WCSA VII PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joshua Perez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Perez comes to the cage accompanied by It's Goin Down by T.C.. Joshua Perez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Perez
vs
Price

197 cm
24
145 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

163 cm
20
140 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joshua Perez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Price!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perez throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Price's head.
Price looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

Price manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Perez on his heels. He'll look to pass Perez's guard now, I'm sure.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Price throws a big right hand that misses.
Price trying to control the position from guard on top but Perez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Perez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Price gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Perez wants to sweep here but Price controlling him for the moment.

Perez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Price drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Price jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Price trying to control the position from guard on top but Perez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Price drops back, looking for a kneebar! Perez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Perez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Perez!
You can see the frustration on Price's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Perez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Price is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Perez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Perez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Perez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Price, who protects the arm well.
Price tries to improve position but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Perez is trying to get an arm triangle but Price is defending well.
Price tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Perez presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Price working to try and regain half guard.
Price is still trying to improve position.

Perez looking for a guillotine from mount but Price is having none of it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Price is desperately trying to improve his position but Perez has a good base and remains in mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Perez looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Price keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Price is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Perez has taken his back!
Perez doesn't have the hooks in and Price manages to turn into his guard.
Price wants to get up but he can't break Perez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Perez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Price is one step ahead there.
Price wants to control from the top but Perez keeps moving.
Perez keeping full guard, as Price tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Price is posturing up here but Perez has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Price tries to roll out but it's too tight and Price has to tap! Slick submission there by Perez!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joshua Perez!
Joshua Perez really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Alpha-Male Nutritional Supplements (q160) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lou Nahtic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carter comes to the cage accompanied by La Coka Nostra - That's coke. Nahtic has chosen Sleeping My Day Away as his entrance music. Ryan Carter has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Carter
vs
Nahtic

205 cm
22
149 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

180 cm
23
140 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lou Nahtic!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A clash of legs there as Nahtic blocks the low kick.
Nahtic throws a big shot that misses.
Carter takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nahtic tries to clinch but Carter is having none of it.
Carter 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.
Nahtic tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Carter defends well and Nahtic ends up having to push Carter into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Nahtic pulls Carter into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Carter slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Nahtic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Carter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nahtic prevents Carter from improving position.
Nahtic looking for a sweep but Carter has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Carter lands a nice shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter throws some wild stikes that Nahtic manages to avoid easily.
Carter in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Carter really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nahtic wants to hold on but Carter pushes him away.
Carter postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Nahtic looks a forlorn figure.
Carter fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Carter dominating with strikes here.
Carter looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Nahtic covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Carter!
A relieved looking Ryan Carter 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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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ragnar Lodbrok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean McNamara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McNamara has chosen Massive Attack - Teardrop (House M.D.) as his entrance music. Sean McNamara is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Lodbrok
vs
McNamara

191 cm
21
220 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

180 cm
41
225 lbs
20 - 29 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ragnar Lodbrok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sean McNamara!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lodbrok feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McNamara is looking to stand up but Lodbrok isn't so interested in that idea.
Lodbrok stopping the sweep attempt from McNamara.
Lodbrok has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lodbrok throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lodbrok is standing up over McNamara. McNamara looks to escape but Lodbrok dives into side control.
Lodbrok working away.

Lodbrok working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lodbrok lands a nice forearm strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McNamara is pushing Lodbrok's head away, looking to escape. Lodbrok manages to hold on to the position though.
Lodbrok works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Lodbrok will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lodbrok works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Lodbrok postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Lodbrok throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Lodbrok lands a few punches from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
You can see the frustration on McNamara's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Lodbrok tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
McNamara tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lodbrok in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
McNamara avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lodbrok.

Lodbrok is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McNamara is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lodbrok in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Lodbrok looking to punish the body of his opponent here but McNamara is avoiding damage well.
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That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNamara is trying to get back to half guard.
McNamara is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lodbrok asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Lodbrok sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but McNamara is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
McNamara takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Lodbrok creates some space and throws a big elbow, but McNamara sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
McNamara tries to improve position but can't.

