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CEFC 296 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Kueller (ranked 3768 p4p, 325 weight class) and Optimus Prime (ranked 9185 p4p, 541 weight class). Prime has chosen Rich Boy - Boy Looka Here as his entrance music. Optimus Prime has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Benjamin Kueller's chin.
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265 lbs
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250 lbs
42 - 42 - 2 |
Powerful takedowns
Great low kicks
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Benjamin Kueller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
42 - 42 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Optimus Prime!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Anthony Taglia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kueller lands a big head kick that sends Prime tumbling to the mat! Kueller takes a step backwards and waves Prime back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Prime is rocked!
It looks like Optimus Prime has been cut.
Prime throws a leg kick but Kueller moved away.
Prime is still on wobbly legs! Can Kueller finish him?
A big left from Prime misses.
Prime seems to have recovered his senses.
Kueller flashes Prime a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Prime's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Prime crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Kueller punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Benjamin Kueller!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Evgeni Elkemenchi (ranked 4368 p4p, 471 weight class) and Suren Nazarethyan (ranked 2765 p4p, 315 weight class). Nazarethyan has chosen Amerika as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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168 lbs
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150 lbs
46 - 40 - 2 |
Great wrestler
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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
7 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Evgeni Elkemenchi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
46 - 40 - 2, fighting out of London, Suren Nazarethyan!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jonathan Paton and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elkemenchi slips under a jab.
Elkemenchi tests Nazarethyan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Elkemenchi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Elkemenchi closes the distance and pushes Nazarethyan back into the cage.
Nazarethyan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nazarethyan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Elkemenchi managing to block the knees to the body from Nazarethyan.
Elkemenchi jumps guard and drags Nazarethyan to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Elkemenchi has Nazarethyan pulled in close to control his posture.
Elkemenchi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Elkemenchi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elkemenchi wants to hit a switch here but Nazarethyan passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Elkemenchi there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elkemenchi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nazarethyan controlling from mount.
Elkemenchi tries to hold on but Nazarethyan postures up.
Elkemenchi tries to reverse the position but Nazarethyan maintains control.
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.
Elkemenchi regains half guard.
Elkemenchi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Elkemenchi trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elkemenchi is positioning himself well to prevent Nazarethyan advancing to mount.
Well, if Nazarethyan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazarethyan is trying to control the action in half guard but Elkemenchi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nazarethyan is thwarting Elkemenchi's attempts to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Elkemenchi misses with a body shot.
Elkemenchi takes a swing at Nazarethyan's ribcage but misses.
Nazarethyan misses the shot to the body.
Elkemenchi defending well as Nazarethyan loads up on a big left hand.
Elkemenchi punishes Nazarethyan's body with a nice straight punch.
Evgeni Elkemenchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nazarethyan throws a hook to the side of Elkemenchi's head but Elkemenchi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Elkemenchi dives in for a single leg takedown but Nazarethyan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nazarethyan is looking for the big counter here.
Elkemenchi dives in for a single leg takedown but Nazarethyan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nazarethyan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Elkemenchi misses with a wild body shot.
Elkemenchi misses with a wild body shot.
Nazarethyan moves out of range of the leg kick from Elkemenchi.
Nazarethyan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Elkemenchi misses with a takedown
and Nazarethyan counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgeni Elkemenchi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Elkemenchi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Elkemenchi trying to control from half guard but Nazarethyan is working away.
Elkemenchi stalling away here and it's allowed Nazarethyan to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Elkemenchi is looking to advance position but Nazarethyan has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Suren Nazarethyan will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Elkemenchi swings for the body but Nazarethyan moves out of range.
Elkemenchi takes a swing at Nazarethyan's ribcage but misses.
Elkemenchi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nazarethyan pinned against the cage. Nazarethyan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Elkemenchi takes a swing at Nazarethyan's ribcage but misses.
Elkemenchi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nazarethyan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nazarethyan.
Elkemenchi throws a body punch but Nazarethyan moves out of range.
Nazarethyan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Elkemenchi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazarethyan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Elkemenchi throws a one two combo.
Nazarethyan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice shot by Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazarethyan swats away the attempt to clinch by Elkemenchi.
Elkemenchi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Elkemenchi slips a jab from Nazarethyan.
Elkemenchi checks a leg kick.
Nazarethyan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Elkemenchi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Elkemenchi shoots in and drives through. Nazarethyan sprawls well.
