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LFC | 94° PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Holden Ballinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Steel Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holden Ballinger could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mr Steel Penn's chin.
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225 lbs
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213 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Holden Ballinger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mr Steel Penn!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel Penn darts in and clinches Ballinger up against the cage.
Ballinger is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Steel Penn is keeping busy.
Ballinger is trying to maintain a safe position but Steel Penn gets an underhook and turns Ballinger into the cage.
Steel Penn lands a right hand.
Ballinger wants to stall.
Ballinger is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Steel Penn lands an uppercut.
Ballinger holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Holden Ballinger.
Ballinger throws the left hand but Steel Penn avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn throws a good cross that connects.
Steel Penn slips under a jab.
Ballinger throws a shot from downtown. Steel Penn moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ballinger. Steel Penn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ballinger takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn throws a hook but Ballinger avoids it easily.
Ballinger was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from Ballinger.
Steel Penn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Steel Penn has managed to clinch.
Ballinger is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Steel Penn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ballinger stalling.
Ballinger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steel Penn lands a hook that snaps the head of Ballinger backwards.
A shot in the inside from Steel Penn.
Ballinger is pressed up against the cage. Steel Penn has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ballinger down to the mat. Ballinger avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ballinger misses with an uppercut
and Steel Penn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ballinger misses with an uppercut
and Steel Penn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Steel Penn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ballinger.
Steel Penn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel Penn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Steel Penn lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Holden Ballinger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ballinger connects with a nice looking jab.
It looks like Mr Steel Penn has been cut.
Ballinger misses with a lunging right hand
so Steel Penn counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ballinger pulls Steel Penn in close to prevent any damage.
Steel Penn stands and throws Ballinger's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ballinger stops Steel Penn from passing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ballinger is working to avoid the ground and pound but Steel Penn connects with a decent elbow.
Steel Penn wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ballinger, who protects the arm well.
Steel Penn looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Steel Penn working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ballinger tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Steel Penn working for a guillotine from mount but Ballinger is in no mood to give up.
Ballinger wants to control but Steel Penn is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Steel Penn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mr Steel Penn's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ballinger looks to throw the jab but Steel Penn is out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Steel Penn.
Ballinger misses with an uppercut. Steel Penn saw that one coming.
Ballinger bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Steel Penn's head backwards.
Ballinger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steel Penn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ballinger misses with an uppercut
and Steel Penn counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ballinger won't be happy with that.
Ballinger tries to buck Steel Penn off but Steel Penn is having none of it.
Ballinger stops Steel Penn from passing to mount.
Ballinger has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Ballinger is holding Steel Penn down, trying to stall.
Ballinger can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ballinger has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ballinger is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Steel Penn goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ballinger rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Steel Penn's guard! Nice work there by Ballinger!
Ballinger's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Steel Penn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Steel Penn lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ballinger manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Steel Penn manages to get himself to full guard.
Ballinger got a little sloppy there for a moment and Steel Penn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ballinger has managed to get both his arms back between Steel Penn's legs - danger averted.
Ballinger wants to control from the top but Steel Penn keeps moving.
Steel Penn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn working for a triangle but Ballinger defends it easily.
Steel Penn isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ballinger stacks Steel Penn on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Ballinger!
Ballinger is looking to take a break and control but Steel Penn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Steel Penn tries to bench press Ballinger off him but Ballinger keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Steel Penn stops Ballinger from passing to mount.
Ballinger is looking to take a break and control but Steel Penn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Steel Penn tries to improve position but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel Penn looking for a sweep but Ballinger has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Steel Penn is squirming around, avoiding Ballinger's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mr Steel Penn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mr Steel Penn's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Steel Penn blocks a jab.
Steel Penn with the counter takedown but Ballinger avoids it easily.
Steel Penn lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Steel Penn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Steel Penn scores with a shot to the side of Ballinger's head.
Steel Penn ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Steel Penn no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ballinger won't allow Steel Penn to sweep him here.
Steel Penn is still trying to improve position.
Ballinger trying to control but Steel Penn is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn wants to sweep but no luck.
Ballinger controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ballinger postures up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ballinger preventing the sweep.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Steel Penn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ballinger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ballinger throws a nice looking combination but Steel Penn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A big left from Ballinger misses.
Ballinger misses with a hook
and Steel Penn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Steel Penn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ballinger misses with a hook
and Steel Penn counters with a three punch combo that has Ballinger backing up. Ballinger nods at Steel Penn to acknowledge the strikes.
Steel Penn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Steel Penn tries to clinch up
and Ballinger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mr Steel Penn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ballinger throws a right hand that misses
and Steel Penn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ballinger misses with a right hand
and Steel Penn decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ballinger's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steel Penn sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ballinger is trying to hold Steel Penn in close to prevent damage but Steel Penn has managed to pass into half guard.
Steel Penn is controlling the pace.
Ballinger wants to improve his position but Steel Penn is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballinger trying to control here.
Steel Penn is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ballinger trying to control here.
Holden Ballinger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steel Penn perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Let's hope that Steel Penn has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ballinger wants to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ballinger throws a poor cross that misses
and Steel Penn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ballinger misses with the body kick
letting Steel Penn counter with a right hand.
Steel Penn has Ballinger up against the cage in a clinch.
Steel Penn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ballinger tries to throw a body punch but Steel Penn avoids it by throwing Ballinger back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ballinger can't find room to land a body shot as Steel Penn controls the action.
Steel Penn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steel Penn ducks under a wild hook from Ballinger.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Steel Penn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Steel Penn has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Steel Penn!
Mr Steel Penn thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Holden Ballinger stepped up to the mic, saying 'You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Grigory Pechorin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalju Kulli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pechorin comes to the cage accompanied by Alexander Alyabyev - The Tempest. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
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World class MT
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Grigory Pechorin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kalju Kulli!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Pechorin - just one landing.
Pechorin checks a low kick from Kulli.
Some wild striking there from Kulli.
Kulli takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kulli changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Kulli.
Kulli swinging wildly here.
Kulli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pechorin is looking to counter with a body kick.
Pechorin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kulli.
Kulli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kulli throws a sloppy head kick and Pechorin moves out of range easily.
Pechorin's corner calls for a 1-2. Pechorin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pechorin throws a shot from downtown. Kulli moves away and avoids it.
Pechorin rushes Kulli and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kulli manages to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kulli looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pechorin wants to control from the top but Kulli keeps moving.
Pechorin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pechorin wants to control from the top but Kulli keeps moving.
Pechorin looking to pass the guard.
Pechorin trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pechorin stopping the sweep attempt from Kulli.
Kulli keeping full guard, as Pechorin tries to pass.
Kulli looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pechorin is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kulli is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Pechorin wants to control from the top but Kulli keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kulli closes the distance and clinches.
