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CEFC 301 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blake Justice (ranked 4154 p4p, 554 weight class) and Brian Murphy (ranked 9099 p4p, 812 weight class). Murphy is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Róisín Murphy - Primitive. Brian Murphy acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Good wrestling
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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
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Blake Justice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
45 - 40 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy misses with a head kick.
Murphy throws a leg kick
so Justice counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Murphy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Justice sitting in guard here, content to control.
Murphy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murphy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Justice throwing strikes from guard but Murphy blocks nicely.
Justice in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justice loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Justice controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Justice tries to free his leg and advance position but Murphy is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Justice passes into half guard.
Justice slows the pace down in half guard.
Justice is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Justice sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Justice's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
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.
Justice has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Murphy defend it? Justice steps over the head and cranks it - Murphy is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Justice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Blake Justice!
Brian Murphy was interviewed post fight and said 'Can I still cut it?'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jermey Arnold (ranked 7765 p4p, 634 weight class) and Sparring Fighter 1 (ranked 4133 p4p, 417 weight class). Fighter 1 comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Lou Reed - The day John Kennedy Died kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Sparring Fighter 1 struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 187.6lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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42
203 lbs
38 - 25 - 1 |
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202 lbs
25 - 26 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
38 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jermey Arnold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sparring Fighter 1!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fighter 1 tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick by Fighter 1 misses
and Arnold makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fighter 1 throws a head kick that misses
and Arnold counters with a right hand to the body.
Fighter 1 misses with a left hand
and Arnold counters with a straight right hand.
Arnold avoids the head kick by Fighter 1.
Fighter 1 blocks a head kick by Arnold.
Arnold feints a jab promting Fighter 1 to slip. Arnold then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Fighter 1 slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Fighter 1 throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Arnold.
Fighter 1 throws a sloppy head kick and Arnold moves out of range easily.
Arnold blocks a head kick by Fighter 1.
Arnold swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fighter 1 looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arnold avoids the head kick by Fighter 1.
Arnold was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A head kick by Fighter 1 misses
and Fighter 1 takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fighter 1 misses with a lunging right hand
and Arnold counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fighter 1 throws a head kick that misses.
Arnold paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A head kick misses from Fighter 1.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arnold displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fighter 1 throws out the jab.
Arnold connects with a leg kick. Fighter 1 looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A head kick by Fighter 1 misses
and Arnold counters with a good low kick that Fighter 1 was not able to check.
Fighter 1 walks into a straight right hand from Arnold.
Arnold throws a head kick that misses.
Arnold lands a high kick!
Arnold defending well as Fighter 1 loads up on a big left hand.
As Fighter 1 backs away, Arnold returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Fighter 1 throws a head kick but Arnold moves out of range.
Arnold seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Arnold lands a jab to Fighter 1's midsection.
A head kick misses from Fighter 1.
Fighter 1 is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fighter 1 throws a lazy head kick
and Arnold counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Arnold paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fighter 1 is rocked!
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!
Fighter 1 throws a sloppy head kick
and Arnold counters with a nice uppercut.
Fighter 1 is still on wobbly legs! Can Arnold finish him?
The fighters circle, before Arnold throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Fighter 1's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Arnold lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Jermey Arnold!
Jermey Arnold bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Sparring Fighter 1 spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm still standing here, so you apparently didn't accomplish your goal.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Samak Tiyapairat (ranked 3699 p4p, 375 weight class) and Maciej Gorski (ranked 5371 p4p, 502 weight class). Tiyapairat comes into the arena with Ram Muay blaring out of the sound system. Gorski has chosen Harnaś as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
43 - 39 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Samak Tiyapairat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, Maciej Gorski!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tiyapairat throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tiyapairat has closed the distance and engaged Gorski in a clinch.
Tiyapairat putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gorski in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gorski is looking to break free of the clinch but Tiyapairat has double underhooks.
Tiyapairat tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tiyapairat pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gorski misses with the combination.
Gorski moves into range and clinches up with Tiyapairat.
Gorski can't break the clinch.
Tiyapairat misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gorski.
Gorski wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tiyapairat pushes Gorski back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gorski has had enough of the clinch but Tiyapairat keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorski can't break the clinch.
Tiyapairat misses with a knee strike.
Gorski is trying to push Tiyapairat away but Tiyapairat has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tiyapairat working Gorski over with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tiyapairat.
Gorski tries to break the clinch but Tiyapairat is controlling the position.
A short right from Tiyapairat on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorski breaks the clinch.
Gorski clinches up against the cage.
Gorski avoiding damage as Tiyapairat throws knees to the body.
Gorski is trying to force a seperation but Tiyapairat has the dominant position.
Gorski is trying to break the clinch but Tiyapairat has him pressed against the cage.
Gorski can't break the clinch.
Tiyapairat keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gorski's efforts to push away.
Gorski avoiding damage as Tiyapairat throws knees to the body.
Gorski working hard to break the clinch.
Gorski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gorski is trying to break free.
Tiyapairat tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gorski avoids it.
Gorski tries to break free but Tiyapairat pushes him back against the cage.
Tiyapairat lands a shot to the body.
Tiyapairat has Gorski pressed against the cage, preventing Gorski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gorski takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tiyapairat utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tiyapairat lands a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiyapairat comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tiyapairat pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gorski gets tackled into the cage by Tiyapairat. Tiyapairat maintains the clinch.
Tiyapairat comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gorski is trying to break free.
Tiyapairat misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gorski.
Tiyapairat prevents Gorski from breaking the clinch.
Tiyapairat tries to land a knee to the head but Gorski blocks with his arms.
Tiyapairat lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gorski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gorski is trying to push Tiyapairat away but Tiyapairat has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tiyapairat keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gorski's efforts to push away.
Gorski is trying to break free.
Gorski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gorski looking for a takedown.
Gorski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
No joy there for Gorski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gorski has had enough of the clinch but Tiyapairat keeps him there for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorski wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tiyapairat has Gorski pressed against the cage, preventing Gorski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tiyapairat throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gorski looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tiyapairat throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gorski blocks it with crossed arms.
Gorski tries to circle away but Tiyapairat has him pinned against the cage.
Tiyapairat keeps control of Gorski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tiyapairat creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gorski's defenses.
Tiyapairat is pushing Gorski up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Gorski works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Tiyapairat pushes Gorski off and scrambles back to his feet.
Tiyapairat throws a head kick but Gorski moves out of range.