Nazarethyan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Elkemenchi is defended easily by Nazarethyan.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgeni Elkemenchi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Elkemenchi takes a swing at Nazarethyan's ribcage but misses.
Nazarethyan thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Elkemenchi if he has to take too many more of those.
Nazarethyan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nazarethyan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Elkemenchi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Elkemenchi feinted with a counter takedown.
Nazarethyan throws a body shot but no joy.
Elkemenchi doesn't manage to clinch there - Nazarethyan circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elkemenchi throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Nazarethyan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big left from Nazarethyan misses.
Elkemenchi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Elkemenchi wants to clinch up but Nazarethyan keeps it at a distance.
Elkemenchi tries for a takedown but Nazarethyan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Elkemenchi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nazarethyan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Suren Nazarethyan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nazarethyan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nazarethyan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Elkemenchi. That did some damage!
Elkemenchi wants to clinch.
Nazarethyan blocks a leg kick.
Suren Nazarethyan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Elkemenchi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nazarethyan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Elkemenchi.
Nazarethyan throws a hook to the side of Elkemenchi's head but Elkemenchi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nazarethyan scores with a head kick. Elkemenchi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Evgeni Elkemenchi has been cut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Elkemenchi, right into the meat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazarethyan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nazarethyan jabs Elkemenchi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nazarethyan throws out a leg kick but Elkemenchi moves out of range and Nazarethyan only half commits.
Elkemenchi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nazarethyan sprawls and moves away.
Elkemenchi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Elkemenchi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nazarethyan slips under a jab.
Elkemenchi clinches up against the cage.
Elkemenchi blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan scores with a shot to the side of Elkemenchi's head.
Nazarethyan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Elkemenchi has him pressed against the cage.
Elkemenchi blocks the elbow strike.
Nazarethyan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Elkemenchi avoids it.
Elkemenchi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nazarethyan misses with an elbow over the top.
Nazarethyan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nazarethyan cracks Elkemenchi with a nice body shot.
Elkemenchi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Elkemenchi moves out of range of the body kick from Nazarethyan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Elkemenchi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Elkemenchi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Elkemenchi trying to control but Nazarethyan is working from the bottom.
Elkemenchi looking to pass the guard.
Elkemenchi pushing down on Nazarethyan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Elkemenchi lands with a punch from half guard.
Nazarethyan wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
The cut man is working on Evgeni Elkemenchi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
A combination from Elkemenchi does no damage.
Elkemenchi feints and as Nazarethyan raises his hands in defense, Elkemenchi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nazarethyan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Elkemenchi trying to control but Nazarethyan is working from the bottom.
Elkemenchi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nazarethyan is keeping the position for now.
Elkemenchi 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elkemenchi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Elkemenchi is pushing down on Nazarethyan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nazarethyan is fighting to maintain full guard but Elkemenchi has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elkemenchi trying to mount his opponent but Nazarethyan defends it.
Elkemenchi throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Nazarethyan to regain full guard.
Elkemenchi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Elkemenchi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Elkemenchi postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nazarethyan is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Elkemenchi, into his guard.
Elkemenchi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazarethyan won't allow Elkemenchi to sweep him here.
Elkemenchi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Elkemenchi advances to half guard.
Elkemenchi with the ground and pound but Nazarethyan uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Elkemenchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Nazarethyan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elkemenchi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nazarethyan is keeping the position for now.
Evgeni Elkemenchi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Elkemenchi is working hard here to advance position.
Elkemenchi stays in close to Nazarethyan's body and controls the position.
Elkemenchi wants to control from the top but Nazarethyan keeps moving.
That's four 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.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nazarethyan.
Elkemenchi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Elkemenchi looking to pass the guard.
Elkemenchi postures up in Nazarethyan's guard and throws a big left but Nazarethyan blocks it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Elkemenchi trying to control but Nazarethyan is working from the bottom.
Elkemenchi throws a big elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Evgeni Elkemenchi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nazarethyan 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Suren Nazarethyan!
Suren Nazarethyan 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Olaf Frost (ranked 2722 p4p, 320 weight class) and Wampage Johnson (ranked 3239 p4p, 364 weight class). Johnson has chosen Come Over (feat. Stylo G) 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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198 lbs
23 - 14 - 0 |
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198 lbs
26 - 18 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Olaf Frost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Wampage Johnson!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jonathan Paton and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Frost manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Johnson on his heels. He'll look to pass Johnson's guard now, I'm sure.
