot from Oiterong.
Oiterong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Katorjnov.
Oiterong lands a two punch combo.
Katorjnov lands a leg kick that knocks Oiterong off balance momentarily.
Oiterong cracks a nice hook into Katorjnov's ribs.
Sloppy strikes from Oiterong. Those never looked like landing.
Oiterong takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oiterong misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Oiterong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Katorjnov misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Katorjnov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Oiterong.
Katorjnov misses with a wild combination.
Oiterong lands a nice looking body shot.
Oiterong moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Oiterong connects with a right hand. Katorjnov shakes it off.
Katorjnov slips a jab and a cross from Oiterong.
Katorjnov lands a body shot.
A punch combination from Katorjnov misses.
Decent striking displayed by Katorjnov there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Katorjnov throws a nice looking combination but Oiterong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Katorjnov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Oiterong circles away quickly and effectively.
Oiterong throws a hook but Katorjnov blocks it.
Oiterong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Katorjnov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Surangel Oiterong dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Katorjnov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Oiterong in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Katorjnov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oiterong.
Oiterong misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Oiterong misses the target.
Oiterong's corner calls for a 1-2. Oiterong obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Katorjnov with a hook.
Katorjnov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oiterong.
Oiterong catches Katorjnov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A swing and a miss from Oiterong.
Oiterong is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Katorjnov scores with a jab to the head.
Oiterong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Katorjnov.
A shot to the body from Oiterong misses
and Katorjnov counters with a stiff right hand.
Katorjnov throws a series of punches but Oiterong avoids them all with ease.
Oiterong connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Katorjnov momentarily.
Katorjnov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oiterong misses with a straight left.
Katorjnov avoids the body shot from Oiterong.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oiterong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Katorjnov moves out of range of the strikes.
Surangel Oiterong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oiterong throws a body punch but Katorjnov moves out of range.
Nickolay Katorjnov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Katorjnov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Katorjnov dodges the punch combination from Oiterong.
Oiterong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Katorjnov staying out of range there.
Oiterong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Katorjnov moves out of range of the strikes.
Katorjnov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Katorjnov misses with a series of wild punches.
Oiterong misses with a hook. Katorjnov ducked under it nicely.
Katorjnov scores with a body shot.
Oiterong missing with a left hand there. Katorjnov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katorjnov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Katorjnov fakes the leg kick and cracks Oiterong in the body.
Katorjnov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Oiterong displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Katorjnov misses with a leg kick
and Oiterong counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Katorjnov.
Katorjnov feints a jab promting Oiterong to slip. Katorjnov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Oiterong slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oiterong throws the left hand but Katorjnov avoids the punch easily.
Katorjnov throws a jab when Oiterong was well out of range.
Oiterong throws out a loose jab but Katorjnov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Katorjnov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Katorjnov takes one to the side of the head.
Oiterong throws a hook but Katorjnov blocks it.
Katorjnov misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Oiterong misses with a straight left.
Katorjnov throws a shot from downtown. Oiterong moves away and avoids it.
Katorjnov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oiterong connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Oiterong thows a body shot but no joy.
Oiterong takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Oiterong keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Katorjnov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oiterong.
Oiterong misses the shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Katorjnov.
Katorjnov misses with a few strikes there.
Katorjnov misses with a wild combination.
Oiterong misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oiterong lands a jab to the head.
Oiterong lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Oiterong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Katorjnov slips a jab from Oiterong.
Katorjnov avoids the body shot from Oiterong.
Katorjnov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some wild striking there from Katorjnov.
Oiterong loads up on a big right hand but Katorjnov slips the punch.
Oiterong misses with a wild body shot.
Oiterong fails to land with a series of punches.
A decent looking cross lands there for Oiterong.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oiterong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Katorjnov moves away.
Katorjnov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Katorjnov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Oiterong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Oiterong throws a jab when Katorjnov was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Surangel Oiterong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Oiterong misses with a hook to the body
and Katorjnov counters with a series of strikes. Oiterong will be more careful next time no doubt.
Katorjnov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oiterong takes a swing at Katorjnov's ribcage but misses.
Oiterong with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Oiterong throws a looping overhand right but Katorjnov ducks down to avoid it.
Oiterong throws the left hand but Katorjnov avoids the punch easily.
Katorjnov throws a body punch but Oiterong moves out of range.
Katorjnov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Oiterong.
Katorjnov moves away from the strike by Oiterong.
