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CEFC 292 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Millennium (ranked 8615 p4p, 630 weight class) and Lars Kenardly (ranked 5575 p4p, 508 weight class). Kenardly has chosen Strokin as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
7 - 10 - 2 |
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175 lbs
14 - 22 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Millennium!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 22 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lars Kenardly!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Millennium shoots in and bounces Kenardly off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kenardly controls Millennium momentarily but Millennium frees himself.
Millennium trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kenardly has Millennium pulled in close to control his posture.
Millennium stopping the sweep attempt from Kenardly.
Millennium stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kenardly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Millennium trying to control but Kenardly is working from the bottom.
Kenardly controls Millennium momentarily but Millennium frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Millennium trying to control but Kenardly is working from the bottom.
Millennium is really struggling to control Kenardly but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kenardly pulls Millennium in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kenardly keeping moving, preventing Millennium from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Millennium won't allow Kenardly to sweep him here.
Millennium slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kenardly lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Kenardly wants to stand but Millennium is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kenardly trying to control the position from guard on top but Millennium is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kenardly controlling from the top position.
Millennium keeping moving, preventing Kenardly from controlling successfully.
That's two 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.
Millennium is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kenardly trying to control the position from guard on top but Millennium 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.
Millennium throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kenardly's waist but Kenardly gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Millennium off to one side.
Kenardly raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kenardly's coach down at Stark Combat Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kenardly's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Millennium uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kenardly.
Millennium is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A combination from Kenardly does no damage.
Lars Kenardly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kenardly avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kenardly misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Kenardly.
Kenardly misses with a hook. Millennium ducked under it nicely.
Kenardly darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kenardly throws a lazy right hand but Millennium sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kenardly throws a jab but it's blocked by Millennium.
Kenardly works the jab nicely.
Kenardly waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Millennium.
Kenardly connects with a crisp jab.
Kenardly throws a jab but it's blocked by Millennium.
Millennium is looking to counter punch.
A slow jab from Kenardly misses its intended target.
Millennium swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Millennium throws a chopping leg kick but Kenardly manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice sprawl there from Kenardly as Millennium shoots in.
Kenardly lands with a right hand.
Lars Kenardly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kenardly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Millennium shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kenardly controlling the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenardly is looking for a sweep. Millennium is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Millennium keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Millennium seems to be looking for submissions.
Millennium wants to work for an arm triangle but Kenardly is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Millennium wants to work for an arm triangle but Kenardly is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kenardly makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kenardly.
Millennium works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Millennium looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kenardly keeping hold of Millennium's head, controlling as best he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Kenardly dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kenardly lands with a straight right. Millennium didn't see that one coming.
Millennium looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kenardly has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kenardly scores with a nice head shot.
Kenardly looks to land a right hand but Millennium moved out of range.
Millennium tries to clinch but Kenardly moves out of range.
Millennium closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kenardly circles away.
Kenardly thuds his right hand into Millennium's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Kenardly as he connects with a hook.
Kenardly might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kenardly misses with a few strikes there.
Kenardly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kenardly slips under a jab.
Kenardly looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Millennium dives in for a single leg takedown but Kenardly sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Millennium. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kenardly avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenardly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Millennium gets the takedown into side control.
Millennium thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kenardly holding on.
Millennium wants to control but Kenardly is keeping him busy.
Millennium working away.
Millennium tries for a kimura but Kenardly is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kenardly tries to bench press Millennium off him but Millennium keeps the position.
Millennium wants to control but Kenardly is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Millennium is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kenardly is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kenardly manages to work his way to half guard, despite Millennium's best efforts.
Millennium wants to control but Kenardly is keeping him busy.
Kenardly is trying to maintain the position but Millennium is very close to passing his half guard.
Kenardly is looking for a sweep. Millennium is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Millennium is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Millennium wants to work for an arm triangle but Kenardly is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kenardly manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kenardly keeping moving, preventing Millennium from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Millennium wants to pass the guard but Kenardly is keeping the position.
