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WCF 15 : Genova vs. Semenov II PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ranyk Karx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Lynn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ranyk Karx could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Peter Lynn's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ranyk Karx! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Peter Lynn! The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lynn jabs at Karx's body. Lynn closes the distance and pushes Karx back into the cage. Lynn connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Ranyk Karx has been cut. Karx tries for a takedown but Lynn manages to get underhooks.
Lynn dodges an elbow strike from Karx.
Lynn is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. This has been an exciting period of action! Lynn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Karx has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Lynn is struggling to control the position. Karx working aggressively here.
Lynn with a knee to the head.
Karx is breathing heavily. A bit of stalling here from Lynn.
Lynn landing knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Lynn.
Lynn lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Karx is rocked! A nice glancing elbow lands by Lynn. Oh Karx is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Lynn turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Lynn manages to end up in side control. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Lynn cracks Karx with an elbow. That is naaassty. Lynn in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lynn lands a strong strike to the head of Karx. That's dazed him! Lynn looking to finish here. Karx is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Lynn lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Lynn!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Wolter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dawid Benkowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wolter comes to the cage accompanied by Rio - Duran Duran. Dawid Benkowski is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jamie Wolter! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dawid Benkowski! The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Benkowski looks to land a combination but Wolter avoids it well. Benkowski stuns Wolter with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Benkowski tries for a takedown but Wolter circles away easily and Wolter counters with a shoot takedown. Benkowski fights it but they end up in guard. Wolter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Benkowski keeping full guard, as Wolter tries to pass. Wolter scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Wolter showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Wolter knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Benkowski on the ground. Benkowski has his feet on Wolter's thighs here. He's pushed Wolter off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Wolter screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dawid Benkowski!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Janne My (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabi Garz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fabi Garz has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Janne My's chin.
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212 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Janne My! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fabi Garz! The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Garz throws a series of punches but My moves out of range. Garz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Garz digs a good body shot into My's ribs. My throws a series of punches but Garz moves out of range. My lands with a slapping head kick. Garz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from My. Some wild striking there from Garz.
Jab, jab by Garz - just one landing. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! My misses with a wild body shot. Garz thuds a left hand into My's body. Garz swinging wildly here.
Garz lunges at My with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by My's hand. My takes a swing at Garz's ribcage but misses. My fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
OH! My has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Garz smells blood and charges in for the finish! Garz unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of My sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Fabi Garz!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Mote (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emmanuel Felix Zakora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan Mote has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
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163 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan Mote! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Emmanuel Felix Zakora! The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mote shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Zakora napping and manages to drive through into side control! Zakora wants to control but Mote postures up. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Zakora manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Zakora stops Mote from getting back to his feet.
Mote blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zakora. Zakora moves into full mount! Mote won't be happy about that! Mote has left one of his arms exposed and Zakora doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Mote screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Emmanuel Felix Zakora!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Osulf Durin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francesco Chiappinelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Osulf Durin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Osulf Durin! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Francesco Chiappinelli! The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Chiappinelli tries to close the distance and clinch up but Durin swats him away and circles back towards the center. Durin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice shot lands for Durin. A punch combination from Durin misses. Chiappinelli closes the distance and pushes Durin back into the cage. Durin manages to break the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position. Chiappinelli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chiappinelli scores with a shot to the side of Durin's head. A short right from Chiappinelli. Chiappinelli lands a right hand that snaps the head of Durin backwards. Durin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Chiappinelli looking for a takedown. Chiappinelli can't find room to land a body shot as Durin controls the action.
Chiappinelli lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action! Durin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chiappinelli pulls his head out easily. Chiappinelli throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Durin gets full guard. Durin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Durin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Durin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chiappinelli gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Chiappinelli lands a couple of elbows. Chiappinelli looking to pass the guard. Chiappinelli stands up over Durin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Durin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chiappinelli is one step ahead there. Chiappinelli must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Chiappinelli trying to control the position from guard on top but Durin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Chiappinelli postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Chiappinelli is looking to work some ground and pound but Durin has wrist control. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Durin is trying to control the position but Chiappinelli postures up. Durin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chiappinelli doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Durin is tightening it up a little... Chiappinelli has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Chiappinelli reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Chiappinelli taps out! Nice BJJ there by Durin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Osulf Durin!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gerard Bazinet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sompong Seesumran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gerard Bazinet! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Sompong Seesumran! The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A kick lands to the mid section there for Seesumran. Seesumran moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Bazinet really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Seesumran throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Seesumran moves into the clinch. Seesumran lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Gerard Bazinet has been cut. Seesumran putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bazinet in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Seesumran scores with a shot to the side of Bazinet's head. Bazinet is struggling to control the position. Knees to the body from Seesumran.