Kulli wants to take the fight to the mat but Pechorin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kulli throws an elbow that misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pechorin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kulli backwards.
Kulli breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kulli motions for Pechorin to come forward. Kulli throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jab from Pechorin.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pechorin.
Pechorin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kulli.
Kulli tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pechorin is looking to counter with a body kick.
Nice body kick there by Kulli.
Kulli fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pechorin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pechorin misses with a few strikes there.
Pechorin feints a jab promting Kulli to slip. Pechorin then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kulli slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Pechorin takes the fight into the clinch.
Pechorin decides to pull guard.
Kulli passes into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pechorin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kulli scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kulli scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kulli looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Kulli.
Pechorin gets full guard.
Pechorin looking for a sweep. Not yet Pechorin, not yet.
Pechorin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kulli throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Kulli looking for submissions off his back.
Kulli moves into full guard.
Kulli has his foot on Pechorin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pechorin works his way back into a safe position though.
Pechorin looking to pass the guard.
Kulli is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Grigory Pechorin 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.
Pechorin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sloppy strikes from Kulli. Those never looked like landing.
Kulli swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kulli throws a body shot but no joy.
Pechorin scores with a jab. Kulli acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pechorin throws out a loose jab but Kulli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kulli connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pechorin. Pechorin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kalju Kulli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That kick from Pechorin tenderised Kulli's leg. Kulli is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pechorin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kulli. Kulli obviously looking to wear him down.
Kulli with a poor takedown
and Pechorin counters with a left to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kulli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pechorin moves out of range of the body kick from Kulli.
Pechorin throws a big counter combination but Kulli scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Pechorin misses with a straight right.
Pechorin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pechorin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kulli throws a big counter head kick but Pechorin avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kulli tries a head kick but it misses.
It looks like Pechorin has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
A shot to the liver by Pechorin. Beautiful body shot.
The fighters circling - Kulli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kulli tries to land a front kick but Pechorin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pechorin throws a sloppy head kick and Kulli moves out of range easily.
A jab from Pechorin finds it's way through Kulli's defenses.
Kulli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kulli fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kulli throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pechorin explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Grigory Pechorin is winning the standup battle so far.
Kulli throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pechorin's head.
The crowd cheers as Pechorin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kulli doesn't seem phased though.
Pechorin throws a nice looking combination but Kulli bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kulli slips a straight right by Pechorin.
Kulli throws a head kick that Pechorin semi-blocks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kulli. Pechorin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kulli throws out a loose jab but Pechorin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kulli blocks a head kick by Pechorin.
Pechorin throws a hook but Kulli avoids it easily.
Pechorin slips under a jab.
Kulli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pechorin.
Kulli blocks a jab.
Kulli steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pechorin.
Kulli takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kulli fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kulli misses with a double jab.
Pechorin throws a sloppy head kick and Kulli moves out of range easily.
Kulli takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pechorin scores with a nice right hand.
Kulli on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kulli throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pechorin slips a jab and a cross from Kulli.
Kulli is breathing heavily.
Kulli moves out of range as Pechorin strikes.
Kulli blocks a jab.
Pechorin darts in and clinches Kulli up against the cage.
Pechorin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Pechorin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kulli can do to turn this around?
Pechorin drags the fight down to the ground.
Pechorin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kulli scoring with some ground and pound.
Pechorin has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kulli is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Pechorin.
Pechorin is trying to get back to half guard.
Kulli in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kulli in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Kulli wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pechorin keeps working.
Pechorin tries to bench press Kulli off him but Kulli keeps the position.
Kulli is looking to take a break and control but Pechorin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kulli working away.
Pechorin is looking for a sweep.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pechorin is working hard here to advance position.
You can see the frustration on Pechorin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grigory Pechorin dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Kulli connects with a jab.
Pechorin misses with a wild combination.
Kulli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kulli slips under a jab from Pechorin.
Kulli throws a push kick but Pechorin slaps the foot to one side.
Kulli looks to land a right hand but Pechorin moved out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pechorin.
Kulli avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pechorin is looking to slow Kulli down with leg kicks.
Nice uppercut lands for Kulli. That snapped Pechorin's head back.
Kulli wants to clinch up but Pechorin keeps it at a distance.
Kulli ducks right into an uppercut from Pechorin.
Pechorin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Kulli.
Pechorin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kulli scores with a kick to the body.
Pechorin misses with a wild body shot.
Kulli gets tackled into the cage by Pechorin. Pechorin maintains the clinch.
Kulli drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pechorin keeps control of Kulli as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pechorin lands with a light punch inside.
Kulli takes a knee right on the jaw!
Pechorin missing with knees to the body.
Kulli drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pechorin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Grigory Pechorin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kulli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pechorin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pechorin throws a lazy uppercut
and Kulli counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kulli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pechorin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kulli.
Grigory Pechorin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kalju Kulli.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kulli.
Pechorin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kulli's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Pechorin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pechorin.
Pechorin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kulli manages to get himself to full guard.
Kulli looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pechorin is one step ahead there.
Pechorin advances position into side control!
Kulli tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pechorin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kulli is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Kulli's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pechorin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kulli is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pechorin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kulli is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kulli tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Kulli tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pechorin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Grigory Pechorin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kulli is being controlled here.
Pechorin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kulli keeps working.
Kulli misses with a strike from the bottom.
Pechorin taking a breather here.
Pechorin passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kulli!
Kulli working to try and regain half guard.
Pechorin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grigory Pechorin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pechorin, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grigory Pechorin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pierre Garcon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor MacManus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pierre Garcon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Connor MacManus!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcon throws a half hearted mid kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by MacManus.
MacManus throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Garcon throws a low kick but it's checked well by MacManus.
And MacManus responds with a good body kick, but Garcon manages to step out the way in time.
MacManus throws a lazy right hand but Garcon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Garcon thows a left - swing and a miss!
MacManus misses with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacManus. Garcon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garcon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacManus manages to avoid it.
Garcon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacManus moves away.
MacManus is looking to land body kicks.
MacManus fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Garcon checks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacManus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Garcon has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym of the Gods in the buildup to the fight.
Garcon lands a nice looking body kick.
An inside leg kick from MacManus misses.
Garcon closes this distance looking for a takedown but MacManus circles away.
Garcon misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacManus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Garcon is looking to score with low kicks.
MacManus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garcon throws a jab when MacManus was well out of range.
Some wild striking there from MacManus.
Garcon misses with a double jab.
MacManus throws out a counter right but Garcon avoids it with no problem.
MacManus misses with a body kick.
Garcon lands with a good body shot.
Garcon clinches.
MacManus working aggressively here.
MacManus misses with a hook to the ribs.