Kenardly is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kenardly wants to sweep here but Millennium controlling him for the moment.
Kenardly is controlling Millennium's posture.
Millennium trying to control but Kenardly is working from the bottom.
Millennium stopping the sweep attempt from Kenardly.
Millennium trying to control the position from guard on top but Kenardly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A punch lands to the side of Millennium 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kenardly throws a hook but Millennium avoids it easily.
Millennium moves out of range as Kenardly strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Millennium throws a sloppy head kick and Kenardly moves out of range easily.
Kenardly appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Millennium tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kenardly defends well and Millennium ends up having to push Kenardly into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Kenardly.
Millennium swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kenardly attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Millennium moves away from the strike by Kenardly.
Millennium stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kenardly.
Lars Kenardly seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Millennium tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kenardly defends well and Millennium ends up having to push Kenardly into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kenardly throws a right hand that Millennium ducks under and follows up with a left that Millennium also avoids with ease.
Kenardly connects with a jab.
Kenardly misses with the combination.
Millennium changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kenardly looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Kenardly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Millennium looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Millennium stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kenardly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kenardly looking for a sweep. Not yet Kenardly, not yet.
Millennium stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kenardly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Millennium drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Millennium jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kenardly has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kenardly controls Millennium momentarily but Millennium frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Millennium trying to control but Kenardly is working from the bottom.
Kenardly pulls Millennium in to control the position.
Millennium trying to control but Kenardly is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenardly is trying to keep Millennium in close.
Millennium forces his way into half guard.
Millennium trying to pass the guard but Kenardly defending well.
Kenardly is trying to maintain the position but Millennium is very close to passing his half guard.
Kenardly manages to get to full guard.
Kenardly controls Millennium momentarily but Millennium frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Millennium being controlled here momentarily.
Millennium pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kenardly is keeping the position for now.
Millennium trying to control the position from guard on top but Kenardly 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.
Millennium fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Millennium shoots in for a takedown but Kenardly shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Millennium moves out of range of the body kick.
Millennium tries to clinch but Kenardly is having none of it.
Millennium moves away from the strike by Kenardly.
A little feinted left hand from Millennium on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters circling - Kenardly throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Millennium throws a combination that misses
and Kenardly counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Jab by Kenardly.
Chris Millennium is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenardly swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kenardly throws a hook but Millennium avoids it easily.
Kenardly throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kenardly paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kenardly uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Millennium.
Kenardly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Millennium.
Millennium needs to keep his hands up - Kenardly had a free shot at his head there.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kenardly enables Millennium to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kenardly manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kenardly keeping moving, preventing Millennium from controlling successfully.
Kenardly controlling Millennium's posture.
Chris Millennium overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kenardly controls Millennium momentarily but Millennium frees himself.
Millennium wants to control from the top but Kenardly keeps moving.
Lars Kenardly 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.
Kenardly looking to control.
Kenardly lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Kenardly looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kenardly won't allow Millennium to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Millennium has his hands on Kenardly's head, controlling the position.
Millennium looking for a sweep. Not yet Millennium, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lars Kenardly comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kenardly winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lars Kenardly!
A very excited looking Lars Kenardly made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Asko Vilenius (ranked 3136 p4p, 323 weight class) and Huma Krynn (ranked 9285 p4p, 663 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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272 lbs
40 - 24 - 0 |
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214 lbs
33 - 38 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Good elbows
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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
40 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Asko Vilenius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 38 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Huma Krynn!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krynn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vilenius counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Huma Krynn has been cut.
Krynn looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Vilenius drops Krynn with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Krynn! Vilenius dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Asko Vilenius!
A victorious Asko Vilenius thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tung Fo (ranked 2593 p4p, 350 weight class) and Rick James (ranked 9230 p4p, 816 weight class). Tung Fo looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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215 lbs
12 - 16 - 0 |
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218 lbs
51 - 49 - 0 |
Great wrestler
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
12 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tung Fo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
51 - 49 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rick James!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bitch! misses with a right hand
and Fo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bitch! is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fo is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Bitch! is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tung Fo!