Lodbrok tries for a kimura but McNamara is defending well.
McNamara is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Lodbrok has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lodbrok landing strikes.
McNamara manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lodbrok is looking for a sweep. McNamara is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've been hearing good reports from Lodbrok'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.
Lodbrok moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lodbrok not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McNamara throws a big elbow that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lodbrok lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for McNamara!
McNamara taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ragnar Lodbrok dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Lodbrok showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McNamara.

McNamara fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lodbrok, pushing him back against the cage.

McNamara turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
McNamara wants to control but Lodbrok is keeping him busy.
Ragnar Lodbrok overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lodbrok tries to bench press McNamara off him but McNamara keeps the position.
Lodbrok is not content to let McNamara control the position.
You can see the frustration on Lodbrok's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McNamara throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
You can see the frustration on Lodbrok's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McNamara wants to control but Lodbrok is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McNamara might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lodbrok haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
McNamara wants to control for a moment but Lodbrok uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Lodbrok trying to control but McNamara postures up.
McNamara wants to control but Lodbrok is keeping him busy.
Lodbrok controlling the position well.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Sean McNamara wasn't active enough on the ground.
McNamara misses with a few strikes there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Excellent takedown into side control there by McNamara.
Lodbrok is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McNamara is chipping away with strikes.
Lodbrok is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McNamara is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNamara wants to control but Lodbrok is keeping him busy.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

McNamara is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lodbrok knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lodbrok is not content to let McNamara control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McNamara is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
McNamara trying to control the position but Lodbrok is working away.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Sean McNamara.

McNamara shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McNamara showed some decent athleticism there.
Still in half guard, McNamara seems content to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lodbrok is looking to get back to full guard here but McNamara has managed to pass to side control instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean McNamara showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

McNamara closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McNamara lands in his opponent's guard.
McNamara stopping the sweep attempt from Lodbrok.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lodbrok holds on and takes a little breather.
McNamara wants to control from the top but Lodbrok keeps moving.
Lodbrok wants to sweep here but McNamara controlling him for the moment.
McNamara trying to control the position from guard on top but Lodbrok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Sean McNamara wasn't active enough on the ground.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Lodbrok enables McNamara to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lodbrok manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Lodbrok keeping moving, preventing McNamara from controlling successfully.
Lodbrok 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.
Lodbrok trying to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Lodbrok is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McNamara is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Ragnar Lodbrok just wasn't active enough.
McNamara fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lodbrok on the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lodbrok wants to slow McNamara down by chopping away at his legs.
McNamara misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

McNamara looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lodbrok!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McNamara is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lodbrok will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Lodbrok tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McNamara wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

McNamara stands up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lodbrok.
McNamara moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

It looks like Ragnar Lodbrok has been cut.
Sean McNamara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McNamara gets caught flat footed, as Lodbrok shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lodbrok throwing strikes from guard but McNamara blocks nicely.
Lodbrok wants to pass the guard but McNamara is keeping the position.
Lodbrok stopping the sweep attempt from McNamara.
McNamara wants to stand up but Lodbrok is controlling him.
Lodbrok pushing down on McNamara's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lodbrok not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Lodbrok is working for a kimura but McNamara is defending it quite comfortably.
McNamara wants to control but Lodbrok is keeping busy.
Lodbrok missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McNamara is concentrating on defense, preventing Lodbrok from advancing position.
Lodbrok not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lodbrok takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sean McNamara comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McNamara has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean McNamara!
Sean McNamara really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Das Labor logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rory Kincade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by Ivan Gough & Feenixpawl feat. Georgi Kay - In My Mind. Kincade is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Good Rats. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Smith
vs
Kincade

