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CFC 187: Riviera vs Wiltsie PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Bernie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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210 lbs
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bryan Bernie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Robert Price!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bernie throws a head kick that misses
and Price counters with a nice uppercut.
Price tries to clinch but Bernie moves away
and Bernie makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Price tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bernie counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Price's guard now.
Price is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Price is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bernie forces his way into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Price wants to improve his position but Bernie is controlling well.
Price looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Price is trying to control but can't.
Bernie is looking for a kimura but Price is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bernie to get the leverage.
Bernie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price pushes Bernie off looking to stand but Bernie dives back in and keeps control.
Price trying to control from the bottom.
Bernie trying to mount his opponent but Price defends it.
Bernie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Price defends it well.
Bernie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Price doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bernie.
Bernie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Price trying to control but Bernie postures up.
Price avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bernie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Price wants to improve his position but Bernie is controlling well.
Price pushes Bernie off and gets back to his feet.
Price misses with a takedown attempt
and Bernie counters with a single leg into guard. Price didn't expect that.
Bernie wants to pass the guard but Price is keeping the position.
Bernie passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Price tries to improve position but can't.
Bernie cracks Price with a big right hand but Price just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Price is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bernie tries to advance to mount but Price denies him.
Bernie cracks Price with a big elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bernie working the ground and pound from side control.
Price regains half guard.
Price is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bernie tries to pass to full mount but Price defends it.
Bernie takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Price gets back to full guard.
Bernie advances to half guard.
Bernie has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bernie passes to full mount!
Price is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Price keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Price looks gassed!
Price is squirming around, avoiding Bernie's attempts to control the action.
Bernie scoring with strikes but Price is staying in there.
Bernie working for a submission but Price is keeping him at bay.
Bernie is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Price can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
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!
Bernie is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Price is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Price flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Bernie anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Price and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Bernie slips an arm under Price chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Bernie has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Bernie is squeezing on Price like an anaconda would it's prey. Price fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bryan Bernie!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juan Gabriel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Black comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Disturbed - Ten Thousand Fist kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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277 lbs
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268 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
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Excellent 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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Juan Gabriel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Black!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A jab-cross combination lands for Black and sends Gabriel crashing to the mat! Black follows him down to the mat - Gabriel regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
It looks like Juan Gabriel has been cut.
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!
Black with the ground and pound but Gabriel uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Black throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gabriel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Black in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gabriel keeping full guard, as Black tries to pass.
Black working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gabriel wants to stand but Black is controlling the position.
Black trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Black postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gabriel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Black looking to pass the guard.
Black throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gabriel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Black throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Black trying to control but Gabriel is working from the bottom.
Black throws a big right hand that misses.
Black with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Black is working Gabriel over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gabriel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Black.
Black scoring with some ground and pound.
Black has gone for a leg lock! Gabriel slips out almost immediately though and dives into Black's guard.
Black looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gabriel manages to get himself to full guard.
Black throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gabriel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Black is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gabriel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Black controls the pace.
Black trying to control but Gabriel is working from the bottom.
Black is looking to work some ground and pound but Gabriel has wrist control.
Black seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Black stops Gabriel from standing up.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Frank Black hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Gabriel scores with a hook to the body. Black takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gabriel throws a lazy head kick
and Black counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Some wild striking there from Black.
Gabriel throws a sloppy head kick and Black moves out of range easily.
Black avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gabriel scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Frank Black has been cut.
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!
Gabriel looks for the body kick but Black saw that one coming.
Gabriel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gabriel is breathing heavily.
Gabriel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Black bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gabriel's head backwards.
Black with a nice cross.
Black lands a jab.
Black gets the takedown into side control.
Black prevents Gabriel from escaping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black grinds an elbow into Gabriel's temple.
Gabriel is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes there by Black.
Gabriel regains half guard, as Black was trying to land strikes.
Black works his way into side control.
Black working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gabriel taking a bit of punishment here - Black scoring with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Black dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Black ducks under a wild hook from Gabriel.
Black fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gabriel lands a left and a right that send Black crashing to the mat, dazed. Gabriel thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gabriel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Black counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice jab there from Black.
Black throws a shot to the body.
Juan Gabriel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fighters circle momentarily. Black darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gabriel throws a lazy uppercut
and Black counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Black connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Black defending well as Gabriel loads up on a big left hand.
Gabriel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Black moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gabriel walks into a straight right hand from Black.
Jab from Black.
Gabriel is rocked!
