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CFC 240: Fear PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mauri Ruoska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sinhjo Babalu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruoska comes to the cage accompanied by Sympathy for the Devil. On his way into the cage it seems that Mauri Ruoska has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Mauri Ruoska seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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166 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mauri Ruoska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Sinhjo Babalu!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruoska shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Babalu pinned against the cage. Babalu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Babalu bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Babalu throws a strike aimed at the side of Ruoska's head but Ruoska avoids it well.
Babalu tries to move to mount but Ruoska blocks the move with his legs.
Babalu working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Babalu throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Babalu misses with the ground and pound.
Babalu controls the position.
Babalu working the ground and pound.
Babalu misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Babalu advances to mount.
Babalu looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Babalu throws some wild stikes that Ruoska manages to avoid easily.
Babalu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babalu working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Babalu trying to control but Ruoska is having none of it.
Ruoska is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Babalu unloads with some shots from mount but Ruoska bucks and avoids them well.
Ruoska in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Babalu dominating with strikes here.
Ruoska is squirming around, avoiding Babalu's attempts to control the action.
Ruoska avoids a series of strikes thrown by Babalu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babalu controlling the pace for now.
Babalu working the ground and pound effectively.
Babalu wants to control the pace but Ruoska is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Babalu content just to control the position here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Babalu cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babalu throws some wild stikes that Ruoska manages to avoid easily.
Babalu punishing his opponent with strikes.
Ruoska holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Babalu tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Babalu 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.
Babalu putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Ruoska is bucking up trying to escape but Babalu cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Babalu is landing with some decent strikes but Ruoska is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Babalu trying to control but Ruoska is having none of it.
Babalu with a couple of short strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sinhjo Babalu dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Babalu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ruoska blocks a head kick by Babalu.
Babalu tries to clinch up but Ruoska circles away and keeps his distance.
Ruoska throws a poor cross that misses
and Babalu moves into the clinch.
Babalu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ruoska.
Babalu tries to land knees in the clinch but Ruoska avoids the damage to the body.
Ruoska lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Babalu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ruoska has him pressed against the cage.
Ruoska on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Babalu misses with an elbow strike.
Babalu goes for a takedown attempt but Ruoska pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ruoska throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruoska misses the shot to the body.
Ruoska keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ruoska takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ruoska thows a body shot but no joy.
Ruoska throws a big shot that misses.
Ruoska throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ruoska tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Babalu was well out of range. Poor timing from Ruoska.
Babalu looks to land a combination. Ruoska sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruoska wants to slow Babalu down by chopping away at his legs.
Babalu gets a double leg takedown into Ruoska's guard.
Ruoska trying to control the position.
Sinhjo Babalu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Babalu trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruoska is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Babalu advances position into side control!
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!
Ruoska wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babalu throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Ruoska works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Nice strikes from Babalu there.
Ruoska is trying to maintain the position but Babalu is very close to passing his half guard.
Babalu trying to control the action but Ruoska is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babalu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ruoska defending well though.
Babalu is keen to just control but Ruoska is a slippery customer.
Ruoska is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Babalu scores with a couple of nice shots.
Babalu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Babalu is taking a breather. Ruoska 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.
Babalu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ruoska keeps working.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Babalu is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sinhjo Babalu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Babalu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ruoska takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Some wild striking there from Babalu.
Babalu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ruoska takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Babalu misses with an uppercut.
Ruoska takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Babalu tries a head kick but it misses.
Ruoska throws a poor cross that misses
and Babalu counters with a slapping leg kick.
Babalu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Babalu. That's going to slow Ruoska down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruoska blocks the body kick.
Babalu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ruoska takes a step back to recover.
Babalu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ruoska as he jumps to the side.
Babalu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Babalu.
Ruoska lands a slapping body shot.
Mauri Ruoska has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Babalu 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 Ruoska has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ruoska and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Babalu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Babalu throws a sloppy head kick and Ruoska moves out of range easily.
Babalu throws a chopping leg kick but Ruoska manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ruoska throws a jab when Babalu was well out of range.
Ruoska avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Babalu is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ruoska sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mauri Ruoska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sinhjo Babalu.
Ruoska takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ruoska checks a low kick from Babalu.
Babalu throws a hook but Ruoska avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babalu 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 big right from Ruoska misses.
A swing and a miss from Babalu.
Ruoska is looking to wear down Babalu with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Babalu closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Babalu trying to control the action but Ruoska is working from the bottom.
Babalu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ruoska defending well though.
Babalu trying to mount his opponent but Ruoska defends it.
Babalu is stalling here. Ruoska is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Babalu seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ruoska has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babalu manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Babalu is looking for a sweep. Ruoska is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ruoska landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruoska thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Babalu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ruoska.
Babalu is looking for a sweep. Ruoska is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ruoska wants to pass the guard but Babalu is defending well.
Sinhjo Babalu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Babalu trying to control from the bottom.
Ruoska trying to mount his opponent but Babalu defends it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ruoska 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.
Ruoska winds up and cracks Babalu with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Babalu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sinhjo Babalu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Babalu 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sinhjo Babalu!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Butter Beer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan Kolodin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alan Kolodin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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274 lbs
11 - 10 - 0 |
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251 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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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
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Butter Beer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alan Kolodin!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kolodin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Beer defends it nicely.
Beer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kolodin circles away quickly and effectively.
A punch combination from Beer misses.
Kolodin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Beer is fending him off so far but Kolodin persists. Nope, Beer circles away and we're back to standing.
Beer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kolodin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Beer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kolodin has his takedown stuffed
and Beer counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Butter Beer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alan Kolodin.
Kolodin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Beer defends it nicely.
Beer misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolodin shoots in but no luck this time.
Beer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kolodin at a distance.
Beer gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kolodin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kolodin is looking to work some ground and pound but Beer has wrist control.
Kolodin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kolodin trying to control but Beer is working from the bottom.
Beer is trying to keep Kolodin in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolodin wants to control from the top but Beer keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beer is trying to keep Kolodin in close.
Kolodin trying to control but Beer is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kolodin shoots in for a double leg but Beer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Beer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beer lands with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kolodin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Beer sprawls well. Beer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kolodin gets slowly back to his feet.
Kolodin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolodin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Beer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Beer is looking to wear down Kolodin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kolodin shoots in for a takedown but Beer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Beer throws a head kick but Kolodin moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Beer.
Kolodin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Beer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kolodin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Beer's guard.
Kolodin is fighting to break Beer's control of his arms but Beer is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kolodin passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beer is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Kolodin slows the pace down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beer manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Beer is trying to control the action in half guard but Kolodin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kolodin works his way to full guard. Good work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kolodin has an active guard here but Beer has managed to pass into half guard.
