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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Childish Gambino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gambino kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Freaks and Geeks. Walker is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Top Cats - Red Light Spells Danger. Jay Walker has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Childish Gambino's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Childish Gambino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jay Walker!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker throws a looping overhand right but Gambino ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Walker finds it's way through Gambino's defenses.
Gambino gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gambino throws a left and a right that both miss
and Walker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Walker throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Gambino to counter with a crisp jab.
Gambino misses with a few strikes there.
Walker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gambino was well out of range. Poor timing from Walker.
Walker throws the left hand but Gambino avoids the punch easily.
Walker throws a jab when Gambino was well out of range.
Gambino misses with a wild combination.
Gambino takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walker misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Walker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gambino has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Childish Gambino has been cut.
Walker walks into a stiff left hand from Gambino.
Gambino drops Walker with a beautiful combination! Walker stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Gambino is looking for the KO!
It looks like Jay Walker has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gambino throws a left and a right that both miss
and Walker counters with a straight right hand.
Gambino looks to land a combination but Walker avoids it well.
Walker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Walker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gambino was well out of range. Poor timing from Walker.
Gambino misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gambino takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Walker throws an off balance right hand
and Gambino counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gambino looks to land a combination but Walker avoids it well.
Walker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gambino.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker throws an off balance right hand
and Gambino counters with a nice body shot.
Gambino throws a right hand that Walker ducks under and follows up with a left that Walker also avoids with ease.
Walker throws a jab but it's blocked by Gambino.
Walker looks to throw the jab but Gambino is out of range.
Gambino scores with a jab to the head.
Walker takes one on the button.
Walker throws a right hand that misses
and Gambino counters with a one-two to the body.
Walker throws a right hand that misses
and Gambino counters with a three punch combo that has Walker backing up. Walker nods at Gambino to acknowledge the strikes.
Walker looks to throw the jab but Gambino is out of range.
Walker might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Walker misses with a hook
and Gambino counters with a head kick that wobbles Walker - left then right he sways and one more bomb from Gambino sends him down. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Childish Gambino!
Childish Gambino tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
The defeated Jay Walker had this to say: 'Bad referee...'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Benedict (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vanapa Animai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Animai is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Here comes the hotstepper. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joe Benedict!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vanapa Animai!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Animai is defended easily by Benedict.
Benedict throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Animai.
Animai tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Benedict swivels and escapes.
A punch combination from Benedict misses.
Benedict takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Benedict scores with a nice head shot.
Animai tries to close the distance and clinch but Benedict swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Animai tries to clinch up.
We've been told by Benedict's head coaches at Slaughterhouse MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Benedict avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Benedict throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Benedict throws the left hand but Animai avoids the punch easily.
Animai takes a jab right on the kisser.
Benedict slaps away a takedown attempt from Animai, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Joe Benedict has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vanapa Animai.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benedict throws a looping overhand right but Animai ducks down to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Benedict lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Animai has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Animai and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Animai doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Benedict counters with a left to the body.
Benedict gets tackled into the cage by Animai. Animai maintains the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Benedict.
Benedict throws a punch but it's blocked by Animai.
Animai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Animai tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Benedict defends well and Animai ends up having to push Benedict into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Benedict taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Animai jumps guard and drags Benedict to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Animai keeping moving, preventing Benedict from controlling successfully.
Animai has his feet on Benedict's thighs here. He's pushed Benedict 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! Benedict screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vanapa Animai!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Vanapa Animai waved his t-shirt featuring Meet the Future's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derek Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Morinho Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burns comes into the arena with Wanted Dead or Alive blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Derek Burns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Morinho Santos!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns has Santos up against the cage in a clinch.
Burns manages to break the clinch.
Burns stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
It looks like Morinho Santos has been cut.
Burns shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Burns throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Santos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burns misses with a body shot.
Burns is looking to clinch but Santos is avoiding it.
Santos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burns swinging wildly here.
Burns misses with a double jab
letting Santos counter with a right hand.
Santos takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
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!
Burns takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A telegraphed right hand from Santos misses the target.
Burns takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Burns is rocked!
Santos misses with a combination
and Burns counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns throws a hook but Santos blocks it.
Burns blocks a jab.
Burns darts in and clinches Santos up against the cage.
Burns breaks from the clinch.
Santos connects with a good right hand that stumbles Burns. Burns circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Burns is looking to clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Burns.
Burns looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Burns ducks under a wild hook from Santos.
Burns tries to score with a low kick but Santos moves his leg out of the way.
Santos throws a right hand that Burns ducks under and follows up with a left that Burns also avoids with ease.
Burns connects with a nice looking jab.
Santos misses with a double jab
and Burns counters with a nice leg kick.
Burns looks to land a combination but Santos avoids it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burns lands a nice leg kick that just misses Santos's sensitive parts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns throws a nice inside leg kick.
Burns takes a swing at Santos's ribcage but misses.
Burns lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Burns moves to clinch but Santos breaks away
and Santos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Santos falls off balance throwing a combination
and Burns counters with a nice body shot.
Santos throws a jab when Burns was well out of range.
Burns avoids a punch combination nicely.
Burns moves into the clinch.
Burns breaks the clinch.
Santos sends Burns crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Santos is motioning to the referee to let Burns up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Burns is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Santos ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Burns out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Morinho Santos!
After the fight, Morinho Santos was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blake Winchester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jendri Pitoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Winchester comes to the cage accompanied by Ted Nugent - Stranglehold. Blake Winchester has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Blake Winchester!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jendri Pitoy!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pitoy takes a swing at Winchester's ribcage but misses.
Winchester lunges at Pitoy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pitoy's hand.
Pitoy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Winchester counters with a body kick that stops Pitoy in his tracks momentarily.
Pitoy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Winchester connects with a right hand. Pitoy shakes it off.
It looks like Jendri Pitoy has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pitoy lands with a good body shot.
Pitoy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pitoy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Winchester.
Winchester lands a right hook to the body.
Winchester lands a big head kick that sends Pitoy tumbling to the mat! Winchester takes a step backwards and waves Pitoy back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Pitoy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Winchester counters with a nice leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Winchester - that will leave a mark!
Winchester throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winchester shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pitoy pinned against the cage. Pitoy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pitoy misses with a hook.
Winchester lands with a kick to the ribs.
Winchester jabs Pitoy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pitoy looks winded!
A head kick misses from Winchester.
Pitoy avoids a kick to the body.
Pitoy misses with a body shot.