A punch combination from Katorjnov misses.
Katorjnov lands with a nice combination. Oiterong backs away looking to recover.
Oiterong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Katorjnov counters with a left and a right that stings Oiterong.
Katorjnov misses with a wild combination.
Oiterong misses the shot to the body.
Katorjnov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oiterong.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Oiterong checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nice defenses there by Katorjnov.
Katorjnov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Oiterong.
Oiterong scores with a one two! Katorjnov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Oiterong misses with an uppercut. Katorjnov saw that one coming.
Katorjnov lands a head shot.
Oiterong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oiterong misses with a jab to the body
and Katorjnov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Katorjnov moves out of range as Oiterong strikes.
Katorjnov throws a head kick that misses.
Katorjnov avoids the body shot from Oiterong.
Oiterong throws a jab when Katorjnov was well out of range.
Oiterong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oiterong missing with a left hand there. Katorjnov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Katorjnov ducks under a wild hook from Oiterong.
Katorjnov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Oiterong throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oiterong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Katorjnov moves away.
Oiterong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Katorjnov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Katorjnov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Katorjnov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Oiterong looks to score with a jab to the body but Katorjnov is just out of range.
Katorjnov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Oiterong.
Oiterong scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Katorjnov avoids the body shot from Oiterong.
Oiterong lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Katorjnov backs up against the cage.
Oiterong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Oiterong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Katorjnov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Katorjnov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Oiterong moves out of range as Katorjnov throws a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oiterong takes a swing at Katorjnov's ribcage but misses.
Katorjnov scores with a nice right hand.
Oiterong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oiterong misses with a wild body shot.
Katorjnov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Good leg kick by Katorjnov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Katorjnov lands with an uppercut that bounces Oiterong off the cage and back into range.
Katorjnov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Katorjnov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Oiterong circles away quickly and effectively.
Oiterong lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Oiterong dodges the punch combination from Katorjnov.
Oiterong misses the jab.
Surangel Oiterong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A punch lands to the side of Katorjnov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A shot to the body from Oiterong misses
and Katorjnov counters with an outside leg kick.
Oiterong uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Katorjnov has time to react.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Katorjnov misses with a leg kick.
Katorjnov walks into a jab.
Oiterong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Katorjnov moves away.
Good exchange - Oiterong coming out on top.
Nickolay Katorjnov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Katorjnov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Oiterong listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Oiterong looks to throw the jab but Katorjnov is out of range.
Oiterong just misses with a punch to the body.
Oiterong misses with a two punch combination.
Oiterong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Katorjnov.
Katorjnov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oiterong scores with a three punch combo!
Oiterong throws a right and a left that Katorjnov avoids nicely.
Katorjnov throws a hook but Oiterong avoids it easily.
Crunch! Katorjnov slams his shin into Oiterong's torso.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Surangel Oiterong.
Well Oiterong has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Surangel Oiterong!
A very excited looking Surangel Oiterong made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bon Joy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Vaughn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joy comes into the arena with The Prodigy - Breathe blaring out of the sound system. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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199 lbs
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28
192 lbs
8 - 0 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bon Joy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Vaughn!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Alyssa Summers and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joy 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.
Vaughn lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Vaughn misses with a body kick.
Vaughn connects with a high kick.
Vaughn throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Vaughn takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vaughn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vaughn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vaughn shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Joy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vaughn.
Vaughn scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Joy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Joy looks like he's trying to stand up.
Joy wants to improve his position but Vaughn is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaughn thows a huge punch but Joy dodges it nicely.
Joy has hold of Vaughn's hands but Vaughn slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Vaughn not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vaughn takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Vaughn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Joy is looking to improve his position.
Vaughn is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Joy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vaughn.
Vaughn passes the guard and advances to mount!
Vaughn throws some wild stikes that Joy manages to avoid easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joy working to try and regain half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Joy's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vaughn unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Joy wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Vaughn celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Vaughn!
A victorious Chris Vaughn thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Belin Billet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Krutcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Billet's entrance music is BOOM BAM!. A fine choice. Krutcher has chosen Fun Things - Savage as his entrance music. Jason Krutcher is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 22 - 2, fighting out of New York, Belin Billet!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jason Krutcher!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, David Schapiro and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krutcher closes the distance looking to clinch
and Billet counters with a left to the body.
Billet tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Krutcher's coach down at Kick In The Nutz Gym (14 Elite Coaches, Low Cap) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Krutcher's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Krutcher swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Billet connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Jason Krutcher has been cut.