Kolodin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Beer pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alan Kolodin will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kolodin shoots in for a takedown but Beer shows good takedown defense.
Kolodin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Beer is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kolodin has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Beer wants to control but Kolodin postures up.
Kolodin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kolodin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Beer is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Beer's face as Kolodin controls the position.
Kolodin is looking to take a break and control but Beer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beer is trying to improve his position.
Kolodin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
A lull in the action here.
Kolodin prevents Beer from escaping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kolodin laying and praying for a moment but Beer takes advantage and regains half guard.
Kolodin thows a huge punch but Beer dodges it nicely.
Kolodin is looking for a kimura here.
Beer trying to hold on to Kolodin's head to control him but Kolodin postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beer is refusing to be controlled, as Kolodin sits in half guard.
Kolodin is working for a kimura but Beer is defending it quite comfortably.
Kolodin trying to control the action but Beer is working from the bottom.
Kolodin wants to free his trapped foot but Beer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Beer tries to get to full guard but Kolodin has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beer has hold of Kolodin's hands but Kolodin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kolodin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kolodin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Beer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kolodin is trying to control. Beer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Beer actively working from the bottom here.
Kolodin wants to pass the guard but Beer is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beer tries to get to full guard but Kolodin has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alan Kolodin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Beer stuffs the takedown attempt from Kolodin. Kolodin gets slowly back to his feet.
Kolodin slips a jab and a cross from Beer.
Kolodin misses with a takedown
and Beer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kolodin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Butter Beer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alan Kolodin.
Beer throws a head kick but Kolodin moves out of range.
Beer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kolodin shoots in but Beer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kolodin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beer is trying to control Kolodin's posture but Kolodin avoids it.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Beer tries to improve position but can't.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Kolodin. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Kolodin scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Beer to see if he's OK.
Kolodin is working Beer over with some ground and pound from side control.
Beer can't do much from the bottom here.
Kolodin laying and praying for a moment but Beer takes advantage and regains half guard.
Kolodin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolodin trying to pass the guard but Beer defending well.
Kolodin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Beer tries to get to full guard but Kolodin has control of the leg.
Kolodin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kolodin trying to pass the guard but Beer defending well.
Kolodin throwing shots but Beer is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Kolodin 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.
Kolodin prevents Beer from improving his position.
Beer is staying active underneath Kolodin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kolodin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Beer wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolodin wants to take a breather but Beer is having none of it.
Beer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kolodin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Beer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kolodin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beer keeps working.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kolodin is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alan Kolodin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kolodin 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alan Kolodin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tiger Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bv Rasp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tiger Bear has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
22 - 10 - 0 |
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202 lbs
15 - 13 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tiger Bear!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bv Rasp!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rasp misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bear.
Rasp lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rasp.
Tiger Bear seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bear throws a hook to the side of Rasp's head but Rasp sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bear tries a low kick but Rasp avoids it.
Rasp fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bear manages to avoid it.
Rasp tries to close the distance and clinch but Bear swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rasp is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rasp swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bear.
Bear looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rasp comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rasp keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rasp just misses with a punch to the body.
Rasp tries to clinch up.
Rasp moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasp rushes Bear and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rasp escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rasp throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bear.
Bear avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rasp just misses with a punch to the body.
Bear fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rasp manages to avoid it.
Bear circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bear thuds a left hand into Rasp's body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rasp.
Rasp tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rasp closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rasp lands in his opponent's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Rasp is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bear is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rasp is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bear is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bear lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rasp!
Bear prevents Rasp from getting the reversal.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rasp tries to hold on but Bear pushes him away.
Rasp is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bear looking to control but Rasp is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rasp is working to get back to half guard.
Bear can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rasp is looking to escape.
Rasp is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bear wants to stand but Rasp is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Rasp is working to get back to half guard.
Bear wants to control the pace but Rasp is squirming around nicely.
Bear prevents Rasp from getting the reversal.
Bear trying to control but Rasp is having none of it.
Rasp tries to hold on but Bear pushes him away.
Rasp is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rasp sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Rasp looking for submissions off his back.
Rasp manages to get to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bear trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rasp working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bear.
Bear wants to get up but he can't break Rasp's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bear is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Rasp has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Bear is looking to defend but Rasp has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Bear! Rasp pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Bear taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bv Rasp!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Milat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Burza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burza has chosen Guns N' Roses - Welcome To The Jungle as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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165 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ivan Milat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roman Burza!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Milat connects with a jab.
Burza moves out of range as Milat strikes.
Burza chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Burza throws the kick towards the body but Milat avoids it.
Burza slips a jab from Milat.
Milat throws a body punch but Burza moves out of range.
Milat misses the shot to the body.
Burza closes the distance and clinches up with Milat, looking for a takedown. Burza pushes Milat against the cage but Milat circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Burza lands a jab to Milat's midsection.
Burza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Milat.
Burza throws a right and a left that Milat avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milat displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burza throws out the jab.
Milat misses with a hook. Burza ducked under it nicely.
Milat misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burza.
Burza fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Milat on the side of the head.
Milat misses with a straight left.
Burza tries to score a power double leg takedown but Milat sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Burza somewhat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Burza.
Ivan Milat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milat moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Burza looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Milat misses with an uppercut
and Burza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Burza manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Milat on his heels. He'll look to pass Milat's guard now, I'm sure.
Milat pushes Burza off and scrambles back to his feet.
Milat has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Burza.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Milat.
Burza lands with a nice combination. Milat backs away looking to recover.
Milat bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Burza's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milat throws a hook but Burza blocks it.
Burza has his takedown stuffed
and Milat counters with an inside leg kick.
Ivan Milat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Burza.
Milat swings widly with a right hand
and Burza counters with a single leg into guard. Milat didn't expect that.
Burza looking to pass the guard.
Burza is looking to advance position but Milat has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Burza blocking the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burza avoids a series of strikes thrown by Milat.
Poor strikes thrown by Milat there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burza is wriggling around trying to escape.
Burza takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee warns Burza that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Burza is desperately trying to improve his position but Milat has a good base and remains in mount.
Burza is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Milat landing shots from mount.
Milat working the ground and pound effectively.
Burza is desperately trying to improve his position but Milat has a good base and remains in mount.
Burza gets back to half guard.
Burza is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Milat looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Burza with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Burza actively working from the bottom here.
Burza looking for submissions off his back.
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 Ivan Milat will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Milat scores with a sloppy right hand. Burza should have avoided that one.