Gorski instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gorski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tiyapairat breaks from the clinch.
Gorski throws a right hand that Tiyapairat ducks under and follows up with a left that Tiyapairat also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gorski forces Tiyapairat back against the cage and clinches.
Tiyapairat misses with a knee to the head.
Tiyapairat tries to land knees in the clinch but Gorski avoids the damage to the body.
Gorski is trying to break the clinch but Tiyapairat is controlling him.
Tiyapairat tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tiyapairat.
Gorski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gorski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tiyapairat gets tackled into the cage by Gorski. Gorski maintains the clinch.
Tiyapairat trying to land knees to the body.
Gorski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gorski has Tiyapairat up against the cage in a clinch.
Tiyapairat crunches a lovely knee into Gorski's ribcage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gorski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gorski managing to block the knees to the body from Tiyapairat.
Gorski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gorski moves into range and clinches up with Tiyapairat.
Gorski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samak Tiyapairat 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.
Gorski forces Tiyapairat back against the cage and clinches.
Tiyapairat lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tiyapairat lands a knee to the body.
Tiyapairat has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Nice elbow from Tiyapairat.
Gorski manages to break the clinch.
Tiyapairat cracks a nice hook into Gorski's ribs.
Gorski pushes Tiyapairat up against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Tiyapairat.
Gorski working hard to break the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat works on Gorski's body with a couple of short punches.
Tiyapairat has Gorski pressed against the cage.
Tiyapairat lands a knee to the head.
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!
Gorski is trying to break the clinch but Tiyapairat has him pressed against the cage.
Gorski avoiding damage as Tiyapairat throws knees to the body.
Gorski takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tiyapairat throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tiyapairat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tiyapairat throws a hook but Gorski avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorski needs to keep his hands up - Tiyapairat had a free shot at his head there.
Sloppy strikes from Gorski. Those never looked like landing.
A punch combination from Gorski misses.
Tiyapairat rushes Gorski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gorski is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gorski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tiyapairat moves into the clinch successfully.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tiyapairat creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tiyapairat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gorski can do to turn this around?
Gorski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters circling - Tiyapairat throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gorski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gorski is trying to break the clinch but Tiyapairat is controlling him.
Gorski is trying to drag Tiyapairat to the mat but Tiyapairat just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gorski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gorski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gorski has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tiyapairat throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gorski blocks it with crossed arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tiyapairat has him pressed against the cage.
Tiyapairat lands an elbow inside that Gorski shrugs off.
Tiyapairat lands an elbow inside that Gorski shrugs off.
Tiyapairat comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tiyapairat prevents Gorski from breaking the clinch.
Gorski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gorski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gorski working hard to break the clinch.
Gorski breaks from the clinch.
Tiyapairat swinging wildly here.
Tiyapairat throws a lazy right hand but Gorski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tiyapairat darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gorski has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tiyapairat tries to land knees in the clinch but Gorski avoids the damage to the body.
Gorski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tiyapairat moves into the clinch.
Gorski has had enough of the clinch but Tiyapairat keeps him there for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiyapairat has Gorski pressed against the cage, preventing Gorski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tiyapairat prevents Gorski from breaking the clinch.
Gorski wants to get back to striking at distance but Tiyapairat won't allow it.
Tiyapairat tries to land knees in the clinch but Gorski avoids the damage to the body.
Tiyapairat lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Gorski's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tiyapairat tries a knee to the head but Gorski blocks it.
Tiyapairat with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gorski wants to get back to striking at distance but Tiyapairat won't allow it.
Tiyapairat keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gorski's efforts to push away.
Gorski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat has Gorski pressed against the cage, preventing Gorski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tiyapairat is struggling to control the position.
Gorski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gorski clinches.
Tiyapairat landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiyapairat keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gorski's efforts to push away.
Tiyapairat using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tiyapairat with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gorski wants to break free but Tiyapairat has control.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tiyapairat.
Gorski is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tiyapairat taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tiyapairat lands with a light punch inside.
Gorski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gorski takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Gorski drives through and clinches with Tiyapairat against the cage.
Gorski manages to break the clinch.
Gorski closes the distance and clinches.
Tiyapairat landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gorski tries to circle away but Tiyapairat has him pinned against the cage.
Gorski is trying to force a seperation but Tiyapairat has the dominant position.
Tiyapairat lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gorski backwards.
Tiyapairat has Gorski pressed against the cage, preventing Gorski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samak Tiyapairat dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Tiyapairat tries a head kick but it misses.
Gorski tries to move into range but Tiyapairat moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tiyapairat.
Gorski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tiyapairat counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tiyapairat with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gorski is trying to break free.
Gorski tries to circle away but Tiyapairat has him pinned against the cage.
Gorski is trying to force a seperation but Tiyapairat has the dominant position.
Tiyapairat effectively controlling the action here.
Gorski avoiding damage as Tiyapairat throws knees to the body.
Tiyapairat with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tiyapairat scores with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiyapairat lands an elbow inside.
Tiyapairat throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gorski blocks it with crossed arms.
Gorski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gorski closes the distance and clinches.
Gorski is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tiyapairat gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gorski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorski tries to keep at a distance but Tiyapairat has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tiyapairat unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gorski lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tiyapairat has Gorski pressed against the cage, preventing Gorski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gorski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Come on Tiyapairat - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gorski manages to break the clinch.
Tiyapairat closes the distance and clinches.
Tiyapairat lands a knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tiyapairat.
Gorski wants to break free but Tiyapairat has control.
Tiyapairat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Samak Tiyapairat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gorski pushes Tiyapairat up against the cage in a clinch.
Gorski wants to break free but Tiyapairat has control.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tiyapairat.
Gorski is trying to push Tiyapairat away but Tiyapairat has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gorski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tiyapairat has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorski wants a takedown.
Gorski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tiyapairat has Gorski pressed against the cage, preventing Gorski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gorski can't break the clinch.
Gorski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tiyapairat has him pressed against the cage.
Gorski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gorski is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Samak Tiyapairat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maciej Gorski.
Tiyapairat misses with a knee strike.
A frustrated look appears on Gorski's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gorski takes an elbow to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tiyapairat breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tiyapairat misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gorski has managed to clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gorski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A frustrated look appears on Gorski's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tiyapairat is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gorski is defending well for now.
Tiyapairat working Gorski over with knees to the body.
Tiyapairat has Gorski pressed against the cage, preventing Gorski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Samak Tiyapairat has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiyapairat lands a nice knee to the body.