Pitoy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winchester takes one to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Winchester tries a head kick but it misses.
Pitoy throws a jab but it's blocked by Winchester.
Winchester scores with a kick to the midsection.
Some wild striking there from Winchester.
Winchester on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pitoy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Winchester counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A leg kick checked by Pitoy.
Nice body punch from Pitoy.
Winchester looks to score with a jab to the body but Pitoy is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winchester looks to score with a jab to the body but Pitoy is just out of range.
Winchester throws the kick towards the body but Pitoy avoids it.
Pitoy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pitoy wants it to stay on the feet.
Pitoy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab lands there for Winchester.
Jendri Pitoy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Winchester misses with a low kick as Pitoy jumps back.
Winchester misses with an uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Winchester.
Winchester drops Pitoy with a beautiful combination! Pitoy stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Winchester is looking for the KO!
That has opened up Jendri Pitoy's cut even more.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Winchester misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winchester takes a swing at Pitoy's ribcage but misses.
Winchester connects with a leg kick. Pitoy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Winchester tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pitoy was well out of range. Poor timing from Winchester.
Pitoy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Winchester shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pitoy pinned against the cage. Pitoy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blake Winchester. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Winchester slips a jab from Pitoy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pitoy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Winchester counters with a nice body kick.
Pitoy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Winchester dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jendri Pitoy's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pitoy misses the shot to the body.
Winchester misses with a body kick.
Winchester scores with a push kick.
Pitoy throws out a loose jab but Winchester uses good head movement to avoid it.
Winchester bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pitoy's head backwards.
A head kick misses from Winchester.
Pitoy lands a body shot.
Winchester fails with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pitoy. Winchester does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pitoy blocks a low kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winchester throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jendri Pitoy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Winchester throws out a loose jab but Pitoy uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick from Winchester lands but Pitoy takes it in his stride.
Pitoy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
It looks like Blake Winchester has been cut.
A head kick misses from Winchester.
Blake Winchester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Winchester misses with an attempted mid kick.
Winchester looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Winchester tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pitoy throws a nice looking combination but Winchester bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pitoy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pitoy has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Winchester.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Pitoy misses.
Pitoy throws a body punch but Winchester moves out of range.
Winchester misses with a wild body shot.
Pitoy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Winchester counters with an inside leg kick.
Winchester tries to land a front kick but Pitoy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pitoy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Winchester is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pitoy can do to turn this around?
Winchester throws a series of punches but Pitoy moves out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Pitoy might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Winchester has got the better of the exchanges.
Pitoy misses with a few strikes there.
Pitoy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Winchester cracks Pitoy with a good jab.
The cut above Jendri Pitoy's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winchester swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Winchester throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pitoy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Winchester lands with a kick to the temple. Pitoy shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Winchester misses with a double jab.
Winchester ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pitoy moves away.
Pitoy avoids the head kick by Winchester.
Pitoy misses with a few strikes there.
Winchester throws a head kick that Pitoy semi-blocks.
Winchester swings for the body but Pitoy moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Winchester.
Winchester is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winchester on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Winchester.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blake Winchester. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Winchester throws a hook to the side of Pitoy's head but Pitoy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Winchester takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Blake Winchester is winning the standup battle so far.
Winchester scores with a three punch combo!
Pitoy connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pitoy lands with a right hand.
Pitoy sizes up Winchester with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jendri Pitoy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Winchester throws a right hand that Pitoy ducks under and follows up with a left that Pitoy also avoids with ease.
Pitoy defending well as Winchester loads up on a big left hand.
Winchester swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pitoy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A slow jab from Pitoy misses its intended target.
Winchester fails to land with a series of punches.
Winchester tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pitoy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Winchester somewhat.
Winchester misses with a low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Winchester throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pitoy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pitoy scores with a punch to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitoy scores with a shot to the body.
Pitoy lands a nice hook to Winchester's body. Winchester takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pitoy jabs Winchester to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pitoy swinging wildly here.
Winchester avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pitoy scores with a three punch combo!
Pitoy has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pitoy tries to bum rush Winchester with a series of wild strikes but Winchester uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winchester throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Winchester swings for the body but Pitoy moves out of range.
Winchester throws a head kick that misses.
Winchester misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pitoy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Winchester.
Pitoy throws a right hand that Winchester ducks under and follows up with a left that Winchester also avoids with ease.
Winchester dives in and scores a takedown into Pitoy's guard.
Pitoy is looking to stand up but Winchester isn't so interested in that idea.
Pitoy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Pitoy wants to control from the top but Winchester keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winchester throws his legs up looking for a submission but Pitoy uses it to pass to side control.
Pitoy decides to stand up, so the ref orders Winchester to his feet.
Winchester misses with an uppercut. Pitoy saw that one coming.
Winchester misses with a lunging right hand
and Pitoy counters with a series of strikes. Winchester will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pitoy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Winchester shoots in for a takedown but Pitoy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Winchester tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pitoy swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blake Winchester. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pitoy misses with a double jab.
Jab by Pitoy.
Blake Winchester's cut is getting worse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pitoy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A cross from Winchester lands.
Pitoy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Winchester moves away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Winchester.
Pitoy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Winchester throws a half hearted mid kick.
Winchester waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pitoy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jendri Pitoy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pitoy 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jendri Pitoy!
Jendri Pitoy thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Giovani Castro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Moreno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Moreno's choice of entrance music: Remembranzas. 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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144 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Giovani Castro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paulo Moreno!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moreno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Castro.
Castro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Moreno tries to clinch up but Castro circles away and keeps his distance.
Castro tries to land a leg kick but Moreno saw it coming and moves away.
Castro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moreno moves away.
Moreno wants to clinch up but Castro keeps it at a distance.
Moreno is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Castro throws a body punch but Moreno moves out of range.
Moreno moves into range and clinches up with Castro.
Castro avoiding damage as Moreno throws knees to the body.
Castro tries to throw a body punch but Moreno avoids it by throwing Castro back against the cage.
Castro throws a punch but it's blocked by Moreno.
Moreno trying to land knees to the body.
Castro is trying to break the clinch but Moreno is controlling him.
Castro misses with a punch on the inside.
Moreno using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Castro on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Castro blocks the elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreno tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Moreno lands a nice knee to the body.
Moreno tries to land knees in the clinch but Castro avoids the damage to the body.
Castro managing to block the knees to the body from Moreno.
Castro tries to circle away but Moreno has him pinned against the cage.
Moreno trying to land knees to the body.