Milat throws an overhand right that lands on Burza's shoulder, as Burza tries to avoid the shot.
Milat misses with an uppercut. Burza saw that one coming.
Milat looks to score with a jab to the body but Burza is just out of range.
Burza fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Milat throws a hook but Burza avoids it easily.
Milat throws a solid leg kick but Burza takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Milat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milat takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Milat misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burza.
Milat throws a series of punches but Burza avoids them all with ease.
Milat scores with a punch to the head.
A big left from Milat misses.
Roman Burza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Burza throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Milat.
Milat swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Milat takes one to the side of the head.
Milat digs a good body shot into Burza's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milat scores with a jab. Burza acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Burza is rocked!
Burza moves away from the strike by Milat.
Burza is still on wobbly legs! Can Milat finish him?
Milat misses the jab.
Burza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Milat.
Burza ducks under a wild hook from Milat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Milat lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Burza out cold! Burza is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ivan Milat!
Ivan Milat decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ash Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nolan Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martin has chosen War - The Sick Puppies as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Nolan Martin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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178 lbs
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179 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
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ash Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Nolan Martin!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas is looking to land body kicks.
Martin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thomas.
Martin thows a leg kick but Thomas checks it
and Thomas counters with a nice uppercut.
Thomas with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Martin to score with a decent uppercut.
Martin blocks a head kick by Thomas.
Martin 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.
Martin looking to score a takedown here. Thomas is defending well but Martin drives through and ends up in Thomas's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Martin stands up over Thomas, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martin postures up.
Thomas wants to sweep here but Martin controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thomas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Thomas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Martin on the ground.
Martin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thomas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thomas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Martin is one step ahead there.
Martin throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin trying to control but Thomas is working from the bottom.
Martin stopping the sweep attempt from Thomas.
Martin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Martin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Martin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thomas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Martin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Martin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Martin looking to pass the guard.
Martin stopping the sweep attempt from Thomas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin wants to pass the guard but Thomas is keeping the position.
Martin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Thomas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Martin.
Thomas keeping moving, preventing Martin from controlling successfully.
Martin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Martin throwing strikes but missing.
Martin throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Martin working some strikes from top position.
Martin throws a big right hand that misses.
Martin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thomas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Martin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Martin throwing strikes from guard but Thomas blocks nicely.
Thomas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Martin tries to free his leg and advance position but Thomas is retaining full guard.
Martin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Martin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Martin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin is pushing down on Thomas's leg trying to pass to half guard. Thomas is fighting to maintain full guard but Martin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Martin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ground and pound from Martin.
Thomas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Martin.
Martin thows a huge punch but Thomas dodges it nicely.
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!
Martin thows a huge punch but Thomas dodges it nicely.
Martin is trying to control the action in half guard but Thomas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Martin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Martin moves nicely into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Martin throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Martin trying to control the position but Thomas is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nolan Martin dominated that round.
That's time! Thomas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Martin scores with a takedown into Thomas's guard.
Martin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Thomas's head.
Thomas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Martin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Martin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Martin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Thomas on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Thomas tries to get out of the position.
Martin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Martin throwing shots but Thomas is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Martin.
Martin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Thomas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Martin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Martin thows a huge punch but Thomas dodges it nicely.
Martin lands with a punch from half guard.
Martin 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.
Martin 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.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Martin lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Thomas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Martin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin 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.
Martin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Martin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Thomas on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Martin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Martin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thomas's head.
Thomas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Martin.
Thomas is trying to control but can't.
Thomas is looking for a sweep. Martin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Martin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Martin thows a huge punch but Thomas dodges it nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Martin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Martin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Thomas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Martin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas wants to improve his position but Martin is controlling well.
Thomas taking some punishment here, with Martin in his half guard.
Thomas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Martin.
Nolan Martin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Martin trying to control the action but Thomas is working from the bottom.
Martin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Martin thows a huge punch but Thomas dodges it nicely.
Martin is trying to control. Thomas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Martin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Thomas defending well though.
Martin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Martin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Martin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Thomas defending well though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thomas's head.
Martin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Martin is keen to just control but Thomas is a slippery customer.
Thomas is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Martin scores with a couple of nice shots.
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. Martin connects with a nice short shot to Thomas's temple.
Martin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Thomas is rocked!
Thomas is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Martin scores with a couple of nice shots.
Oh Thomas is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Martin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Thomas is not content to let Martin control the position.
Martin working Thomas over with strikes.
Martin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nolan Martin 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! And we move into the final round!
Thomas gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Martin gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nolan Martin!
In his post fight interview, Nolan Martin started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kimble Cho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ip Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man has chosen as his entrance music. Ip Man has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kimble Cho's chin.
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26
183 lbs
13 - 6 - 0 |
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29
170 lbs
17 - 7 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kimble Cho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ip Man!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Man showed some decent athleticism there.
Cho is staying active underneath Man, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Man sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Man throwing shots but Cho is blocking nicely.
Man missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cho is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cho is staying active underneath Man, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cho wants to improve his position but Man is controlling well.
Man trying to control the action but Cho is working from the bottom.
Cho is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man is pressing down on Cho's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cho is holding on for now.
Cho is doing well to control the position and prevent Man from advancing to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Man steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cho.
Man keeps the fight on the outside.
Man throws the left hand but Cho avoids the punch easily.
Cho paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cho scoring well with a low kick there.
Man avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cho fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Man on the side of the head.
Cho is looking to slow Man down with leg kicks.
Man is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cho sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cho swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Man misses with a takedown attempt - Cho sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Man lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cho doesn't seem phased though.
Man avoids the body shot from Cho.
Cho lands a slapping body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cho digs a good body shot into Man's ribs.
A low kick from Cho is predictable there
and Man counters with a straight right hand.
Kimble Cho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man avoids the body shot from Cho.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cho. Man does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cho takes a swing at Man's ribcage but misses.
Cho throws a leg kick that misses.
Cho moves away from the strike by Man.
Man throws a hook to the side of Cho's head but Cho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cho chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Man misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kimble Cho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ip Man.
Cho with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Man shoots in for a takedown but Cho shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Cho misses.
Man scores with a punch to the head.
Cho jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Man throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Man has managed to clinch.
Cho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Man changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cho fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A solid body kick from Cho.
Cho misses with a leg kick
and Man cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cho misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Man scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cho scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
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!
Man throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cho. Man does a little dance to reset his feet.
Man moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cho digs a good hook to Man's body.
Cho slips under a jab from Man.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Man, as that shot connected.
The fighters circling - Cho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cho's jab looks to have found its range, popping Man under the eye.