Tung Fo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kukulcan Tonga (ranked 1908 p4p, 230 weight class) and Suren Nazarethyan (ranked 9196 p4p, 746 weight class). Nazarethyan is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Amerika. Suren Nazarethyan has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Kukulcan Tonga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
45 - 39 - 2, fighting out of London, Suren Nazarethyan!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nazarethyan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nazarethyan throws a jab but it's blocked by Tonga.
Tonga is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nazarethyan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nazarethyan walks into a left hand.
Tonga throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nazarethyan tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tonga is in Nazarethyan's guard.
Tonga prevents Nazarethyan from getting back to his feet.
Tonga throwing strikes but missing.
Tonga drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Nazarethyan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tonga has Nazarethyan in his guard.
Tonga is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nazarethyan defends well.
Tonga is trying to keep Nazarethyan in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonga looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nazarethyan passes into half guard.
Tonga looking for submissions off his back.
Tonga looking for subs from the bottom but Nazarethyan mounts him!
Tonga really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tonga sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Tonga is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nazarethyan pulls his head out easily.
Tonga is trying to maintain the position but Nazarethyan is very close to passing his half guard.
Tonga is trying to control but Nazarethyan manages to pass to mount!
Tonga can't escape the position.
Tonga is squirming around, avoiding Nazarethyan's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonga tries to reverse the position but Nazarethyan maintains control.
Tonga tries to control the position but Nazarethyan now has his back.
Tonga rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nazarethyan in particular looking to stall.
Nazarethyan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tonga does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tonga is trying to control but can't.
Tonga is looking to escape.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nazarethyan is thwarting Tonga's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nazarethyan trying to control the pace.
Tonga looking for submissions off his back.
Tonga is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nazarethyan pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tonga is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Tonga actively working from the bottom here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suren Nazarethyan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nice takedown defense from Nazarethyan. No joy for Tonga on that attempt.
Nazarethyan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tonga gets a takedown into half guard.
Tonga throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Nazarethyan to regain full guard.
Tonga looking to sit in guard and control but Nazarethyan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tonga looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nazarethyan passes into half guard.
Tonga is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nazarethyan pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonga wants to control but Nazarethyan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suren Nazarethyan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tonga is trying to get back to full guard.
Tonga holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Tonga looking for submissions off his back.
Tonga missing with punches from the bottom.
Tonga tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Nazarethyan has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tonga wants to control but Nazarethyan is having none of it.
Tonga is trying to escape the mount.
Tonga wants to get back to his feet.
Tonga is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonga is in all sorts of trouble here.
We've been informed that Nazarethyan has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Tonga wants to hold on but Nazarethyan pushes him away.
Tonga slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Tonga is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nazarethyan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tonga flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Tonga moves into full guard.
Tonga is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tonga has his foot on Nazarethyan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nazarethyan works his way back into a safe position though.
Tonga has an active guard here but Nazarethyan has managed to pass into half guard.
Tonga looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tonga looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suren Nazarethyan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Tonga closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nazarethyan quickly recovers to half guard.
Tonga throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tonga is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tonga seems to be working for a kimura but Nazarethyan defends the submission attempt.
Nazarethyan trying to control but Tonga postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonga is looking to stall here but Nazarethyan recovers full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonga content to stall in guard here.
Tonga looking to sit in guard and control but Nazarethyan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tonga looking for subs off his back but Nazarethyan has passed one foot through into half guard.
Tonga has one foot on Nazarethyan's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Kukulcan Tonga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nazarethyan. That's going to slow Tonga down.
Nazarethyan walks into a straight right hand from Tonga.
Tonga lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nazarethyan at a distance.
A big left from Nazarethyan misses.
Tonga swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tonga displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nazarethyan throws out the jab.
Tonga swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nazarethyan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nazarethyan with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tonga connects with the punch.