MacManus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Garcon is trying to drag MacManus to the mat but MacManus just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
MacManus has a couple of punches blocked by Garcon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, MacManus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Garcon is trying to pull guard but MacManus turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre Garcon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garcon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacManus misses with a shot to the body
and Garcon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
MacManus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Garcon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Garcon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and MacManus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Garcon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by MacManus. MacManus obviously looking to wear him down.
Garcon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
MacManus lands a leg kick that knocks Garcon off balance momentarily.
MacManus lands a front kick.
No joy there for Garcon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Garcon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacManus was well out of range. Poor timing from Garcon.
MacManus is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Garcon with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcon throws a combination. MacManus tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
MacManus throws a leg kick
and Garcon counters with a stiff right hand.
Garcon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
MacManus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Garcon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacManus takes a kick to the side of the head.
Garcon thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on MacManus if he has to take too many more of those.
MacManus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Garcon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with MacManus, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by MacManus.
MacManus swings wildly with an uppercut but Garcon uses good head movement to avoid 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!
MacManus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
MacManus tries to work over Garcon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
MacManus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcon drops down looking for an ankle pick but MacManus pulls his leg out and moves away.
Garcon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garcon throws a lazy uppercut
and MacManus counters with a straight right hand.
Garcon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent MacManus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Garcon has his takedown stuffed
and MacManus counters with a left and a right that stings Garcon.
Garcon throws a one two combo.
Garcon rushes MacManus and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Garcon taking a breather.
Garcon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
MacManus cracks Garcon with a nice body shot.
Garcon taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
MacManus misses with a body punch.
MacManus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Pierre Garcon will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Garcon throws a shot to the body.
Garcon misses with a straight right.
A nice inside leg kick there by Garcon. That's going to slow MacManus down.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from MacManus in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Good work by MacManus as he checks the leg kick.
MacManus moves forwards but Garcon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Garcon tries to clinch there but MacManus circles away.
MacManus lands a leg kick that knocks Garcon off balance momentarily.
MacManus blocks a head kick by Garcon.
Garcon defending well as MacManus loads up on a big left hand.
MacManus throws a half hearted mid kick.
Garcon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Garcon lands in his opponent's guard.
MacManus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
MacManus wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacManus keeping moving, preventing Garcon from controlling successfully.
Garcon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Garcon trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but MacManus manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
MacManus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Garcon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
MacManus won't allow Garcon to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as MacManus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Garcon manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
MacManus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
MacManus prevents a takedown attempt there.
MacManus keeps control of Garcon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Garcon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
MacManus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Garcon goes for a double leg but MacManus avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as MacManus continues to drive forward.
MacManus punishes Garcon's body with a nice straight punch.
Garcon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
MacManus thumps Garcon with a low kick.
Garcon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from MacManus.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garcon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacManus moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcon takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from MacManus fails to land.
MacManus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
MacManus swings wildly with an uppercut but Garcon uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacManus can't find room to land a body shot as Garcon controls the action.
Garcon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from MacManus 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 Garcon has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Garcon and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Some wild striking there from Garcon.
MacManus lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pierre Garcon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacManus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacManus lands a body punch in the clinch.
Garcon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Garcon checks a low kick from MacManus.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from MacManus.
Garcon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from MacManus.
Garcon is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacManus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Garcon tries to clinch up.
MacManus lands a jab to the nose.
A head kick misses from Garcon.
Garcon misses with a takedown
and MacManus counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre Garcon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garcon slips under a jab.
Garcon has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Connor MacManus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Garcon lands the left hand.
MacManus misses with a low kick.
Garcon fails with an attempt to clinch.
MacManus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
MacManus tries to keep at a distance but Garcon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Garcon jumps guard but MacManus turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nice body punch from MacManus - that landed with a thud.
MacManus misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for MacManus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcon manages to break the clinch.
Garcon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
MacManus throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Some wild striking there from MacManus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacManus moves out of range of the body kick from Garcon.
Garcon tries to clinch there but MacManus circles away.
Connor MacManus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That kick from MacManus tenderised Garcon's leg. Garcon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pierre Garcon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
MacManus clobbers Garcon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Garcon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
MacManus throws the kick towards the body but Garcon avoids it.
MacManus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
MacManus fakes the leg kick and cracks Garcon in the body.
Garcon thuds his right hand into MacManus's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Garcon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
MacManus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Garcon scores with a kick to the midsection.
Garcon lands with a good body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacManus wants to land a leg kick but Garcon is out of range.
Garcon darts in trying to clinch
and Garcon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacManus keeps the fight on the outside.
MacManus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garcon moves away.
Garcon wants to slow MacManus down by chopping away at his legs.
MacManus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garcon walks into a jab.
Connor MacManus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
MacManus ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Garcon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and MacManus counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Garcon scores with a crisp jab that stopped MacManus in his tracks.
MacManus misses with a body kick.
MacManus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Garcon looks to score with a jab to the body but MacManus is just out of range.
Garcon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
MacManus only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacManus misses with a looping left.
Garcon is looking for a counter combo.
Garcon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice shot by MacManus.
MacManus keeps the fight on the outside.
Garcon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
MacManus throws a body punch but Garcon moves out of range.
Garcon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Garcon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Garcon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacManus.
Garcon shoots and misses
and MacManus counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre Garcon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacManus walks into a straight right hand from Garcon.
Garcon forces MacManus back against the cage and clinches.
Garcon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Garcon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacManus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Garcon backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacManus misses with a punch on the inside.
MacManus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Garcon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Garcon blocks a body shot from MacManus.
Garcon blocks a body shot from MacManus.
MacManus pushes Garcon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Garcon.
MacManus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
MacManus presses Garcon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
MacManus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Garcon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Connor MacManus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think MacManus 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Connor MacManus!
After winning the bout, Connor MacManus thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamezdin Shraf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaz's entrance music is Queen - We are the champions (mariachillout). A fine choice. Shraf has chosen O.C. - time's up 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 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carlos Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Jamezdin Shraf!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shraf avoids a punch combination nicely.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shraf moves away.
Diaz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A swing and a miss from Shraf.
Shraf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jamezdin Shraf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shraf is looking to clinch but Diaz is avoiding it.
Shraf misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shraf. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shraf scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shraf tries for a takedown but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Shraf shoots in looking for a takedown. Diaz tries to sprawl out of it but Shraf keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Diaz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shraf tries for a takedown but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Carlos Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamezdin Shraf.
A low kick from Shraf misses
and Diaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shraf ducks right into an uppercut from Diaz.
A nice leg kick lands there from Diaz.
Shraf has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shraf throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shraf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Shraf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shraf misses with a wild body shot.
Diaz scoring well with a low kick there.
Diaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shraf throws out the jab.