Gabriel ducks under a wild hook from Black.
Oh Gabriel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gabriel moves out of range as Black strikes.
Gabriel seems to have got his legs back now.
Black cracks Gabriel with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Gabriel falls to his knees and Black 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 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Black!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wyatt Hoffman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teppo Joonatan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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207 lbs
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218 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
9 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Wyatt Hoffman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Teppo Joonatan!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joonatan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hoffman counters with a nice uppercut.
Joonatan misses with a left hand
letting Hoffman counter with a right hand.
Hoffman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joonatan scores with a head kick. Hoffman tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Joonatan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoffman manages to avoid it.
Joonatan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joonatan throws the kick towards the body but Hoffman avoids it.
Hoffman throws a lazy right hand but Joonatan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hoffman is looking to clinch.
Joonatan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hoffman lands a really nice looking cross but Joonatan seems unphased.
Hoffman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joonatan.
Hoffman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Teppo Joonatan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoffman cracks Joonatan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wyatt Hoffman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joonatan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hoffman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hoffman dodges the punch combination from Joonatan.
Hoffman lands an overhand right.
Joonatan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hoffman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Joonatan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hoffman blocks the body kick.
Joonatan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hoffman rather than just go for the knockout.
Hoffman moves away from the strike by Joonatan.
Joonatan swinging wildly here.
The crowd cheers as Joonatan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hoffman doesn't seem phased though.
A shot to the liver by Hoffman. Beautiful body shot.
Hoffman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Joonatan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hoffman connects with a jab.
Joonatan throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joonatan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hoffman.
Joonatan misses with a double jab
and Hoffman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Joonatan throws a sloppy head kick and Hoffman moves out of range easily.
Joonatan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Joonatan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joonatan swings widly with a right hand
and Hoffman counters with a right hand to the body.
Hoffman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Joonatan looks gassed!
Hoffman avoids the head kick by Joonatan.
Joonatan throws an off balance right hand
and Hoffman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hoffman is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoffman throws a lazy right hand but Joonatan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Joonatan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Joonatan misses with an uppercut
and Hoffman counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joonatan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Joonatan misses with a hook
and Hoffman counters with a left to the body.
Joonatan tries to land a front kick but Hoffman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hoffman digs a good body shot into Joonatan's ribs.
Hoffman looks to land a left hand but Joonatan moved out of range nicely.
Joonatan misses with a takedown
letting Hoffman counter with a right hand.
Hoffman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Joonatan looks to throw a body kick
and Hoffman counters with a nice body shot.
Hoffman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Joonatan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice cross by Hoffman.
Joonatan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hoffman throws out the jab.
Hoffman circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joonatan walks into a jab.
Hoffman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hoffman misses with a wild body shot.
Hoffman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hoffman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Joonatan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Joonatan throws a hook but Hoffman avoids it easily.
Hoffman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hoffman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Joonatan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good work by Hoffman as he checks the leg kick.
Hoffman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Joonatan. Joonatan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hoffman tests Joonatan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hoffman is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice shot by Hoffman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wyatt Hoffman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hoffman misses with a two punch combination.
Joonatan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hoffman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hoffman works Joonatan's body with a nice hook.
Joonatan tries for a takedown but Hoffman circles away easily
and Hoffman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Joonatan throws a head kick that misses.
Joonatan throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hoffman counters with a stiff right hand.
Joonatan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hoffman.
A punch lands to the side of Joonatan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Joonatan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hoffman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wyatt Hoffman is winning the standup battle so far.
Hoffman jabs at Joonatan's body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Joonatan might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Hoffman has got the better of the exchanges.
Joonatan is breathing heavily.
Hoffman forces Joonatan back against the cage and clinches.
Joonatan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hoffman tries to circle away but Joonatan has him pinned against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joonatan blocks a body shot from Hoffman.
Joonatan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hoffman blocks it with crossed arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joonatan.
Hoffman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Joonatan is keeping busy.
Hoffman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hoffman wants to break free but Joonatan has control.
Hoffman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hoffman is trying to force a seperation but Joonatan has the dominant position.
Joonatan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hoffman.
Hoffman is trying to maintain a safe position but Joonatan gets an underhook and turns Hoffman into the cage.
Hoffman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joonatan's elbow.
Joonatan blocks a body shot from Hoffman.
Hoffman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hoffman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hoffman.
Joonatan missing with knees to the body.
Hoffman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hoffman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hoffman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Joonatan.