Nazarethyan avoids the body shot from Tonga.
Nazarethyan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tonga shoots in but Nazarethyan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nazarethyan looks to throw the jab but Tonga is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonga misses with a body kick.
Tonga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nazarethyan.
A big right from Nazarethyan misses.
Tonga jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tonga moves out of range of the body kick from Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tonga shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tonga prevents Nazarethyan from standing back up.
Tonga is looking to take a break and control but Nazarethyan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tonga is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nazarethyan is just riding it out for now. Tonga eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nazarethyan manages to get to full guard.
Tonga cracks Nazarethyan with a solid left hand.
Tonga is looking to work some ground and pound but Nazarethyan has wrist control.
Tonga lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kukulcan Tonga showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nazarethyan 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Suren Nazarethyan!
A determined Suren Nazarethyan didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Smith (ranked 3725 p4p, 485 weight class) and Ed Landry (ranked 2841 p4p, 391 weight class). Smith comes into the arena with Therion - Sitra Ahra blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Landry's choice of entrance music: Ride Wit Me - Nelly. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ed Landry!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Landry moves out of range easily.
Smith misses with a hook.
Landry misses with a wild combination.
Landry displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Landry dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith. That did some damage!
Landry misses with a two punch combination.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Landry moves away.
Smith on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
It looks like Mike Smith has been cut.
Landry thows a leg kick but Smith checks it
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Landry throws a combination that misses
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ed Landry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Landry throws a combination. Smith tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Landry throws a leg kick
and Smith counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Landry throws a poor cross that misses
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Smith closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Smith is rocked!
Landry connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Smith to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Landry!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ed Landry!
Ed Landry decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Phol Hunt (ranked 2083 p4p, 253 weight class) and Big Mac (ranked 2181 p4p, 263 weight class). Big Mac will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
46 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Phol Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Big Mac!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mac takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hunt moves into range and clinches up with Mac.
Mac stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mac misses with some punches.
Mac misses with some punches.
Mac misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Mac.
A shot in the inside from Mac.
Mac throws a head punch that misses.
Mac blocks a body shot from Hunt.
Hunt is trying to maintain a safe position but Mac gets an underhook and turns Hunt into the cage.
Hunt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hunt tries to stall but Mac uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hunt missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt.
Hunt is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A nice left hand lands by Hunt.
Mac lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mac lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short left from Hunt.
Hunt is trying to stall.
Hunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hunt trying to land knees to the body.
Hunt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mac misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Hunt scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hunt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hunt blocking some punches.
Hunt utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mac swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mac misses with the head strike.
Hunt blocking some punches.
Hunt misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mac misses with some punches.
Hunt lands a shoulder strike.
Mac is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in the clinch, Hunt scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mac is still on wobbly legs! Can Hunt finish him?
Hunt throws a big uppercut that drops Mac! More strikes from Hunt and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Mac lies dazed against the cage as Hunt celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phol Hunt!
Phol Hunt got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mo Frazier (ranked 2587 p4p, 306 weight class) and Toshiro Montero (ranked 1323 p4p, 159 weight class). Montero has chosen Danzig - Mother as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Mo Frazier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Toshiro Montero!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frazier is looking to clinch.
Frazier drives through and clinches with Montero against the cage.
Frazier tries a body shot but Montero blocks it.
Montero has picked Frazier up - he's going for a ride! Montero dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Montero trying to pass the guard but Frazier defending well.
Montero looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Montero seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Frazier does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Montero performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Montero wants to free his trapped foot but Frazier is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montero keeps trying to improve his position.
Montero is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montero seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Frazier does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Montero is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Montero wants to take a breather but Frazier is having none of it.
Frazier has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Montero is working away from the top position though.
Montero looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Montero trying to control the pace.
Montero stops Frazier from getting back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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.
Montero fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Frazier to the ground. Montero is now in Frazier's guard.
Montero prevents Frazier from getting back to his feet.
Montero looking to pass the guard.
