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CFC 256: Thunder PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anthony D Amico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ash Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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182 lbs
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178 lbs
20 - 9 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent 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
18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anthony D Amico!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ash Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
D Amico lands with an uppercut that bounces Thomas off the cage and back into range.
Some bone on bone action there as D Amico checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
D Amico needs to keep his hands up - Thomas had a free shot at his head there.
Thomas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but D Amico moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
D Amico tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thomas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten D Amico somewhat.
Thomas misses the shot to the body.
Thomas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Thomas does it's job there.
Thomas swings away with a leg kick that misses.
D Amico fails with the takedown.
Thomas looks to score with a jab to the body but D Amico is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thomas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Thomas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ash Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
D Amico checks a leg kick.
Thomas motions for D Amico to come forward. Thomas throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thomas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thomas shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Thomas misses with an attempted mid kick.
D Amico fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony D Amico. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thomas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt D Amico.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
D Amico is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
D Amico avoids the head kick by Thomas.
Thomas throws a wild body kick that D Amico sees coming a mile off.
D Amico ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.
Thomas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches D Amico on the side of the head.
Thomas throws an overhand right that lands on D Amico's shoulder, as D Amico tries to avoid the shot.
D Amico closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - D Amico lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
D Amico with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
D Amico drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and D Amico jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
D Amico loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
D Amico throws a big right hand that misses.
D Amico throws a strike but Thomas rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Thomas trying to control but D Amico is working from the bottom.
D Amico has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Thomas is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for D Amico.
D Amico has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
D Amico is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
D Amico is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Thomas's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Thomas's back!
Thomas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with D Amico. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
D Amico trying to control momentarily.
D Amico is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
D Amico throwing sloppy strikes.
Thomas avoids the strikes from D Amico.
Even with his hooks in, D Amico manages to miss with strikes from the back.
D Amico lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by D Amico.
D Amico lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
D Amico sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Thomas taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Anthony D Amico!
A very excited looking Anthony D Amico made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Master Chuin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chip Freedom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chuin comes to the cage accompanied by Remo WIlliams Theme. Freedom is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Star Spangled Banner. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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168 lbs
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162 lbs
14 - 14 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent MT
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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
12 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Master Chuin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 14 - 2, fighting out of New York, Chip Freedom!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chuin tries for a takedown but Freedom sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Freedom lands with a right hand.
Freedom lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Danga de danga de dang - Freedom scores with a four punch combination!
Freedom lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Chuin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chuin moves out of range as Freedom strikes.
Freedom misses with a series of wild punches.
Freedom looks to score with a jab to the body but Chuin is just out of range.
Freedom throws a half hearted mid kick.
Freedom avoids a kick to the body.
Freedom takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Chip Freedom has been cut.
Freedom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chuin.
Chip Freedom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chuin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chuin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Freedom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chuin moves away.
Freedom swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Chuin.
Nice defenses there by Chuin.
Chuin misses with a body kick.
Chuin throws a sloppy head kick and Freedom moves out of range easily.
Freedom misses with a body shot.
Freedom misses with the combination.
Chuin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Freedom checks it well.
Chuin misses with a few strikes there.
Freedom scores with a nice strike.
Freedom swinging wildly here.
Chuin misses with a double jab.
Freedom shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Freedom blocks a head kick by Chuin.
Freedom closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freedom struggles to land a body shot inside as Chuin controls his hands.
Chuin manages to break the clinch.
Freedom misses with a hook. Chuin ducked under it nicely.
Freedom takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Freedom throws a body punch but Chuin moves out of range.
Chuin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chuin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Freedom.
Chuin moves away from the strike by Freedom.
Chuin moves out of range as Freedom strikes.
Chuin moves out of range of the strikes.
Left hook, right uppercut from Freedom.
Chuin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chuin lets loose with a powerful body kick. Freedom will feel that in the morning.
Freedom misses the shot to the body.
Freedom throws a big shot that misses.
Chuin lands a nice hook to Freedom's body. Freedom takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freedom throws a low kick but it's checked well by Chuin.
Freedom lands a jab to Chuin's midsection.
Chuin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chuin throws a head kick that misses.
Chuin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Chuin tries a head kick but it misses.
Chuin shoots in for a takedown but Freedom shows good takedown defense.
Freedom scores with a nice head shot.
Chuin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Chuin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Freedom avoids the head kick by Chuin.
Chuin throws a low kick but Freedom moves out of range easily.
Chuin takes one to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Chuin.
Chip Freedom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Some wild striking there from Freedom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freedom throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Freedom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Freedom rushes Chuin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Chuin breaks the clinch.
Chuin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Freedom defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Master Chuin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Freedom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chuin.