Cho lands a leg kick that knocks Man off balance momentarily.
Man tries to close the distance and clinch but Cho swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Man fails in his attempt to clinch.
Man ducks under a wild hook from Cho.
Cho moves forwards but Man connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Man throws a shot from downtown. Cho moves away and avoids it.
Man uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cho.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cho throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Man bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cho's head.
Man looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cho dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Man. That did some damage!
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 Kimble Cho will probably get the nod.
That's time! Cho's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Good leg kick by Man there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Man throws a looping overhand right but Cho ducks down to avoid it.
Man throws a shot from downtown. Cho moves away and avoids it.
A cross from Man lands.
A punch lands to the side of Man 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Man throws a big shot that misses.
Man misses the jab.
Cho lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cho moves away from the strike by Man.
Cho stuffs the takedown.
Man connects with the punch.
Kimble Cho is winning the standup battle so far.
Man throws a right hand that Cho ducks under and follows up with a left that Cho also avoids with ease.
Cho feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Man's calf.
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!
Cho scores with a leg kick.
A low kick from Cho is predictable there
and Man counters with an inside leg kick.
Man's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Man throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Man swings for the body but Cho moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cho lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Man ducks right into an uppercut from Cho.
Kimble Cho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice combination there by Cho.
Cho lands a really nice looking cross but Man seems unphased.
Man throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Man throws a lazy right hand but Cho sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cho lands a nice hook to Man's body. Man takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Man looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Man moves forwards but Cho connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Man misses with a body shot.
Man sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Man is breathing heavily.
Cho throws a leg kick
and Man counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cho is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Man throws a low kick but Cho moves out of range easily.
Cho throws a leg kick that misses.
Cho lands with a cross.
Cho shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man swings for the body but Cho moves out of range.
Cho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cho misses with a low kick.
Cho scoring well with a low kick there.
Cho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Man.
Man closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cho circles away.
Cho cracks Man with a good jab.
Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cho.
Cho throws a front kick that sends Man stumbling back into the cage.
Man misses with a low kick.
Cho slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cho lands a nice leg kick that just misses Man's sensitive parts.
Man throws a solid leg kick but Cho takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Man.
Cho throws a leg kick but Man moved away.
Nice uppercut lands for Cho. That snapped Man's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cho scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Man.
Cho is looking to clinch.
Cho is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Man.
Cho lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cho with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cho throws a body punch but Man moves out of range.
Man on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A head kick from Cho lands but Man takes it in his stride.
Cho has closed the distance and engaged Man in a clinch.
Cho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Man's elbow.
Man escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Man misses with a hook. Cho ducked under it nicely.
That kick from Man tenderised Cho's leg. Cho is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cho scores with a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cho lands with a nice body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cho lands a body shot.
Cho fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Man, pushing him back against the cage.
Cho has a couple of punches blocked by Man.
Cho blocks a body shot from Man.
Man working hard to break the clinch.
Cho lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Man goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Man misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Man's elbow.
Cho lands a shot to the body.
Man misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cho tries a body shot but Man blocks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Man tries to work over Cho's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cho digs a right hand into Man's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Man's gas tank.
Man makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cho lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimble Cho 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Cho tries to clinch but Man is having none of it.
Cho fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Man checks it well.
Cho wants to clinch.
Cho moves into range and clinches up with Man.
Man drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Man drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cho pulls his leg out and moves away.
Man takes one to the side of the head.
Cho jabs at Man's body.
Cho tries to clinch but Man moves out of range.
Cho is looking to clinch but Man is avoiding it.
Cho lands a jab-cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Man.
Cho scores with a body shot.
Man gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cho.
Cho scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Man takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cho moves into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cho as Man tries to tie him up.
Man goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cho scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cho lands a left hand.
Cho cracks Man with a nice body shot.
Cho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cho struggles to land a body shot inside as Man controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Man fails to land.
A left hand lands to the body for Man.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Man lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cho blocks a body shot from Man.
Man tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cho avoids it.
Cho lands a right hand that snaps the head of Man backwards.
Man struggles to land a body shot inside as Cho controls his hands.
Cho misses with a punch to the body.
Cho misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Man on the inside.
Cho lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Man prevents a body shot from Cho.
A right hook to the body lands for Cho.
Kimble Cho has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cho lands a hook that snaps the head of Man backwards.
Cho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Cho.
Man prevents a body shot from Cho.
Cho working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cho lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Good body shot from Cho.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cho lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Man misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cho tries a body shot but Man blocks it.
Cho lands a right hand.
A body shot lands from Cho.
Man has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A nice left hand lands by Cho.
Man changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cho fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kimble Cho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ip Man.
An inside leg kick lands from Cho.
Cho tests Man's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cho has taken the fight to the clinch.
Man blocks a body shot from Cho.
Ip Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Man.
Cho scores with a hook to the body.
Man tries to work over Cho's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cho pushes Man back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cho lands a body shot in the clinch.
Man blocks a body shot from Cho.
Cho lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Cho as the two fighters clinch.
Cho lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cho scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Cho.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cho lands with a left to the head.
Cho misses with a short punch on the inside.
Man tries a body shot but Cho blocks it.
Cho struggles to land a body shot inside as Man controls his hands.
Man's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimble Cho showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cho, 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kimble Cho!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Kimble Cho waved his t-shirt featuring Omertà's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Russian Experiment V (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Escobar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Escobar's choice of entrance music: Brujeria by La Coka Nostra. Russian Experiment V has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Russian Experiment V!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Juan Escobar!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escobar tries a low kick but Experiment V avoids it.
Escobar takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Experiment V tries to keep at a distance but Escobar has taken the fight into the clinch.
Experiment V breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Experiment V lands with a thumping leg kick.
A cross from Experiment V lands.
Escobar shoots in for a takedown but Experiment V shows good takedown defense.
Experiment V throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Experiment V throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Experiment V takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Escobar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Escobar motions for Experiment V to come forward. Escobar throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Escobar throws a one two combo.
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!
Experiment V sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Experiment V throws a series of punches but Escobar avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar connects with a nice looking jab.
Escobar fails with a takedown attempt.
Russian Experiment V is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Escobar has closed the distance and engaged Experiment V in a clinch.
Experiment V can't find room to land a body shot as Escobar controls the action.
Escobar looking to stall.
Experiment V tries to work over Escobar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Escobar tries to break the clinch but Experiment V is controlling the position.
Escobar pulls Experiment V into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Escobar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Experiment V postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Experiment V tries to free his leg and advance position but Escobar is retaining full guard.