Billet forces Krutcher back against the cage and clinches.
Krutcher prevents Billet from breaking the clinch.
Billet blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Krutcher breaks from the clinch.
A punch combination from Krutcher misses.
We've been hearing reports that Billet has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Horrible takedown by Billet or perhaps it was just good defense by Krutcher which made him look bad.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krutcher throws a hook but Billet avoids it easily.
Krutcher swinging wildly here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Krutcher.
A decent looking cross lands there for Krutcher.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Billet fails to land the takedown.
Jason Krutcher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krutcher with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Good shot there by Krutcher.
Billet checks a low kick from Krutcher.
Krutcher tries to score with a low kick but Billet moves his leg out of the way.
Krutcher scores with a jab to the jaw.
Billet wants to clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Krutcher, right into the meat.
Krutcher throws a jab but it's blocked by Billet.
Krutcher tries to close the distance and clinch but Billet swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Krutcher stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Krutcher wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Belin Billet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krutcher scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krutcher clinches up against the cage.
Krutcher misses with an elbow strike.
Billet tightens his grip and picks Krutcher up, before dumping him to the ground. Krutcher manages to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Billet stopping the sweep attempt from Krutcher.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Krutcher wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Billet sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Belin Billet has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Krutcher. That's going to slow Billet down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krutcher stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Krutcher wants it to stay on the feet.
Krutcher closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Billet avoids a wild elbow strike from Krutcher.
Billet blocks an elbow strike.
Krutcher misses with an elbow over the top.
Krutcher lands a damaging elbow.
Billet drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Krutcher throws an elbow but it misses.
Billet manages to pull guard.
Krutcher is pushing down on Billet's leg trying to pass to half guard. Billet is fighting to maintain full guard but Krutcher has managed to sneak the leg through.
Billet is trying to maintain the position but Krutcher is very close to passing his half guard.
Krutcher seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krutcher stands up out of the half guard.
Krutcher throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Krutcher.
Krutcher finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Billet misses with an uppercut. Krutcher saw that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good leg kick by Krutcher there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Krutcher misses with an attempted mid kick.
Billet blocks a low kick nicely.
Krutcher doesn't manage to clinch there - Billet circles away.
Billet closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Billet escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Krutcher pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Krutcher throws a leg kick that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Krutcher.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Krutcher dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Krutcher's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Krutcher slaps away a takedown attempt from Billet, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Billet closes the distance and clinches up with Krutcher, looking for a takedown. Billet pushes Krutcher against the cage but Krutcher circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Billet closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Krutcher makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Krutcher misses with an elbow over the top.
Billet is trying to break the clinch but Krutcher has him pressed against the cage.
Billet blocks an elbow strike.
Billet misses with the head strike.
Billet misses with a knee strike.
Billet gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Billet tries to stand but Krutcher is controlling from the bottom.
Krutcher has control of Billet's left arm, preventing Billet from doing any damage.
Billet wants to get up but he can't break Krutcher's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Krutcher is trying to keep Billet in close.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Billet trying to control but Krutcher is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Billet moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Krutcher buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Belin Billet is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Billet tries to close the distance and clinch up but Krutcher swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Krutcher looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Billet with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Krutcher to score with a decent uppercut.
Krutcher rushes Billet and presses him up against the cage.
Billet is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Krutcher lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Belin Billet has been cut.
Krutcher lands an elbow that stopped Billet in his tracks for a moment.
Krutcher comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krutcher wants to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krutcher lands an elbow that stopped Billet in his tracks for a moment.
Billet has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Krutcher is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Belin Billet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krutcher misses with an elbow over the top.
Krutcher doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Billet blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Krutcher prevents the takedown attempt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Billet.
Krutcher looking to slow down the pace here.
Krutcher working aggressively here.
Krutcher creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Krutcher throws an elbow but it misses.
A frustrated look appears on Krutcher's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Krutcher has Billet pressed against the cage, preventing Billet from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Billet on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jason Krutcher seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Krutcher misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Krutcher lands an elbow inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billet avoids a wild elbow strike from Krutcher.
Billet blocks an elbow strike from Krutcher.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Krutcher as Billet tries to tie him up.
Krutcher missing with knees to the body.
Krutcher looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Billet tries to pull guard but Krutcher won't allow it.
Billet using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Krutcher has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Billet.
Billet on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Krutcher.