Chuin misses with a head kick.
Freedom takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A shot to the liver by Freedom. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A jab from Freedom does it's job there.
It looks like Master Chuin has been cut.
Freedom misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Freedom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chuin was well out of range. Poor timing from Freedom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chip Freedom dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Freedom throws a sloppy head kick and Chuin moves out of range easily.
Chuin shoots in looking for a takedown. Freedom tries to sprawl out of it but Chuin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Freedom manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Chuin takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Good standup being displayed there by Freedom as he connects with a hook.
Nice cross by Freedom.
Chuin slips under a jab.
Chuin shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Freedom eats them both and turns towards Chuin to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Chuin slips a jab from Freedom.
Freedom thows a leg kick but Chuin checks it
and Chuin counters with a head kick.
Freedom loads up on a big right hand but Chuin slips the punch.
A head kick misses from Chuin.
Master Chuin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chuin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chuin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Freedom.
Freedom wants to slow Chuin down by chopping away at his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Freedom.
Chuin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Freedom.
Freedom takes a swing at Chuin's ribcage but misses.
Chuin throws a front kick that sends Freedom stumbling back into the cage.
Chuin shoots for a takedown but Freedom saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chuin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Freedom connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Freedom waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chuin.
A head kick misses from Chuin.
Chuin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Freedom is fending him off so far but Chuin persists. Nope, Freedom circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Master Chuin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Freedom scores with a nice head shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chuin checks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Chuin.
A nice combination there by Freedom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Freedom feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Chuin's calf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freedom connects with a right that clearly hurt Chuin. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Freedom proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Chuin collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chip Freedom!
Our winner, Chip Freedom, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Conrad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugh G Rection (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Conrad comes to the cage accompanied by Rider Part II. Rection has chosen Symphony of Destruction by Megadeth as his entrance music. Hugh G Rection is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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251 lbs
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256 lbs
26 - 13 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Conrad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Hugh G Rection!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rection looks to land a body kick but Conrad moved away.
Rection scores with a spinning back kick!
Conrad has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Jack Conrad has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rection showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Conrad.
Rection throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jack Conrad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Conrad connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rection's hands.
Rection lands with a shot to the body.
Rection tries to close the distance and clinch up but Conrad swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rection punishes Conrad's body with a nice straight punch.
Rection cracks Conrad with a right hand to the side of the head.
Conrad has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Conrad.
Conrad swings wildly with an uppercut but Rection uses good head movement to avoid it.
Conrad swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conrad tries a body shot but Rection blocks it.
Conrad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Conrad is working for takedown but Rection is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rection prevents the takedown attempt.
Rection stalling against the cage.
Rection blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rection prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Conrad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Conrad tries for a takedown but Rection manages to get underhooks.
Rection presses Conrad against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Conrad tries to work over Rection's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Rection's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conrad is trying to maintain a safe position but Rection gets an underhook and turns Conrad into the cage.
Rection lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Conrad is breathing heavily.
Rection prevents a takedown attempt there.
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!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rection taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Rection lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rection breaks the clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rection 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 Conrad has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Conrad and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rection feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Conrad's calf.
Rection gets caught napping as Conrad dives in and scores a takedown. Rection manages to retain guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Rection not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Conrad postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Conrad has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rection keeping full guard, as Conrad tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rection looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rection is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rection wants to lay and pray for a moment but Conrad keeps working.
Rection tries to stand but can't do so whilst Conrad controls his leg.
Rection trying to pass the guard but Conrad defending well.
Conrad wants to improve his position but Rection is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rection controlling the action here.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Hugh G Rection.
A nice inside leg kick there by Conrad. That's going to slow Rection down.
Rection looks for the body kick but Conrad saw that one coming.
Rection misses with an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rection lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Conrad fails in his attempt to clinch.
Conrad shoots in and bounces Rection off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugh G Rection dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Conrad's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Conrad lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rection backs up against the cage.
It looks like Hugh G Rection has been cut.
Rection takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rection misses with a wild body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rection, as that shot connected.
Rection fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Conrad looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rection paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rection looks to land a combination. Conrad sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jack Conrad's cut is getting worse.
Rection throws the left hand but Conrad avoids the punch easily.
Rection misses with a head kick.
Rection ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rection stuffs the takedown attempt from Conrad. Conrad gets slowly back to his feet.
Hugh G Rection seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Conrad misses with a low kick as Rection jumps back.
Hugh G Rection is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rection.
Rection takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rection pushes Conrad away with a front kick.
Rection feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Conrad sprawling to the canvas! Conrad rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Rection finish him?!
Jack Conrad's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rection sends Conrad crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Rection is motioning to the referee to let Conrad up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Conrad is rocked!