Teppo Joonatan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Joonatan takes a swing at Hoffman's ribcage but misses.
Hoffman lands with a good body shot.
Joonatan misses with an uppercut. Hoffman saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hoffman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hoffman gets a clinch.
Joonatan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Joonatan missing with knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Hoffman.
Hoffman manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hoffman has a couple of punches blocked by Joonatan.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hoffman takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Joonatan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hoffman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hoffman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hoffman pushes Joonatan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hoffman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joonatan's elbow.
Hoffman stalling.
Hoffman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hoffman blocks a head kick by Joonatan.
Joonatan walks into a straight right hand from Hoffman.
Nice shot lands for Hoffman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman clinches.
Hoffman manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hoffman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Joonatan can do to turn this around?
Joonatan lands a hook that snaps the head of Hoffman backwards.
Hoffman lands a shoulder strike.
Hoffman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Joonatan has him pressed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hoffman.
Hoffman is trying to break free.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hoffman.
Hoffman stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short right from Joonatan on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Joonatan.
Hoffman content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Joonatan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Joonatan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Joonatan throws an elbow but it misses.
Hoffman pushes Joonatan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hoffman is trying to force a seperation but Joonatan has the dominant position.
Hoffman avoiding damage as Joonatan throws knees to the body.
Hoffman avoiding damage as Joonatan throws knees to the body.
Joonatan landing knees to the body.
Hoffman breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman connects with a nice looking jab.
Hoffman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Joonatan.
Joonatan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hoffman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hoffman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hoffman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A shot to the body from Joonatan misses
and Hoffman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Joonatan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Joonatan blocks an uppercut.
Joonatan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Joonatan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hoffman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hoffman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoffman looking to stall.
Hoffman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Joonatan blocks a body shot from Hoffman.
Joonatan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hoffman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Joonatan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hoffman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hoffman is leaning against Joonatan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wyatt Hoffman dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Hoffman tries to clinch there but Joonatan circles away.
Joonatan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Joonatan looks to land a body kick but Hoffman moved away.
Hoffman is looking to clinch.
Hoffman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Joonatan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hoffman moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hoffman misses with a body shot.
Joonatan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hoffman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hoffman connects with a single shot there.
Joonatan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Some wild striking there from Joonatan.
Hoffman connects with a looping right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hoffman enables Joonatan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hoffman manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hoffman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Joonatan manages to get himself to full guard.
Hoffman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Joonatan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hoffman wants to control from the top but Joonatan keeps moving.
Joonatan pulls Hoffman in to control the position.
Joonatan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hoffman.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoffman throws and elbow that misses. Joonatan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hoffman's guard. Nice move by Joonatan!
Joonatan is looking to work some ground and pound but Hoffman has wrist control.
Joonatan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman keeping moving, preventing Joonatan from controlling successfully.
Joonatan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Joonatan trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoffman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Teppo Joonatan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Teppo Joonatan wasn't active enough on the ground.
Joonatan throws a poor cross that misses
and Hoffman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Joonatan lands with a slapping head kick.
Joonatan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hoffman counters with a three punch combo that has Joonatan backing up. Joonatan nods at Hoffman to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joonatan scores with a head kick.
Nice cross by Hoffman.
Nice jab there from Hoffman.
Hoffman just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the liver by Hoffman. Beautiful body shot.
Joonatan misses with a body punch
and Hoffman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Joonatan throws a looping overhand right but Hoffman ducks down to avoid it.
Joonatan shoots in looking for a takedown. Hoffman tries to sprawl out of it but Joonatan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hoffman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hoffman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Joonatan's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman scores with a hook.
Hoffman has Joonatan up against the cage in a clinch.
Hoffman is leaning against Joonatan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Hoffman.
Joonatan misses with an elbow strike.
Joonatan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hoffman avoids it.
Hoffman breaks the clinch.
Joonatan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hoffman counters with a straight right hand.
Joonatan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joonatan tries to move into range but Hoffman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Joonatan throws a right hand that misses
and Hoffman counters with a stiff right hand.
Hoffman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Joonatan.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoffman connects with a nice looking jab.
Joonatan throws a lazy uppercut
and Joonatan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wyatt Hoffman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hoffman, 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wyatt Hoffman!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manny Cedor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lewis Tsushima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cedor comes to the cage accompanied by You'll Never Walk Alone... dedicated to Japan and the disaster victims. Tsushima is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Eminem - Till I Collapse. 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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211 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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14 - 5 - 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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manny Cedor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lewis Tsushima!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cedor throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tsushima ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tsushima with a jab.