Experiment V working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Escobar's head.
Escobar is looking for a triangle here but Experiment V uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Experiment V working away.
Escobar is looking for a sweep.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Experiment V tries to move into full mount but can't pass Escobar's legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Experiment V in side control, throwing shots but Escobar defends.
Escobar tries to buck Experiment V off but Experiment V is having none of it.
Escobar tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Escobar wants to hold on but Experiment V pushes him away.
Escobar keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar wants to hold on but Experiment V pushes him away.
Experiment V working Escobar over with strikes here.
Escobar is in all sorts of trouble here.
Experiment V with a couple of short strikes.
Escobar keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Experiment V is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Escobar can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar is desperately trying to improve his position but Experiment V has a good base and remains in mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escobar sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Escobar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Experiment V wants to free his trapped foot but Escobar is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Experiment V throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Experiment V moves nicely into side control.
Experiment V working the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Juan Escobar 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.
Escobar tries to close the distance and clinch but Experiment V swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Escobar ducks under a wild hook from Experiment V.
Experiment V cracks Escobar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Experiment V moves out of range as Escobar strikes.
Experiment V slips under a jab.
Escobar lands a really nice looking cross but Experiment V seems unphased.
Experiment V takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Juan Escobar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escobar lands a jab to Experiment V's midsection.
Escobar lands a nice shot that snaps Experiment V's head back.
Escobar shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Escobar passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Experiment V!
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!
Escobar wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BOOM! Escobar connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Escobar landing strikes, looking to finish!
Experiment V regains half guard.
Juan Escobar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Escobar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Experiment V has managed to free his arm - good work.
Escobar wants to take a breather but Experiment V is having none of it.
Experiment V is in trouble now - Escobar has advanced to mount!
Experiment V is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar cracks Experiment V with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Escobar unloading with bombs!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Experiment V tries to reverse the position but Escobar maintains control.
Escobar is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Experiment V has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Experiment V!
Escobar looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Experiment V has picked Escobar up and slammed him! Escobar can't keep hold of the triangle and Experiment V manages to pass to side control!
Experiment V controls the position.
Escobar manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar is refusing to be controlled, as Experiment V sits in half guard.
Escobar tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Experiment V has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Experiment V lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Escobar hang on?
Experiment V dominating with strikes here.
Experiment V lands a big elbow.
Escobar sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Escobar trying to hold on to Experiment V's head to control him but Experiment V postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Experiment V winds up and cracks Escobar with a swinging punch to the side of 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!
The fighters are battling for position here. Escobar manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Escobar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Experiment V doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Experiment V manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Escobar isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Experiment V stacks Escobar on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Experiment V!
Experiment V works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Experiment V working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Escobar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Experiment V throws a jab when Escobar was well out of range.
Escobar tries to clinch up but Experiment V circles away and keeps his distance.
Experiment V lands a nice shot that snaps Escobar's head back.
Escobar tries to land a body kick
and Experiment V counters with a head kick. That will keep Escobar thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Experiment V lands a front kick.
Experiment V waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Escobar.
Escobar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Experiment V takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Experiment V ducks under a wild hook from Escobar.
Escobar catches Experiment V with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Escobar throws a big shot that misses.
Escobar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Experiment V lands a slapping body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Experiment V as Escobar shoots in.
Russian Experiment V has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Escobar.
Escobar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Experiment V lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Experiment V connects with a crisp jab.
Escobar misses with the body kick
and Experiment V counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slapping leg kick lands for Experiment V.
Some wild striking there from Experiment V.
Experiment V scores with a one two! Escobar had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Escobar is rocked!
Experiment V's corner calls for a 1-2. Experiment V obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Escobar is still on wobbly legs! Can Experiment V finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escobar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Escobar seems to have recovered his senses.
Experiment V defending well as Escobar loads up on a big left hand.
Russian Experiment V has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Experiment V checks the leg kick nicely there.
Escobar loads up on a big right hand but Experiment V slips the punch.
Escobar blocks a head kick by Experiment V.
Escobar throws a body kick that misses.
Escobar scores with the left hand. Experiment V knows he should have avoided that one.
Escobar 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.
Experiment V is looking to stand up but Escobar isn't so interested in that idea.
Escobar landing some decent shots from guard.
Experiment V wriggles free and stands up.
Escobar looks to throw a body kick
and Experiment V counters with a solid body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Experiment V throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Experiment V throws a nice outside leg kick.
Escobar tries to bum rush Experiment V with a series of wild strikes but Experiment V uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Escobar closes the distance looking to clinch
and Experiment V counters with a straight right hand.
Experiment V listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Experiment V throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Experiment V scores with the left hand. Escobar knows he should have avoided that one.
A big right from Experiment V misses.
A shot to the body from Experiment V misses
and Escobar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Escobar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good exchange - Experiment V coming out on top.
Escobar connects with a jab.
Escobar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Experiment V fails to land with a series of punches.
Juan Escobar is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Escobar thuds his right hand into Experiment V's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Experiment V looks to land a combination but Escobar avoids it well.
Escobar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Escobar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Experiment V throws a shot from downtown. Escobar moves away and avoids it.
Escobar throws a series of punches but Experiment V avoids them all with ease.
And that's the end of the fight!
Russian Experiment V showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Escobar has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Escobar!
After the fight, Juan Escobar was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Worrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Cavalera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Peter Worrell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Max Cavalera!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cavalera's corner calls for a 1-2. Cavalera obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Worrell looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cavalera takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cavalera fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Worrell wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cavalera misses with a body shot
and Worrell makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Worrell slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Worrell throws an overhand right that lands on Cavalera's shoulder, as Cavalera tries to avoid the shot.
Cavalera digs a good hook to Worrell's body.
Worrell throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cavalera.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Worrell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cavalera changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Worrell tries to avoid it but Cavalera manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Worrell to the ground. Worrell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Worrell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Peter Worrell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Cavalera.
Worrell misses with a body kick.
Worrell scores with a leg kick.
Worrell slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Worrell thows a body shot but no joy.
Cavalera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Worrell was well out of range. Poor timing from Cavalera.
Worrell tries to land a front kick but Cavalera steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cavalera 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.
Worrell clinches with his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cavalera misses with a punch on the inside.
Cavalera misses with a hook to the ribs.
Worrell tries to throw a body punch but Cavalera avoids it by throwing Worrell back against the cage.
Cavalera blocks an elbow strike.
Worrell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Worrell lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Max Cavalera has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cavalera.
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!
Cavalera is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Worrell to keep the fight standing.
Cavalera is looking for a takedown.