Frost tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Frost trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frost tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Frost controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frost pushes down on Johnson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost is trying to control the action in half guard but Johnson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Frost looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Frost is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Johnson!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Johnson tries to lock up and control but Frost gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Frost controlling the pace for now.
Frost with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Frost goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Johnson turns into him and now he's in Frost's guard.
Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Frost lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
Frost wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
Frost trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Frost is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Johnson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Frost controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Frost trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frost showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Johnson wants to stand but Frost is controlling the position.
Frost looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Frost pushes down on Johnson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's four 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.
Johnson is not content to let Frost control the position.
Frost is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Frost wants to take a breather but Johnson is having none of it.
Frost is looking to advance position but Johnson won't allow it.
Frost seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Johnson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frost has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Johnson finds it's way round the side to connect with Frost's head.
Frost throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Olaf Frost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frost fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Johnson is out of range.
Frost has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Johnson finds it's way round the side to connect with Frost's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olaf Frost 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.
Frost clinches up with Johnson and pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike.
Frost manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Frost - that landed with a thud.
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Frost is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Johnson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Frost tries to stall but Johnson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Frost throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Frost creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Johnson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Frosts head.
Good body shot from Johnson.
Frost lands a nice shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Johnson.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost is trying to drag Johnson to the mat but Johnson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Johnson.
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Frost scores with a body shot.
Frost tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Olaf Frost is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Frost.
Frost throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Frost uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frost throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Frost fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnson! But no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Frost tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frost avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Frost throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnson lands a leg kick that knocks Frost off balance momentarily.
Frost dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Johnson. That did some damage!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frost fails in his attempt to clinch.
Frost throws a front kick aimed at Johnson's knee but Johnson avoids it well.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frost shoots in and drives through. Johnson sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olaf Frost. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Frost.
Wampage Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Frost shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Frost moved away.
Frost darts in trying to clinch
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Frost moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Frost goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johnson taking a breather.
A right hand to the body from Frost.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Frost as Johnson tries to tie him up.
Frost misses with the head strike.
Frost blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Frost.
A body shot lands from Johnson.
Frost lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Frost is keeping busy.
Frost throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Frost throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Johnson.
Frost connects with a single shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Frost misses with a takedown attempt
and Johnson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson lands with a nice body punch.
Frost throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Frost pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Frost checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Frost is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Johnson.
Frost throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johnson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Frost is trying hard to land a takedown here. Johnson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnson feints a counter leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Johnson throws a shot to the body.
Johnson cracks Frost with an open hand slap.
Frost throws a low kick but Johnson avoids it.
Frost pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Johnson back to the cage. Frost follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Johnson scores with a nice right hand.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Wampage Johnson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Frost's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Johnson checks a leg kick.
Johnson is looking for the big counter here.
Frost checks the leg kick nicely there.
Frost will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Frost misses with a head kick.
A nice side step and Johnson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Frost.
Frost shoots in and drives through. Johnson sprawls well.
Frost misses with a double jab
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Frost has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost misses with some punches.
Frost misses with a short punch on the inside.
Frost has clasped his hands together around Johnson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face as Frost controls the position.
Johnson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Frost's best efforts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost seems to be working for a kimura but Johnson defends the submission attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Frost's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Frost's back!
Frost controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
Frost just trying to survive but Johnson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Frost tries to break free.
Frost turns into Johnson and is now in his guard.
Frost will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Frost postures up.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Frost from controlling successfully.
Frost drops back looking for a leg! Johnson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnson manages to kick Frost off! Frost jumps back into Johnson's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frost sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Frost looking to pass the guard.
Frost trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
Frost preventing the sweep.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Frost from controlling successfully.
Frost wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
Frost thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wampage Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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.
Frost misses with a double jab.
Johnson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Frost throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Frost fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Frost. Frost circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Frost fails to land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Frost misses.
Frost doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Frost.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Frost's shoulder, as Frost tries to avoid the shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Olaf Frost showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Frost 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 John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olaf Frost!
Olaf Frost bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Connor MacLeod (ranked 1786 p4p, 259 weight class) and Mike Smith (ranked 3292 p4p, 455 weight class). Smith comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Therion - Sitra Ahra kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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29
212 lbs
11 - 12 - 0 |
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37
215 lbs
28 - 29 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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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
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Connor MacLeod!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Smith!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Kavanagh and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacLeod with a hook.