Castro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Castro avoiding damage as Moreno throws knees to the body.
Castro is trying to break free.
Moreno working Castro over with knees to the body.
Castro wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Moreno has him pressed against the cage.
Castro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Moreno tries to clinch there but Castro circles away.
Moreno is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Moreno is looking to clinch but Castro is avoiding it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Castro. Moreno does a little dance to reset his feet.
A left lands for Castro.
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!
A big left from Castro misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moreno fails in his attempt to clinch.
Castro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moreno.
Castro misses with a looping left.
Castro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Moreno tries to clinch up but Castro circles away and keeps his distance.
Castro connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Moreno momentarily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Castro. That's going to slow Moreno down.
Moreno closes the distance and clinches.
Castro wants to break free but Moreno has control.
Moreno is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Castro is defending well for now.
Castro looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Moreno missing with knees to the body.
Castro is looking to break free of the clinch but Moreno has double underhooks.
Castro wants to break free but Moreno has control.
Castro breaks from the clinch.
Moreno tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Castro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Moreno tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Castro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castro missing with a left hand there. Moreno was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Moreno darts in and clinches Castro up against the cage.
Moreno has Castro pressed against the cage, preventing Castro from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Moreno trying to land knees to the body.
Moreno utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Moreno landing knees to the body.
Castro is trying to break the clinch but Moreno is controlling him.
Castro breaks the clinch.
We've been told by Castro's head coaches at Gentlemanly Scholars Fight Club Gym(4 Sprbt 4*+) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Moreno tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Castro keeps the fight on the outside.
Good standup being displayed there by Castro as he connects with a hook.
A cross from Castro lands.
Moreno ducks under a wild hook from Castro.
Castro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Moreno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Castro scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Castro throws an overhand right that lands on Moreno's shoulder, as Moreno tries to avoid the shot.
Moreno tries to close the distance and clinch up but Castro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Moreno tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Castro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Moreno's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Castro connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Moreno scrambles back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Moreno looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Castro throws out a loose jab but Moreno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moreno is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Moreno looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Castro misses with a looping right.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Castro feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Morenos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Castro with a jab.
Castro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moreno wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Paulo Moreno will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Castro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moreno.
Moreno takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Moreno tries to clinch up but Castro circles away and keeps his distance.
Moreno doesn't manage to clinch there - Castro circles away.
Giovani Castro is winning the standup battle so far.
Castro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Moreno keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Castro.
Castro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moreno.
Moreno is looking to clinch but Castro is avoiding it.
Castro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moreno.
Castro keeps the fight on the outside.
Castro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Castro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moreno was well out of range. Poor timing from Castro.
Castro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Castro connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castro throws a hook but Moreno avoids it easily.
Moreno avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Castro looks to throw the jab but Moreno is out of range.
Castro thows a body shot but no joy.
Castro misses the shot to the body.
Castro misses with a body shot.
Castro misses with a hook
and Moreno counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Castro with a jab.
Moreno clinches with his opponent.
Castro lands with a right to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Castro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Moreno is looking to clinch but Castro is avoiding it.
Moreno ducks under a wild hook from Castro.
Moreno is looking to clinch but Castro is avoiding it.
Moreno tries to clinch up but Castro circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moreno tries to clinch but Castro moves out of range.
Castro looks to land a combination but Moreno avoids it well.
Castro lands a right hook to the body.
Castro keeps the fight on the outside.
Castro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Moreno slips a straight right by Castro.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moreno ducks under a wild hook from Castro.
Castro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Castro. Moreno does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Good work by Moreno as he checks the leg kick.
Moreno gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right from Castro.
Moreno lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Castro tries to circle away but Moreno has him pinned against the cage.
Moreno tries to land knees in the clinch but Castro avoids the damage to the body.
Castro is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Moreno unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Moreno scores a nice knee to the body.
Moreno missing with knees to the body.
Castro managing to block the knees to the body from Moreno.
Castro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Moreno lands an elbow just above Castro 's eye.
Knees to the body from Moreno.
Castro tries to break free but Moreno pushes him back against the cage.
Moreno lands a good knee to the midsection. Castro won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moreno unloads a knee to the mid-section. Castro lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Moreno lands a knee to the head.
Moreno lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Paulo Moreno seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Castro has had enough of the clinch but Moreno keeps him there for the moment.
Moreno putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Castro in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Castro managing to block the knees to the body from Moreno.
Castro throws a punch but it's blocked by Moreno.
Moreno is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Moreno landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moreno tries to land a knee to the head but Castro blocks with his arms.
Castro tries to break the clinch but Moreno is controlling the position.
Moreno tries to land a knee to the head but Castro blocks with his arms.
Moreno prevents Castro from breaking the clinch.
Moreno tries to land a knee to the head but Castro blocks with his arms.
Moreno is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Moreno gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Moreno scores with a knee to the head.
Moreno throws a knee to the head but misses.
Moreno trying to land knees to the body.
Castro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Castro wants to break free but Moreno has control.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Moreno obliges.
Moreno landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Castro is trying to push Moreno away but Moreno has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Moreno utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Moreno lands an elbow just above Castro 's eye.
Moreno creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Castro's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Moreno showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Jab from Castro.
Castro lands a jab-cross combination.
Moreno doesn't manage to clinch there - Castro circles away.
Moreno tries to close the distance and clinch up but Castro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Moreno takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Moreno tries to close the distance and clinch up but Castro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Castro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Moreno ducks under a wild hook from Castro.
Moreno moves into the clinch.
Castro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Castro is looking to break free of the clinch but Moreno has double underhooks.
Castro looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Moreno landing knees to the head.
Castro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Castro feints and then cracks Moreno's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Moreno down.
Castro misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Castro darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Castro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Moreno tries to clinch up but Castro circles away and keeps his distance.
Moreno uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Castro.
Castro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moreno was well out of range. Poor timing from Castro.
Castro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Castro thows a body shot but no joy.
Moreno tries to close the distance and clinch up but Castro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Moreno tries to clinch but Castro moves out of range.
Castro misses with a looping right.
Moreno uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Castro.
Moreno is looking to clinch but Castro is avoiding it.
Moreno avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A punch combination from Castro misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moreno doesn't manage to clinch there - Castro circles away.
Moreno is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Castro throws a shot from downtown. Moreno moves away and avoids it.
Moreno fails with an attempt to clinch.
Moreno tries to clinch but Castro is having none of it.
Castro swats away the attempt to clinch by Moreno.
Castro connects with a single shot there.