Seesumran with a knee to the head.
Seesumran connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Seesumran using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Seesumran lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Bazinet wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short left from Seesumran. Knees to the body from Seesumran.
Seesumran lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Seesumran creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bazinet's defenses. Seesumran putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bazinet in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Bazinet wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Seesumran has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bazinet has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Seesumran with a knee to the head.
Seesumran misses with a knee to the head. Knees in the clinch landing for Seesumran.
Bazinet takes a knee right on the jaw!
Seesumran using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Come on Seesumran - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Seesumran lands an elbow inside. Seesumran lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Bazinet breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Bazinet misses with a hook. Seesumran looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Bazinet is trying to maintain the position but Seesumran is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Gerard Bazinet. Seesumran misses with a head kick.
Bazinet tries to bum rush Seesumran with a series of wild strikes but Seesumran uses good footwork to avoid the assault. No joy there for Bazinet, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A punch combination from Bazinet misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Seesumran throws a sloppy head kick and Bazinet moves out of range easily. Bazinet misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bazinet looks to land a combination but Seesumran avoids it well. Bazinet keeps the fight on the outside. Bazinet swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Seesumran counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Seesumran lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Bazinet wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bazinet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bazinet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Seesumran's elbow. Seesumran lands a nice uppercut. Seesumran lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bazinet backwards. Bazinet looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Bazinet working some nice short punches in the clinch. Seesumran utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. A nice glancing elbow lands by Seesumran. Bazinet tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Seesumran landing knees to the head.
Bazinet tries to circle away but Seesumran has him pinned against the cage. Seesumran creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bazinet's defenses. Seesumran cracks Bazinet with a nice body shot. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Seesumran lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bazinet or not. Bazinet tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Seesumran smiles and moves away.
Seesumran closes the distance and clinches. Seesumran lands a damaging elbow. Seesumran lands an elbow that stopped Bazinet in his tracks for a moment. Seesumran with a knee to the head.
Seesumran scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Bazinet wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Bazinet's face as he tries to break the clinch. Bazinet takes an elbow to the forehead. Seesumran looking to throw knees to the head but Bazinet is blocking nicely.
Seesumran scores with a nice hook to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sompong Seesumran dominated that round. The cut man is working on Gerard Bazinet's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bazinet throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Seesumran on the side of the head. Bazinet scores with a body shot.
Gerard Bazinet is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Bazinet circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bazinet goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Bazinet throws a right and a left that Seesumran avoids nicely. Bazinet swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bazinet connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Some wild striking there from Bazinet.
Bazinet 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. Seesumran moves into the clinch successfully.
A knee to the head by Seesumran.
Seesumran lands a nice elbow. Seesumran putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bazinet in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Bazinet tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Seesumran smiles and moves away.
Bazinet tries to keep at a distance but Seesumran has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Seesumran using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Seesumran gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Bazinet tries to break free but Seesumran pushes him back against the cage. Seesumran gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Seesumran lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bazinet backwards. Seesumran scores with a knee to the head.
Seesumran scores with a knee to the head.
Seesumran comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Bazinet is trying to pull guard but Seesumran turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Seesumran crunches a lovely knee into Bazinet's ribcage. Bazinet wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Seesumran is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Seesumran makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Seesumran lands a nice elbow. Bazinet takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Seesumran is stalling here.
Seesumran unloads a knee to the mid-section. Seesumran is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Seesumran lands an elbow just above Bazinet 's eye. Nice elbow from Seesumran. Bazinet lands with a right to the head. Seesumran using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bazinet has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Seesumran is breathing heavily. Seesumran unloads a knee to the mid-section. Knees in the clinch landing for Seesumran.
Seesumran lands a nice knee to the body. Bazinet wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Seesumran has him pressed against the cage. Seesumran creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bazinet's defenses. Bazinet is trying to maintain a safe position but Seesumran gets an underhook and turns Bazinet into the cage. Bazinet misses with a body punch.
Seesumran landing knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Seesumran.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A knee to the head by Seesumran.
Seesumran connects with a knee to the head.
Seesumran utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Seesumran lands a hook to the side of the head. Seesumran tries to land a knee to the head but Bazinet blocks with his arms.