Worrell lands an uppercut.
Worrell misses with some punches.
Worrell lands an elbow inside.
Worrell prevents Cavalera from breaking the clinch.
Cavalera doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Worrell scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cavalera doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cavalera tries to work over Worrell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cavalera drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Worrell gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cavalera's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Worrell.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cavalera creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cavalera has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Worrell regains guard immediately.
Cavalera in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cavalera trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cavalera tries to free his leg and advance position but Worrell is retaining full guard.
Cavalera throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Worrell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Worrell keeping moving, preventing Cavalera from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cavalera slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Worrell is trying to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Worrell avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Cavalera.
Worrell is looking for a sweep.
Worrell is working hard here to advance position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cavalera tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
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 Peter Worrell will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Max Cavalera's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Worrell fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cavalera on the side of the head.
Worrell lands a nice looking body shot.
Worrell pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cavalera will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Worrell looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Worrell throws a hook but Cavalera blocks it.
Cavalera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Worrell moves away.
Peter Worrell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Worrell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cavalera is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Worrell.
Worrell slips a jab from Cavalera.
Worrell looks for the body kick but Cavalera saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cavalera looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cavalera takes a swing at Worrell's ribcage but misses.
Cavalera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Worrell moves away.
Cavalera looks to score with a jab to the body but Worrell is just out of range.
Worrell has closed the distance and engaged Cavalera in a clinch.
Cavalera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cavalera throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Worrells head.
Cavalera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Worrell fails to land.
Cavalera gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Cavalera has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cavalera trying to control from Worrell's half guard. Worrell has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Worrell has control of Cavalera's left arm, preventing Cavalera from doing any damage.
Cavalera preventing the sweep.
Worrell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cavalera won't allow Worrell to sweep him here.
Cavalera trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We're going to have a standup here because Peter Worrell wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A head kick misses from Worrell.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cavalera steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Worrell. That one must have hurt.
Worrell finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Worrell lands a jab to Cavalera's midsection.
Cavalera closes the distance and clinches up with Worrell, looking for a takedown. Cavalera pushes Worrell against the cage but Worrell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Worrell tries to clinch but Cavalera moves out of range.
Worrell walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cavalera checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Worrell is looking to wear down Cavalera with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Worrell has closed the distance and engaged Cavalera in a clinch.
Worrell misses with an elbow over the top.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Worrell.
Cavalera misses with some punches.
Cavalera avoiding damage as Worrell throws knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Worrell.
Worrell throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Worrell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Worrell lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Worrell.
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!
A nice left hand lands by Worrell.
Worrell tries to work over Cavalera's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cavalera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Worrell.
Worrell misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Worrell fails to land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Worrell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Worrell misses with the head strike.
Worrell has a couple of punches blocked by Cavalera.
Cavalera throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Worrell dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Max Cavalera's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Worrell misses with a hook. Cavalera ducked under it nicely.
Cavalera moves out of range of the strikes.
Worrell misses with a kick to the body.
Worrell avoids the body shot from Cavalera.
Cavalera thows a body shot but no joy.
Cavalera will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A nice leg kick lands there from Worrell.
Cavalera throws a body punch but Worrell moves out of range.
Worrell throws a sloppy head kick and Cavalera moves out of range easily.
Worrell misses with a body kick.
Worrell pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Worrell pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Worrell misses with a straight right.
Cavalera shoots in for a takedown but Worrell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cavalera shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Worrell as he jumps to the side.
Peter Worrell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Cavalera.
Cavalera has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Worrell.
Worrell has closed the distance and engaged Cavalera in a clinch.
Cavalera misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cavalera can't break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Worrell.
Cavalera taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Worrell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cavalera misses with some punches.
Worrell lands an elbow just above Cavalera 's eye.
Cavalera stalling against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Worrell scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cavalera can't get the takedown.
Worrell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Worrell.
Nice elbow from Worrell.
Peter Worrell has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cavalera lands with a light punch inside.
Cavalera tries to throw a body punch but Worrell avoids it by throwing Cavalera back against the cage.
Worrell lands a left hand.
Worrell lands a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cavalera takes a shot to the head.
Worrell is leaning against Cavalera and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cavalera tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Worrell's elbow.
Worrell misses with a punch to the body.
Worrell misses with some punches.
Cavalera jumps guard but Worrell stands there with Cavalera around his waist. Cavalera gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cavalera can't get the takedown.
Cavalera takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Worrell working aggressively here.
Worrell working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Worrell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Worrell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cavalera.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Worrell throws a punch but it's blocked by Cavalera.
Cavalera blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cavalera misses with a hook to the ribs.
Worrell lands with a left to the head.
Worrell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Worrell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Worrell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cavalera backwards.
Worrell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cavalera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Max Cavalera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cavalera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Worrell scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cavalera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Worrell misses with the head strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Worrell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cavalera throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Worrell gets through Cavalera's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Peter Worrell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Worrell prevents a body shot from Cavalera.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Worrell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Worrell, 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Worrell!
Peter Worrell gave a mention to [CBK] The Smashwear Corporation in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Spartacus Thracian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Desmond Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thracian comes to the cage accompanied by I am Spartacus!!! I stand alone . Morris has chosen Heartbeats as his entrance music. 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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247 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Spartacus Thracian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Desmond Morris!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thracian fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Morris, right into the meat.
Thracian moves out of range of the body kick from Morris.
Morris closes the distance and clinches up with Thracian, looking for a takedown. Morris pushes Thracian against the cage but Thracian circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Thracian scores with a crisp jab that stopped Morris in his tracks.
It looks like Desmond Morris has been cut.
Morris keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thracian.
Morris with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good exchange - Thracian coming out on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thracian.
Morris tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thracian swivels and escapes.
Morris misses with an uppercut.
Morris just misses with a punch to the body.
Morris misses with a few strikes there.
Morris moves out of range as Thracian strikes.
Nice straight punches there by Thracian. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thracian.
Morris is looking to clinch but Thracian is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thracian checks a leg kick nicely.
Morris misses with a right hand
and Thracian counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Morris thinking.
Thracian blocks a leg kick.
Morris misses with a wild combination.
Some wild striking there from Morris.
Morris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thracian.
Morris misses with a looping left.
Thracian misses with a straight left.
Thracian defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Morris.
Spartacus Thracian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Desmond Morris.
Thracian checks the leg kick.
Morris misses with an attempted mid kick.
A big left from Thracian misses.
Morris uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thracian.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morris throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thracian lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Morris misses with the combination.
Thracian circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Thracian counter with a right hand.
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!