Tsushima shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cedor is trying to defend but Tsushima finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tsushima trying to control the action but Cedor is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cedor wants to get back to his feet.
Tsushima prevents Cedor from improving his position.
Tsushima trying to pass the guard but Cedor defending well.
Cedor tries to kick Tsushima off but Tsushima keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsushima 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.
Tsushima is looking to advance position but Cedor won't allow it.
Cedor trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Tsushima manages to pass to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tsushima landing shots from mount.
Cedor working to try and regain half guard.
Tsushima wants to finish this one by submission but Cedor is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Tsushima.
Tsushima putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsushima trying to control but Cedor is having none of it.
Cedor'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.
Cedor keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cedor is working hard here to advance position.
Tsushima landing punches.
Cedor is in a horrible position here. Tsushima smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Tsushima with good strikes from the mount here!
It looks like Manny Cedor has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cedor really wants to buck Tsushima off and get back to his feet.
Tsushima fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Tsushima breaks from Cedor's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Cedor wants to hold on but Tsushima pushes him away.
Tsushima cracks Cedor with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Cedor is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Tsushima is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Tsushima!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lewis Tsushima!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Marcel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcel has chosen city of angels as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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165 lbs
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167 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Bruno Da Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jesse Marcel!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Silva shoots in but Marcel avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Da Silva throws an off balance right hand
and Marcel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marcel closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Da Silva is trying to break the clinch but Marcel is controlling him.
Da Silva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Da Silva takes a knee to the side of the body.
Marcel lands an elbow that stopped Da Silva in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Bruno Da Silva has been cut.
Da Silva is trying to break the clinch but Marcel is controlling him.
Da Silva takes a knee to the side of the body.
Da Silva breaks from the clinch.
Da Silva closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Da Silva lands in his opponent's guard.
Da Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marcel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marcel keeping moving, preventing Da Silva from controlling successfully.
Da Silva is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Marcel has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Da Silva is looking to defend but Marcel has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Da Silva! Marcel pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Da Silva taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jesse Marcel!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ervin Castillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tuomas Keto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ervin Castillo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tuomas Keto!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castillo misses with a looping right.
Keto lands an overhand right.
Keto misses with a wild body shot.
Castillo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Keto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Keto with a nice cross.
Keto throws a sloppy head kick
and Castillo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Keto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Castillo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Keto throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Castillo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Castillo takes a swing at Keto's ribcage but misses.
Keto throws a predictable looking body shot
and Keto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Castillo misses with a looping left.
Castillo looks to land a left hand but Keto moved out of range nicely.
Keto thows a body kick. Castillo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Keto misses
and Keto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Keto pivots, looking for a leg kick but Castillo is out of range and Keto settles back down.
Keto misses with a few strikes there.
Keto tests Castillo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Keto moves out of range of the leg kick from Castillo.
Keto misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Castillo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ervin Castillo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keto feints and as Castillo raises his hands in defense, Keto changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Keto looking to sit in guard and control but Castillo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Keto is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castillo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Keto's guard.
Castillo stopping the sweep attempt from Keto.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
We're going to have a standup here because Ervin Castillo wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Castillo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Castillo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Keto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Keto lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Keto throws a hook to the side of Castillo's head but Castillo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That kick from Castillo tenderised Keto's leg. Keto is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ervin Castillo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Castillo loads up on a big right hand but Keto slips the punch.
Castillo cracks a nice hook into Keto's ribs.
Castillo pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Keto back to the cage. Castillo follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A big left from Castillo misses.
Castillo throws a series of punches but Keto moves out of range.
Castillo tries to clinch up.
Castillo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Keto counters with a series of strikes. Castillo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Castillo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Keto circles away quickly and effectively.
Keto goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tuomas Keto will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Keto moves out of range of the strikes.
A low kick from Castillo misses
and Keto counters with a right hand to the body.
A clash of legs there as Castillo blocks the low kick.
Keto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Keto moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Ervin Castillo has been cut.
Castillo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Castillo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Castillo swings widly with a right hand
and Keto counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Castillo!
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!
Castillo is controlling an arm, preventing Keto from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Keto trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keto throws some wild stikes that Castillo manages to avoid easily.
Keto working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Keto can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Castillo is looking to escape.
Keto working for a guillotine from mount but Castillo is in no mood to give up.