Tiyapairat trying to land knees to the body.
Gorski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gorski tries to break the clinch but Tiyapairat is controlling the position.
Gorski wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tiyapairat lands a damaging elbow.
Gorski tries to break the clinch but Tiyapairat is controlling the position.
Gorski goes for a takedown attempt but Tiyapairat pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gorski closes the distance and clinches.
Tiyapairat comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gorski takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tiyapairat connects with a knee to the head.
Tiyapairat landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gorski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tiyapairat looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiyapairat tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gorski can't break the clinch.
Gorski wants a takedown but no success here.
Gorski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tiyapairat has him pressed against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat lands a nice knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gorski can't break the clinch.
Tiyapairat escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gorski closes the distance and clinches.
Tiyapairat putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gorski in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gorski has had enough of the clinch but Tiyapairat keeps him there for the moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tiyapairat.
Gorski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maciej Gorski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gorski misses with a double jab.
Maciej Gorski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tiyapairat avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maciej Gorski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gorski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tiyapairat can pounce on him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samak Tiyapairat showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tiyapairat, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samak Tiyapairat!
Samak Tiyapairat 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Darren Burns (ranked 2347 p4p, 275 weight class) and Eddy Maiden (ranked 4227 p4p, 434 weight class). Maiden has chosen Iron Maiden as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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174 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Darren Burns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddy Maiden!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maiden lands with a slapping head kick.
Burns misses with a series of wild punches.
Maiden misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Maiden lands a high kick!
Maiden walks into a left hand.
Maiden throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Maiden slips under a jab.
Burns scores with a one two! Maiden had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Eddy Maiden has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maiden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maiden is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Burns throws a hook but Maiden blocks it.
Maiden walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Burns checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A head kick misses from Maiden.
Burns is looking to counter punch.
Burns scores with a jab.
Burns throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burns waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maiden.
Maiden throws a head kick that misses
and Maiden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maiden showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Burns.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maiden tries to close the distance and clinch but Burns swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Burns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maiden was well out of range. Poor timing from Burns.
Burns avoids the head kick by Maiden.
Maiden throws a head kick but Burns moves out of range.
Burns fails to land with a series of punches.
Maiden tries to close the distance and clinch but Burns swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maiden misses with a head kick.
Burns looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A leg kick checked by Burns.
Burns lands a slapping body shot.
A head kick by Maiden misses
and Burns counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maiden thinking.
A head kick by Maiden misses
and Burns counters with a one-two to the body.
Maiden avoids the head kick by Burns.
Burns takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Burns lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maiden circles away quickly and effectively.
Burns blocks a head kick by Maiden.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burns lands a head kick!
Burns scores with a kick to the body.
Maiden throws a head kick that Burns semi-blocks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooooh!!! Burns has knocked Maiden down with a huge combo! Burns steps away and waves a wobbly Maiden back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Maiden is rocked!
That has opened up Eddy Maiden's cut even more.
Maiden tries to clinch up but Burns circles away and keeps his distance.
Maiden is still on wobbly legs! Can Burns finish him?
Burns moves out of range as Maiden throws a body kick.
Eddy Maiden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maiden throws a low kick but Burns avoids it.
Maiden throws a sloppy head kick and Burns moves out of range easily.
Maiden looks winded!
Burns cracks Maiden with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Maiden falls to his knees and Burns doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darren Burns!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shia LaBeouf (ranked 3050 p4p, 320 weight class) and Vasilliy Kazakov (ranked 2294 p4p, 258 weight class). LaBeouf's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Riptide. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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48
165 lbs
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168 lbs
21 - 4 - 0 |
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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
39 - 36 - 4, fighting out of Montreal, Shia LaBeouf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vasilliy Kazakov!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kazakov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by LaBeouf.
Kazakov shoots in for a double leg but LaBeouf sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
LaBeouf getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kazakov misses with a takedown attempt - LaBeouf sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kazakov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kazakov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from LaBeouf.
LaBeouf rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kazakov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
LaBeouf lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by LaBeouf.
Kazakov looks to throw the jab but LaBeouf is out of range.
It looked like LaBeouf was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kazakov.
Kazakov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. LaBeouf defends it nicely.
Shia LaBeouf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasilliy Kazakov.
Nice cross by LaBeouf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaBeouf fails to land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from LaBeouf. Kazakov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kazakov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
LaBeouf misses with a kick to the body
and Kazakov counters with a nice double leg into side control. LaBeouf won't be happy with that.
LaBeouf wants to get back to his feet.
LaBeouf stops Kazakov from passing to mount.
Kazakov working the ground and pound.
Kazakov tries to score with some ground and pound. LaBeouf controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Kazakov scores with punches from side control.
Kazakov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but LaBeouf is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kazakov is trying to get an arm triangle but LaBeouf is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazakov gets to mount! LaBeouf was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kazakov is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. LaBeouf can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
LaBeouf can't escape the position.
LaBeouf regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kazakov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. LaBeouf doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kazakov.
LaBeouf is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Kazakov 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.
Kazakov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kazakov moves to back control.
LaBeouf wants to get back to his feet.
Kazakov is working the ground and pound. Can LaBeouf escape?
Kazakov throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting LaBeouf!
LaBeouf trying to get back to his feet but Kazakov is in full control for now.
Kazakov lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
LaBeouf is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Kazakov gets his way!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
LaBeouf is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Kazakov gets his way!
Kazakov lands with a hammerfist to the side of LaBeouf's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LaBeouf is trying to stand back up.
Kazakov is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Kazakov gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Kazakov gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Kazakov apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Kazakov closes the distance and clinches up with LaBeouf, looking for a takedown. Kazakov pushes LaBeouf against the cage but LaBeouf circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
LaBeouf stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and LaBeouf wants it to stay on the feet.
LaBeouf throws a lazy body kick
and Kazakov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kazakov.
LaBeouf has his feet on Kazakov's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Shia LaBeouf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kazakov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but LaBeouf manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasilliy Kazakov 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.
Kazakov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kazakov fails to land the takedown.
LaBeouf misses with a head kick.
A low kick from LaBeouf is predictable there
and Kazakov counters with a nice double leg into side control. LaBeouf won't be happy with that.
LaBeouf sneaks out the side door and pushes Kazakov away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Kazakov shoots in for a takedown but LaBeouf shows good takedown defense.
LaBeouf throws a quick counter head kick but Kazakov was just out of range.