Diaz lands with a kick to the temple. Shraf shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nice shot lands for Diaz.
Shraf moves forwards but Diaz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Shraf is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Diaz rather than just go for the knockout.
Diaz throws a leg kick which misses Shraf's front leg but catches the back leg as Shraf tries to avoid it.
Shraf misses with an uppercut.
Shraf is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Diaz's half guard.
Diaz is defending against the submission attempts here by Shraf.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shraf is trying to work for a kimura but Diaz is defending well.
Shraf is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shraf with the ground and pound but Diaz uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Shraf from controlling successfully.
Shraf might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Diaz haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Shraf throws a big right hand that misses.
Shraf slips nicely into half guard.
Shraf sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Diaz defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shraf throwing shots but Diaz is blocking nicely.
Diaz looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Shraf trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shraf.
Diaz manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Shraf looks to land a combination but Diaz avoids it well.
Shraf misses with a series of wild punches.
Shraf shoots in and drives through. Diaz sprawls well.
Shraf scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shraf thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Diaz's head.
Shraf thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Shraf prevents Diaz from standing back up.
Diaz on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Diaz tries to get out of the position.
Shraf thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Diaz's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shraf is trying to work for a kimura but Diaz is defending well.
Diaz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shraf.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shraf thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Shraf throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Diaz to regain full guard.
Shraf thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Shraf throws a big elbow that misses.
Shraf throws a big elbow that misses.
Shraf missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shraf missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jamezdin Shraf 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.
Diaz moves out of range of the body kick.
It looked like Diaz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shraf.
Shraf wants to clinch up but Diaz keeps it at a distance.
Shraf misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
Diaz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Diaz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Shraf tries to clinch
and Diaz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shraf shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
Diaz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shraf throws a head kick but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz defending well as Shraf loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shraf lands with a hook. Diaz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Diaz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shraf tries to clinch up.
Shraf throws a half hearted mid kick.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shraf throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz throws a counter high kick but Shraf was just alert enough to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shraf is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diaz tries to work over Shraf's front leg with a kick but Shraf checks it.
Shraf stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Diaz.
Diaz moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Diaz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shraf misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shraf is trying hard to land a takedown here. Diaz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Diaz stuffs the takedown attempt from Shraf. Shraf gets slowly back to his feet.
Carlos Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamezdin Shraf.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Shraf doesn't manage to clinch there - Diaz circles away.
Shraf misses with a straight right.
Shraf throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shraf doesn't manage to clinch there - Diaz circles away.
Carlos Diaz is winning the standup battle so far.
Shraf looks to land a left hand but Diaz moved out of range nicely.
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shraf.
Diaz stuffs the takedown attempt from Shraf. Shraf gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shraf has taken the fight to the clinch.
Diaz prevents the takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz manages to break the clinch.
Shraf stuns Diaz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shraf takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Diaz tries a head kick but it misses.
Shraf is looking to clinch.
Diaz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Diaz connects with a nice looking jab.
Shraf throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diaz stuffs the takedown attempt from Shraf. Shraf gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Diaz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Shraf takes one to the chin there.
Diaz slips a straight right by Shraf.
Shraf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Shraf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Shraf 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Shraf moves in looking to clinch but Diaz pushes him off.
Shraf dives in and grabs Diaz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Diaz pushes down on Shraf's head and hops out.
Shraf tries to bum rush Diaz with a series of wild strikes but Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shraf walks into a jab.
Diaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shraf throws out the jab.
Shraf misses with a straight left.
Shraf takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Shraf misses with a wild body shot.
Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Carlos Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Shraf moves out of range.
Shraf fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Diaz avoids it really well and circles away.
Diaz gets tackled into the cage by Shraf. Shraf maintains the clinch.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Shraf controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz breaks from the clinch.
Shraf shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Diaz pinned against the cage. Diaz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Diaz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Diaz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shrafs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left lands for Diaz.
Diaz connects with a solid leg kick.
Diaz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shraf bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Diaz sneaks out the side door and pushes Shraf away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Shraf tries for a takedown but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Shraf is breathing heavily.
Shraf swings away with a body shot that misses
and Diaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shraf takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shraf shoots in for a takedown but Diaz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shraf shoots for a double leg takedown but Diaz sprawls well. He's pushed Shraf's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Diaz dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Diaz lands a nice hook to Shraf's body. Shraf takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shraf fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shraf can do to turn this around?
Shraf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Diaz scores with a head kick.
Shraf fails to land with a series of punches.
Shraf throws out a loose jab but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shraf is looking to clinch.
Shraf wants to clinch up but Diaz keeps it at a distance.
Diaz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shraf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Shraf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shraf tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Diaz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shraf is trying hard to land a takedown here. Diaz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Diaz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shraf takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shraf throws a sloppy body shot
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diaz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shraf is looking to clinch but Diaz is avoiding it.
Shraf doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Diaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shraf on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice straight punches there by Diaz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Diaz.
Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shraf.
Shraf tries for a takedown but Diaz circles away easily
enabling Diaz to counter with a crisp jab.
Carlos Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamezdin Shraf.
Diaz scores with a decent looking hook.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Diaz!
Shraf will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A lazy left from Diaz finds it's target.
Diaz lands a jab-cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shraf.
Shraf has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Diaz feints and then cracks Shraf's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shraf down.
Jamezdin Shraf is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diaz avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shraf takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Shraf fails to land the takedown.
Diaz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shraf looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diaz misses with a two punch combination.
Diaz takes a swing at Shraf's ribcage but misses.
Diaz misses the jab.
Shraf fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Diaz avoids it really well and circles away.
Shraf lands a lovely overhand right.
Shraf tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diaz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diaz stuffs the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Diaz keeps the fight on the outside.
Diaz scores with a hook.
Shraf wants to clinch but Diaz slips to the side
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shraf misses with a hook.
Shraf is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Diaz.
Shraf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Shraf fails with the takedown
and Diaz counters with a series of strikes. Shraf will be more careful next time no doubt.
Shraf takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shraf closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Diaz did well to prevent Shraf getting side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shraf is trying to control the action in half guard but Diaz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shraf is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shraf works his way into full mount!
Diaz in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Shraf working for a guillotine from mount but Diaz is in no mood to give up.
Diaz wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Shraf.
Shraf is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Shraf throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Diaz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Diaz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Diaz!
Carlos Diaz took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, AnonymouS for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hardijan Matic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Honza Kucera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Honza Kucera acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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146 lbs
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144 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hardijan Matic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Honza Kucera!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kucera tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kucera throws a sloppy head kick and Matic moves out of range easily.
Matic throws a head kick that half lands.
Kucera is looking to chop away at Matic's legs.
Matic feints a jab promting Kucera to slip. Matic then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kucera slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Honza Kucera has been cut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kucera has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Kucera avoids a kick to the body.