Billet trying to stall but Krutcher improves his position.
Maybe Billet would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Krutcher tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Billet avoids it.
Billet trying to control the position but instead, Krutcher has worked for underhooks and has pushed Billet into the cage.
Billet takes an elbow to the temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krutcher breaks the clinch.
Billet shoots in but Krutcher avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jason Krutcher seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Billet fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Krutcher looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Krutcher lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Billet circles away quickly and effectively.
Billet closes the distance and clinches up with Krutcher, looking for a takedown. Billet pushes Krutcher against the cage but Krutcher circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Billet tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Krutcher defends well and Billet ends up having to push Krutcher into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Krutcher unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Billet blocks an elbow strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Krutcher pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Krutcher obliges.
Billet avoids the elbow strike from Krutcher, against the cage.
Krutcher misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Billet.
Krutcher misses with an elbow over the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Krutcher showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
Billet blocks a head kick by Krutcher.
Billet with a poor takedown
and Krutcher counters with a low kick, right behind Billet 's knee.
Nice uppercut lands for Krutcher. That snapped Billet's head back.
Krutcher throws a right hand that Billet ducks under and follows up with a left that Billet also avoids with ease.
Billet takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Krutcher chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice sprawl there from Krutcher as Billet shoots in.
Billet gets tackled into the cage by Krutcher. Krutcher maintains the clinch.
Krutcher lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Billet drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Belin Billet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krutcher connects with a nasty looking knee right to Billet's face.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Krutcher pushes off an throws an elbow but Billet leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Krutcher throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Krutcher lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krutcher pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Billet tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Billet managing to block the knees to the body from Krutcher.
Krutcher lands a damaging elbow.
A short uppercut from Krutcher.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Krutcher obliges.
Krutcher gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Krutcher pushes off an throws an elbow but Billet leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Billet avoids the elbow strike from Krutcher, against the cage.
Krutcher breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Krutcher uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krutcher drops Billet with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Billet looks back up at him and smiles so Krutcher waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Billet is rocked!
Krutcher misses with a two punch combination.
Oh Billet is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Krutcher tries a head kick but it misses.
Billet seems to have got his legs back now.
Krutcher has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Billet takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Billet fails with the takedown.
Billet is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krutcher turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Krutcher there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Krutcher connects with a solid leg kick.
Billet walks into a stiff left hand from Krutcher.
Krutcher fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Krutcher moves into the clinch.
Krutcher pushes off an throws an elbow but Billet leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Billet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Billet takes an elbow to the forehead.
Krutcher holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Krutcher landing knees to the body.
Billet takes an elbow to the temple.
Billet takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billet is trying to pull guard but Krutcher turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Krutcher controlling the action here for a moment.
Krutcher throws an elbow but it misses.
Krutcher lands a damaging elbow.
Billet takes an elbow to the forehead.
Billet blocks the elbow strike.
Krutcher landing knees to the body.
Krutcher is looking to control Billet's arms but Billet gets an underhook and turns him. Now Krutcher has his back to the cage.
Krutcher gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Billet working hard to break the clinch.
Krutcher comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Billet swings wildly with an uppercut but Krutcher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krutcher throws an elbow that misses.
Billet is trying to force a seperation but Krutcher has the dominant position.
Krutcher throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Billet tries to pull guard but Krutcher won't allow it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krutcher lands with a light punch inside.
Krutcher pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Krutcher landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Krutcher lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Krutcher putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Billet in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Krutcher throws an elbow that misses.
Billet goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Krutcher throws an elbow that misses.
Billet tries to break free but Krutcher pushes him back against the cage.
Krutcher looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Krutcher gets underhooks to prevent Billet's takedown attempt.
Krutcher throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Billet blocks the elbow strike.
Billet is trying to pull guard but Krutcher turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Krutcher.
Billet on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Krutcher really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Krutcher connects with an inside leg kick.
Krutcher ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Krutcher closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Krutcher pushes off an throws an elbow but Billet leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Billet tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Krutcher just stands there and leans against the cage.
Krutcher pushes off an throws an elbow but Billet leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Krutcher manages to break the clinch.
Krutcher feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Billet's calf.
Krutcher tries to close the distance and clinch up but Billet swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Krutcher lands with a straight right. Billet didn't see that one coming.