Shia LaBeouf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasilliy Kazakov.
LaBeouf swings for the body but Kazakov moves out of range.
LaBeouf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kazakov was well out of range. Poor timing from LaBeouf.
Kazakov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left and a right from LaBeouf both land. Nice combination.
LaBeouf just misses with a punch to the body.
Kazakov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaBeouf works the jab nicely.
LaBeouf looks to score with a jab to the body but Kazakov is just out of range.
LaBeouf goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kazakov fails with a takedown attempt.
It appears LaBeouf was looking to counter with a kick there.
LaBeouf ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kazakov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by LaBeouf.
Kazakov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
LaBeouf thows a leg kick but Kazakov checks it
and Kazakov counters with a nice double leg into side control. LaBeouf won't be happy with that.
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!
Kazakov wants to control but LaBeouf is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazakov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kazakov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kazakov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but LaBeouf is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
LaBeouf stops Kazakov from passing to mount.
Kazakov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but LaBeouf is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kazakov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
LaBeouf is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Kazakov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. LaBeouf knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf is trying to get back to his feet.
Kazakov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
LaBeouf is trying to buck Kazakov off.
Kazakov tries to advance to mount but can't.
LaBeouf is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Kazakov scoring with punches and elbows.
Kazakov moves into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazakov looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
LaBeouf tries to buck Kazakov off but he can't manage it.
Kazakov has control of LaBeouf's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and LaBeouf regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kazakov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
LaBeouf's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Kazakov with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kazakov controlling the position easily from mount.
LaBeouf is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Shia LaBeouf will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Kazakov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as LaBeouf sprawls well. LaBeouf wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kazakov gets slowly back to his feet.
Kazakov is trying hard to land a takedown here. LaBeouf sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
LaBeouf misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
LaBeouf tries to land a front kick but Kazakov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
LaBeouf scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kazakov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. LaBeouf defends it nicely.
Shia LaBeouf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasilliy Kazakov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazakov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. LaBeouf tries to avoid it but Kazakov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag LaBeouf to the ground. LaBeouf escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shia LaBeouf is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kazakov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by LaBeouf.
LaBeouf misses with a body shot.
Shia LaBeouf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaBeouf throws a right and a left that Kazakov avoids nicely.
Kazakov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
LaBeouf is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kazakov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by LaBeouf.
Kazakov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kazakov tries to pass to full mount but LaBeouf defends it.
LaBeouf wants to get back to his feet.
Vasilliy Kazakov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kazakov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so LaBeouf is just riding it out for now. Kazakov eventually gives up the hold.
LaBeouf wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazakov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
LaBeouf has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kazakov is working away from the top position though.
Kazakov is looking to advance position but LaBeouf won't allow it.
LaBeouf is looking to escape.
Kazakov is keen to just control but LaBeouf is a slippery customer.
Kazakov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
LaBeouf is looking to escape.
Kazakov works his foot free and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kazakov looking to control but LaBeouf is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
LaBeouf tries to buck Kazakov off but he can't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Kazakov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
LaBeouf takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kazakov tries to control but LaBeouf wriggling away.
LaBeouf slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kazakov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but LaBeouf sees it coming and defends easily.
Kazakov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kazakov stops LaBeouf from getting back to his feet.
Kazakov seems to be working for a kimura but LaBeouf defends the submission attempt.
LaBeouf wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazakov trying to control from half guard but LaBeouf is working away.
Kazakov is looking for submissions but instead, LaBeouf has regained full guard.
Kazakov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kazakov won't allow LaBeouf to get back to his feet.
LaBeouf wriggles free and stands up.
Sloppy strikes from LaBeouf. Those never looked like landing.
Kazakov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and LaBeouf counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kazakov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kazakov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kazakov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from LaBeouf.
An attempted straight right counter from LaBeouf misses the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Shia LaBeouf.
I think LaBeouf 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shia LaBeouf!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Connor MacLeod (ranked 1711 p4p, 264 weight class) and Mike Smith (ranked 3468 p4p, 483 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! Connor MacLeod has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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30
212 lbs
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38
215 lbs
29 - 30 - 0 |
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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 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Connor MacLeod!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Smith!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacLeod fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Smith to the ground. MacLeod is now in Smith's guard.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but MacLeod passes into half guard.
MacLeod is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
MacLeod missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
MacLeod is looking for submissions but instead, Smith has regained full guard.
MacLeod forces his way into half guard.
MacLeod trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacLeod wants to pass the guard but Smith is defending well.
MacLeod takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacLeod is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Smith defends it well.
MacLeod trying to control from half guard but Smith is working away.
MacLeod is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Smith is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
MacLeod is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
MacLeod wants to take a breather but Smith is having none of it.
MacLeod has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Smith defend it? MacLeod steps over the head and cranks it - Smith is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for MacLeod!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Connor MacLeod!
Our winner, Connor MacLeod, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Aires (ranked 1069 p4p, 134 weight class) and Vadim Nazarov (ranked 3895 p4p, 391 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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35
203 lbs
32 - 18 - 2 |
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195 lbs
39 - 20 - 4 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
32 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Bruno Aires!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
39 - 20 - 4, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vadim Nazarov!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aires scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Aires moves away from the strike by Nazarov.
Aires looks to land a body kick but Nazarov moved away.
Nazarov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Aires misses with a low kick.
Aires fails with a takedown attempt.
Bruno Aires seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aires swings widly with a right hand
and Aires takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big right from Nazarov misses.
Nazarov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aires.
A shot to the liver by Nazarov. Beautiful body shot.
Nazarov moves forwards but Aires connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Nazarov.
Aires scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nazarov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aires manages to avoid it.
Aires is looking to counter with a body kick.
Aires scores with a jab. Nazarov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aires just misses with a punch to the body.
Aires swings for the body but Nazarov moves out of range.
Nazarov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nazarov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aires.
Nazarov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Aires in his tracks.
Aires pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nazarov is out of range and Aires settles back down.
A big left from Nazarov misses.
Aires changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nazarov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Aires's head backwards.
Nazarov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nazarov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Aires. Aires circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Aires paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nazarov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Aires misses with a takedown attempt - Nazarov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Aires doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nazarov misses with a straight right.
Aires scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nazarov in his tracks.
Nazarov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nazarov swings for the body but Aires moves out of range.
Nazarov stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Aires. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nazarov misses the shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Aires 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Aires swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aires connects with a nice looking jab.