MacLeod misses with a wild combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
MacLeod throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith on the side of the head.
MacLeod connects with a body shot that sends Smith's belly button to the back.
MacLeod is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
It looks like Mike Smith has been cut.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as MacLeod throws out the jab.
MacLeod ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
MacLeod moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smith wants to clinch.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but MacLeod moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
MacLeod tries to counter with a takedown but Smith is quick to defend against it.
MacLeod uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Smith.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacLeod jabs Smith to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacLeod dives in and grabs Smith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on MacLeod's head and hops out.
Smith checks a leg kick.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by MacLeod.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. MacLeod sees it coming and avoids it easily.
MacLeod scores with a nice head shot.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from MacLeod.
Smith scores with a head kick.
It looks like Connor MacLeod has been cut.
MacLeod connects with a jab.
MacLeod cracks Smith with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Smith is rocked!
MacLeod is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from MacLeod shuts the power down on Smith. Lights out, game over! MacLeod is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Connor MacLeod!
During a confident post fight interview, Connor MacLeod thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kukulcan Tonga (ranked 2071 p4p, 245 weight class) and Raoul Clavette (ranked 2839 p4p, 320 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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150 lbs
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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
26 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Kukulcan Tonga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raoul Clavette!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jonathan Paton and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clavette throws a shot from downtown. Tonga moves away and avoids it.
Tonga leaves Clavette with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tonga dives in for a single leg takedown but Clavette sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Clavette's corner calls for a 1-2. Clavette obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Clavette leaves Tonga with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Clavette has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tonga finds it's way round the side to connect with Clavette's head.
Tonga feints and as Clavette raises his hands in defense, Tonga changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clavette is looking for a triangle but Tonga pushes his legs off easily.
Tonga postures up in Clavette's guard and throws a big left but Clavette blocks it.
Clavette utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonga throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Clavette works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tonga wants to control from the top but Clavette keeps moving.
Tonga throws an elbow that misses. Clavette uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tonga's guard. Nice move by Clavette!
Tonga not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Clavette trying to control the position from guard on top but Tonga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tonga working for a triangle but Clavette defends it easily.
Tonga has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Clavette can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Clavette advances position into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clavette working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tonga tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Tonga slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Clavette is trying to work for a kimura but Tonga is defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Clavette is looking to take a break and control but Tonga is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonga tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Clavette connects with a nice short shot to Tonga's temple.
Tonga actively working from the bottom here.
Clavette prevents Tonga from improving his position.
Tonga flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Clavette trying to control from half guard but Tonga is working away.
Tonga is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tonga looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four 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.
Tonga is refusing to be controlled, as Clavette sits in half guard.
Clavette sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tonga defending well though.
Tonga has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Clavette escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Clavette!
Tonga struggling a bit here.
Clavette working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tonga tries to buck Clavette off but Clavette is having none of it.
Clavette controlling the position from side mount.
Tonga struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raoul Clavette dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tonga looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Clavette!
Clavette is not content to let Tonga control the position.
Tonga wants to take a breather but Clavette manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Tonga.
Clavette is looking for a triangle but Tonga pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clavette utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kukulcan Tonga overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Clavette keeping moving, preventing Tonga from controlling successfully.
Tonga is working Clavette over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clavette looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Clavette utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tonga has gone for a leg lock! Clavette slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tonga's guard.
Clavette wants to control from the top but Tonga keeps moving.
Tonga working for submissions but it's allowed Clavette to get to half guard.
Clavette wants to pass the guard but Tonga is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tonga throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Tonga trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Tonga looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Clavette lands a shot to the body.
Tonga is trying to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clavette is looking for a choke. Tonga gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Tonga manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Tonga trying to control but Clavette is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clavette looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tonga passes into side control.
Tonga postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Clavette tries to buck Tonga off but Tonga is having none of it.
Clavette struggling a bit here.
Clavette manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tonga's best efforts.
Clavette makes his way to full guard, as Tonga worked for a kimura.
Tonga has gone for a leg lock! Clavette slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tonga's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clavette won't allow Tonga to sweep him here.
Tonga throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Clavette escapes and throws Tonga's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Clavette scoring with punches from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tonga is not content to let Clavette control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raoul Clavette showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Tonga shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Clavette but Clavette pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A little jabbing left from Clavette on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tonga shoots and misses
and Clavette counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big left from Tonga misses.