Frazier is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Montero pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Frazier is keeping the position for now.
Frazier keeping moving, preventing Montero from controlling successfully.
Frazier keeping full guard, as Montero tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frazier wants to get back to his feet but Montero is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Montero is looking to chop away at Frazier's legs.
Frazier moves out of range of the strikes.
Crunch! Frazier slams his shin into Montero's torso.
Frazier misses with a low kick.
Montero throws the left hand but Frazier avoids the punch easily.
Montero ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Montero throws a big shot that misses.
Frazier seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Frazier takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Montero closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Montero is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Frazier knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Montero advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montero prevents Frazier from getting the reversal.
Montero has hold of Frazier's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Frazier manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Montero swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Frazier is now in Montero's guard. A big mistake from Montero there, giving up the dominant position!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frazier slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Montero working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Frazier doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Frazier manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frazier tries to free his leg and advance position but Montero is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toshiro Montero dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Montero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frazier manages to avoid it.
Frazier throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Montero tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
An inside leg kick lands from Montero.
Montero gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Frazier counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Montero 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 Frazier has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Frazier and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Frazier.
Montero takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Frazier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Montero throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Frazier lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Frazier with a jab.
Frazier tries to sprawl but Montero drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Montero sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frazier kicks off Montero and gets to his feet.
Montero misses with a hook
and Frazier counters with a left and a right that stings Montero.
The fight stays on the outside here - Frazier looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Montero blocks a head kick by Frazier.
Montero tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Toshiro Montero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Montero tries a low kick but Frazier avoids it.
Frazier appears to be looking for a big counter.
Montero scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Frazier misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd cheers as Frazier lands an impressive looking overhand right. Montero doesn't seem phased though.
Mo Frazier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Frazier throws a half hearted mid kick.
A good leg kick by Frazier.
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!
Frazier lands a body shot.
Frazier connects with a solid leg kick.
Frazier scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Montero misses.
Frazier throws a head kick but Montero moves out of range.
Montero tries to work over Frazier's front leg with a kick but Frazier checks it.
Montero throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Good work by Frazier as he checks the leg kick.
Frazier is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Montero looks to throw the jab but Frazier is out of range.
Montero throws a leg kick that is checked
and Frazier counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Frazier tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Montero connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Frazier as Montero shoots in.
Nice takedown defense from Frazier. No joy for Montero on that attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montero gets tackled into the cage by Frazier. Frazier maintains the clinch.
Frazier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Frazier throws a quick inside leg kick.
Frazier bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Montero's head backwards.
Some bone on bone action there as Frazier checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Frazier gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Frazier breaks the clinch.
Montero misses with a looping right.
Montero fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mo Frazier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toshiro Montero.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Frazier.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Frazier.
Montero shoots in and gets a takedown into Frazier's guard.
Frazier is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Montero dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frazier looking to throw knees to the head but Montero is blocking nicely.
Montero misses with an elbow over the top.
Frazier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
It looks like Frazier has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Montero misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Frazier on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Frazier misses the shot to the body.
Frazier lands a body shot.
Frazier throws a low kick but Montero moves out of range easily.
A jab lands there for Montero.
Frazier wants to land a leg kick but Montero is out of range.
Frazier misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Montero changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Montero moves out of range of the body kick.
And Montero tries to counter it with a takedown but Frazier pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frazier throws out a powerful jab.
Frazier throws a head kick that misses.
Montero finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Montero changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Frazier looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mo Frazier dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
The fighters circling - Montero throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Montero misses with a hook. Frazier ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Frazier was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Frazier looks to land a body kick but Montero moved away.
Montero throws a leg kick but Frazier checks it.
Frazier fails in his attempt to clinch.
Montero changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Frazier throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Montero drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Frazier defends it well.
Montero misses with a leg kick.
Montero throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice body kick there by Frazier.
A jab from Frazier does it's job there.
Montero fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Frazier avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montero misses with a lunging right hand
and Frazier counters with a stiff right hand.