Nazarov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nazarov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Aires swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nazarov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aires's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nazarov under the eye.
Aires getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Aires waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nazarov.
Aires uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nazarov.
Aires thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aires fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nazarov moves out of range as Aires strikes.
Good leg kick by Aires there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A big right from Nazarov misses.
Nazarov checks a low kick from Aires.
Nazarov throws out a counter right but Aires avoids it with no problem.
Aires uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nazarov.
Aires swings for the body but Nazarov moves out of range.
Aires looks for the body kick but Nazarov saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aires uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nazarov.
Aires lands a jab to Nazarov's midsection.
Aires is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nazarov.
Aires with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nazarov avoids a kick to the body.
Nazarov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aires was well out of range. Poor timing from Nazarov.
A counter left hand to the body from Aires misses its target.
Aires lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nazarov throws a hook to the side of Aires's head but Aires sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nazarov takes one to the side of the head.
Nazarov checks a leg kick.
Aires throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nazarov.
Aires fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nazarov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aires.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bruno Aires will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Aires dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nazarov. That did some damage!
Aires throws a right hand that misses
and Nazarov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nazarov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aires.
Aires pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nazarov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aires.
Nazarov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Aires looks to score with a jab to the body but Nazarov is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Nazarov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nazarov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Aires circles away.
Nazarov looks to land a right hand but Aires moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aires throws a hook but Nazarov avoids it easily.
Bruno Aires is winning the standup battle so far.
Aires lands with a straight right. Nazarov didn't see that one coming.
Aires moves out of range of the strikes.
Nazarov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nazarov throws a body punch but Aires moves out of range.
Aires looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Aires - just one landing.
Aires throws a shot from downtown. Nazarov moves away and avoids it.
Nazarov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Aires, as that shot connected.
Nazarov misses with a right hand
and Aires counters with a right hand to the body.
Aires with a poor takedown
and Nazarov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aires fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nazarov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nazarov connects with a nice looking jab.
Aires throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nazarov connects with a crisp jab.
Nazarov throws a good cross that connects.
Nazarov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Aires doesn't seem bothered though.
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!
Aires fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nazarov avoids it really well and circles away.
Nazarov throws a hook but Aires avoids it easily.
Aires thows a leg kick but Nazarov checks it
and Nazarov counters with a nice uppercut.
Aires throws a chopping leg kick but Nazarov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Aires with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Aires tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nazarov was well out of range. Poor timing from Aires.
A slow jab from Nazarov misses its intended target.
Nazarov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Aires.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Aires. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nazarov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Aires at a distance.
Nazarov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Aires takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazarov misses with a looping right.
Aires misses the shot to the body.
Aires displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nazarov throws out the jab.
Aires waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nazarov.
Nazarov throws a jab but it's blocked by Aires.
Nazarov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A cross from Aires lands.
Nazarov blocks a head kick by Aires.
Nazarov ducks under a wild hook from Aires.
The fighters circling - Nazarov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nazarov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aires throws a hook but Nazarov avoids it easily.
And Nazarov tries to counter it with a takedown but Aires pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Aires thows a leg kick but Nazarov checks it
and Nazarov counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aires throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aires displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nazarov throws out the jab.
Aires on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nazarov avoids a kick to the body.
Aires gets a takedown into half guard.
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!
Nazarov is looking to control Aires's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nazarov avoid being mounted?
Aires sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nazarov defending well though.
Aires not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Aires landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vadim Nazarov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Aires connects with a solid leg kick.
Aires walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nazarov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Aires throws out a loose jab but Nazarov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aires feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nazarov's calf.
Aires uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nazarov.
Aires just misses with a punch to the body.
Aires works Nazarov's body with a nice hook.
Nazarov slips under a jab.
Nazarov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Aires fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nazarov checks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aires looks to land a combination but Nazarov avoids it well.
Nazarov walks into a straight right hand from Aires.
A slow jab from Aires misses its intended target.
Nazarov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nazarov lands with an overhand left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aires swings for the body but Nazarov moves out of range.
Nazarov misses with a looping left.
It looked like Aires wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Aires motions for Nazarov to come forward. Aires throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot by Nazarov.
Aires looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nazarov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Aires walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nazarov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A swing and a miss from Nazarov.
Aires throws a solid leg kick but Nazarov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Aires.
Aires misses with a two punch combination.
Aires missing with a left hand there. Nazarov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nazarov misses with a wild body shot.
Nazarov looks to land a right hand but Aires moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aires closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nazarov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Aires's guard.
Nazarov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nazarov stopping the sweep attempt from Aires.
Nazarov wants to pass the guard but Aires is keeping the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aires looking for a guillotine here but Nazarov defends easily.
Nazarov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nazarov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Aires looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aires bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nazarov's guard.
Aires looking to pass the guard.
Nazarov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nazarov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aires is one step ahead there.
Nazarov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nazarov is pulling down on Aires's head. It's preventing any offense from Aires, at least for the moment.
Aires throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nazarov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nazarov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nazarov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Aires connects with a couple of short punches.
Aires throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nazarov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Aires controls the pace.
Aires lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bruno Aires.
Well Aires has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bruno Aires!
During a confident post fight interview, Bruno Aires thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Chernishev (ranked 1197 p4p, 140 weight class) and Gaia Ky Jr (ranked 887 p4p, 105 weight class). Chernishev comes to the cage accompanied by MC Hovanskiy - Father in the building. Gaia Ky Jr is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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165 lbs
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147 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sergey Chernishev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gaia Ky Jr!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ky Jr throws a leg kick but Chernishev sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ky Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chernishev manages to avoid it.
Chernishev drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ky Jr sprawls and moves away.
Ky Jr staying out of range there.
Ky Jr shoots in but no luck this time.
Ky Jr slips a jab and a cross from Chernishev.
Chernishev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chernishev closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ky Jr misses with a hook.
Chernishev is looking to score with low kicks.
Ky Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chernishev.
Chernishev stuffs the takedown.
Ky Jr scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ky Jr wants to take a breather but Chernishev is having none of it.
Ky Jr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chernishev doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ky Jr.
Chernishev is looking for a sweep. Ky Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ky Jr is nestled in close to Chernishev, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ky Jr is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Chernishev tries to hold on but Ky Jr pushes him away.
Ky Jr is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Chernishev can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
A nice elbow there by Ky Jr.
Chernishev sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ky Jr looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ky Jr has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chernishev tries to lock up and control but Ky Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Chernishev is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ky Jr avoids the attempt from Chernishev to control.