Keto throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Castillo takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Keto throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Keto trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Keto unloads with some shots from mount but Castillo bucks and avoids them well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Keto lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Keto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Keto with good strikes from the mount here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keto with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keto can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Castillo is looking to escape.
Keto looking to finish with strikes here!
Castillo wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Keto.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Keto trying to control but Castillo is having none of it.
Keto with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Keto misses with a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tuomas Keto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ervin Castillo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Castillo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Keto shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Keto showed some decent athleticism there.
Keto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Castillo is staying active underneath Keto, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Keto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Keto is trying to control the action in half guard but Castillo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Keto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keto missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Keto throwing shots but Castillo is blocking nicely.
Keto seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Castillo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Keto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Castillo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Keto is trying to control. Castillo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Keto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ervin Castillo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Keto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Castillo sees it coming and defends easily.
Keto seems to be working for a kimura but Castillo defends the submission attempt.
Keto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tuomas Keto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Keto slips a nice elbow through Castillo's hands, connecting with Castillo's forehead.
Keto is taking a breather. Castillo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castillo is trying to stand.
Keto content to control rather than advance.
Keto seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Castillo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Keto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Keto looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Keto wants to free his trapped foot but Castillo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Keto thows a huge punch but Castillo dodges it nicely.
Keto controlling the pace.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Tuomas Keto wasn't active enough on the ground.
Keto fails with a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Castillo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Keto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tuomas Keto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Keto has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tuomas Keto!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kalam Mekhar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donato Russo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donato Russo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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21
165 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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157 lbs
20 - 11 - 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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kalam Mekhar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Donato Russo!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mekhar throws a series of punches but Russo moves out of range.
Mekhar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mekhar throws a sloppy head kick and Russo moves out of range easily.
Russo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mekhar swinging wildly here.
Mekhar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mekhar closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Russo quickly recovers to half guard.
Mekhar is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Russo is just riding it out for now. Mekhar eventually gives up the hold.
Russo is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mekhar tries to pass to full mount but Russo defends it.
Russo tries to get to full guard but Mekhar has control of the leg.
Mekhar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mekhar wants to control but Russo is keeping him busy.
Russo is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Russo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Russo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mekhar slips nicely into half guard.
Mekhar is trying to control the action in half guard but Russo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mekhar wants to pass to mount but Russo is defending the position.
Russo is looking for a sweep. Mekhar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mekhar wants to free his trapped foot but Russo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russo tries to roll over but Mekhar keeps him under control.
Mekhar trying to control the action but Russo is working from the bottom.
Russo is looking to improve his position.
Mekhar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mekhar is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mekhar prevents Russo from standing back up.
Russo is trying to control but can't.
Mekhar is just content to waste time from the top position. Russo takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Mekhar drops back, looking for a kneebar! Russo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Russo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Russo!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Russo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Russo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Russo controlling the position.
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 Kalam Mekhar will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Good work by Mekhar as he checks the leg kick.
Mekhar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Russo circles away quickly and effectively.
Kalam Mekhar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mekhar misses with a hook to the body
and Russo counters with a nice kick to the body.
Russo closes the distance and clinches up with Mekhar, looking for a takedown. Russo pushes Mekhar against the cage but Mekhar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mekhar throws a sloppy head kick and Russo moves out of range easily.
Russo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mekhar thows a leg kick but Russo checks it
and Russo counters with an inside leg kick.
Russo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Russo stuffs the takedown.
Mekhar misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mekhar tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Russo lands a front kick.
Russo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Russo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Russo throws a front kick that sends Mekhar stumbling back into the cage.
Donato Russo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Russo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mekhar if he has to take too many more of those.
Mekhar walks forward, straight into a front kick from Russo.
Russo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Russo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mekhar will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Mekhar blocks a head kick by Russo.
Mekhar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mekhar misses with an uppercut
and Russo counters with a body kick that stops Mekhar in his tracks momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russo throws a sloppy head kick and Mekhar moves out of range easily.
Mekhar misses the body punch
and Russo counters with a leg kick.
Russo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mekhar if he has to take too many more of those.
Russo thumps Mekhar with a low kick.
Russo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mekhar is out of range.
Mekhar with a poor takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Russo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Russo connects with a leg kick. Mekhar looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Russo throws a head kick that half lands.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Russo. Mekhar shrugs it off though.
Russo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russo scores with a nice body kick.
Mekhar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Russo. Russo obviously looking to wear him down.
Russo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Russo.
Mekhar takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mekhar is rocked!