Moreno tries to close the distance and clinch but Castro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Castro throws a looping overhand right but Moreno ducks down to avoid it.
Castro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moreno moves away.
Castro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Castro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moreno.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Moreno tries to clinch up.
Castro misses with a right hand
and Moreno moves into the clinch.
Moreno keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Castro's efforts to push away.
Castro is trying to push Moreno away but Moreno has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Giovani Castro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Castro on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Castro misses with some punches.
Moreno with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Castro is trying to break the clinch but Moreno has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moreno.
Castro has had enough of the clinch but Moreno keeps him there for the moment.
Moreno lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Castro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Castro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Castro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Castro misses with a body shot.
Castro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moreno slips a straight right by Castro.
Castro misses the jab.
Moreno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Paulo Moreno is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Moreno is looking to clinch.
A jab from Castro misses.
Moreno slips a jab from Castro.
Moreno moves away from the strike by Castro.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moreno tries to clinch up but Castro circles away and keeps his distance.
Moreno tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Castro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moreno manages to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moreno moves out of range as Castro strikes.
Moreno slips under a jab from Castro.
Castro swings for the body but Moreno moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Castro throws a body punch but Moreno moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Giovani Castro showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Moreno 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 William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Moreno!
Paulo Moreno managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Fury Nutrition Inc., into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jiri Brodski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Gaston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brodski comes to the cage accompanied by Cold Blue Coma- Downset. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jiri Brodski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Gaston!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brodski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gaston. Brodski does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gaston. Brodski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brodski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brodski closes the distance and pushes Gaston back into the cage.
Brodski misses with a punch on the inside.
Gaston breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brodski feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gaston's calf.
Gaston takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gaston throws a big shot that misses.
Brodski throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gaston lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gaston scores with a nice right hand.
Brodski ducks under a wild hook from Gaston.
Brodski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gaston moves away.
Gaston scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
It looks like Jiri Brodski has been cut.
Gaston looks to score with a jab to the body but Brodski is just out of range.
Brodski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gaston manages to avoid it.
Brodski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brodski.
Gaston's corner calls for a 1-2. Gaston obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Brodski's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Brodski duly obliges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaston on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brodski. Brodski obviously looking to wear him down.
James Gaston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gaston looks to land a left hand but Brodski moved out of range nicely.
Gaston stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brodski.
Gaston looks to land a left hand but Brodski moved out of range nicely.
Gaston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Brodski.
A head kick misses from Brodski.
Gaston stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
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!
Gaston takes one to the chin there.
Brodski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gaston lands a slapping body shot.
Brodski is breathing heavily.
Brodski fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gaston is out of range.
Gaston works Brodski's body with a nice hook.
Gaston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brodski was well out of range. Poor timing from Gaston.
Gaston throws a lazy uppercut
and Brodski counters by moving into the clinch.
Gaston tries to break the clinch but Brodski is controlling the position.
Brodski is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gaston is defending well.
Gaston stops a takedown attempt from Brodski.
Gaston manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brodski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gaston.
Gaston throws the left hand but Brodski avoids the punch easily.
A shot to the liver by Gaston. Beautiful body shot.
Brodski slips a straight right by Gaston.
Gaston keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brodski.
Gaston feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Brodski sprawling to the canvas! Brodski rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Gaston finish him?!
Brodski throws a head kick that misses.
Brodski's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gaston under the eye.
Gaston takes a swing at Brodski's ribcage but misses.
Brodski walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Brodski limp body while Gaston jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Gaston!
A relieved looking James Gaston thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shuya Nanahara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ali Seyedi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nanahara comes into the arena with God Particle blaring out of the sound system. Seyedi has chosen Hypnotize- Biggie smalls as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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195 lbs
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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
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shuya Nanahara!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ali Seyedi!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nanahara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Seyedi lands with an uppercut that bounces Nanahara off the cage and back into range.
Nanahara blocks the body kick.
Seyedi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nanahara checks it well.
Seyedi moves out of range as Nanahara strikes.
Seyedi lands a nice hook to Nanahara's body. Nanahara takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Seyedi connects with a solid leg kick.
Seyedi gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Nanahara counters with a nice uppercut.
Nanahara lands with a kick to the temple. Seyedi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Ali Seyedi has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Seyedi connects with the punch.
Nanahara lands a nice hook to Seyedi's body. Seyedi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Seyedi tries to clinch there but Nanahara circles away.
Nanahara throws out a loose jab but Seyedi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Seyedi. That's going to slow Nanahara down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seyedi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nanahara.
Nanahara checks a leg kick.
Nanahara defending well as Seyedi loads up on a big left hand.
Seyedi just misses with a punch to the body.
Seyedi scoring well with a low kick there.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nanahara crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Seyedi - the referee stops the clock and Nanahara gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Seyedi. Nanahara manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Seyedi jabs Nanahara to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jab by Nanahara.
Seyedi looks to land a body kick but Nanahara moved away.
Nanahara walks into a jab.
Seyedi scores with a nice head shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Seyedi, right into the meat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Seyedi throws a looping overhand right but Nanahara ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nanahara throws a head kick but Seyedi moves out of range.
Nanahara throws a lazy uppercut
and Seyedi counters with a thumping low kick.
Nanahara misses with a combination
and Seyedi counters with a stiff right hand.
Nanahara takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Seyedi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Seyedi throws a leg kick
and Nanahara counters with a good low kick that Seyedi was not able to check.
Seyedi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nanahara momentarily.
Seyedi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nanahara moves away.
Seyedi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Seyedi digs a good hook to Nanahara's body.
Nanahara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seyedi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nanahara misses with a head kick.
Seyedi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nanahara closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nanahara checks a leg kick.
Seyedi pushes Nanahara away with a front kick.
Nanahara lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Seyedi circles away quickly and effectively.
Seyedi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nanahara's calf.
Seyedi cracks a nice hook into Nanahara's ribs.
Ali Seyedi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seyedi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Nanahara misses.
Nanahara throws a series of punches but Seyedi moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nanahara sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Seyedi lands a nice hook to Nanahara's body. Nanahara takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nanahara is breathing heavily.
Nanahara throws a hook but Seyedi blocks it.
Seyedi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nanahara's calf.
Nanahara is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Seyedi lands a jab to Nanahara's midsection.
Nanahara misses with a combination
and Seyedi counters with a body kick that stops Nanahara in his tracks momentarily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Seyedi. Nanahara shrugs it off though.
Seyedi swings for the body but Nanahara moves out of range.