168 cm
22
147 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

162 cm
31
144 lbs
23 - 16 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

THRIFTY THREADS

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimmy Smith!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rory Kincade!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kincade sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.
We've been told by Smith's head coaches at HILITE Fighting Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kincade tries to land a leg kick but Smith saw it coming and moves away.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kincade.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kincade sprawls well. Kincade wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith avoids the head kick by Kincade.
Kincade tried to score with a low kick but Smith checks it.
Kincade misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Smith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kincade's waist but Kincade gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smith off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Kincade shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith throws a head kick but Kincade moves out of range.
Smith misses with a leg kick.
Kincade lands a jab to the head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kincade, right into the meat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kincade leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kincade tries to work over Smith's front leg with a kick but Smith checks it.
Kincade lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kincade avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith looks for a takedown but Kincade sprawls well.
Kincade fails to land with a series of punches.
Kincade throws out a leg kick but Smith moves out of range and Kincade only half commits.
Kincade looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kincade avoids it really well and circles away.
Kincade digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.
Smith throws out a leg kick but Kincade moves out of range and Smith only half commits.
Jimmy Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kincade will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kincade scores with a punch to the head.
Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Smith shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kincade napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Smith works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kincade taking a bit of punishment here - Smith scoring with strikes.
Kincade struggling a bit here.
Smith scoring with punches and elbows.
Kincade takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kincade parries the strikes from Smith easily there. Smith is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kincade to escape.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Kincade is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith misses with the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kincade manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith wants to control but Kincade is keeping him busy.
Smith throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kincade to regain full guard.
Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Smith content to stall in guard here.
Kincade not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smith throws a big elbow that misses.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kincade swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kincade tries to get back to half guard but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith throws a strike aimed at the side of Kincade's head but Kincade avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Smith dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Nice sprawl there from Kincade as Smith shoots in.
Kincade scores with a nice strike.
A shot to the body from Smith misses

and Kincade counters with a takedown into side control.
Smith regains half guard there - taking advantage of Kincade's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Kincade is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kincade is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kincade missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kincade wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kincade is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kincade looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kincade looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
Kincade seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Rory Kincade.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kincade scores with a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kincade moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kincade looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith checks the leg kick nicely there.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kincade misses with a body shot.
Kincade bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kincade thumps Smith with a low kick.
Nice straight punches there by Kincade. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kincade.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kincade digs a good hook to Smith's body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kincade just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Smith avoids a kick to the body.
A clash of legs there as Kincade blocks the low kick.
Nice cross by Kincade.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick from Kincade.
Smith buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

Smith closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kincade did well to prevent Smith getting side control.
Nice strikes from Smith there.
Kincade wants to get back to full guard.
Smith thows a huge punch but Kincade dodges it nicely.
Smith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kincade slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Kincade blocks nicely.
Kincade is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kincade working a defensive guard 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!
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kincade works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jimmy Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kincade bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard.
Kincade slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kincade wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rory Kincade showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Kincade chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kincade with a nice cross.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kincade.
Kincade staying out of range there.
Kincade misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.

Smith drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kincade can't do much from the bottom here.
Kincade is trying to get back to half guard.
Smith lands a few punches from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Smith stands up and beckons Kincade to his feet.
Kincade takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kincade lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kincade ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kincade but Kincade pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Smith shoots in but no luck this time.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick from Kincade.
Kincade blocks a head kick by Smith.
Kincade connects with a crisp jab.
Smith takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No luck for Kincade with that takedown attempt.
A jab lands there for Kincade.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kincade is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horrible takedown by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Kincade which made him look bad.
Kincade thumps Smith with a low kick.
Kincade throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Smith avoids the body shot from Kincade.
Kincade feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Smith's calf.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kincade.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kincade ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kincade cracks Smith with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kincade looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smith is fending him off so far but Kincade persists. Nope, Smith circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kincade takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.

Kincade shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Smith is trying to defend but Kincade finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kincade wants to take a breather but Smith is having none of it.
Kincade slows the pace down in half guard.

Kincade is trying to work for a kimura but Smith is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
Kincade controlling the pace.
Kincade takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kincade wants to take a breather but Smith is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rory Kincade really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Smith misses with a combination
and Kincade counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kincade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Kincade.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Kincade's shoulder, as Kincade tries to avoid the shot.
Smith checks a leg kick.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Kincade sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rory Kincade seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith is looking to clinch but Kincade is avoiding it.
Smith avoids the head kick by Kincade.
A good leg kick by Kincade.
Kincade throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kincade lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kincade thuds his right hand into Smith's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Kincade moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kincade dips to his left and cracks Smith with an uppercut!
Kincade lands a leg kick that knocks Smith off balance momentarily.
Kincade lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith at a distance.
Kincade keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Smith avoids the head kick by Kincade.
Kincade moves out of range of the strikes.
Kincade showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.