Tonga dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Clavette lands a jab.
Clavette stuffs the takedown.
Clavette throws out a counter right but Tonga avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kukulcan Tonga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Clavette. No joy for Tonga on that attempt.
Tonga doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Clavette counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonga has his takedown stuffed
and Clavette counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Clavette.
Tonga throws a leg kick but Clavette sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonga takes one on the button.
Tonga is rocked!
Tonga's corner calls for a 1-2. Tonga obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Oh Tonga is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Clavette keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tonga seems to have got his legs back now.
Tonga shoots in for a takedown but Clavette shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Clavette looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tonga shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Clavette counters with a stiff right hand.
Tonga moves away from the strike by Clavette.
Tonga is looking to counter punch.
Clavette slaps away a takedown attempt from Tonga, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Clavette throws out a counter right but Tonga avoids it with no problem.
Raoul Clavette seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Clavette takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kukulcan Tonga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clavette jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tonga lands a jab.
Tonga ducks right into an uppercut from Clavette.
Tonga with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tonga dives in and scores a takedown into Clavette's guard.
Clavette looking for a sweep. Not yet Clavette, not yet.
Tonga throwing strikes but missing.
Clavette is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tonga defends well.
Clavette wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clavette escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tonga gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Clavette keeping moving, preventing Tonga from controlling successfully.
Tonga content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tonga scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tonga trying to control but Clavette is working from the bottom.
Tonga lands a couple of digs.
Clavette had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tonga defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clavette working for a triangle but Tonga defends it easily.
Tonga pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clavette is keeping the position for now.
Clavette working a defensive guard here.
Clavette is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tonga throws a big right hand that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raoul Clavette comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Clavette 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 John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raoul Clavette!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joe Gatsby (ranked 2235 p4p, 263 weight class) and Sergey Chernishev (ranked 2354 p4p, 274 weight class). Chernishev has chosen MC Hovanskiy - Father in the building as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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28
167 lbs
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165 lbs
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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
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Gatsby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sergey Chernishev!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Steve Montenegro and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gatsby shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chernishev counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chernishev moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gatsby throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sloppy strikes from Gatsby. Those never looked like landing.
Gatsby slips a jab and a cross from Chernishev.
Gatsby cracks the inside of Chernishev's front leg.
Gatsby throws a low kick but Chernishev avoids it.
Gatsby uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chernishev.
Chernishev feints and then cracks Gatsby's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gatsby down.
Gatsby moves out of range as Chernishev strikes.
Chernishev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gatsby.
An inside leg kick lands from Gatsby.
Chernishev ducks under a wild hook from Gatsby.
Gatsby throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the body from Gatsby misses
and Gatsby takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gatsby throws a sloppy head kick
and Chernishev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chernishev lands a jab to Gatsby's midsection.
Gatsby throws a hook but Chernishev avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatsby dives in and grabs Chernishev's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chernishev pushes down on Gatsby's head and hops out.
Chernishev avoids the body shot from Gatsby.
Chernishev scores with a punch to the head.
Chernishev scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gatsby throws a body shot but no joy.
Chernishev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gatsby throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chernishev throws a big shot that misses.
Chernishev lands a glancing blow to the side of Gatsby's head.
Gatsby is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chernishev sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Gatsby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gatsby takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gatsby bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chernishev's head backwards.
Gatsby with a jab.
Chernishev misses with a wild body shot.
Gatsby looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Gatsby shoots and misses
and Chernishev counters with a left and a right that stings Gatsby.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gatsby drives through with a takedown into Chernishev's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Chernishev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gatsby throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby wants to control from the top but Chernishev keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gatsby postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Chernishev is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gatsby, into his guard.
Gatsby keeping moving, preventing Chernishev from controlling successfully.
Gatsby trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby keeping moving, preventing Chernishev from controlling successfully.
Chernishev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gatsby working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chernishev.
Chernishev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chernishev working some strikes from top position.
Chernishev works over Gatsby with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chernishev scoring with some ground and pound.
Gatsby preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gatsby being controlled here, momentarily.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Chernishev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chernishev trying to control the position from guard on top but Gatsby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gatsby gets caught flat footed, as Chernishev shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gatsby utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gatsby trying to control the position.
Chernishev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chernishev working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Chernishev dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Gatsby misses with a few strikes there.