Seyedi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
That kick from Seyedi tenderised Nanahara's leg. Nanahara is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nanahara doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Seyedi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ali Seyedi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ali Seyedi's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Seyedi forces Nanahara back against the cage and clinches.
Seyedi lands a knee to the body.
Nanahara is looking to break free of the clinch but Seyedi has double underhooks.
Seyedi lands a right hand.
Nanahara takes a shot to the head.
Seyedi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nanahara.
Nanahara wants to get back to striking at distance but Seyedi won't allow it.
Nanahara avoids the elbow strike from Seyedi, against the cage.
Seyedi keeps control of Nanahara as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nanahara wants to get back to striking at distance but Seyedi won't allow it.
Seyedi working aggressively here.
Nanahara avoids the elbow strike from Seyedi, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Seyedi.
Seyedi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Seyedi lands a damaging elbow.
Nanahara blocks an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nanahara takes an elbow to the temple.
Seyedi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Seyedi lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Shuya Nanahara has been cut.
Nanahara is trying to break the clinch but Seyedi has him pressed against the cage.
Seyedi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nanahara looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Seyedi crunches a lovely knee into Nanahara's ribcage.
Seyedi lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Seyedi lands an elbow inside.
Seyedi pushes off an throws an elbow but Nanahara leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nanahara wants to break the clinch but can't.
Seyedi lands a nice uppercut.
Nanahara tries to break the clinch but Seyedi is controlling the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Seyedi lands an elbow that stopped Nanahara in his tracks for a moment.
Seyedi scores with a shot to the side of Nanahara's head.
Nanahara has had enough of the clinch but Seyedi keeps him there for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seyedi lands a knee to the body.
Seyedi lands with a right to the head.
Nanahara has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Seyedi misses with an elbow strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Seyedi.
Nanahara takes an elbow to the forehead.
Seyedi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nanahara is defending well for now.
Seyedi works on Nanahara's body with a couple of short punches.
A shot in the inside from Seyedi.
Seyedi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nanahara avoids it.
Seyedi lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Seyedi.
Nanahara on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Seyedi. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Nanahara is trying to break the clinch but Seyedi has him pressed against the cage.
Nanahara tries to break the clinch but Seyedi is controlling the position.
Seyedi tries to throw a body punch but Nanahara avoids it by throwing Seyedi back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nanahara prevents a body shot from Seyedi.
Seyedi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Seyedi misses with an elbow over the top.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Seyedi.
Nanahara wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nanahara can't break the clinch.
Nanahara tries to circle away but Seyedi has him pinned against the cage.
Seyedi lands an elbow just above Nanahara 's eye.
Nanahara looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nanahara breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Seyedi connects with a leg kick. Nanahara looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Seyedi lands with a cross.
Nanahara throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Seyedi just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nanahara avoids the head kick by Seyedi.
Nanahara looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Seyedi looks to score with a jab to the body but Nanahara is just out of range.
Seyedi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nanahara rather than just go for the knockout.
Seyedi connects with a right hand. Nanahara shakes it off.
Nanahara loads up on a big right hand but Seyedi slips the punch.
Nanahara stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Seyedi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seyedi rushes Nanahara and presses him up against the cage.
Seyedi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nanahara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Seyedi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nanahara avoids it.
Nanahara prevents a body shot from Seyedi.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nanahara escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Seyedi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shuya Nanahara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nanahara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seyedi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ali Seyedi 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.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A clash of legs there as Nanahara blocks the low kick.
Seyedi connects with a leg kick. Nanahara looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ali Seyedi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nanahara takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Seyedi throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Seyedi misses the shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Seyedi.
Seyedi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Seyedi.
Seyedi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nanahara will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Seyedi takes a swing at Nanahara's ribcage but misses.
Seyedi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A chopping leg kick lands by Seyedi.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nanahara throws the left hand but Seyedi avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nanahara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nanahara missing with a left hand there. Seyedi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Seyedi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Seyedi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nanahara's head.
Seyedi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A slapping body kick lands there for Seyedi.
Seyedi tries to clinch but Nanahara is having none of it.
Seyedi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nanahara.
Seyedi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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!
Seyedi looks to throw a body kick
and Nanahara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nanahara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seyedi.
Seyedi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nanahara misses with a hook.
Nanahara throws a right hand that misses
letting Seyedi counter with a right hand.
Seyedi jabs at Nanahara's body.
Seyedi is looking to land body kicks.
Seyedi blocks a jab.
Nanahara is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Seyedi is looking to slow Nanahara down with leg kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Seyedi.
Seyedi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Seyedi lands with an uppercut that bounces Nanahara off the cage and back into range.
Seyedi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nanahara manages to avoid it.
Nanahara walks into a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seyedi jabs at Nanahara's body.
Seyedi cracks a nice hook into Nanahara's ribs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Seyedi, right into the meat.
Nanahara on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Seyedi. Seyedi obviously looking to wear him down.
Seyedi misses with an uppercut.
Nanahara checks a low kick from Seyedi.
Seyedi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nanahara throws a jab when Seyedi was well out of range.
Seyedi throws an off balance right hand
and Nanahara counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Seyedi thinking.
Nanahara 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.
Seyedi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nanahara.
Seyedi lands with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Nanahara takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nanahara swats away the attempt to clinch by Seyedi.
Seyedi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nanahara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Seyedi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Seyedi slips under a jab.
Nanahara takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nanahara rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Seyedi counters with a low kick, right behind Nanahara 's knee.
A slapping leg kick lands for Seyedi.
Seyedi wants to clinch up but Nanahara keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ali Seyedi really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Nanahara's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nanahara takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A solid body kick from Seyedi.
Seyedi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Seyedi throws a body punch but Nanahara moves out of range.
Seyedi swings for the body but Nanahara moves out of range.
Seyedi lands a jab to the nose.
Nanahara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Seyedi.
Seyedi wants to clinch up but Nanahara keeps it at a distance.
Seyedi throws a sloppy head kick and Nanahara moves out of range easily.
Seyedi slips a straight right by Nanahara.
Nanahara avoids a punch combination nicely.
A low kick from Seyedi misses
and Nanahara counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seyedi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nanahara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seyedi.
Nanahara throws a low kick, looking for Seyedi's leg but Seyedi calmly moves out of range.
Seyedi misses with a straight left.
Seyedi throws a head kick but Nanahara moves out of range.
Seyedi throws a big shot that misses.
Nanahara swinging wildly here.
Nanahara rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Seyedi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Seyedi.