Jeez, Jack Conrad's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jack Conrad's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hugh G Rection!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Janos Prohaska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bv Rasp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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202 lbs
18 - 14 - 0 |
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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
19 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Janos Prohaska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bv Rasp!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prohaska swings for the body but Rasp moves out of range.
Rasp misses the jab.
Prohaska misses with an uppercut
and Rasp counters by clinching up.
Rasp jumps guard and drags Prohaska to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Prohaska lands a couple of elbows.
Rasp is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Prohaska is aware though and is defending well.
Rasp escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Prohaska gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Prohaska scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rasp has momentary wrist control but Prohaska slips an elbow through the middle.
Rasp avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rasp is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Prohaska defends well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rasp keeping moving, preventing Prohaska from controlling successfully.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Prohaska might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasp working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Prohaska doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Prohaska manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Prohaska keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rasp's head.
Prohaska pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rasp is keeping the position for now.
Prohaska lands a couple of digs.
Prohaska is working Rasp over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rasp looking for a guillotine here but Prohaska defends easily.
Rasp throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rasp is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Prohaska defends well.
Prohaska scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rasp is looking for a triangle but Prohaska pushes his legs off easily.
Rasp is looking for a triangle but Prohaska pushes his legs off easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Prohaska distracts Rasp with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Prohaska lands a couple of digs.
Rasp working for a triangle but Prohaska defends it easily.
Prohaska with a nice head shot there.
Prohaska wants to pass the guard but Rasp is keeping the position.
Rasp is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prohaska working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rasp's head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rasp is on top in guard.
Rasp trying to control but Prohaska is working from the bottom.
Prohaska is trying to control the position but Rasp postures up.
Rasp preventing the sweep.
Prohaska keeping full guard, as Rasp tries to pass.
Prohaska pulls Rasp in close to prevent any damage.
Prohaska keeping moving, preventing Rasp from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Prohaska manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rasp on his heels. He'll look to pass Rasp's guard now, I'm sure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prohaska landing with the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Prohaska trying to control but Rasp is working from the bottom.
Rasp is looking for a triangle but Prohaska pushes his legs off easily.
Prohaska avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Prohaska works over Rasp with some ground and pound from guard.
Prohaska postures up and lands a big shot to Rasp's brow.
Rasp is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rasp looking to control.
Prohaska won't allow Rasp to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Janos Prohaska dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Prohaska throws a looping overhand right but Rasp ducks down to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Prohaska.
Prohaska misses with a right hand
and Rasp counters with a stiff right hand.
A combination from Prohaska does no damage.
An inside leg kick from Prohaska misses.
Sloppy strikes from Prohaska. Those never looked like landing.
A shot to the liver by Rasp. Beautiful body shot.
Prohaska keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rasp.
Prohaska misses with a hook. Rasp ducked under it nicely.
Rasp with a nice cross.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rasp looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rasp shoots in and gets a takedown into Prohaska's guard.
Rasp has gone for a leg lock! Prohaska slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rasp's guard.
Prohaska lands a couple of digs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prohaska distracts Rasp with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Prohaska landing some decent shots from guard.
Prohaska throwing strikes but missing.
Rasp isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Prohaska stacks Rasp 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 Prohaska!
Prohaska working away.
Prohaska lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Rasp takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Rasp is looking to reverse the position.
Rasp is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Prohaska's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Prohaska lands with a punch from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prohaska is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rasp is trying to maintain the position but Prohaska is very close to passing his half guard.
Prohaska is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Prohaska seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prohaska lands with a punch from half guard.
Prohaska lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rasp is rocked!
Rasp trying to hold on to Prohaska's head to control him but Prohaska postures up.
Rasp is still in real trouble! Can Prohaska finish him?
Prohaska is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Rasp is hurt! He's hurt bad - Prohaska fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Rasp from any more punishment! Congratulations to Prohaska! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Janos Prohaska!
Janos Prohaska really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Popeye’s Spinach - 159 + 158 Proof Supps logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Cavalera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manu Okoro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Okoro has chosen Jungle Ugly as his entrance music. Manu Okoro has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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28
215 lbs
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30
216 lbs
26 - 8 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Max Cavalera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manu Okoro!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cavalera 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.
Cavalera slips nicely into half guard.
Cavalera is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Okoro defends it well.
Cavalera tries to pass the half guard into mount. Okoro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cavalera not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Okoro is trying to control but can't.
Cavalera is pressing down on Okoro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Okoro is holding on for now.
Cavalera is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Okoro is just riding it out for now. Cavalera eventually gives up the hold.
Cavalera thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Okoro really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cavalera. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okoro wants to control but Cavalera is keeping busy.