Chernishev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chernishev scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Chernishev throws a shot from downtown. Gatsby moves away and avoids it.
Gatsby fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Chernishev checks it well.
Gatsby is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chernishev throws a lazy right hand but Gatsby sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chernishev lands a leg kick that knocks Gatsby off balance momentarily.
Some wild striking there from Gatsby.
Gatsby wants to clinch up but Chernishev keeps it at a distance.
Chernishev looks to score with a jab to the body but Gatsby is just out of range.
Gatsby swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gatsby tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chernishev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gatsby connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gatsby changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gatsby checks the leg kick nicely there.
Chernishev cracks Gatsby with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chernishev throws out a powerful jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatsby throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Gatsby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gatsby takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chernishev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chernishev cracks Gatsby with a good jab.
Gatsby missing with a left hand there. Chernishev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gatsby throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gatsby throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chernishev.
Chernishev throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chernishev swings for the body but Gatsby moves out of range.
No luck for Gatsby with that takedown attempt.
Gatsby cracks Chernishev with a good jab.
Gatsby throws the left hand but Chernishev avoids the punch easily.
Chernishev lands a nice shot to the body.
Gatsby looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chernishev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Chernishev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chernishev scores with a body shot.
Chernishev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gatsby.
Gatsby throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Chernishev tries to bum rush Gatsby with a series of wild strikes but Gatsby uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chernishev scores with a hook.
Chernishev stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chernishev wants it to stay on the feet.
Gatsby misses with a shot to the body
and Chernishev counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gatsby gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chernishev counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gatsby thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Gatsby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gatsby lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gatsby throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gatsby lands with a cross.
Chernishev dodges the punch combination from Gatsby.
A little jabbing left from Chernishev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gatsby just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chernishev tries to move into range but Gatsby moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Chernishev slips under a jab.
Gatsby takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice straight punches there by Chernishev. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chernishev.
Chernishev throws a solid leg kick but Gatsby takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chernishev.
Gatsby shoots in but Chernishev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chernishev jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chernishev throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gatsby connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sergey Chernishev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gatsby lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A shot to the body from Gatsby misses
and Chernishev counters with a nice body shot.
Gatsby throws out a loose jab but Chernishev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gatsby misses with a lunging right hand
and Chernishev counters with a left to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gatsby gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby takes one to the side of the head.
Chernishev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chernishev just misses with a punch to the body.
Gatsby shoots in and drives through. Chernishev sprawls well.
Chernishev dips to his left and cracks Gatsby with an uppercut!
Chernishev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gatsby closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Chernishev's guard.
Sergey Chernishev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gatsby with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gatsby throws a strike but Chernishev rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gatsby working a defensive guard here.
Chernishev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gatsby has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chernishev has managed to get both his arms back between Gatsby's legs - danger averted.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chernishev connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sergey Chernishev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Chernishev just misses with a punch to the body.
Gatsby works the jab nicely.
Gatsby jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chernishev stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chernishev wants it to stay on the feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chernishev.
Chernishev looks to land a right hand but Gatsby moved out of range.
Gatsby blocks a leg kick.
Chernishev staying out of range there.
Chernishev swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gatsby.
Gatsby misses with a takedown attempt
and Chernishev counters with a left and a right that stings Gatsby.
Nice shot lands for Chernishev.
Gatsby takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chernishev drops his hands momentarily and Gatsby takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Chernishev cracks Gatsby with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Chernishev throws a low kick but Gatsby moves out of range easily.
Chernishev just misses with a punch to the body.
Gatsby tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chernishev defends well and Gatsby ends up having to push Chernishev into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Gatsby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatsby displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chernishev throws out the jab.
Chernishev ducks under a wild hook from Gatsby.
Gatsby loads up on a big right hand but Chernishev slips the punch.
Chernishev wants to slow Gatsby down by chopping away at his legs.
Chernishev throws a hook but Gatsby blocks it.
It looked like Gatsby wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gatsby takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chernishev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gatsby looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chernishev works Gatsby's body with a nice hook.
Gatsby looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Chernishev is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gatsby connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Joe Gatsby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chernishev throws a chopping leg kick but Gatsby manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gatsby is defended easily by Chernishev.
Gatsby slips a jab from Chernishev.
Sergey Chernishev 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.