Seesumran has Bazinet pressed against the cage, preventing Bazinet from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Bazinet wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Seesumran has him pressed against the cage. Bazinet is trying to force a seperation but Seesumran has the dominant position. Bazinet wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bazinet drags the fight down to the ground.
Bazinet tries to strike from the bottom.
Bazinet looking for a guillotine here but Seesumran defends easily.
Bazinet wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Seesumran passes easily into side control. Nice work. Bazinet is trying to control Seesumran's posture but Seesumran avoids it. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Bazinet is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sompong Seesumran will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Gerard Bazinet's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Seesumran tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bazinet manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Seesumran avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bazinet scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Seesumran tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bazinet manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Bazinet cracks Seesumran with a good jab. Bazinet lands with a shot to the body. Seesumran drives through and clinches with Bazinet against the cage.
Seesumran lands a good knee to the midsection. Bazinet won't want to take too many of those. Bazinet wants to break free but Seesumran has control.
Bazinet takes a shot to the head. Seesumran unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bazinet is looking to break free of the clinch but Seesumran has double underhooks. Seesumran lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bazinet is trying to break free. Seesumran gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Seesumran scores a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bazinet takes an elbow to the temple. Seesumran is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Seesumran lands with a light punch inside. Seesumran avoiding damage.
Seesumran keeps control of Bazinet as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Nice elbow from Seesumran. Bazinet is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Seesumran to keep the fight standing. Nice elbow from Seesumran. A right hook to the body lands for Seesumran.
Seesumran putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bazinet in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Seesumran lands a knee to the body.
Seesumran takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Seesumran connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bazinet's face.
Seesumran crunches a lovely knee into Bazinet's ribcage. Bazinet wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Seesumran landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Seesumran gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bazinet takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bazinet looking to stall.
A short body shot lands from Seesumran as the two fighters clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Seesumran throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bazinet has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Bazinet fails to pull guard.
Seesumran unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bazinet takes an elbow to the forehead. A knee to the head by Seesumran.
Seesumran is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Seesumran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Seesumran lands a nice knee to the body. Bazinet wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bazinet pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Bazinet lands a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Seesumran darts in trying to clinch and Bazinet counters with a left to the body. Sloppy strikes from Bazinet. Those never looked like landing. Seesumran looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Bazinet! Bazinet is working to get back to half guard.
Bazinet wants to hold on but Seesumran pushes him away. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bazinet sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though. Bazinet is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Seesumran pulls his head out easily. Bazinet is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Bazinet wants to improve his position but Seesumran is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Sompong Seesumran. I've got Seesumran 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30 Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30 Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sompong Seesumran! Sompong Seesumran very nearly forgot to thank Snap Crackle Pop Fight Gear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rob Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Chocolate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Rob Brown has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Rob Brown seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rob Brown! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Chocolate! The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Chocolate misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chocolate is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brown. Brown darts in and clinches Chocolate up against the cage. Brown with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Brown has Chocolate pressed against the cage, preventing Chocolate from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Chocolate wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chocolate tries to break free but Brown pushes him back against the cage. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Brown throws a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brown creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Chocolate is trying to break the clinch but Brown is controlling him. A short right from Brown on the inside. Brown utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Brown avoiding damage.
A frustrated look appears on Chocolate's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Chocolate wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chocolate being controlled against the cage. Chocolate cracks Brown with a nice body shot. Chocolate has had enough of the clinch but Brown keeps him there for the moment. Brown breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Brown tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chocolate swats him away and circles back towards the center. Chocolate throws a right and a left that both miss. Brown ducks under a wild hook from Chocolate. Brown tries to clinch but Chocolate is having none of it. Brown staying out of range there. Brown fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice shot by Chocolate. Brown takes one on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Chocolate swinging wildly here.
Brown fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sloppy strikes from Chocolate. Those never looked like landing. Brown tries to clinch but Chocolate moves out of range. Chocolate takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Brown dodges the punch combination from Chocolate.
Brown moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Chocolate jabs at Brown's body. Brown fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mike Chocolate is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. No joy there for Brown, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brown tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Chocolate throws a series of punches but Brown moves out of range. Chocolate circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chocolate throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Chocolate lands with a nice combination. Brown backs away looking to recover. The fight stays on the outside here - Brown looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Chocolate takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Mike Chocolate has been cut. Brown tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Brown fails in his attempt to clinch. Chocolate looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Brown avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chocolate looks gassed! Nice defenses there by Brown. Chocolate throws a series of punches but Brown moves out of range. Chocolate misses with a double jab.