Kincade shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kincade showed some decent athleticism there.
Smith moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith wants to control but Kincade passes easily into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
Kincade working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kincade throwing shots but Smith is blocking nicely.
Kincade missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith tries to get to full guard but Kincade has control of the leg.
Kincade is taking a breather. Smith says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kincade thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is refusing to be controlled, as Kincade sits in half guard.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kincade missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smith regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kincade lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Smith keeping full guard, as Kincade tries to pass.
Kincade content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Kincade trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kincade throws a big elbow that misses.
Kincade trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kincade throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rory Kincade dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Smith fails to land with a series of punches.

Smith dives in and scores a takedown into Kincade's guard.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Kincade has wrist control.
Smith wanted to stand there but Kincade had control of the position.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kincade pulls Smith in to control the position.
Smith connects with a couple of short punches.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kincade works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kincade is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kincade thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.
Kincade throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kincade trying to control the pace.
Smith is staying active underneath Kincade, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kincade trying to control from Smith's half guard. Smith has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kincade wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to sweep here but Kincade controlling him for the moment.
Kincade wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith is working hard here to advance position.
Smith seems keen to control Kincade's posture.
Kincade postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kincade wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kincade sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Smith's guard.
Kincade not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kincade sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smith defending well though.
Jimmy Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Smith wants to sweep here but Kincade controlling him for the moment.
Kincade engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Smith looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kincade with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smith keeping full guard, as Kincade tries to pass.
Smith 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.
Kincade trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Smith is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rory Kincade.
Well Kincade 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rory Kincade!
Rory Kincade is the new bantamweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Rory Kincade thanked Alpha-Male Nutritional Supplements (q160) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

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RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Crash Bandicoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bj Becks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bandicoot comes to the cage accompanied by Crash Bandicoot: Jungle Rollers Remix. 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.

Bandicoot
vs
Becks

172 cm
39
185 lbs
19 - 15 - 0

175 cm
36
163 lbs
22 - 22 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Crash Bandicoot!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bj Becks!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bandicoot tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A left and a right from Becks both land. Nice combination.

It looks like Crash Bandicoot has been cut.
Becks circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bandicoot tries to clinch up but Becks circles away and keeps his distance.
A jab from Becks finds it's way through Bandicoot's defenses.
Becks bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bandicoot's head backwards.
Crash Bandicoot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Becks connects with a jab.
Becks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bandicoot doesn't manage to clinch there - Becks circles away.
Bandicoot is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bandicoot tries to clinch but Becks is having none of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bandicoot with a poor takedown
and Becks counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bandicoot shoots and misses
and Becks counters with a right hand to the body.
Bandicoot tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Becks counters with a head kick. That will keep Bandicoot thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Becks stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Becks swats away the attempt to clinch by Bandicoot.
Becks tries a head kick but it misses.
Bandicoot tries to clinch

and Becks counters by clinching up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Becks.
Bandicoot is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Becks is defending well for now.
Bandicoot scores with a knee to the head.
Becks on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bandicoot wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Crash Bandicoot. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Becks is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Bandicoot can't fight it off and eventually Becks manages to take the fight to the floor. Bandicoot looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Bandicoot had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Becks defends it easily.
Becks trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandicoot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bandicoot can't keep his opponent in guard - Becks advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bandicoot looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Becks is looking to take a break and control but Bandicoot is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bandicoot trying to control from the bottom.
Becks trying to control the action but Bandicoot is working from the bottom.
Bandicoot missing with punches from the bottom.

Bandicoot actively working from the bottom here.
Becks looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bandicoot wants to improve his position but Becks is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Becks trying to control the action but Bandicoot is working from the bottom.