Morris digs a good hook to Thracian's body.
Morris moves into the clinch.
Morris is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Morris tries a body shot but Thracian blocks it.
Thracian can't get the takedown.
A right handed body shot lands from Morris.
Thracian gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Thracian wants to free his trapped foot but Morris is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Thracian throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Morris tries to roll over but Thracian keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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. Thracian connects with a nice short shot to Morris's temple.
Morris is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thracian pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morris looking for submissions off his back.
Morris tries to roll over but Thracian keeps him under control.
Thracian thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Morris's head.
Morris makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Morris.
Thracian might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Thracian with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thracian with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Morris is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thracian slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thracian working the ground and pound from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thracian lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Morris down.
Thracian working the head and body with strikes.
Morris is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Thracian's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Morris manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Thracian throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Thracian stands up over Morris, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Thracian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thracian works over Morris with some ground and pound from guard.
That has opened up Desmond Morris's cut even more.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Morris has momentary wrist control but Thracian slips an elbow through the middle.
The cut above Desmond Morris's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Morris had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thracian defends it easily.
Thracian chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spartacus Thracian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Desmond Morris's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Morris throws a hook to the side of Thracian's head but Thracian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Morris misses with a head kick.
Thracian throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Morris throws a body kick that misses.
Morris throws out a loose jab but Thracian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morris tries to score with a low kick but Thracian moves his leg out of the way.
Morris ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thracian's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Morris connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thracian scrambles back to his feet.
Morris tries to score with a low kick but Thracian moves his leg out of the way.
Thracian scores with a jab to the body.
Morris throws a low kick but Thracian moves out of range easily.
Morris throws a right hand that Thracian ducks under and follows up with a left that Thracian also avoids with ease.
Morris displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thracian.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thracian avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big right from Thracian misses.
Thracian throws a lazy right hand but Morris sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thracian avoids the head kick by Morris.
Thracian shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Thracian lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Thracian working over Morris with some ground and pound. Morris looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Desmond Morris's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Desmond Morris's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Spartacus Thracian!
Spartacus Thracian thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Montana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brett Isildor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Montana comes to the cage accompanied by Push It To The Limit. Isildor has chosen The Hobbit Music as his entrance music. 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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174 lbs
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185 lbs
21 - 10 - 4 |
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World class boxer
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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
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Antonio Montana!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 4, fighting out of Montreal, Brett Isildor!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Montana.
It looks like Brett Isildor has been cut.
Montana sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Montana throws a looping overhand right but Isildor ducks down to avoid it.
Montana buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Montana misses with a shot to the body
and Isildor counters with a thumping low kick.
Montana avoids a kick to the body.
Montana misses with a low kick.
Isildor throws the kick towards the body but Montana avoids it.
Isildor throws a solid leg kick but Montana takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Isildor.
A big left from Montana misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Isildor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Montana avoids a kick to the body.
Montana cracks Isildor with a right hand to the side of the head.
Isildor lands a leg kick that knocks Montana off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montana throws a body kick that misses.
Isildor fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Montana is out of range.
Antonio Montana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Isildor on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Montana. Montana obviously looking to wear him down.
Isildor throws a front kick aimed at Montana's knee but Montana avoids it well.
Isildor lands a jab.
Isildor blocks the body kick.
Isildor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Montana.
Montana tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Montana 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.
Isildor throws a leg kick which misses Montana's front leg but catches the back leg as Montana tries to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Isildor forces Montana back against the cage and clinches.
Isildor lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Isildor misses with an elbow over the top.
A hook to the body from Montana.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Montana takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Montana lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Isildor or not.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Isildor landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Isildor is trying to maintain a safe position but Montana gets an underhook and turns Isildor into the cage.
Isildor creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Isildor is trying to stall.
Montana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Isildor stalling against the cage.
Isildor creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Isildor misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Montana.
Isildor landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A nice leg kick lands there from Montana.
Montana missing with a left hand there. Isildor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Montana scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Isildor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Montana manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Isildor has closed the distance and engaged Montana in a clinch.
Isildor throws an elbow that misses.
Montana being controlled against the cage.
Montana misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Montana misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Montana struggles to land a body shot inside as Isildor controls his hands.
Montana being controlled against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montana blocks the elbow strike.
Montana dodges an elbow strike from Isildor.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Montana swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Isildor lands a nice elbow.
Montana digs a right hand underneath Isildor's ribcage. Isildor let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Isildor tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Montana avoids it.
A short right from Montana on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Isildor as Montana tries to tie him up.
Montana blocks an elbow strike.
Isildor throws an elbow that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Montana lands a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Montana.
Isildor leaning his opponent against the cage.
Montana lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brett Isildor will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brett Isildor's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Montana thuds his right hand into Isildor's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Montana connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A cross from Montana lands.
Montana is looking to land body kicks.
Montana cracks Isildor with an open hand slap.
Montana throws a body punch but Isildor moves out of range.
Isildor moves out of range of the leg kick from Montana.
Isildor checks a low kick from Montana.
Montana connects with a crisp jab.
Isildor fakes the leg kick and cracks Montana in the body.
Isildor throws a lazy right hand but Montana sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Montana scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Isildor takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Montana misses the jab.
Montana 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.
Isildor checks a leg kick.
Isildor throws a solid leg kick but Montana takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Isildor.
Isildor goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Isildor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Isildor goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Isildor throws a lazy head kick
and Montana cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Montana throws a jab when Isildor was well out of range.
Isildor tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Montana is able to avoid easily.
Antonio Montana is winning the standup battle so far.
Montana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Isildor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montana lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Montana blocks a low kick nicely.
Montana on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Isildor. Isildor obviously looking to wear him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Isildor just misses with a punch to the body.
Montana throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Isildor's head.
Isildor doesn't manage to clinch there - Montana circles away.
Montana checks a leg kick nicely.
Isildor throws a leg kick
and Montana counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Isildor misses with a straight right.
Isildor looks for the body kick but Montana saw that one coming.
Isildor moves forwards but Montana connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montana lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Isildor is rocked!
Isildor has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Montana.
Isildor is still on wobbly legs! Can Montana finish him?
Isildor is looking to clinch.
Montana checks the leg kick.
Isildor 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.
Isildor seems to have recovered his senses.
Montana jabs at Isildor's body.
Isildor ducks right into an uppercut from Montana.
Montana thows a body shot but no joy.
Isildor looks to throw a body kick
and Montana connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Montana thows a leg kick but Isildor checks it
and Isildor counters with a slapping leg kick.
Isildor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Montana throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Isildor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Montana ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Isildor moves away.