Gatsby misses with a takedown attempt
and Chernishev counters with a left and a right that stings Gatsby.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chernishev thows a leg kick but Gatsby checks it
and Gatsby counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Chernishev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gatsby throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chernishev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chernishev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gatsby manages to get himself to full guard.
Gatsby is trying to control the position but Chernishev postures up.
Joe Gatsby has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chernishev cracks Gatsby with a solid left hand.
Chernishev wants to control from the top but Gatsby keeps moving.
Gatsby can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chernishev controls the pace.
Gatsby has an active guard here but Chernishev has managed to pass into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby has hold of Chernishev's hands but Chernishev slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Chernishev is looking to stall here but Gatsby recovers full guard.
Chernishev passes Gatsby's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gatsby tries to roll over but Chernishev keeps him under control.
Gatsby actively working from the bottom here.
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.
Chernishev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gatsby does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chernishev drops an elbow to the side of Gatsby's head.
Gatsby is looking for a sweep. Chernishev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chernishev wants to take a breather but Gatsby is having none of it.
Chernishev is looking to stall here but Gatsby recovers full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergey Chernishev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chernishev 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Chernishev!
A very excited looking Sergey Chernishev 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dj Brown (ranked 1566 p4p, 148 weight class) and Mario Huber (ranked 2374 p4p, 217 weight class). Huber has chosen Enter Sandman as his entrance music. The key to victory for Dj Brown has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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260 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dj Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 44 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mario Huber!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Steve Montenegro and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huber looks for a takedown but Brown sprawls well.
Huber fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Huber dives in for a single leg takedown but Brown sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dj Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Huber.
Nice body punch from Brown.
No luck for Huber with that takedown attempt.
Brown scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Huber looks for a takedown but Brown sprawls well.
Horrible takedown attempt by Huber or perhaps it was just good defense by Brown, which made it look bad.
Brown has Huber up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huber tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short body shot lands from Brown as the two fighters clinch.
Huber tries for a takedown. No joy.
Huber looks winded!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brown.
Huber goes for a takedown attempt but Brown pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Brown looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Huber takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brown cracks Huber with a hook to the temple - Huber is on wobbly legs here! Brown swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Huber falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Brown wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dj Brown!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Victor Szczęsny (ranked 1129 p4p, 135 weight class) and Gaia Ky Jr (ranked 1027 p4p, 125 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
42 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Victor Szczęsny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gaia Ky Jr!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Bruno Lombardi and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ky Jr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Szczęsny as he jumps to the side.
Ky Jr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ky Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Szczęsny.
Ky Jr closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Szczęsny did well to prevent Ky Jr getting side control.
Szczęsny won't allow Ky Jr to pass to mount.
Szczęsny is holding on to half guard well.
Szczęsny is in trouble now - Ky Jr has advanced to mount!
Ky Jr raining down shots from the mount!
Ky Jr in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Szczęsny is rocked!
Ky Jr cracks Szczęsny with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gaia Ky Jr!
Gaia Ky Jr bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Katurian Tupolski (ranked 353 p4p, 51 weight class) and Kim Jong Guk (ranked 505 p4p, 70 weight class). Tupolski's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Mobb Deep - Shook Ones part II. Jong Guk has chosen Jiu Jitsu as his entrance music. 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 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
37 - 17 - 3, fighting out of Montreal, Katurian Tupolski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kim Jong Guk!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Anthony Taglia and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tupolski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tupolski checks a leg kick.
Jong Guk with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jong Guk pushes Tupolski up against the cage in a clinch.
Jong Guk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jong Guk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tupolski.
Jong Guk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tupolski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jong Guk throws a body punch but Tupolski moves out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tupolski.
Jong Guk pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tupolski is out of range and Jong Guk settles back down.
Jong Guk throws a leg kick but Tupolski checks it.
Tupolski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A jab lands there for Jong Guk.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tupolski.
That kick from Jong Guk tenderised Tupolski's leg. Tupolski is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tupolski just misses with a punch to the body.
Jong Guk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tupolski was well out of range. Poor timing from Jong Guk.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tupolski.
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!
Tupolski lands with a nice body punch.
Tupolski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jong Guk misses with a body shot.
Tupolski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jong Guk.
Tupolski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tupolski moves out of range as Jong Guk strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jong Guk.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jong Guk looks to land a body kick but Tupolski moved away.
An attempted straight right counter from Tupolski misses the target.
Tupolski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jong Guk has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jong Guk tried to score with a low kick but Tupolski checks it.