Bandicoot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Becks blocks the strikes from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot tries to roll over but Becks keeps him under control.
Bandicoot keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Becks is trying to control. Bandicoot wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Becks is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bandicoot defends it well.
Becks trying to control the action but Bandicoot is working from the bottom.

Bandicoot is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Becks pulls his head out easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Becks is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bandicoot is just riding it out for now. Becks eventually gives up the hold.

Becks is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bandicoot is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Becks controlling the action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bandicoot is looking to improve his position.
Becks lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bj Becks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Crash Bandicoot's cut.
That's time! Bandicoot's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Bandicoot has closed the distance and engaged Becks in a clinch.
Becks crunches a lovely knee into Bandicoot's ribcage.
Becks is working Bandicoot over against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bandicoot trying to land knees to the body.
Bandicoot trying to land knees to the body.
Becks lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bandicoot backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Becks.
Becks looking to slow down the pace here.
Becks managing to block the knees to the body from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot tries to land a knee to the head but Becks blocks with his arms.

Becks turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Becks scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bandicoot tries to buck Becks off but Becks is having none of it.
Becks landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Becks working the body and head with strikes.
Bandicoot is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Becks is putting a hurting on Bandicoot here, landing some big shots from side control.
Bandicoot tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Becks cracks Bandicoot with a big elbow.
Becks working the ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bandicoot tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Becks wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Becks trying to control the action but Bandicoot is working from the bottom.
Becks working the ground and pound.
Bandicoot striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Becks working the body and head with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bandicoot is working to avoid the ground and pound but Becks connects with a decent elbow.
Becks lands a few punches from side control.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Becks. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Bandicoot is looking for a sweep.
Becks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bandicoot keeps working.

Becks is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bandicoot is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bandicoot is pushing Becks's head away, looking to escape. Becks manages to hold on to the position though.
Becks lands some shots froms side control.
Bandicoot tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Becks in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Bandicoot is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bj Becks!
Bj Becks is the new welterweight champion!
After the big win, Bj Becks made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Milwaukee's Best 160 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
73%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tim Monsoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Ricard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ricard has chosen Frank The Tank as his entrance music. Tim Monsoon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Monsoon
vs
Ricard

213 cm
28
276 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

191 cm
39
282 lbs
17 - 26 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

4 Leaf Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tim Monsoon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Ricard!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monsoon connects with a crisp jab.
Ricard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Monsoon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ricard connects with a nice looking jab.

It looks like Tim Monsoon has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ricard dives in and grabs Monsoon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Monsoon pushes down on Ricard's head and hops out.
Monsoon has been working on his boxing with his coaches at MMA Gods - 16 Elites! + Roger Gracie in the buildup to the fight.
A punch combination from Ricard misses.
Monsoon looks to throw the jab but Ricard is out of range.
Ricard throws a right and a left that Monsoon avoids nicely.
Ricard with a jab.
Ricard loads up on a big right hand but Monsoon slips the punch.
Monsoon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ricard misses with a two punch combination.
Ricard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Monsoon.
A big right from Monsoon misses.
Ricard swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Monsoon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Monsoon misses with a low kick.
A punch combination from Ricard misses.
Ricard moves in looking to clinch but Monsoon pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Monsoon.

Ricard drops Monsoon with a left right combo! Ricard follows him down to the ground into side control.

Monsoon is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes there by Ricard.
Ricard fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Monsoon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ricard on the ground.
Monsoon dodges the ground and pound from Ricard.
Ricard throws a strike aimed at the side of Monsoon's head but Monsoon avoids it well.
Monsoon is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ricard connects with a decent elbow.
Ricard cracks Monsoon with a big right hand but Monsoon just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Oh Monsoon is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ricard working away.
Monsoon seems to have got his legs back now.
Ricard working the strikes but Monsoon uses the opportunity to regain half guard.

Ricard decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Ricard throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monsoon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ricard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ricard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monsoon.
Ricard wobbles Monsoon with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Ricard dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Monsoon to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Frank Ricard!
Frank Ricard is the new heavyweight champion!
Frank Ricard bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.