Kucera walks forward, straight into a front kick from Matic.
Matic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kucera manages to avoid it.
Kucera feints the counter takedown.
Matic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kucera.
Kucera keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matic.
Kucera connects with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matic throws a combination that misses
and Kucera counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kucera is working for a kimura but Matic is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kucera is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Matic has managed to free his arm - good work.
Matic tries to kick Kucera off but Kucera keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Matic manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kucera passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kucera tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kucera tries for a kimura but Matic is defending well.
Matic is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kucera asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Kucera wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Matic, who protects the arm well.
Kucera is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Matic has escaped the position, nice work there.
Matic is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Matic's face as Kucera controls the position.
Kucera is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Matic is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Matic tries to escape but Kucera is in control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kucera is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Matic knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kucera is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Matic is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kucera goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Matic rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kucera's guard! Nice work there by Matic!
Kucera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Matic is aware though and is defending well.
Matic wants to get up but he can't break Kucera's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kucera being controlled here, momentarily.
Kucera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Matic is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kucera looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Matic passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Hardijan Matic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Honza Kucera's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Matic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kucera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kucera fails with a takedown attempt.
Matic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kucera tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Some wild striking there from Matic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kucera looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Matic!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matic is pushing Kucera's head away, looking to escape. Kucera manages to hold on to the position though.
Kucera wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Matic, who protects the arm well.
Kucera tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kucera has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Honza Kucera has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kucera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matic keeps working.
Matic is pushing Kucera's head away, looking to escape. Kucera manages to hold on to the position though.
Kucera is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Matic is trying to escape and Kucera transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Matic is forced to tap! Nice work there by Kucera! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Honza Kucera!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Will Do (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ikki De Fenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Fenix is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bleak. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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300 lbs
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246 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Will Do!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ikki De Fenix!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Do misses with a jab, cross combination.
Do moves into the clinch.
Do working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Fenix.
De Fenix swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Fenix.
A nice left hand lands by De Fenix.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Fenix.
Do pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Do is looking to control De Fenix's arms but De Fenix gets an underhook and turns him. Now Do has his back to the cage.
De Fenix gets through Do's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Fenix has a couple of punches blocked by Do.
De Fenix blocks an uppercut.
Do throws a head punch that misses.
Do blocking some punches.
Do blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Do.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Fenix.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from De Fenix.
De Fenix lands with a short shot to the head.
De Fenix misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Fenix misses with some punches.
Do scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Do leaning against his opponent.
Do lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of De Fenix backwards.
Do blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Fenix has a couple of punches blocked by Do.
Do is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Do with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Do tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Do throws a head punch that misses.
Do blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Do stalling.
Do blocking some punches.
Do blocks an uppercut.
De Fenix misses with a hook from the clinch.
Do misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Do is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Do tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Fenix's elbow.
A short right from De Fenix.
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!
De Fenix makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
De Fenix misses with the head strike.
Do will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning De Fenix up against the cage.
Do is struggling to control the position.
De Fenix swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Fenix misses with the head strike.
De Fenix throws a head punch that misses.
Do tries to land knees in the clinch but De Fenix avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Do.
Do is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but De Fenix is keeping busy.
De Fenix lands a right hand.
De Fenix swings wildly with an uppercut but Do uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Do missing with knees to the body.
De Fenix throws a punch but it's blocked by Do.
De Fenix misses with a punch on the inside.
Do has De Fenix pushed against the cage.
De Fenix blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from De Fenix fails to land.
Do is trying to maintain a safe position but De Fenix gets an underhook and turns Do into the cage.
Do stalling in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Do as the two fighters clinch.
Do tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and De Fenix avoids it.
Do doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Do has De Fenix pushed against the cage.
I was talking to Do's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nice body punch from Do.
Do blocking some punches.
Do blocks an uppercut.
Do blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Fenix misses with some punches.
De Fenix misses with a hook from the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Do.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Do.
Do displaying some good clinch control by pressing De Fenix up against the cage.
Do taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from De Fenix fails to land.
Do blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Do.
De Fenix blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
De Fenix has a couple of punches blocked by Do.
De Fenix softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Do looking to throw knees to the head but De Fenix is blocking nicely.
De Fenix swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Do blocking some punches.
Do stalling.
Do tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Do is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ikki De Fenix dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Do closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. De Fenix did well to prevent Do getting side control.
De Fenix gets back to full guard.
Do keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of De Fenix's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Do keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of De Fenix's head.
De Fenix throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Do is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Do connects with a couple of short punches.
De Fenix striking from the bottom here.
De Fenix striking off his back but it's not causing Do any problems.
Do trying to control the position from guard on top but De Fenix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Do's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Fenix throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
De Fenix striking off his back but it's not causing Do any problems.
Do wants to control from the top but De Fenix keeps moving.
Do landing some decent shots from guard.
De Fenix is rocked!
Do gets to his feet and stands over De Fenix, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! De Fenix felt that one! Do unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save De Fenix from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Will Do!
Will Do retains his super heavyweight title!
After the big win, Will Do made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Spartan Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Montalban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Armondo Munoz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jesus Montalban!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Armondo Munoz!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munoz missing with a left hand there. Montalban was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Armondo Munoz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters circling a little - Munoz finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Munoz looks for the body kick but Montalban saw that one coming.
We've been told by Montalban's head coaches at Kombat MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Munoz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Munoz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Montalban.
Munoz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Montalban throws out a loose jab but Munoz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Munoz connects with an inside leg kick.
Munoz lunges at Montalban with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Montalban's hand.
The fighters circling - Munoz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Montalban is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munoz connects with a body shot.
Munoz throws a hook to the side of Montalban's head but Montalban sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Montalban was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Munoz.
Montalban misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Munoz! But no joy.
Montalban moves out of range of the body kick from Munoz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montalban thumps Munoz with a low kick.
Montalban looks to score with a jab to the body but Munoz is just out of range.
Munoz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Munoz throws a head kick but Montalban moves out of range.
Montalban half committed to a counter leg kick.
Munoz throws a solid leg kick but Montalban takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Munoz.
Montalban fires out a quick counter leg kick but Munoz just manages to avoid it.
Munoz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Montalban checks a leg kick.
Montalban swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Munoz lands with a right hand.
Montalban misses with an uppercut.
A head kick misses from Munoz.
Good work by Munoz as he checks the leg kick.
Munoz lands a really nice looking cross but Montalban seems unphased.
Munoz connects with a solid leg kick.
Montalban misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Munoz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Montalban.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munoz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Montalban looks to land a left hand but Munoz moved out of range nicely.