Tupolski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jong Guk scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jong Guk turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tupolski swings for the body but Jong Guk moves out of range.
Jong Guk darts in and clinches Tupolski up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Jong Guk.
Tupolski prevents a body shot from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk working aggressively here.
Tupolski throws a head punch that misses.
Tupolski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jong Guk managing to block the knees to the body from Tupolski.
Jong Guk struggles to land a body shot inside as Tupolski controls his hands.
Jong Guk avoiding damage as Tupolski throws knees to the body.
Jong Guk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tupolski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jong Guk lands a left hand.
Tupolski with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tupolski with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tupolski prevents a body shot from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jong Guk lands a nice shot that snaps Tupolski's head back.
Tupolski is looking to wear down Jong Guk with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A left lands for Tupolski.
Jong Guk pushes Tupolski up against the cage in a clinch.
Tupolski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jong Guk is defending well for now.
Tupolski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jong Guk on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jong Guk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tupolski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tupolski lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tupolski landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jong Guk lands a body shot.
Jong Guk lands a nice uppercut.
Tupolski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jong Guk softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tupolski throws a head punch that misses.
Jong Guk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jong Guk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jong Guk digs a right hand into Tupolski's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tupolski's gas tank.
Tupolski is breathing heavily.
A short body shot lands from Tupolski as the two fighters clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupolski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk misses with a punch to the body.
Jong Guk has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Tupolski seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Jong Guk can turn it around.
Jong Guk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tupolski missing with knees to the body.
Tupolski blocks a body shot from Jong Guk.
Tupolski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jong Guk's elbow.
Jong Guk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jong Guk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jong Guk lands a shoulder strike.
Jong Guk tries to throw a body punch but Tupolski avoids it by throwing Jong Guk back against the cage.
Jong Guk misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jong Guk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jong Guk presses Tupolski against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tupolski takes a shot to the head.
Tupolski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jong Guk backwards.
Jong Guk tries to throw a body punch but Tupolski avoids it by throwing Jong Guk back against the cage.
Jong Guk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tupolski backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jong Guk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jong Guk lands a body punch.
Jong Guk presses Tupolski against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jong Guk lands a nice shot to the body.
Jong Guk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tupolski backwards.
Jong Guk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jong Guk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hook to the body lands for Jong Guk.
Jong Guk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jong Guk lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jong Guk gets through Tupolski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tupolski is rocked!
Jong Guk breaks from the clinch.
Jong Guk throws an overhand right that drops Tupolski like a sack of potatoes! Jong Guk dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kim Jong Guk!
Kim Jong Guk is the new welterweight champion!
Kim Jong Guk thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Katurian Tupolski was interviewed post fight and said 'Fighting is a tough business. All the props to my opponent - he was better tonight. I will be back stronger.'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luciano Bizarria (ranked 185 p4p, 29 weight class) and Three Dog (ranked 579 p4p, 90 weight class). Bizarria's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Arnaldo Antunes - Alta Noite. Dog has chosen Fallout as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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211 lbs
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29
221 lbs
14 - 11 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luciano Bizarria!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Three Dog!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Anthony Taglia and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Dog fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bizarria manages to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Dog. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dog.
Dog scores with a sloppy right hand. Bizarria should have avoided that one.
Three Dog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dog connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dog missing with a left hand there. Bizarria was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Dog misses.
Bizarria feinted with a counter takedown.
Dog connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bizarria momentarily.
It looks like Luciano Bizarria has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bizarria if he has to take too many more of those.
A lazy body kick from Dog
and Bizarria counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bizarria preventing the sweep.
Bizarria passes Dog's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dog is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bizarria working Dog over with strikes.
Bizarria 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.
Bizarria is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bizarria lands strikes from half guard.
Dog blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bizarria.
Dog wants to get back to full guard.
Dog is still trying to improve position.
Dog blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bizarria.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bizarria winds up and cracks Dog with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bizarria wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dog keeps working.
Dog is trying to maintain the position but Bizarria is very close to passing his half guard.
Dog makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dog.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bizarria working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bizarria postures up and lands a big shot to Dog's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bizarria looking to sit in guard and control but Dog gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dog wants to control from the top but Bizarria keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dog trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Bizarria manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Dog has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Bizarria doesn't defend quickly enough and Dog has managed to lock this one up! Can Bizarria escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Dog on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Three Dog!
Three Dog is the new light heavyweight champion!
Three Dog 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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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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