Chocolate fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brown moves into the clinch successfully.
Brown lands a nice elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Brown escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chocolate keeps the fight on the outside. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Brown throws a head kick but Chocolate moves out of range.
A combination from Brown does no damage. Brown tries to clinch but Chocolate is having none of it. Brown tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chocolate sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brown somewhat. Brown connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chocolate. Chocolate circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Brown throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chocolate. Brown tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Chocolate falls off balance throwing a combination
and Brown counters with a big head kick but Chocolate shrugs it off. Chocolate lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brown circles away quickly and effectively. Mike Chocolate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Chocolate misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Brown dominated that round. The cut man is working on Mike Chocolate's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Chocolate works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Brown lands a head kick. Chocolate smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Rob Brown is winning the standup battle so far. Brown throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Brown moves out of range of the strikes. A swing and a miss from Chocolate. Chocolate lands the left hand. Chocolate lands a really nice looking cross but Brown seems unphased.
Brown digs a good hook to Chocolate's body.
The fight moves into the clinch position. Brown with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chocolate is trying to force a seperation but Brown has the dominant position. Brown taking a breather. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chocolate as Brown tries to tie him up.
That's one minute gone in the round. Still in the clinch, Brown scores with a nice short uppercut. Brown content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Brown is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Chocolate is keeping busy. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rob Brown. A combination from Chocolate does no damage. Chocolate throws a combination that misses and Brown counters with a single leg into guard. Chocolate didn't expect that. Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Chocolate is retaining full guard. Chocolate looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brown is one step ahead there. Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chocolate swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Brown working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chocolate's head. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Brown sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Chocolate's guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Brown works his foot free and advances to mount. Chocolate is breathing heavily. Brown working Chocolate over with strikes here. Brown landing strikes from the mount. Chocolate is in a horrible position here. Brown smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Chocolate is in all sorts of trouble here.
Brown goes for an armbar but Chocolate turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Chocolate. Brown manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Brown lands a heavy elbow. Brown scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Chocolate is trying to escape the mount.
Chocolate really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brown. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Brown lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Chocolate hang on? Brown throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Chocolate has his hands clasped together but Brown breaks the hold and Chocolate is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Brown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rob Brown! Jumping up and down and very excited, Rob Brown waved his t-shirt featuring Snap Crackle Pop Fight Gear's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitsuharu Misawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bruce Gracie! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mitsuharu Misawa! The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Misawa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gracie swats him away and circles back towards the center. Misawa doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Misawa tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Misawa to the ground. Misawa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Gracie looks for a takedown but Misawa sprawls well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him. Gracie darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Misawa wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Misawa is trying to control but can't.
Gracie wants to control but Misawa is keeping him busy. Gracie maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Misawa could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Gracie has cracked it and Misawa is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bruce Gracie!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jon Fitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaemin Jeong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fitch comes to the cage accompanied by Till I Collapse- Eminem. Jeong has chosen Itaewon Freedom - UV feat JY Park 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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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jon Fitch! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jaemin Jeong! The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Fitch on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jeong throws a nice inside leg kick. Fitch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jeong moves away. A cross from Fitch lands. Fitch blocks the body kick.
Jeong is looking to land body kicks. Jeong shoots in for a double leg but Fitch sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Fitch moves out of range of the strikes. Jaemin Jeong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jeong throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Jeong tries to work over Fitch's front leg with a kick but Fitch checks it. Jeong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitch.
Jeong misses the shot to the body. Jeong scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jeong misses with a takedown attempt - Fitch sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Fitch scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jeong fails in his attempt to clinch. Fitch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jeong. Jeong throws a leg kick which misses Fitch's front leg but catches the back leg as Fitch tries to avoid it. Fitch blocks a low kick nicely. Jeong shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jeong showed some decent athleticism there. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Jeong prevents Fitch from improving his position. Fitch is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jeong's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jeong's back! Jeong tries to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fitch has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Jeong has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Jeong trying to control the position but Fitch manages to sink in the hooks. Fitch knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jeong on the ground. Fitch is trying to stick to Jeong's back but Jeong is turning into Fitch. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Fitch's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jeong. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jeong passes into half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jeong is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fitch sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fitch tries to roll over but Jeong keeps him under control. Jeong not landing any meaningful shots this time. Fitch has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jeong is working away from the top position though. Fitch is holding on to half guard well. Fitch moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Jeong is pushing down on Fitch's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fitch is fighting to maintain full guard but Jeong has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jeong is controlling the pace.