Munoz moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Montalban tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Munoz lands a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Montalban. Munoz does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick by Munoz misses
and Montalban counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Munoz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Munoz swings for the body but Montalban moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Munoz misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Montalban crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Munoz - the referee stops the clock and Montalban gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Munoz. Montalban manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Munoz throws an overhand right that lands on Montalban's shoulder, as Montalban tries to avoid the shot.
Munoz throws a right and a left that Montalban avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montalban throws a body punch but Munoz moves out of range.
Munoz takes a swing at Montalban's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Montalban.
It looked like Montalban wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Munoz misses with a left hand
and Montalban counters with a straight right hand.
Munoz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Montalban.
Montalban throws a nice looking combination but Munoz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Munoz misses with a hook.
Montalban throws a right hand that Munoz ducks under and follows up with a left that Munoz also avoids with ease.
A solid leg kick lands there for Munoz.
Montalban on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Munoz.
Montalban checks a leg kick.
It looked like Montalban was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Munoz.
Montalban checks a low kick from Munoz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munoz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Montalban motions for Munoz to come forward. Montalban throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Munoz flicks out a counter leg kick but Montalban steps away.
Montalban swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Montalban misses with an uppercut. Munoz saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Munoz! But no joy.
Munoz misses with a body punch
enabling Montalban to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That kick from Munoz tenderised Montalban's leg. Montalban is trying to keep his angry face on.
Munoz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Munoz throws a shot from downtown. Montalban moves away and avoids it.
Munoz misses with an uppercut.
Munoz takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Munoz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Montalban looks to land a left hand but Munoz moved out of range nicely.
Munoz defending well as Montalban loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armondo Munoz dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Munoz takes a swing at Montalban's ribcage but misses.
Munoz misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Montalban misses the target.
Munoz lands a lovely overhand right.
Munoz throws a hook to the side of Montalban's head but Montalban sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And Montalban counters with a quick kick to the body but Munoz blocks it.
Munoz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Munoz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Munoz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Munoz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Montalban throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Munoz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munoz throws a hook but Montalban blocks it.
Munoz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Montalban throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Munoz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Montalban throws out the jab.
Montalban takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munoz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Montalban is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Munoz lands a jab to the nose.
Munoz scores with a hook.
Munoz clobbers Montalban with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That kick from Munoz tenderised Montalban's leg. Montalban is trying to keep his angry face on.
Munoz checks a leg kick.
Montalban sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Munoz misses with a left hand
and Montalban counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Munoz takes one to the side of the head.
Munoz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Montalban was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Munoz ducks right into an uppercut from Montalban.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Montalban just misses with a punch to the body.
Montalban has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Munoz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munoz lands a nice looking body shot.
Montalban throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Munoz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Munoz lands a nice looking body shot.
Munoz lets loose with a powerful body kick. Montalban will feel that in the morning.
A nice leg kick lands there from Montalban.
A lazy left from Munoz finds it's target.
Munoz throws a leg kick
and Munoz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Montalban crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Munoz - the referee stops the clock and Montalban gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Munoz. Montalban manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Munoz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Montalban throws a body punch but Munoz moves out of range.
Munoz now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Montalban throws a lazy right hand but Munoz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Munoz does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Munoz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Munoz misses its intended target.
Montalban is looking to score with low kicks.
Munoz throws a right and a left that both miss.
A quick step to the side and Montalban tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Munoz misses with a head kick.
As Munoz backs away, Montalban returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Munoz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Montalban throws an overhand right that lands on Munoz's shoulder, as Munoz tries to avoid the shot.
Montalban throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Montalban throws a hook to the side of Munoz's head but Munoz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Montalban blocks a head kick by Munoz.
Montalban swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Danga de danga de dang - Munoz scores with a four punch combination!
Montalban bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Munoz's head.
Munoz tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Montalban wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Munoz throws out a leg kick but Montalban moves out of range and Munoz only half commits.
A little feinted left hand from Montalban on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munoz throws a poor cross that misses
and Montalban counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Munoz is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Montalban swinging wildly here.
Montalban blocks the body kick.
Munoz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Montalban ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Munoz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Munoz lands a nice looking body kick.
Munoz misses with a right hand
and Montalban counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Montalban misses with a body shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Munoz. Montalban shrugs it off though.
Munoz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armondo Munoz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Munoz scores with a three punch combo!
Munoz throws a low kick but Montalban moves out of range easily.
Munoz throws a push kick but Montalban slaps the foot to one side.
Munoz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Montalban.
Montalban moves out of range of the body kick.
Munoz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Munoz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Montalban avoids the body shot from Munoz.
Montalban wants to slow Munoz down by chopping away at his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munoz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Montalban lands with an overhand left.
Munoz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Armondo Munoz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Munoz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montalban lands with a good body shot.
Munoz slips under a jab.
Munoz throws a hook but Montalban avoids it easily.
Montalban is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Munoz throws a body shot but no joy.
Montalban will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Montalban scores with a jab. Munoz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Munoz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Munoz throws a chopping leg kick but Montalban manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Munoz throws a leg kick but Montalban checks it.
Montalban checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Munoz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Montalban throws a shot to the body.
Montalban throws out a loose jab but Munoz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Montalban on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Munoz. Munoz obviously looking to wear him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Montalban crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Munoz - the referee stops the clock and Montalban gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Munoz. Montalban manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Montalban scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Munoz lands a leg kick that knocks Montalban off balance momentarily.
Munoz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Montalban moves away.
It looked like Montalban was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Munoz.
Montalban walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Munoz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Munoz lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Munoz slips a jab from Montalban.
Montalban connects with a leg kick. Munoz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Munoz misses with a head kick.
Montalban takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A big right from Munoz misses.
Munoz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montalban scores with a hook to the body. Munoz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Montalban checks the leg kick nicely there.
A cross from Munoz lands.
Montalban tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Munoz with a nice cross.
Munoz throws a leg kick that is checked
and Montalban counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Munoz. That's going to slow Montalban down.
Montalban misses with a low kick.
Montalban throws a right hand that Munoz ducks under and follows up with a left that Munoz also avoids with ease.
Montalban throws a good cross that connects.
Montalban checks the leg kick nicely there.
Munoz needs to keep his hands up - Montalban had a free shot at his head there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Munoz.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Munoz swings for the body but Montalban moves out of range.
Montalban is looking to counter with a body kick.
Montalban slips a jab from Munoz.
Montalban takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Montalban takes a swing at Munoz's ribcage but misses.
Munoz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Montalban's sensitive parts.
Munoz throws an off balance right hand
and Montalban counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Munoz explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Montalban fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Munoz manages to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Montalban blocks the leg kick.
Munoz throws a solid leg kick but Montalban takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Munoz.