Montero swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Frazier checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Frazier is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Frazier. No joy for Montero on that attempt.
Frazier appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Frazier moves out of range as Montero throws a body kick.
Montero shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Frazier counters with a one-two to the body.
Mo Frazier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toshiro Montero.
A leg kick checked by Frazier.
Frazier scoring well with a low kick there.
Mo Frazier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Montero throws a leg kick but Frazier sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Montero misses the target.
A low kick from Montero misses
letting Frazier counter with a right hand.
Frazier throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Montero stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The fighters circling - Montero throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Frazier keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Montero.
Montero wants to land a leg kick but Frazier is out of range.
Montero shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mo Frazier is winning the standup battle so far.
Frazier works over Montero's head and body with a nice combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frazier lands a jab to the head.
Montero misses with an uppercut.
Montero throws out a loose jab but Frazier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frazier slips a jab from Montero.
Frazier lands with a thumping leg kick.
Montero waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Frazier.
Frazier moves out of range as Montero strikes.
Frazier connects with an inside leg kick.
Montero takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Frazier tries a head kick but it misses.
Frazier stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Frazier misses the jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Frazier scores with a four punch combination!
Montero takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montero misses with a leg kick
letting Frazier counter with a right hand.
Montero throws a leg kick that misses.
Montero showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Frazier.
Frazier stuffs the takedown attempt from Montero. Montero gets slowly back to his feet.
Montero doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Frazier counters with a nice uppercut.
Montero avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Montero throws a leg kick that misses.
Frazier is looking to counter punch.
Frazier throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The fight stays on the outside here - Frazier looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Montero throws a leg kick
and Frazier counters with a series of strikes. Montero will be more careful next time no doubt.
Frazier moves in looking to clinch but Montero pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montero swings away with a leg kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Frazier misses the target.
Frazier goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nice sprawl there from Frazier as Montero shoots in.
Frazier went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice cross by Frazier.
Good work by Frazier as he checks the leg kick.
Frazier seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Montero throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Frazier appears to be looking for a big counter.
Frazier scores with a kick to the body.
Montero shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Montero wants to control from the top but Frazier keeps moving.
Montero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mo Frazier showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Frazier 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mo Frazier!
A victorious Mo Frazier thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tee Nah (ranked 745 p4p, 85 weight class) and Mario Eikmeyer (ranked 2344 p4p, 248 weight class). Tee Nah is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
45 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tee Nah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 43 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mario Eikmeyer!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eikmeyer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nah defends well and Eikmeyer ends up having to push Nah into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Eikmeyer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nah tries to avoid it but Eikmeyer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nah to the ground. Nah escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nah throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nah misses with an uppercut. Eikmeyer saw that one coming.
Nah keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
As Eikmeyer backs away, Nah returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tee Nah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Eikmeyer.
Eikmeyer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
It looks like Mario Eikmeyer has been cut.
Nah clinches up with Eikmeyer and pushes him back against the cage.
Eikmeyer wants a takedown but no success here.
Eikmeyer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nah fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Eikmeyer fails to land the takedown.
Nah slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Eikmeyer shoots for a double leg takedown but Nah sprawls well. He's pushed Eikmeyer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nah lands a big uppercut and Eikmeyer crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Eikmeyer looks OK. Nah waves Eikmeyer back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nah plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Eikmeyer to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Eikmeyer just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tee Nah!
A very excited looking Tee Nah made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bunny Anstey (ranked 1120 p4p, 121 weight class) and Dawid Cpw (ranked 960 p4p, 107 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
20 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bunny Anstey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dawid Cpw!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cpw waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anstey.
Cpw takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cpw misses with an uppercut.
Cpw moves into the clinch.
Cpw scores with a shoulder strike.
It looks like Bunny Anstey has been cut.
Cpw breaks from the clinch.
Anstey fails to land with a series of punches.
Jab, jab by Cpw - just one landing.
Cpw fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anstey manages to avoid it.