Seyedi clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seyedi pushes off an throws an elbow but Nanahara leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Seyedi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nanahara tries to break the clinch but Seyedi is controlling the position.
Nanahara is trying to break the clinch but Seyedi has him pressed against the cage.
Nanahara is trying to break the clinch but Seyedi has him pressed against the cage.
Ali Seyedi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nanahara tries to circle away but Seyedi has him pinned against the cage.
Nanahara wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Seyedi lands with a left to the head.
Nanahara breaks the clinch.
Seyedi tries to clinch up
and Nanahara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nanahara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seyedi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nanahara takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nanahara takes a swing at Seyedi's ribcage but misses.
Nanahara chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Seyedi can pounce on him.
Seyedi looks for the body kick but Nanahara saw that one coming.
Seyedi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nanahara moves away.
Nanahara throws a right and a left that both miss.
Seyedi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Seyedi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nanahara throws a combination that misses
and Seyedi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Seyedi just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seyedi misses with a jab to the body
and Nanahara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Seyedi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Seyedi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Seyedi scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nanahara throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nanahara waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Seyedi.
Nanahara stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Seyedi.
Nanahara takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Seyedi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nanahara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Seyedi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nanahara throws a head kick that misses
and Seyedi counters by clinching up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Seyedi.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Seyedi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ali Seyedi dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Seyedi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nanahara lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Seyedi moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Seyedi.
Nanahara is trying to push Seyedi away but Seyedi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Seyedi works on Nanahara's body with a couple of short punches.
Nanahara is trying to break the clinch but Seyedi is controlling him.
A frustrated look appears on Nanahara's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nanahara has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nanahara has had enough of the clinch but Seyedi keeps him there for the moment.
Nanahara avoids a wild elbow strike from Seyedi.
Seyedi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nanahara blocks an elbow strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good body shot from Seyedi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Seyedi fails to land.
Seyedi throws an elbow but it misses.
Seyedi lands an elbow inside that Nanahara shrugs off.
Seyedi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Seyedi lands an elbow inside.
Nanahara tries to circle away but Seyedi has him pinned against the cage.
Seyedi lands a knee 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.
With the fighters up against the cage, Seyedi throws an elbow but misses.
Seyedi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Seyedi throws an elbow but misses.
Nanahara wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nanahara has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Seyedi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Seyedi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nanahara is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seyedi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Seyedi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Seyedi misses with a body punch.
Seyedi throws a punch but it's blocked by Nanahara.
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!
Nanahara is trying to break the clinch but Seyedi is controlling him.
Nanahara tries to circle away but Seyedi has him pinned against the cage.
Seyedi pushes off an throws an elbow but Nanahara leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nanahara avoiding damage as Seyedi throws knees to the body.
Nanahara wants to break free but Seyedi has control.
Nanahara is looking to break free of the clinch but Seyedi has double underhooks.
Seyedi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Seyedi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nanahara is looking to break free of the clinch but Seyedi has double underhooks.
Seyedi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nanahara breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nanahara takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Seyedi looks to score with a jab to the body but Nanahara is just out of range.
Nanahara with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Seyedi to score with a decent uppercut.
Nanahara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Seyedi lands the left hand.
Seyedi looks to throw a body kick
and Nanahara counters with a nice body shot.
Seyedi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nanahara is able to avoid easily.
Nanahara checks a low kick from Seyedi.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Seyedi.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Seyedi.
Nanahara lands with a nice combination. Seyedi backs away looking to recover.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Seyedi throws a head kick that misses.
Seyedi scores with the left hand. Nanahara knows he should have avoided that one.
Seyedi wants to clinch up but Nanahara keeps it at a distance.
A head kick misses from Nanahara.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Seyedi.
Nanahara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Seyedi lands a nice looking body shot.
Seyedi rushes Nanahara and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Seyedi has Nanahara pressed against the cage, preventing Nanahara from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nanahara managing to block the knees to the body from Seyedi.
Shuya Nanahara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nanahara is trying to push Seyedi away but Seyedi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ali Seyedi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Seyedi 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 45:50
Judge William Peck scores the fight 45:50
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ali Seyedi!
Ali Seyedi is the new light heavyweight champion!
After the big win, Ali Seyedi made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Kemists ↑ 5x160Q and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Steigelmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Redfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Redfield has chosen Believers as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gunnar Steigelmann!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Redfield!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redfield defending well as Steigelmann loads up on a big left hand.
Steigelmann getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Redfield fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Steigelmann lands a really nice looking cross but Redfield seems unphased.
Steigelmann smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A good leg kick by Steigelmann.
Steigelmann digs a good hook to Redfield's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steigelmann feints and then cracks Redfield's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Redfield down.
Steigelmann scores with the left hand. Redfield knows he should have avoided that one.
Redfield takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Redfield closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Redfield lands in his opponent's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Steigelmann lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Steigelmann controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redfield looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Steigelmann is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Steigelmann would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Redfield being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Gunnar Steigelmann wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Redfield looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Steigelmann swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Redfield.
Horrible takedown attempt by Redfield or perhaps it was just good defense by Steigelmann, which made it look bad.
Nice jab there from Steigelmann.
Steigelmann lands with a good body shot.
It looks like Steigelmann has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redfield's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Redfield duly obliges.
It looks like Gunnar Steigelmann has been cut.
Redfield takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Steigelmann tries to close the distance and clinch but Redfield swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steigelmann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Redfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Steigelmann.
Steigelmann throws a sloppy head kick
and Redfield counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Steigelmann lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
No luck for Redfield with that takedown attempt.
Gunnar Steigelmann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Redfield.
Redfield takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Steigelmann scores with a one two! Redfield had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Steigelmann misses with a hook.
Steigelmann works Redfield's body with a nice hook.
Redfield scores with a jab to the body.
Steigelmann is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the liver by Redfield. Beautiful body shot.
Steigelmann throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redfield throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Redfield is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gunnar Steigelmann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Redfield lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Steigelmann circles away quickly and effectively.
A punch combination from Redfield misses.
Gunnar Steigelmann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redfield throws a right hand that Steigelmann ducks under and follows up with a left that Steigelmann also avoids with ease.
Steigelmann dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Redfield. That did some damage!
Redfield moves out of range of the body kick from Steigelmann.
Redfield throws a right hand that misses
and Steigelmann holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Steigelmann lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Redfield backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Redfield pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steigelmann throws a body punch but Redfield moves out of range.
Steigelmann connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Steigelmann dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Steigelmann's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Redfield throws a left and a right that both miss
and Steigelmann cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Steigelmann steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Redfield.