Montalban is looking to counter with a body kick.
Munoz tries to land a leg kick but Montalban saw it coming and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armondo Munoz really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Munoz pushes Montalban away with a front kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Munoz - that will leave a mark!
Munoz throws out a leg kick but Montalban moves out of range and Munoz only half commits.
Nice uppercut lands for Munoz. That snapped Montalban's head back.
Munoz throws a low kick, looking for Montalban's leg but Montalban calmly moves out of range.
Montalban steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Munoz. That one must have hurt.
Munoz avoids the body shot from Montalban.
Munoz scores with a nice right hand.
Munoz swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munoz looks to throw the jab but Montalban is out of range.
Montalban gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Munoz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Munoz throws a body kick that misses.
Montalban throwing a counter right hand but Munoz manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montalban takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Munoz throws a sloppy head kick and Montalban moves out of range easily.
Montalban appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A jab lands there for Munoz.
Munoz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Montalban was well out of range. Poor timing from Munoz.
Montalban throws a low kick but it's checked well by Munoz.
Montalban swings for the body but Munoz moves out of range.
Munoz throws a right hand that Montalban ducks under and follows up with a left that Montalban also avoids with ease.
Montalban catches Munoz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Montalban smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Munoz misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Montalban misses the target.
Munoz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Munoz throws a low kick, looking for Montalban's leg but Montalban calmly moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Montalban checks a leg kick.
Montalban takes a swing at Munoz's ribcage but misses.
Munoz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Montalban. That did some damage!
Montalban throws a leg kick but Munoz moved away.
Montalban lands a nice leg kick that just misses Munoz's sensitive parts.
Montalban looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Munoz looks to land a body kick but Montalban moved away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Montalban blocks a head kick by Munoz.
A little feinted left hand from Montalban on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Montalban moves out of range of the leg kick from Munoz.
Montalban is looking to counter punch.
Munoz misses with a head kick.
Munoz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Munoz throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munoz tries to land a leg kick but Montalban saw it coming and moves away.
Munoz throws a low kick but Montalban avoids it.
Montalban connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Montalban takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Munoz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Montalban fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Munoz misses with a leg kick.
Munoz throws a head kick that misses.
Montalban swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Montalban avoids the head kick by Munoz.
Munoz moves away from the strike by Montalban.
Munoz drops his hands momentarily and Montalban takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A low kick from Munoz is predictable there
and Montalban counters with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montalban feints and then cracks Munoz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Munoz down.
Montalban lands a front kick.
Munoz throws a leg kick
and Montalban counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Montalban chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Munoz can pounce on him.
Munoz misses with a body shot.
Munoz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Montalban.
Munoz misses with a low kick.
A quick step to the side and Montalban tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Munoz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Montalban counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Montalban misses with an uppercut.
Munoz only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Montalban tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Munoz misses with a low kick.
Montalban throws a big counter combination but Munoz scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Munoz connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armondo Munoz dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Munoz lands a glancing blow to the side of Montalban's head.
Montalban ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Munoz moves away.
Montalban throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Munoz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Munoz walks into a jab.
Montalban misses with an uppercut.
Munoz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Montalban blocks the body kick.
It looked like Montalban was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Munoz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munoz takes a swing at Montalban's ribcage but misses.
Montalban feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Munoz's calf.
Montalban throws a lazy right hand but Munoz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Munoz misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munoz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Montalban at a distance.
Munoz throws out a powerful jab.
Montalban looks to score with a jab to the body but Munoz is just out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Munoz.
Montalban quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Nice jab there from Montalban.
Munoz connects with a body shot that sends Montalban's belly button to the back.
Munoz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Montalban.
Montalban was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A leg kick checked by Montalban.
Montalban fires out a quick counter leg kick but Munoz just manages to avoid it.
Munoz is looking to chop away at Montalban's legs.
Montalban appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Munoz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Montalban looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Munoz with a jab.
Munoz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montalban throws a nice inside leg kick.
Munoz misses with an uppercut. Montalban saw that one coming.
Montalban is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Munoz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Montalban on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Munoz finds it's way through Montalban's defenses.
Munoz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Montalban fires out a quick counter leg kick but Munoz just manages to avoid it.
Munoz throws a jab but it's blocked by Montalban.
Munoz misses with a low kick as Montalban jumps back.
It looked like Montalban wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A clash of legs there as Montalban blocks the low kick.
Munoz misses with a body kick.
Montalban throwing a counter right hand but Munoz manages to avoid it.
Munoz scores with a sloppy right hand. Montalban should have avoided that one.
Munoz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montalban avoids a kick to the body.
Montalban is looking to counter punch.
Munoz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Montalban misses with a body shot.
Munoz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Montalban was well out of range. Poor timing from Munoz.
Montalban connects with a leg kick. Munoz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Munoz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Montalban moves away.
Munoz lands a nice looking kick to the body. Montalban takes a step back to recover.
Munoz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Montalban falls off balance throwing a combination
and Munoz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Armondo Munoz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munoz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Montalbans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A shot to the liver by Montalban. Beautiful body shot.
Munoz is looking to chop away at Montalban's legs.
Montalban half committed to a counter leg kick.
Montalban blocks the body kick.
Montalban appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Munoz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Montalban.
Montalban throws a low kick but Munoz moves out of range easily.
A big right from Montalban misses.
Munoz ducks under a wild hook from Montalban.
Munoz was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Montalban throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Munoz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A chopping leg kick lands by Munoz.
Jesus Montalban has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Munoz lands a high kick!
And that's the end of the fight!
Armondo Munoz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Munoz 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 45:50
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 45:50
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Armondo Munoz! Armondo Munoz retains his featherweight title!
Armondo Munoz bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodney Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Obelix De Gaul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Gaul has chosen Asterix and Obelix as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rodney Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Obelix De Gaul!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Gaul looks to throw the jab but Garcia is out of range.
Garcia tries for a takedown but De Gaul sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
De Gaul was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
An inside leg kick lands from De Gaul.
De Gaul throws a leg kick but Garcia sees it coming and moves out of range.
Garcia tests De Gaul's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Garcia throws a low kick but De Gaul moves out of range easily.
Garcia blocks a leg kick.
Garcia throws a looping overhand right but De Gaul ducks down to avoid it.
De Gaul thows a leg kick but Garcia checks it
and Garcia counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for De Gaul!
De Gaul explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garcia throws a sloppy body shot
and De Gaul counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De Gaul fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Garcia has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
De Gaul fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Garcia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but De Gaul paws at him with a jab and circles away.
De Gaul looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Garcia moves out of range of the strikes.
Garcia has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Cave Fighting Team in the buildup to the fight.
Garcia keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
It looks like Obelix De Gaul has been cut.