Fitch is not content to let Jeong control the position. Jeong seems to be looking for submissions.
Jeong passes to side control. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Jeong wants to control but Fitch is keeping him busy. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaemin Jeong 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.
Fitch throws a jab but it's blocked by Jeong. Jeong moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Fitch takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jeong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fitch. Jeong tries for a takedown but Fitch sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Jeong throws a leg kick but Fitch sees it coming and moves out of range. A telegraphed right hand from Jeong misses the target. Fitch avoids the head kick by Jeong.
Fitch connects with a single shot there. Fitch has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fitch can't find room to land a body shot as Jeong controls the action.
Fitch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fitch misses with a body punch.
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! Jeong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fitch blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fitch pushes Jeong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Fitch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Jeong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fitch avoids it. Fitch turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Jeong tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fitch wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Fitch trying to control the action but Jeong is working from the bottom. Jeong sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Fitch performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Fitch prevents Jeong from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jeong actively working from the bottom here. Jeong is trying to control but can't.
Fitch keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Jeong tries to roll over but Fitch keeps him under control. Jeong is trying to control but can't.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jeong looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Fitch is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fitch controlling the position easily from mount. Jeong really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jeong tries to hold on but Fitch pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jeong tries to get back to half guard but can't. Jeong tries to hold on but Fitch postures up. Jeong sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Jeong is looking to control Fitch's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jeong avoid being mounted? Jeong wants to improve his position but Fitch is controlling well.
Jeong misses with some strikes from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Fitch takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Jeong is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fitch pulls his head out easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jaemin Jeong will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jeong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Fitch throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Jeong is looking to land body kicks. Jeong bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Jeong tries a head kick but it misses.
Jeong will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fitch looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Fitch sitting and controlling from the half guard. Fitch tries to pass to full mount but Jeong defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jeong is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fitch pulls his head out easily. Jeong looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Jeong wants to get back to full guard. Fitch looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jeong with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Fitch is trying to control. Jeong wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Jeong tries to get to full guard but Fitch has control of the leg. Jeong actively working from the bottom here. Jon Fitch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jeong has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fitch is working away from the top position though. Jeong wants to improve his position but Fitch is controlling well.
Jeong is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Fitch is tapping! Great win for Jeong!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jaemin Jeong! Jaemin Jeong tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lance Genova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitry Semenov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dmitry Semenov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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260 lbs
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250 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lance Genova! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dmitry Semenov! The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The fight stays on the outside here - Semenov looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Semenov fails in his attempt to clinch. The fight stays on the outside here - Semenov looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Genova throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Semenov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Semenov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Semenov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Genova manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Semenov is looking to clinch but Genova is avoiding it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Genova. Semenov doesn't manage to clinch there - Genova circles away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Genova. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. That kick from Genova tenderised Semenov's leg. Semenov is trying to keep his angry face on. Genova connects with a good right hand that stumbles Semenov. Semenov circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Genova stuffs the takedown attempt from Semenov. Semenov gets slowly back to his feet. Semenov walks into a stiff left hand from Genova. Semenov tries to clinch there but Genova circles away.
Genova connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round. Genova lands with a straight right. Semenov didn't see that one coming. Genova ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Semenov looks gassed! Semenov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Genova connects with a right hand. Semenov shakes it off. This has been an exciting period of action! Genova lands with a shot to the body. Genova lands a nice hook to Semenov's body. Semenov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Semenov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
It looks like Dmitry Semenov has been cut. Genova connects with a leg kick. Semenov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Nice body punch from Genova. Genova throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Semenov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Semenov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Genova scores with a jab to the body. Genova pushes Semenov away with a front kick. Semenov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Genova throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Genova listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Semenov looks to land a combination but Genova avoids it well. Genova throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Semenov stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Genova follows into mount!
Semenov is rocked! Genova looking to control and managing it successfully. Semenov is still in real trouble! Can Genova finish him? Genova working Semenov over with strikes here. Genova looking for a guillotine from mount but Semenov is having none of it. Semenov seems to have recovered his senses. Genova scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Semenov?
Genova tries to control but Semenov wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Genova postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Semenov badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Genova around the waist but Genova pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Genova is the winner by TKO! Genova jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lance Genova! Lance Genova retains his heavyweight title!
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S |
C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
89% |
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