Steigelmann lands with a straight right. Redfield didn't see that one coming.
Redfield is looking to slow Steigelmann down with leg kicks.
Gunnar Steigelmann is winning the standup battle so far.
Redfield misses with a takedown attempt - Steigelmann sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Steigelmann tries a head kick but it misses.
Steigelmann stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Steigelmann wants it to stay on the feet.
Redfield throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steigelmann sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steigelmann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Redfield moves away.
Redfield throws a right and a left that Steigelmann avoids nicely.
A big left from Steigelmann misses.
Steigelmann throws a looping overhand right but Redfield ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redfield walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Steigelmann throws a half hearted mid kick.
Redfield avoids the head kick by Steigelmann.
Steigelmann misses with a body shot.
Redfield shoots in for a takedown but Steigelmann shows good takedown defense.
Gunnar Steigelmann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Redfield.
Steigelmann keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Redfield.
Steigelmann lands with a kick to the temple. Redfield shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Steigelmann lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Steigelmann throws a body punch but Redfield moves out of range.
Steigelmann misses with a body shot.
Steigelmann uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Redfield.
Redfield lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A combination from Redfield does no damage.
Steigelmann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Redfield.
Steigelmann swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Redfield chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Redfield looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice defenses there by Steigelmann.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Steigelmann.
Steigelmann moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Redfield misses with a wild body shot.
Redfield takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Steigelmann tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steigelmann moves into the clinch successfully.
Redfield is looking to break free of the clinch but Steigelmann has double underhooks.
Redfield wants to get back to striking at distance but Steigelmann won't allow it.
Steigelmann tries a body shot but Redfield blocks it.
Steigelmann can't find room to land a body shot as Redfield controls the action.
Redfield avoiding damage as Steigelmann throws knees to the body.
Steigelmann pushes Redfield back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Redfield's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Redfield has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Redfield is trying to break the clinch but Steigelmann is controlling him.
Redfield is trying to push Steigelmann away but Steigelmann has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Redfield can't break the clinch.
Redfield is looking to break free of the clinch but Steigelmann has double underhooks.
Redfield can't break the clinch.
Steigelmann working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Steigelmann lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redfield has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Steigelmann after a bit of a struggle.
Steigelmann keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Redfield's efforts to push away.
Redfield breaks the clinch.
Redfield misses with an uppercut. Steigelmann saw that one coming.
Chris Redfield is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Steigelmann keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Redfield.
Steigelmann takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
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!
Steigelmann throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Redfield's head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Steigelmann darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Steigelmann dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Steigelmann throws a one two combo.
Steigelmann bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Redfield is breathing heavily.
Steigelmann bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Steigelmann dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Steigelmann's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Redfield throws a series of punches but Steigelmann moves out of range.
Steigelmann works Redfield's body with a nice hook.
Redfield tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Steigelmann defends well and Redfield ends up having to push Steigelmann into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Steigelmann gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Redfield wants to break the clinch but can't.
Redfield tries to circle away but Steigelmann has him pinned against the cage.
Redfield is trying to break the clinch but Steigelmann is controlling him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Steigelmann creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Steigelmann throws an elbow but it misses.
Redfield blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Steigelmann creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Steigelmann is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Redfield can't break the clinch.
Steigelmann is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Redfield is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steigelmann misses with a hook to the ribs.
Redfield wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Steigelmann has him pressed against the cage.
Redfield drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Steigelmann gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Steigelmann.
Redfield manages to break the clinch.
Redfield finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A big left from Redfield misses.
Redfield works over Steigelmann's head and body with a nice combination.
Steigelmann tries to land a leg kick but Redfield saw it coming and moves away.
Steigelmann throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Redfield walks into a left hand.
Redfield looks to score with a jab to the body but Steigelmann is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steigelmann throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Redfield takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Steigelmann tries to clinch but Redfield is having none of it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Redfield breaks from the clinch.
Redfield has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Steigelmann.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Steigelmann, right into the meat.
Redfield looks to land a right hand but Steigelmann moved out of range.
Steigelmann scores with a jab to the jaw.
Steigelmann lands a nice looking body shot.
Steigelmann lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Redfield backs up against the cage.
Steigelmann avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steigelmann tries a head kick but it misses.
Steigelmann darts in trying to clinch
and Redfield cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Redfield lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Steigelmann moves out of range as Redfield strikes.
Steigelmann lands a high kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redfield misses with an uppercut
and Steigelmann counters with an inside leg kick.
Steigelmann scores with a hook to the body. Redfield takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Steigelmann clobbers Redfield with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Steigelmann!
Steigelmann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Redfield.
Redfield misses with an uppercut. Steigelmann saw that one coming.
Steigelmann throws a one two combo.
Steigelmann connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A left lands for Steigelmann.
Redfield is rocked!
Steigelmann misses with a shot to the body
and Redfield counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steigelmann moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Steigelmann lands with a right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Redfield throws a lazy body kick
and Steigelmann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Redfield throws a big shot that misses.
Steigelmann lands a brutal head kick. Redfield looks out on his feet and Steigelmann throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Gunnar Steigelmann!
Gunnar Steigelmann retains his heavyweight title!
After the big win, Gunnar Steigelmann made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Milwaukee's Best 160 (85% laundry) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pegg Frost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aoki Funkyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Funkyama has chosen as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
26 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pegg Frost!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aoki Funkyama!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Frost misses
and Funkyama counters with a nice double leg into side control. Frost won't be happy with that.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Frost is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Funkyama connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Frost some visible discomfort.
Frost defending against the ground and pound.
Frost dodges the ground and pound from Funkyama.
Frost tries to improve position but can't.
Funkyama working the body and head with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Funkyama moves into full mount!
Funkyama working Frost over with strikes here.
Funkyama connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Funkyama throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
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.
Funkyama misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Funkyama working the ground and pound effectively.
Poor strikes thrown by Funkyama there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Funkyama looking for a guillotine from mount but Frost is having none of it.
Frost manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Funkyama is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Frost has hold of Funkyama's hands but Funkyama slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frost tries to get to full guard but Funkyama has control of the leg.
Frost trying to control from the bottom.
Funkyama is looking for a kimura but Frost is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Funkyama to get the leverage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Funkyama is looking to advance position but Frost won't allow it.
Frost keeping control of the position.
Funkyama throwing shots but Frost is blocking nicely.