Anstey was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Anstey stuns Cpw with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Cpw.
Cpw swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cpw connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anstey moves out of range of the strikes.
Cpw on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cpw lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cpw manages to avoid it.
Cpw with a nice cross.
Cpw misses the jab.
Dawid Cpw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Cpw as he connects with a hook.
A big left from Anstey misses.
Anstey with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cpw to score with a decent uppercut.
Cpw wants to clinch.
Cpw scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Anstey gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Anstey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cpw moves out of range of the strikes.
Cpw steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Anstey.
Cpw waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anstey.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anstey takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Anstey shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cpw but Cpw pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cpw bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Anstey's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cpw looks to throw the jab but Anstey is out of range.
Anstey takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Anstey takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cpw slips a jab and a cross from Anstey.
Cpw gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Anstey lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Anstey.
Cpw lands with a light punch inside.
Anstey drags the fight down to the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Anstey trying to control the position.
Cpw working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anstey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anstey working for a triangle but Cpw defends it easily.
Cpw got a little sloppy there for a moment and Anstey has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cpw has managed to get both his arms back between Anstey's legs - danger averted.
Cpw lands a couple of elbows.
Cpw throws a big right hand that misses.
Cpw showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cpw trying to control the position from guard on top but Anstey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cpw throws a big elbow that misses.
Anstey might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cpw loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anstey looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Anstey has his foot on Cpw's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cpw works his way back into a safe position though.
Cpw has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cpw is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Anstey working a defensive guard here.
Anstey has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cpw can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Anstey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cpw lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cpw looking to pass the guard.
Anstey is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cpw chips away with some ground and pound.
Cpw is working Anstey over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dawid Cpw dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bunny Anstey's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cpw scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Anstey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cpw circles away quickly and effectively.
Cpw clinches with his opponent.
Anstey throws a punch but it's blocked by Cpw.
Anstey breaks from the clinch.
Cpw gets a clinch.
Cpw has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cpw pulls guard successfully.
Anstey not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Anstey has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cpw has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Anstey can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cpw is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cpw has escaped and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cpw makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Anstey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cpw postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Anstey thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Anstey looking to control.
Anstey looking for a guillotine here but Cpw defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anstey is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Anstey wants to sweep but no luck.
Cpw landing with the ground and pound.
Cpw working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dawid Cpw has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cpw cracks Anstey with a solid left hand.
Anstey trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Cpw connects with a couple of short punches.
Cpw seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Anstey wants to stand but Cpw is controlling the position.
Anstey is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cpw landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anstey looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cpw passes into half guard.
Anstey looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Anstey trying to get back to full guard but Cpw takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Cpw won't let Anstey get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Anstey is trying to escape the mount.
Cpw landing shots from mount.
Cpw is landing with some decent strikes but Anstey is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Cpw raining down shots from the mount!
Cpw looking to finish Anstey with some ground and pound. This is bad for Anstey!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anstey is looking to improve his position but Cpw isn't that keen on the idea.
Cpw landing strikes from the mount and Anstey is in trouble!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anstey is looking to get to half guard.
The referee warns Anstey that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Cpw unloading with bombs!
Anstey is in all sorts of trouble here.
Anstey wants to hold on but Cpw pushes him away.
Anstey is looking to improve his position but Cpw isn't that keen on the idea.
Anstey wants to control but Cpw is having none of it.
Cpw working the ground and pound effectively.
Cpw scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Anstey?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dawid Cpw showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bunny Anstey's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Anstey defending well as Cpw loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Anstey misses.
Cpw is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Anstey takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Anstey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cpw has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Anstey tries to move into range but Cpw moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Anstey tries to keep at a distance but Cpw has taken the fight into the clinch.
Anstey manages to break the clinch.
Cpw fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Anstey looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cpw bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Anstey's head backwards.
Good standup being displayed there by Cpw as he connects with a hook.
Cpw wants to clinch up but Anstey keeps it at a distance.