It looks like Kalam Mekhar has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Russo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Oh Mekhar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mekhar tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Russo throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Mekhar is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Donato Russo!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Slaughter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Martinez might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Puya -- Sal Pa' Fuera. Slaughter has chosen The Crown - World Below as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jesus Martinez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christian Slaughter!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slaughter blocks a low kick nicely.
Slaughter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martinez.
A shot to the body from Slaughter misses
and Martinez counters with a thumping low kick.
Slaughter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Martinez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Martinez.
Slaughter throws an off balance right hand
and Martinez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Slaughter lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Martinez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Slaughter.
Slaughter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Martinez throws a head kick that misses.
Martinez throws a right hand that misses
and Slaughter counters with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Slaughter sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Slaughter thumps Martinez with a low kick.
Slaughter throws a front kick aimed at Martinez's knee but Martinez avoids it well.
Martinez throws a lazy uppercut
and Slaughter counters with a left to the body.
Martinez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Martinez falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Slaughter to counter with a crisp jab.
Slaughter misses with a jab to the body
and Martinez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Slaughter misses with a low kick as Martinez jumps back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez throws a series of strikes that have Slaughter backpedaling.
Martinez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Slaughter counters with an outside leg kick.
Martinez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Martinez feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Martinez prevents Slaughter from getting back to his feet.
Martinez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slaughter is keeping the position for now.
Martinez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Slaughter manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Martinez has Slaughter in his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martinez keeping moving, preventing Slaughter from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter wanted to stand there but Martinez had control of the position.
Martinez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Slaughter must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Martinez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Slaughter manages to get himself to full guard.
Martinez stopping the sweep attempt from Slaughter.
Martinez trying to control but Slaughter is working from the bottom.
Martinez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Slaughter keeping moving, preventing Martinez from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Martinez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Martinez is fighting to break Slaughter's control of his arms but Slaughter is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Slaughter wants to sweep here but Martinez controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slaughter escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Martinez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Martinez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Slaughter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Christian Slaughter will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A cross from Slaughter lands.
Martinez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slaughter throws a leg kick but Martinez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Martinez tries to clinch but Slaughter is having none of it.
Slaughter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jesus Martinez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slaughter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Martinez counters with a nice kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Slaughter counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Slaughter.
Martinez digs a right hand into Slaughter's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Slaughter's gas tank.
Martinez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Slaughter avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Martinez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Slaughter backwards.
Martinez has Slaughter pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Slaughter manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Slaughter has a couple of punches blocked by Martinez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez is working Slaughter over against the cage.
Slaughter is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Martinez is keeping busy.
Martinez pushes Slaughter back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Martinez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Martinez misses with a low kick.
Martinez misses with a series of wild punches.
Martinez throws a head kick that misses
and Slaughter counters with a nice body shot.
Martinez shoots in and drives through. Slaughter sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Martinez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slaughter jabs Martinez right on the nose. Martinez blinks but takes it well.
Martinez tries for a takedown but Slaughter sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A head kick by Martinez misses
and Slaughter counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Christian Slaughter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Martinez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Slaughter counters with a stiff right hand.
Slaughter moves forwards but Martinez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Martinez tries to close the distance and clinch but Slaughter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Slaughter just misses with a punch to the body.
Martinez checks a leg kick.
Martinez moves to clinch but Slaughter breaks away
and Slaughter counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Slaughter misses.
A low kick from Slaughter is predictable there
and Martinez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Martinez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Slaughter is trying to maintain the position but Martinez is very close to passing his half guard.
Slaughter is trying to get back to full guard.
Martinez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Slaughter is trying to get back to full guard.
Slaughter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Martinez is trying to control the action in half guard but Slaughter is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Slaughter trying to hold on to Martinez's head to control him but Martinez postures up.
Slaughter tries to get to full guard but Martinez has control of the leg.
Martinez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Slaughter defends it well.
Martinez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Slaughter sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Martinez dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Martinez tries to clinch up
and Slaughter counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Martinez checks a leg kick.
Martinez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Slaughter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slaughter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martinez moves away.
Christian Slaughter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Slaughter swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Martinez.
Martinez throws a poor cross that misses
and Slaughter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez throws a jab but it's blocked by Slaughter.
Martinez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Slaughter counters with a leg kick.
A left and a right from Martinez both land. Nice combination.
Slaughter misses with a left hand
and Martinez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Slaughter's guard.
Martinez wants to pass the guard but Slaughter is keeping the position.
Martinez is fighting to break Slaughter's control of his arms but Slaughter is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Slaughter kicks Martinez off and gets to his feet.