Funkyama has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Funkyama throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Funkyama scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Funkyama slips a nice elbow through Frost's hands, connecting with Frost's forehead.
Funkyama looks to land a strike but Frost avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama throwing strikes but missing.
Funkyama stands up over Frost, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Frost is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Funkyama actively working from the bottom here.
Frost is thwarting Funkyama's attempts to control the position.
Funkyama is looking to improve his position.
Frost frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Funkyama bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Funkyama passes Frost's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frost looks like he's trying to stand up.
Frost moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Funkyama postures up in Frost's guard and throws a big left but Frost blocks it.
Funkyama pushing down on Frost's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
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. Funkyama connects with a nice short shot to Frost's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aoki Funkyama 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.
No joy there for Funkyama, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Funkyama avoids the head kick by Frost.
Frost ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Funkyama moves away.
Funkyama shoots in looking for a takedown. Frost tries to sprawl out of it but Funkyama keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Frost manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Frost tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Funkyama paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Funkyama shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Frost sprawls well. Frost wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Funkyama gets slowly back to his feet.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Frost enables Funkyama to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Frost manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Funkyama throws a big right hand that misses.
Frost wants to stand up but Funkyama is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Frost can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Funkyama is looking to escape.
Frost landing punches.
Frost tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Funkyama tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Funkyama is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Funkyama is squirming around, avoiding Frost's attempts to control the action.
Funkyama gets back to half guard.
Frost prevents Funkyama from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frost perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Funkyama is trying to get back to full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
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. Frost connects with a nice short shot to Funkyama's temple.
Funkyama actively working from the bottom here.
Frost seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Funkyama does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Frost scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Funkyama looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Frost lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Frost lands strikes from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Funkyama's head.
Funkyama looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Frost is keen to just control but Funkyama is a slippery customer.
Funkyama tries to get to full guard but Frost has control of the leg.
Frost trying to control the pace.
Funkyama is staying active underneath Frost, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Funkyama makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Funkyama.
Funkyama trying to keep a closed guard but Frost is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frost throwing strikes from guard but Funkyama blocks nicely.
Our spies down at at AD Sparstars Inc. inform us that Funkyama has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Funkyama is trying to control the position but Frost postures up.
Funkyama is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Frost controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Funkyama looking for a sweep. Not yet Funkyama, not yet.
Funkyama escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Frost gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Funkyama looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Frost with a flurry of punches that miss.
Frost pushes down on Funkyama's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Funkyama makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Funkyama.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Pegg Frost will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
The fight stays on the outside here - Frost looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A head kick misses from Frost.
Good exchange - Frost coming out on top.
Funkyama dives in for a single leg takedown but Frost sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Frost throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Frost obliges.
Frost trying to land knees to the body.
Frost lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Aoki Funkyama has been cut.
Frost throws a knee to the head but misses.
Funkyama is looking to take this one to the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frost trying to land knees to the body.
Funkyama has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Frost after a bit of a struggle.
Pegg Frost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aoki Funkyama.
Funkyama takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Frost with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkyama is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Frost pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Our sources have told us that Frost has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Frost lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Frost gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Funkyama.
Frost misses with a knee strike.
Frost throws a knee to the head but misses.
Frost stops a takedown attempt from Funkyama.
Frost looking to throw knees to the head but Funkyama is blocking nicely.
Funkyama goes for a takedown attempt but Frost pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Frost rushes Funkyama and presses him up against the cage.
Frost is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Good body shot from Frost.
Frost lands an elbow that stopped Funkyama in his tracks for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama takes a shot to the head.
Frost with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Frost throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Funkyama blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frost lands a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, Frost scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pegg Frost has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Frost unloads a knee to the mid-section. Funkyama lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Frost scores with a shot to the side of Funkyama's head.
Frost throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Funkyama blocks it with crossed arms.
Frost gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Funkyama.
Frost tries a knee to the head but Funkyama blocks it.
Funkyama goes for a takedown in the clinch but Frost prevents it.
Frost with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A knee to the head by Frost.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost missing with knees to the body.
Frost is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Funkyama is defending well for now.
Frost connects with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Frost.
Funkyama blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Frost throws a knee to the head but misses.
Funkyama drops down looking for an ankle pick but Frost pulls his leg out and moves away.
Frost doesn't manage to clinch there - Funkyama circles away.
Funkyama shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Frost as he avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Frost. Those never looked like landing.
Frost tries to close the distance and clinch up but Funkyama swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Funkyama throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Frost.
A head kick misses from Frost.
Frost has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Funkyama tries to score a body lock takedown but Frost shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Frost gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Funkyama.
Funkyama has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Frost is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Frost lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Funkyama backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Frost gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Funkyama.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Frost creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pegg Frost clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Aoki Funkyama's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Frost moves into range and clinches up with Funkyama.
Frost trying to land knees to the body.
Frost prevents a takedown attempt there.
Frost lands a knee to the head.
Frost throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Funkyama blocks it with crossed arms.
Frost landing knees to the head.
Funkyama managing to block the knees to the body from Frost.
Frost with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Funkyama tries for a takedown but Frost manages to get underhooks.
Funkyama has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Frost avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pegg Frost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aoki Funkyama.
Frost tries a knee to the head but Funkyama blocks it.
Frost lands a knee to the head.
Frost tries to land a knee to the head but Funkyama blocks with his arms.
Frost tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Funkyama avoids it.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Frost using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkyama tries to score a body lock takedown but Frost shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Funkyama blocks the elbow strike.
Frost throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Funkyama blocks it with crossed arms.
Funkyama tries for a takedown but Frost manages to get underhooks.
Frost utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Frost lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Frost with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Funkyama drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Funkyama changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Frost fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Frost misses with a wild combination.
Pegg Frost is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frost misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Frost throws a series of punches but Funkyama moves out of range.
Funkyama scores with a takedown into Frost's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frost wants to sweep but no luck.
Funkyama cracks Frost with a solid left hand.
Funkyama looking to sit in guard and control but Frost gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Funkyama is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Frost scoring with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Frost postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Funkyama looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Frost trying to control but Funkyama is working from the bottom.
Frost is looking to work some ground and pound but Funkyama has wrist control.
Frost wants to control from the top but Funkyama keeps moving.
Funkyama looking for a triangle here. Frost is fighting it but it looks tight! Funkyama pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Frost is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Aoki Funkyama!
Aoki Funkyama is the new welterweight champion!
Aoki Funkyama very nearly forgot to thank {R.W} Four Aces Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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