Anstey appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cpw looks to throw the jab but Anstey is out of range.
Cpw with a nice cross.
Cpw misses with a right hand
and Anstey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cpw throws an ugly left hook that misses
so Anstey counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cpw keeping moving, preventing Anstey from controlling successfully.
Cpw has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Anstey doesn't defend quickly enough and Cpw has managed to lock this one up! Can Anstey escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Cpw on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dawid Cpw!
Dawid Cpw seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lexington Snape (ranked 200 p4p, 17 weight class) and Monte Zuma (ranked 471 p4p, 46 weight class). Snape's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, DJ Tiësto - Carmina Burana: Remixed. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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255 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
43 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lexington Snape!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Monte Zuma!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snape doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Snape takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zuma misses with an uppercut.
Zuma walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Snape definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Snape throws a series of punches but Zuma avoids them all with ease.
Snape moves into range and clinches up with Zuma.
Zuma lands a left hand that snaps the head of Snape backwards.
Zuma works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Zuma slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zuma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snape is keeping the position for now.
Zuma forces his way into half guard.
Snape preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Zuma is taking a breather. Snape says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snape wants to get back to full guard.
Zuma slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zuma is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Snape is looking for a sweep. Zuma is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zuma passes to side control.
Zuma looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zuma working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Zuma just content to control the position.
Zuma tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Zuma has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Zuma trying to control the action but Snape is working from the bottom.
Snape is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuma tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Zuma is trying to get an arm triangle but Snape is defending well.
Zuma tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Zuma has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Snape tries to improve position but can't.
Zuma takes a little break here. Snape wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Zuma looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Snape's face as Zuma controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zuma thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Zuma trying to control the position but Snape is working away.
Zuma is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Snape knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Snape gets back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Snape wants to control but Zuma is keeping busy.
Zuma is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monte Zuma dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Snape looks to throw the jab but Zuma is out of range.
Snape uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zuma.
Zuma throws a hook but Snape blocks it.
Snape fails in his attempt to clinch.
Snape scores with a decent looking hook.
Zuma looks to land a body kick but Snape moved away.
Snape misses with a straight right.
Zuma swats away the attempt to clinch by Snape.
Zuma tries to work over Snape's front leg with a kick but Snape checks it.
Zuma is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snape closes the distance and pushes Zuma back into the cage.
Zuma lands a hook to the side of the head.
Snape misses with some punches.
Snape misses with the head strike.
Zuma takes a knee to the side of the body.
Zuma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zuma throws a punch but it's blocked by Snape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuma scores with a shot to the side of Snape's head.
Zuma lands a body punch.
Snape throws a punch but it's blocked by Zuma.
Zuma can't find room to land a body shot as Snape controls the action.
Zuma is trying to drag Snape to the mat but Snape just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Zuma lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Snape backwards.
A short left from Snape.
Zuma misses with the head strike.
Snape can't find room to land a body shot as Zuma controls the action.
Zuma lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Zuma as Snape tries to tie him up.
Zuma managing to block the knees to the body from Snape.
Zuma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Snape misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zuma.
Zuma struggles to land a body shot inside as Snape controls his hands.
Zuma lands an uppercut.
Snape trying to stall but Zuma improves his position.
Zuma scores with a nice hook to the head.
Monte Zuma seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snape is fighting off a takedown attempt but Zuma is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Snape to the mat. Snape regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
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!
Snape looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zuma wants to control from the top but Snape keeps moving.
Zuma passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Zuma trying to control the action but Snape is working from the bottom.
Zuma working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Zuma swings around for an armbar but Snape sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Zuma's guard.
Zuma manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Snape manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuma controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Monte Zuma has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zuma tries to free his leg and advance position but Snape is retaining full guard.
Zuma trying to control but Snape is working from the bottom.
Zuma pushing down on Snape's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Zuma is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Zuma is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Snape is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Monte Zuma!
Monte Zuma is the new heavyweight champion!
Monte Zuma bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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