Chernishev is looking to improve his position but Ky Jr isn't that keen on the idea.
Ky Jr has control of Chernishev's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Chernishev regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ky Jr landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr lands a nice shot to the head.
Ky Jr working the ground and pound effectively.
Ky Jr has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ky Jr trying to control but Chernishev is having none of it.
Ky Jr lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Ky Jr working the ground and pound effectively.
Ky Jr unloading with bombs!
Chernishev can't escape the position.
Ky Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chernishev is looking to escape.
Chernishev tries to hold on but Ky Jr pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ky Jr wants to control the pace but Chernishev is squirming around nicely.
Ky Jr landing strikes from the mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chernishev working to try and regain half guard.
Ky Jr putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Chernishev taking shots to the head.
Ky Jr dominating with strikes here.
Ky Jr goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Chernishev turns into him and now he's in Ky Jr's guard.
Ky Jr looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gaia Ky Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Chernishev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ky Jr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chernishev tries to avoid it but Ky Jr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chernishev to the ground. Chernishev escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice shot lands for Chernishev.
Chernishev sizes up Ky Jr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chernishev throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ky Jr on the side of the head.
Ky Jr shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ky Jr is looking to advance position but Chernishev won't allow it.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Ky Jr. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Ky Jr seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ky Jr is looking for a kimura but Chernishev is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ky Jr to get the leverage.
Ky Jr winds up and cracks Chernishev with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ky Jr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chernishev's head.
Ky Jr is looking to advance position but Chernishev won't allow it.
Chernishev keeping hold of Ky Jr's head, controlling as best he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ky Jr is keen to just control but Chernishev is a slippery customer.
Chernishev wants to improve his position but Ky Jr is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chernishev wants to control but Ky Jr is keeping busy.
Ky Jr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chernishev doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ky Jr.
Chernishev makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chernishev.
Ky Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chernishev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chernishev pulls Ky Jr in close to prevent any damage.
Ky Jr content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ky Jr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ky Jr trying to control the action but Chernishev is working from the bottom.
Ky Jr landing strikes.
Chernishev is letting Ky Jr control him for a moment.
Chernishev taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Chernishev dodges the ground and pound from Ky Jr.
Ky Jr is putting a hurting on Chernishev here, landing some big shots from side control.
Ky Jr is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chernishev is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ky Jr is looking to take a break and control but Chernishev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chernishev regains half guard there - taking advantage of Ky Jr's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Chernishev is looking to improve his position.
Ky Jr trying to advance position but Chernishev counters by regaining guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr wants to pass the guard but Chernishev is keeping the position.
Ky Jr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chernishev's head.
Chernishev keeping moving, preventing Ky Jr from controlling successfully.
Ky Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ky Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chernishev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ky Jr connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ky Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ky Jr stands and throws Chernishev's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ky Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chernishev is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gaia Ky Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Ky Jr misses the jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ky Jr or perhaps it was just good defense by Chernishev, which made it look bad.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ky Jr.
Ky Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Chernishev throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ky Jr lands the left hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ky Jr is defended easily by Chernishev.
Sergey Chernishev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaia Ky Jr.
Chernishev slaps away a takedown attempt from Ky Jr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernishev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ky Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Chernishev is just out of range.
Ky Jr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chernishev circles away.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ky Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chernishev tries to buck Ky Jr off but Ky Jr is having none of it.
Ky Jr working away.
Ky Jr lands some shots froms side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ky Jr throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Chernishev works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Chernishev keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gaia Ky Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ky Jr trying to mount his opponent but Chernishev defends it.
Ky Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ky Jr trying to control from half guard but Chernishev is working away.
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. Ky Jr connects with a nice short shot to Chernishev's temple.
Ky Jr is looking to advance position but Chernishev won't allow it.
Sergey Chernishev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chernishev is trying to get back to full guard.
Ky Jr is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chernishev has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ky Jr is looking for a kimura but Chernishev is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ky Jr to get the leverage.
Ky Jr lands strikes from half guard.
Chernishev keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chernishev trying to hold on to Ky Jr's head to control him but Ky Jr postures up.
Ky Jr wants to pass to mount but Chernishev is defending the position.
Chernishev manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Chernishev is retaining full guard.
Chernishev is trying to control the position but Ky Jr postures up.
Ky Jr with a nice head shot there.
Chernishev keeping full guard, as Ky Jr tries to pass.
Ky Jr won't allow Chernishev to sweep him here.
Ky Jr is pushing down on Chernishev's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chernishev is fighting to maintain full guard but Ky Jr has managed to sneak the leg through.
Chernishev is not content to let Ky Jr control the position.
Chernishev wants to get back to full guard.
Ky Jr scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ky Jr landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr slips a nice elbow through Chernishev's hands, connecting with Chernishev's forehead.
Ky Jr wants to take a breather but Chernishev is having none of it.
Chernishev trying to control here.
Ky Jr is trying to control. Chernishev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chernishev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ky Jr.
Chernishev on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Chernishev regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ky Jr.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ky Jr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chernishev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chernishev looking for a sweep. Not yet Chernishev, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gaia Ky Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ky Jr 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gaia Ky Jr!
A very excited looking Gaia Ky Jr rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Monte Zuma (ranked 356 p4p, 38 weight class) and Michael Brakeley (ranked 958 p4p, 100 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Brakeley's choice of entrance music: Woke up this Morning. Michael Brakeley has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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33
255 lbs
22 - 12 - 0 |
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271 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Monte Zuma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Brakeley!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brakeley moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Brakeley on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zuma connects with a jab.
Brakeley misses with a kick to the body.
Brakeley has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nice uppercut lands for Zuma. That snapped Brakeley's head back.
Zuma throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Brakeley tumbling to the canvas!
Brakeley is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zuma slips nicely into half guard.
Brakeley is still in real trouble! Can Zuma finish him?
Zuma is trying to work for a kimura but Brakeley is defending well.
Brakeley seems to have recovered his senses.
Brakeley is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Zuma is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brakeley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zuma.
Zuma wants to pass to mount but Brakeley is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuma seems to be working for a kimura but Brakeley defends the submission attempt.
Zuma perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Zuma is working for a kimura but Brakeley is defending it quite comfortably.
Zuma wants to work for an arm triangle but Brakeley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Zuma is looking for a kimura but Brakeley is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zuma to get the leverage.
Brakeley wants to get back to his feet.
Brakeley is trying to get back to full guard.