Slaughter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Martinez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter cracks Martinez with an open hand slap.
Martinez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Martinez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Good leg kick by Slaughter there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Martinez throws a leg kick
and Slaughter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Martinez throws a head kick that misses.
Slaughter's corner calls for a 1-2. Slaughter obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slaughter swings widly with a right hand
and Martinez counters with a three punch combo that has Slaughter backing up. Slaughter nods at Martinez to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Slaughter is looking to control Martinez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Slaughter avoid being mounted?
Slaughter has his hands clasped together around Martinez's back. He's all about the action.
Martinez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Slaughter wants to control but Martinez is keeping busy.
Slaughter wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Martinez is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Slaughter!
Martinez lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Martinez cracks Slaughter with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Martinez looking to ground and pound but Slaughter is blocking nicely.
Slaughter wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Martinez.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martinez with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Martinez lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesus Martinez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Martinez 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesus Martinez!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Riviera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Wiltsie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wiltsie has chosen Mein Herz Brennt as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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154 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jorge Riviera!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robert Wiltsie!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wiltsie tries to bum rush Riviera with a series of wild strikes but Riviera uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wiltsie closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Riviera quickly recovers to half guard.
Wiltsie trying to mount his opponent but Riviera defends it.
Wiltsie is keen to just control but Riviera is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wiltsie passes the guard and advances to mount!
Wiltsie wants to finish this one by submission but Riviera is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Wiltsie.
Wiltsie controlling from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiltsie looking to finish with strikes here!
Wiltsie misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Riviera is squirming around, avoiding Wiltsie's attempts to control the action.
Wiltsie moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Riviera has worked his arm free - good work by Riviera!
Wiltsie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Riviera is trying to control Wiltsie's posture but Wiltsie avoids it.
Riviera is not content to let Wiltsie control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiltsie controlling the position from side mount.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Robert Wiltsie.
Sloppy strikes from Riviera. Those never looked like landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Riviera throws out a loose jab but Wiltsie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Riviera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wiltsie throws out the jab.
A combination from Wiltsie does no damage.
Riviera tries to bum rush Wiltsie with a series of wild strikes but Wiltsie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A low kick from Wiltsie is predictable there
and Riviera counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A good leg kick by Wiltsie.
Jorge Riviera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Riviera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wiltsie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Wiltsie dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Riviera swings for the body but Wiltsie moves out of range.
Wiltsie connects with the punch.
Riviera misses with a right hand
and Wiltsie counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wiltsie swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wiltsie shoots for a double leg takedown but Riviera sprawls well. He's pushed Wiltsie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wiltsie tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wiltsie connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Riviera throws a lazy right hand but Wiltsie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wiltsie.
Riviera swings widly with a right hand
and Wiltsie counters with a head kick. That will keep Riviera thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Riviera lands a jab to Wiltsie's midsection.
Wiltsie scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wiltsie thows a body shot but no joy.
Riviera takes one to the chin there.
Robert Wiltsie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riviera misses with a double jab.
Riviera misses with a hook
and Wiltsie counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riviera moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wiltsie lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wiltsie lands a leg kick that knocks Riviera off balance momentarily.
Riviera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wiltsie.
Riviera ducks under a wild hook from Wiltsie.
Wiltsie is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Riviera keeps the fight on the outside.
A big left from Riviera misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riviera scores with a shot to the body.
Wiltsie misses with a head kick.
Wiltsie has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wiltsie lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Riviera throws a nice looking combination but Wiltsie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Good exchange - Wiltsie coming out on top.
Riviera misses with a body shot.
Nice jab there from Wiltsie.
Riviera throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wiltsie misses with a kick to the body
and Riviera counters with a nice uppercut.
Riviera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wiltsie manages to avoid it.
Wiltsie swings widly with a right hand
and Riviera connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wiltsie shoots in for a double leg but Riviera sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Riviera keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Riviera throws an off balance right hand
and Wiltsie counters with a solid body kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wiltsie.
Jorge Riviera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Wiltsie.
A telegraphed right hand from Riviera misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Wiltsie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wiltsie throws a wild body kick that Riviera sees coming a mile off.
Riviera throws out a loose jab but Wiltsie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wiltsie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Riviera.
Riviera throws an off balance right hand
and Wiltsie counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Riviera is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That kick from Wiltsie tenderised Riviera's leg. Riviera is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wiltsie misses with a hook
and Riviera counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Wiltsie.