A nice inside leg kick there by De Gaul. That's going to slow Garcia down.
Obelix De Gaul is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Gaul.
De Gaul was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
De Gaul lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
De Gaul throws a nice outside leg kick.
De Gaul throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Garcia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Gaul gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Garcia counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Garcia throws a solid leg kick but De Gaul takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Garcia.
Garcia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Gaul sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Garcia takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
De Gaul lands a nice leg kick that just misses Garcia's sensitive parts.
Garcia feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits De Gauls jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Garcia tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and De Gaul counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
De Gaul connects with a leg kick. Garcia looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Garcia blocks the body kick.
De Gaul scores with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garcia connects with a looping right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from De Gaul tenderised Garcia's leg. Garcia is trying to keep his angry face on.
Garcia lands a straight punch to the body, keeping De Gaul at a distance.
De Gaul takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Garcia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Gaul manages to avoid it.
De Gaul appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Garcia shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
De Gaul misses with a low kick.
Garcia with a hook.
De Gaul attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
De Gaul gets caught napping as Garcia dives in and scores a takedown. De Gaul manages to retain guard.
De Gaul controls Garcia momentarily but Garcia frees himself.
De Gaul keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully.
Garcia's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Garcia wants to control from the top but De Gaul keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia wants to pass the guard but De Gaul is keeping the position.
Garcia wants to control from the top but De Gaul keeps moving.
De Gaul wants to sweep here but Garcia controlling him for the moment.
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but De Gaul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
De Gaul thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Garcia was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from De Gaul.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
De Gaul tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Garcia misses with a punch to the body.
De Gaul lands a knee to the body.
Garcia misses with a punch to the body.
De Gaul works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Garcia is breathing heavily.
De Gaul misses with a hook to the ribs.
Garcia tries a body shot but De Gaul blocks it.
De Gaul tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from De Gaul.
De Gaul gets through Garcia's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
De Gaul misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from De Gaul.
De Gaul lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Rodney Garcia has been cut.
De Gaul manages to break the clinch.
Garcia takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Garcia is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
De Gaul lands with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garcia fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Garcia ducks under a wild hook from De Gaul.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Obelix De Gaul dominated that round.
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!
De Gaul tests Garcia's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Garcia fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Garcia misses with an uppercut.
De Gaul lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Garcia listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Garcia fails to land with a series of punches.
Garcia rushes De Gaul and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
De Gaul tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Gaul lands a body shot.
Garcia changes levels and goes for a takedown here. De Gaul fights it off and pushes away nicely.
De Gaul lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
De Gaul lands with a shot to the body.
De Gaul keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garcia.
Garcia on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by De Gaul. De Gaul obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Gaul looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
De Gaul throws a low kick, looking for Garcia's leg but Garcia calmly moves out of range.
De Gaul throws a head kick that misses.
A cross from De Gaul lands.
Garcia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Garcia stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from De Gaul.
Garcia's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Garcia tries to clinch but De Gaul moves out of range.
De Gaul fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Garcia, pushing him back against the cage.
De Gaul misses with an elbow strike.
De Gaul can't find room to land a body shot as Garcia controls the action.
De Gaul swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Gaul tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garcia's elbow.
De Gaul lands a right hand.
De Gaul tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Gaul blocks a body shot from Garcia.
Garcia being controlled against the cage.
Garcia goes for a takedown attempt but De Gaul pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
De Gaul has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Gaul sizes up Garcia with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Garcia goes for a double leg but De Gaul avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as De Gaul continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodney Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garcia misses with a hook.
Garcia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Gaul.
De Gaul appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garcia throws a chopping leg kick but De Gaul manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Garcia lands a slapping body shot.
Garcia throws a jab but it's blocked by De Gaul.
De Gaul lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
De Gaul works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
De Gaul clinches with his opponent.
Garcia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Garcia throws a punch but it's blocked by De Gaul.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Gaul.
De Gaul just leaning against Garcia, taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Gaul can't find room to land a body shot as Garcia controls the action.
De Gaul struggles to land a body shot inside as Garcia controls his hands.
De Gaul's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Garcia has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. De Gaul avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
De Gaul trying to stall but Garcia improves his position.
Garcia digs a right hand underneath De Gaul's ribcage. De Gaul let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Garcia tries to throw a body punch but De Gaul avoids it by throwing Garcia back against the cage.
De Gaul tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Gaul misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for De Gaul.
Garcia misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Garcia fails to land.
Garcia can't find room to land a body shot as De Gaul controls the action.
De Gaul's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
De Gaul needs to keep his hands up - Garcia had a free shot at his head there.
Garcia fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with De Gaul, pushing him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Garcia.
Garcia pushes De Gaul back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
De Gaul is breathing heavily.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Garcia.
The referee calls for Garcia to work.
De Gaul tries to work over Garcia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from De Gaul.
Garcia lands a nice shot to the body.
Garcia throws a blind hook that connects with the side of De Gauls head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garcia working aggressively here.
Garcia lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
De Gaul lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Garcia.
Garcia stalling the fight.
De Gaul lands on the inside with an uppercut.
De Gaul takes a shot to the head.
Garcia wants to take the fight to the mat but De Gaul manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Garcia.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Obelix De Gaul will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A slapping leg kick lands for De Gaul.
De Gaul pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little feinted left hand from Garcia on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
De Gaul tries to work over Garcia's front leg with a kick but Garcia checks it.
A quick step to the side and Garcia tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Garcia was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
De Gaul throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Garcia checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
As De Gaul backs away, Garcia returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Garcia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Gaul.
Garcia blocks a head kick by De Gaul.
De Gaul lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garcia changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Garcia moves into range and clinches up with De Gaul.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Garcia.
De Gaul takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Garcia lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
De Gaul scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Garcia manages to mount him!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia tries to control but De Gaul wriggling away.
Garcia looking to control and managing it successfully.
Garcia goes for an armbar but De Gaul turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from De Gaul.
Garcia working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. De Gaul doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. De Gaul manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Garcia has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but De Gaul can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia looking for a guillotine here but De Gaul defends easily.
Garcia wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Obelix De Gaul is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
De Gaul is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
De Gaul pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garcia is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. De Gaul defends it easily.
De Gaul sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rodney Garcia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Garcia is looking for a triangle but De Gaul pushes his legs off easily.
De Gaul passes Garcia's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Garcia slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Garcia keeping full guard, as De Gaul tries to pass.
Garcia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and De Gaul defends well.
De Gaul is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
De Gaul tries to stand but Garcia is controlling from the bottom.
Garcia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Obelix De Gaul.
Well De Gaul has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Obelix De Gaul!
Obelix De Gaul seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Rodney Garcia spoke after the fight, saying 'fuck'.
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