Zuma is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brakeley is just riding it out for now. Zuma eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Brakeley trying to control here.
Zuma prevents Brakeley from standing back up.
Zuma wants to pass to mount but Brakeley is defending the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Zuma's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Zuma is keen to just control but Brakeley is a slippery customer.
Zuma wants to work for an arm triangle but Brakeley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Zuma has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Zuma wants to control the pace but Brakeley is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuma is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Brakeley to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Brakeley shrugs it off.
Brakeley is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Zuma swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Brakeley is now in Zuma's guard. A big mistake from Zuma there, giving up the dominant position!
Brakeley postures up.
Brakeley trying to stand up but can't free himself from Zuma's guard.
Zuma is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zuma has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brakeley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zuma is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zuma might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Brakeley decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Brakeley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Michael Brakeley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zuma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brakeley scores with a jab to the jaw.
It looks like Monte Zuma has been cut.
Zuma lunges at Brakeley with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Brakeley's hand.
Brakeley misses with a looping right.
Zuma throws an overhand right that lands on Brakeley's shoulder, as Brakeley tries to avoid the shot.
Zuma looks to clinch
and Brakeley counters with a left right combination that sends Zuma crashing to the mat - Brakeley wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Zuma out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Brakeley!
Post fight, Michael Brakeley stared into the camera and said 'I'm not surprised...mother fuckers!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kim Jong Guk (ranked 148 p4p, 24 weight class) and Abner Applegate (ranked 838 p4p, 115 weight class). Jong Guk's entrance music is Jiu Jitsu. A fine choice. Abner Applegate is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
27 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kim Jong Guk!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abner Applegate!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Applegate blocks the body kick.
That kick from Applegate tenderised Jong Guk's leg. Jong Guk is trying to keep his angry face on.
Applegate lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jong Guk lands a jab to the nose.
Jong Guk wants to clinch up but Applegate keeps it at a distance.
A good leg kick by Applegate.
Jong Guk comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jong Guk motions for Applegate to come forward. Jong Guk throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Applegate throws the left hand but Jong Guk avoids the punch easily.
Applegate gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Applegate's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jong Guk under the eye.
We've been informed that Applegate has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Applegate throws a head kick that misses.
Applegate pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jong Guk jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jong Guk connects with a right hand. Applegate shakes it off.
Applegate takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jong Guk ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jab by Applegate.
Kim Jong Guk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Applegate takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Applegate swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Applegate waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jong Guk.
Jong Guk pushes Applegate up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jong Guk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Applegate backwards.
Jong Guk misses with a body punch.
Jong Guk cracks Applegate with a nice body shot.
Applegate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jong Guk pushes Applegate back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jong Guk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jong Guk.
Jong Guk tries a body shot but Applegate blocks it.
Jong Guk tries to throw a body punch but Applegate avoids it by throwing Jong Guk back against the cage.
Jong Guk can't break the clinch.
Jong Guk tries to work over Applegate's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jong Guk lands a hook that snaps the head of Applegate backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Jong Guk fails to land.
Jong Guk tries to work over Applegate's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jong Guk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Applegate misses with a punch to the body.
Jong Guk misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jong Guk has a couple of punches blocked by Applegate.
Jong Guk scores with a hook to the body.
Jong Guk working aggressively here.
Applegate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Applegate struggles to land a body shot inside as Jong Guk controls his hands.
Jong Guk misses with a punch to the body.
Jong Guk misses with a punch on the inside.
Applegate misses with a punch on the inside.
Jong Guk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Applegate misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jong Guk lands a shoulder strike.
Jong Guk has a couple of punches blocked by Applegate.
Applegate can't find room to land a body shot as Jong Guk controls the action.
Applegate takes a shot to the head.
Jong Guk throws a head punch that misses.
Jong Guk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Applegate misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jong Guk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Applegate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jong Guk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Applegate breaks from the clinch.
We've been told by Jong Guk's head coaches at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jong Guk throws a low kick but Applegate avoids it.
Applegate blocks a jab.
Jong Guk misses with a hook. Applegate ducked under it nicely.
Jong Guk lands an overhand right.
Jong Guk connects with an inside leg kick.
Jong Guk lands a really nice looking cross but Applegate seems unphased.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jong Guk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jong Guk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jong Guk lands a nice shot to the body.
Applegate moves away from the strike by Jong Guk.
Applegate walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jong Guk checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jong Guk tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Applegate is able to avoid easily.
Jong Guk moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Applegate attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jong Guk slips a jab from Applegate.
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!
Applegate throws a quick inside leg kick.
Applegate throws a series of punches but Jong Guk moves out of range.
Jong Guk cracks Applegate with a right hand to the side of the head.
A left lands for Applegate.
Applegate throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jong Guk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jong Guk tries to clinch but Applegate moves away
and Applegate counters with a low kick, right behind Jong Guk 's knee.
Jong Guk attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Applegate throws a hook but Jong Guk blocks it.
Jong Guk seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jong Guk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jong Guk wants to clinch.
Applegate misses with a low kick.
Jong Guk swings widly with a right hand
and Applegate counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jong Guk ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jong Guk lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jong Guk. That's going to slow Applegate down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Jong Guk dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jong Guk scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Applegate doesn't seem bothered though.
Jong Guk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Applegate can do to turn this around?
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jong Guk, right into the meat.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jong Guk.
Nice uppercut lands for Jong Guk. That snapped Applegate's head back.
Good standup being displayed there by Jong Guk as he connects with a hook.
Jong Guk on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jong Guk is looking to slow Applegate down with leg kicks.
Jong Guk ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kim Jong Guk is winning the standup battle so far.
Jong Guk gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Applegate counter with a right hand.
Jong Guk scores with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jong Guk fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A jab from Applegate misses.
It looked like Jong Guk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Applegate has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk connects with a looping right hand.
Jong Guk lands a leg kick that knocks Applegate off balance momentarily.
Applegate lands a right hook to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Good shot there by Jong Guk.
Nice jab there from Applegate.
Applegate loads up on a big right hand but Jong Guk slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jong Guk scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Jong Guk.
Applegate misses with an uppercut.
Jong Guk is looking to clinch but Applegate is avoiding it.
Applegate misses with an uppercut. Jong Guk saw that one coming.
Applegate tries to keep at a distance but Jong Guk has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jong Guk scores with a nice hook to the head.
Applegate scores with a nice hook to the head.