A leg kick checked by Montana.
Montana throws a jab but it's blocked by Isildor.
Montana throws a leg kick
and Montana takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Montana misses with a left hand
and Isildor counters with a nice low kick that buckles Montana's knee momentarily.
Isildor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Isildor shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Montana lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Montana lands with a thumping leg kick.
Isildor misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Montana dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brett Isildor's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Montana connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Isildor's hands.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Isildor checks a leg kick.
Montana checks a low kick from Isildor.
Isildor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Montana.
Isildor's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Isildor's jab looks to have found its range, popping Montana under the eye.
Montana throws a lazy right hand but Isildor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Montana wants to land a leg kick but Isildor is out of range.
Isildor scoring well with a low kick there.
Isildor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Montana throws a low kick but Isildor moves out of range easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Montana.
Isildor lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Isildor.
Montana throws a chopping leg kick but Isildor manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Montana misses the jab.
Montana throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Isildor counters with a nice body kick.
Isildor checks a low kick from Montana.
Isildor throws a head kick but Montana moves out of range.
Montana scores with a decent looking hook.
Isildor is looking to chop away at Montana's legs.
Isildor misses with a body kick.
Isildor throws out a leg kick but Montana moves out of range and Isildor only half commits.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Montana misses its intended target.
Isildor pivots, looking for a leg kick but Montana is out of range and Isildor settles back down.
Isildor throws a hook but Montana blocks it.
Isildor wants to slow Montana down by chopping away at his legs.
Montana lands a jab.
Isildor looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Montana misses with an attempted mid kick.
Montana takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Isildor wants to slow Montana down by chopping away at his legs.
Montana connects with a solid leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montana lands the left hand.
Montana 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.
Isildor attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Isildor has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Isildor on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Montana throws a leg kick that is checked
and Isildor counters by clinching up.
Montana tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Montana tries to throw a body punch but Isildor avoids it by throwing Montana back against the cage.
Montana jumps guard but Isildor turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Isildor is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Montana is defending well for now.
Montana dodges an elbow strike from Isildor.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Isildor as Montana tries to tie him up.
Montana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Isildor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nice body punch from Montana - that landed with a thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Montana misses with a punch to the body.
Brett Isildor seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Montana avoiding damage as Isildor throws knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Isildor.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Montana takes an elbow to the forehead.
Isildor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Montana misses with a body punch.
Montana fails to pull guard.
Isildor stalls.
Isildor looking to stall.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Montana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Montana scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Brett Isildor just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Brett Isildor's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Montana dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Isildor. That did some damage!
Montana works the jab nicely.
Montana lands a body shot.
Montana pivots, looking for a leg kick but Isildor is out of range and Montana settles back down.
Montana throws a low kick, looking for Isildor's leg but Isildor calmly moves out of range.
Isildor motions for Montana to come forward. Isildor throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Montana throws a quick inside leg kick.
Isildor moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Montana scores with a leg kick.
Isildor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Montana paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Montana lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montana lands a nice leg kick that just misses Isildor's sensitive parts.
Montana looks to score with a jab to the body but Isildor is just out of range.
Isildor throws a body kick that misses.
Montana throws a front kick that sends Isildor stumbling back into the cage.
Montana goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Isildor misses with an attempted mid kick.
Isildor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Isildor 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 Montana has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Montana and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Isildor takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Montana misses with a looping right.
Isildor will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Isildor throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A low kick from Isildor is predictable there
and Montana counters with a stiff right hand.
Montana checks the leg kick.
Isildor throws a leg kick which misses Montana's front leg but catches the back leg as Montana tries to avoid it.
Montana looks for the body kick but Isildor saw that one coming.
A chopping leg kick lands by Montana.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Montana.
Isildor needs to keep his hands up - Montana had a free shot at his head there.
An inside leg kick from Isildor misses.
Isildor throws a sloppy head kick
and Montana counters with a nice low kick that buckles Isildor's knee momentarily.
Isildor is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Montana, as that shot connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montana turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Montana feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Isildors jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Isildor misses with a head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Montana.
Isildor goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Isildor - that will leave a mark!
Montana fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Isildor.
Montana scores with a hook.
Isildor forces Montana back against the cage and clinches.
Isildor is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Montana blocks an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montana avoids the elbow strike from Isildor, against the cage.
Montana tries a body shot but Isildor blocks it.
Montana has had enough of the clinch but Isildor keeps him there for the moment.
Isildor lands 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!
Isildor prevents a body shot from Montana.
Isildor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Isildor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Isildor walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Isildor misses with the body kick
and Montana counters with a stiff right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Isildor moves in looking to clinch but Montana pushes him off.
Montana scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Montana throws a front kick aimed at Isildor's knee but Isildor avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Montana had his way with Brett Isildor in that round.
The cut man is working on Brett Isildor's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Isildor keeps Montana at a distance using the push kick.
Montana clobbers Isildor with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Isildor gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Isildor connects with a solid leg kick.
Montana scores with a leg kick.
Montana scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Isildor connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Montana chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Montana throws a leg kick but Isildor sees it coming and moves out of range.
Isildor throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Montana to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Isildor throws a leg kick
and Montana counters with a slapping leg kick.
Isildor throws a leg kick that misses.
Isildor throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Montana scores with a spinning back kick!
Good shot there by Montana.
Montana bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Isildor's head backwards.
The fighters circle momentarily. Montana darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Montana misses with a right hand
and Isildor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Montana misses with a body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Isildor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Montana.
Isildor takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Montana moves out of range as Isildor throws a body kick.
Isildor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Montana swings for the body but Isildor moves out of range.
Montana has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Isildor.
Montana checks a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Montana.
Montana lands a nice leg kick that just misses Isildor's sensitive parts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Montana lands an impressive looking overhand right. Isildor doesn't seem phased though.
Montana throws a good cross that connects.
Good work by Isildor as he checks the leg kick.
Montana circles away from the clinch attempt.
Isildor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Montana tests Isildor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Isildor lands with a nice body kick.
Isildor lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Montana lets loose with a powerful body kick. Isildor will feel that in the morning.
Isildor walks into a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montana checks the leg kick nicely there.
Isildor moves out of range of the body kick.
Isildor throws a leg kick but Montana moved away.
Isildor misses with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Isildor tries to clinch up.
Montana blocks a low kick nicely.
Isildor tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Montana chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Montana cracks Isildor with a right hand to the side of the head.
Montana chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Isildor can pounce on him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Montana showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Montana 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 49:47
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 50:46
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Montana!
Antonio Montana retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Antonio Montana thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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