Krutcher lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krutcher tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Billet shoots in for a takedown but Krutcher shows good takedown defense.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Krutcher chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Krutcher lands a nice hook to Billet's body. Billet takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krutcher stuffs the takedown attempt from Billet. Billet gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Belin Billet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krutcher fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Billet has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Krutcher lands a leg kick that knocks Billet off balance momentarily.
Krutcher is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Billet takes a jab right on the kisser.
Krutcher lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A solid leg kick lands there for Krutcher.
Donk. Krutcher catches Billet right on the button with a cross.
Billet takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Krutcher.
Billet wants to clinch up but Krutcher keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Krutcher.
Krutcher connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Billet gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Krutcher counters with a nice body shot.
Krutcher darts in and clinches Billet up against the cage.
Billet has Krutcher pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Krutcher manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Krutcher breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Krutcher tries to clinch up.
Krutcher keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Krutcher lands with an uppercut that bounces Billet off the cage and back into range.
Krutcher stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Krutcher wants it to stay on the feet.
Krutcher lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Krutcher lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krutcher throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Billet on the side of the head.
Krutcher lands a nice looking body shot.
Billet keeps the fight on the outside.
Krutcher lands with an uppercut that bounces Billet off the cage and back into range.
Billet tries to keep at a distance but Krutcher has taken the fight into the clinch.
Krutcher stops a takedown attempt from Billet.
Krutcher is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Billet is defending well for now.
Krutcher tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Billet avoids it.
Krutcher lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Billet pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Krutcher lands an elbow inside.
Krutcher creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Krutcher prevents a takedown attempt there.
Krutcher lands a damaging elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krutcher pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Krutcher tries to throw a body punch but Billet avoids it by throwing Krutcher back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krutcher tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Billet avoids it.
Krutcher tries to work over Billet's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Billet avoids a wild elbow strike from Krutcher.
Billet has a couple of punches blocked by Krutcher.
Billet stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Billet blocks the elbow strike.
Krutcher pushes off an throws an elbow but Billet leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Billet blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Billet looking for a takedown.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Krutcher is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Billet is defending well for now.
Krutcher misses with a knee to the head.
Krutcher tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Billet avoids it.
Billet fails to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Krutcher dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Billet.
Krutcher scoring well with a low kick there.
Krutcher scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Billet dodges the punch combination from Krutcher.
Krutcher takes a swing at Billet's ribcage but misses.
Billet with a lazy takedown attempt
and Krutcher counters with an inside leg kick.
Krutcher scores with a shot to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Krutcher fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Billet dives in and grabs Krutcher's left leg, looking for a takedown. Krutcher pushes down on Billet's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Belin Billet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krutcher throws a shot to the body.
Krutcher throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Billet on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Krutcher throws a leg kick which misses Billet's front leg but catches the back leg as Billet tries to avoid it.
Billet looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Billet avoids a wild elbow strike from Krutcher.
Krutcher misses with a knee strike.
Krutcher taking a breather.
Billet looking to slow down the pace here.
Billet tries to pull guard but Krutcher forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Krutcher looking to slow down the pace here.
Krutcher looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Krutcher throws an elbow but misses.
A short right from Billet.
Krutcher trying to stall but Billet improves his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Billet ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Billet no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Krutcher must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Billet is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Krutcher is aware though and is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Billet trying to control the position.
Krutcher trying to stand up but can't free himself from Billet's guard.
Billet isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Krutcher stacks Billet on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Krutcher!
Krutcher is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Billet is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Billet is trying to buck Krutcher off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billet manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Krutcher tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Krutcher working Billet over with strikes.
Billet is looking for a sweep. Krutcher is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Billet looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Billet is trying to get back to full guard.
Krutcher works his way into full mount!
Billet's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Jason Krutcher is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Billet tries to hold on but Krutcher postures up.
Krutcher cracks Billet with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Krutcher looking to control but Billet is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Billet tries to hold on but Krutcher postures up.
Krutcher controlling the pace for now.
Belin Billet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krutcher lands a big elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Billet squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Billet tries to hold on but Krutcher pushes him away.
Krutcher trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Billet throwing hammer fists to the chest of Krutcher. What's that going to do exactly?
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Krutcher comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Krutcher winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 44:50
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 44:50
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 44:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Krutcher!
Jason Krutcher is the new light heavyweight champion!
Post fight, an emotional Jason Krutcher said 'Richie McCaw..... It's time for a rematch!'.
In defeat, Belin Billet stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well... He beat me up... But I will come back, and next time, be ready, 'cause he'll get knockedout'.
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