Applegate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jong Guk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Applegate working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jong Guk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jong Guk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jong Guk.
Applegate's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jong Guk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jong Guk pushes Applegate back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jong Guk lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jong Guk stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kim Jong Guk has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Applegate.
Jong Guk misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk lands a hook that snaps the head of Applegate backwards.
Jong Guk misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Applegate as the two fighters clinch.
Jong Guk misses with the head strike.
Applegate softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jong Guk throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Applegate on the inside.
Jong Guk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jong Guk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Applegate's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Applegate scores with a nice short uppercut.
Applegate drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jong Guk gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jong Guk breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jong Guk throws a body kick that misses.
Jong Guk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jong Guk throws a push kick but Applegate slaps the foot to one side.
Jong Guk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Applegate misses with a body shot.
Applegate throws a hook but Jong Guk avoids it easily.
Applegate steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk slips under a jab.
Applegate missing with a left hand there. Jong Guk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Applegate misses with a low kick.
Applegate drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jong Guk checks a low kick from Applegate.
Applegate turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Applegate. Jong Guk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jong Guk fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Applegate has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jong Guk lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jong Guk dodges the punch combination from Applegate.
Jong Guk slips a straight right by Applegate.
Jong Guk fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Applegate has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Applegate misses with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jong Guk forces Applegate back against the cage and clinches.
Applegate misses with a punch on the inside.
Jong Guk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Applegate's elbow.
Applegate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jong Guk can't find room to land a body shot as Applegate controls the action.
Jong Guk has a couple of punches blocked by Applegate.
Jong Guk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jong Guk lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jong Guk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Applegate lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Applegate struggles to land a body shot inside as Jong Guk controls his hands.
Applegate's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Jong Guk dominated that second round.
That's time! Jong Guk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Applegate on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Applegate moves out of range of the body kick.
Jong Guk chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Applegate throws a low kick but Jong Guk moves out of range easily.
Jong Guk swats away the attempt to clinch by Applegate.
Applegate is looking to clinch but Jong Guk is avoiding it.
Applegate uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Applegate wants to clinch.
Applegate fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Applegate takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Applegate stuns Jong Guk with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Applegate scores with a jab to the head.
Applegate keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jong Guk thuds his shin into the meat of Applegate's side.
Applegate takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jong Guk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Applegate.
Applegate takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Applegate throws a big shot that misses.
Jong Guk walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Applegate tries to bum rush Jong Guk with a series of wild strikes but Jong Guk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jong Guk blocks a jab.
Applegate ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jong Guk moves away.
Applegate tries to bum rush Jong Guk with a series of wild strikes but Jong Guk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Applegate throws a looping overhand right but Jong Guk ducks down to avoid it.
Jong Guk wants to land a leg kick but Applegate is out of range.
Applegate jabs Jong Guk right on the nose. Jong Guk blinks but takes it well.
Applegate tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jong Guk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jong Guk throws a half hearted mid kick.
Applegate tries a quick counter leg kick but Jong Guk is wise to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Applegate.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Applegate 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 Jong Guk has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jong Guk and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jong Guk forces Applegate back against the cage and clinches.
Jong Guk swings wildly with an uppercut but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jong Guk struggles to land a body shot inside as Applegate controls his hands.
Applegate misses with a hook from the clinch.
Applegate lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jong Guk backwards.
Jong Guk lands a left hand.
Jong Guk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Applegate is rocked!
Jong Guk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jong Guk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Applegate lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jong Guk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Applegate scores with a body shot.
Applegate will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jong Guk is looking to counter punch.
Applegate waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jong Guk.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jong Guk.
Jong Guk scoring well with a low kick there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Jong Guk finds it's way through Applegate's defenses.
Jong Guk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Applegate.
Jong Guk misses with a body shot.
Jong Guk lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Applegate throws a body shot but no joy.
Jong Guk pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jong Guk throws a wild body kick that Applegate sees coming a mile off.
Jong Guk throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Applegate stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jong Guk moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Applegate ducks under a wild hook from Jong Guk.
Applegate is looking to chop away at Jong Guk's legs.
Jong Guk tried to counter with a leg kick but Applegate avoided it.
Jong Guk throws the kick towards the body but Applegate avoids it.
Jong Guk lands a right hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Jong Guk.
A big right from Applegate misses.
Jong Guk paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Applegate misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jong Guk rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Applegate cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jong Guk misses with a wild body shot.
Jong Guk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Applegate moves away.
Applegate scores with a body shot.
Applegate fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jong Guk.
Jong Guk swats away the attempt to clinch by Applegate.
Jong Guk swings for the body but Applegate moves out of range.
Jong Guk closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jong Guk.
Applegate blocking some punches.
Jong Guk is working Applegate over against the cage.
Jong Guk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Applegate tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jong Guk's elbow.
Jong Guk lands a nice uppercut.
Jong Guk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Jong Guk.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Jong Guk clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Applegate keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jong Guk turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Applegate tries to clinch but Jong Guk is having none of it.
Applegate ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jong Guk moves away.
Applegate has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jong Guk.
Applegate ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jong Guk moves away.
Jong Guk scores with a leg kick.
Applegate misses with a head kick.
Applegate avoids the body shot from Jong Guk.
Applegate throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Applegate misses.
Applegate loads up on a big right hand but Jong Guk slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jong Guk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jong Guk throws a leg kick which misses Applegate's front leg but catches the back leg as Applegate tries to avoid it.
Jong Guk fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Applegate, pushing him back against the cage.
Jong Guk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jong Guk manages to break the clinch.
Applegate attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Applegate just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheers as Jong Guk lands an impressive looking overhand right. Applegate doesn't seem phased though.
Applegate takes a swing at Jong Guk's ribcage but misses.
Applegate throws a body shot but no joy.
Jong Guk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Applegate.
Jong Guk appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Applegate misses with a two punch combination.
Jong Guk was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Applegate on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Applegate waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jong Guk.
Jong Guk feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Applegate's calf.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Applegate misses with some punches.
Jong Guk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate is trying to stall.
Jong Guk lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jong Guk cracks Applegate with a nice body shot.
Applegate is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Jong Guk scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jong Guk scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Applegate is still on wobbly legs! Can Jong Guk finish him?
Jong Guk lands a big right hand that drops Applegate! The killer instinct kicks in and Jong Guk finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Jong Guk!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kim Jong Guk!
Kim Jong Guk retains his welterweight title!
Kim Jong Guk thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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