Wiltsie misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riviera on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Wiltsie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Riviera circles away.
Wiltsie throws a leg kick that is checked
and Riviera counters with an inside leg kick.
Riviera leaves Wiltsie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Riviera takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Riviera ducks under a wild hook from Wiltsie.
Riviera throws out a loose jab but Wiltsie uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riviera scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wiltsie moves out of range of the strikes.
Riviera blocks a head kick by Wiltsie.
Riviera fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Riviera throws a looping overhand right but Wiltsie ducks down to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Wiltsie.
Riviera lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiltsie throws a right hand that misses
letting Riviera counter with a right hand.
Wiltsie fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Riviera.
Wiltsie connects with a leg kick. Riviera looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Riviera misses with a lunging right hand
and Wiltsie counters with a low kick, right behind Riviera 's knee.
Riviera is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Riviera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wiltsie lands with a hook. Riviera tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wiltsie shoots in but no luck this time.
Jorge Riviera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Wiltsie.
Wiltsie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wiltsie thows a leg kick but Riviera checks it
and Riviera counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wiltsie throws a right hand that misses
and Wiltsie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wiltsie slips a jab and a cross from Riviera.
Riviera misses with a series of wild punches.
Wiltsie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wiltsie misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Riviera clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wiltsie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Riviera is fending him off so far but Wiltsie persists. Nope, Riviera circles away and we're back to standing.
Riviera fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jorge Riviera is winning the standup battle so far.
Wiltsie swings widly with a right hand
and Riviera makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Wiltsie.
Wiltsie swings for the body but Riviera moves out of range.
Wiltsie tries to clinch but Riviera moves out of range.
Riviera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wiltsie throws out a loose jab but Riviera uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riviera pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A combination from Wiltsie does no damage.
Wiltsie is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Riviera scores with a nice strike.
Wiltsie misses with a body punch
and Riviera counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wiltsie lands with an overhand left.
Wiltsie swings widly with a right hand
and Riviera counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Riviera circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riviera throws a hook to the side of Wiltsie's head but Wiltsie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wiltsie connects with a crisp jab.
Wiltsie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Riviera swivels and escapes.
Wiltsie thows a body shot but no joy.
Wiltsie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Riviera was well out of range. Poor timing from Wiltsie.
Wiltsie throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Riviera misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiltsie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Riviera sprawls well. Riviera wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wiltsie gets slowly back to his feet.
Jorge Riviera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Wiltsie.
Riviera misses with a straight left.
Riviera throws a low kick but Wiltsie moves out of range easily.
Wiltsie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Riviera.
Wiltsie lands a nice looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Riviera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wiltsie digs a good hook to Riviera's body.
Wiltsie misses with a right hand
and Riviera counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wiltsie throws a lazy uppercut
and Riviera cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Riviera throws a big shot that misses.
Riviera misses with a series of wild punches.
Riviera scores with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Riviera had his way with Robert Wiltsie in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Wiltsie misses with a straight left.
Riviera throws a good cross that connects.
Wiltsie throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Riviera counters with a straight right hand.
Riviera misses with an uppercut
and Wiltsie counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Riviera misses with an uppercut
and Wiltsie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wiltsie scores with a leg kick.
Wiltsie shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Riviera is trying to defend but Wiltsie finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Riviera is trying to maintain the position but Wiltsie is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riviera avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wiltsie.
Riviera has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wiltsie is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wiltsie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Riviera keeps working.
Wiltsie is taking a breather. Riviera says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Wiltsie closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wiltsie with a hook.
A low kick from Wiltsie misses
letting Riviera counter with a right hand.
Riviera pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Riviera slips under a jab from Wiltsie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riviera misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wiltsie throws a hook but Riviera avoids it easily.
Riviera misses with a lunging right hand
and Wiltsie makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wiltsie misses with a two punch combination.
Riviera throws a lazy right hand but Wiltsie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wiltsie throws a lazy head kick
and Riviera counters with a stiff right hand.
Riviera will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No joy there for Riviera, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wiltsie throws a hook but Riviera blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wiltsie. Riviera does a little dance to reset his feet.
A cross from Riviera lands.
Wiltsie throws a lazy body kick
and Riviera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Some bone on bone action there as Riviera checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Riviera jabbing away but nothing is landing.
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 Jorge Riviera.
I think Riviera 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 48:47
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 48:47
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorge Riviera!
Jorge Riviera retains his featherweight title!
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