Cavalera with the ground and pound but Okoro uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Okoro wants to sweep but no luck.
Cavalera working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cavalera postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cavalera forces his way into half guard.
Cavalera is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cavalera has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cavalera is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Okoro is trying to stand.
Okoro desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cavalera thows a huge punch but Okoro dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cavalera tries to pass to full mount but Okoro defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cavalera prevents Okoro from improving his position.
Cavalera seems to be looking for submissions.
Cavalera is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cavalera with the ground and pound but Okoro uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cavalera trying to control but Okoro is working from the bottom.
Cavalera sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Okoro's guard.
Cavalera winds up and cracks Okoro with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cavalera is pressing down on Okoro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Okoro is holding on for now.
Okoro tries to get to full guard but Cavalera has control of the leg.
Cavalera in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Okoro tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Cavalera!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Max Cavalera!
Max Cavalera thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Mantegna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinnie Barbarino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barbarino comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Barbarino song kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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32
242 lbs
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275 lbs
18 - 6 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tony Mantegna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Vinnie Barbarino!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbarino throws out a leg kick but Mantegna moves out of range and Barbarino only half commits.
Barbarino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbarino scores with a three punch combo!
Barbarino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mantegna.
Tony Mantegna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown by Barbarino or perhaps it was just good defense by Mantegna which made him look bad.
Mantegna throws a hook to the side of Barbarino's head but Barbarino sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mantegna moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Vinnie Barbarino has been cut.
Mantegna moves away from the strike by Barbarino.
Mantegna connects with a right hand. Barbarino shakes it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mantegna throws a nice looking combination but Barbarino bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barbarino moves out of range as Mantegna strikes.
Mantegna avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mantegna uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barbarino.
Mantegna slaps away a takedown attempt from Barbarino, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mantegna throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mantegna thumps Barbarino with a low kick.
Barbarino drives through with a takedown into Mantegna's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mantegna is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barbarino is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barbarino looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mantegna is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mantegna accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mantegna trying to stand up but can't free himself from Barbarino's guard.
Barbarino is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mantegna is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Barbarino is trying to control the position but Mantegna postures up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbarino has his foot on Mantegna's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mantegna works his way back into a safe position though.
Mantegna decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Barbarino, up you get!
Mantegna tries to bum rush Barbarino with a series of wild strikes but Barbarino uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barbarino has managed to clinch.
Barbarino on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Barbarino is trying to drag Mantegna to the mat but Mantegna just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tony Mantegna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinnie Barbarino.
Barbarino's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mantegna throws a head punch that misses.
Mantegna lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That has opened up Vinnie Barbarino's cut even more.
Mantegna tries to throw a body punch but Barbarino avoids it by throwing Mantegna back against the cage.
Mantegna has a couple of punches blocked by Barbarino.
Mantegna gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Barbarino.
Mantegna scores with a shot to the side of Barbarino's head.
Barbarino wants to take the fight to the mat but Mantegna manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Good body shot from Mantegna.
Mantegna lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barbarino backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mantegna.
Barbarino wants to take the fight to the mat but Mantegna manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Barbarino is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mantegna gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbarino is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mantegna tries to throw a body punch but Barbarino avoids it by throwing Mantegna back against the cage.
Mantegna throws a head punch that misses.
Mantegna pushes off an throws an elbow but Barbarino leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Barbarino drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mantegna tries to throw a body punch but Barbarino avoids it by throwing Mantegna back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mantegna's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mantegna throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Barbarino counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Danga de danga de dang - Mantegna scores with a four punch combination!
Mantegna falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barbarino moves into the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barbarino lands a takedown into guard.
Mantegna is pulling down on Barbarino's head. It's preventing any offense from Barbarino, at least for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Mantegna dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vinnie Barbarino's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mantegna throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barbarino works over Mantegna's head and body with a nice combination.
Mantegna lands a nice hook to Barbarino's body. Barbarino takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Barbarino needs to keep his hands up - Mantegna had a free shot at his head there.
Barbarino avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tony Mantegna is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mantegna misses with a wild body shot.
Barbarino misses with a looping left.
Mantegna swinging wildly here.
Mantegna throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mantegna takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mantegna throws the left hand but Barbarino avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbarino bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mantegna's head.
No joy there for Mantegna, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mantegna looks to land a combination. Barbarino sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The cut above Vinnie Barbarino's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Barbarino misses with a low kick.
Barbarino is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vinnie Barbarino's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Mantegna throws a nice looking combination but Barbarino bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mantegna throws a hook but Barbarino avoids it easily.
Barbarino works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mantegna works Barbarino's body with a nice hook.
Barbarino dives in and grabs Mantegna's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mantegna pushes down on Barbarino's head and hops out.
Mantegna moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mantegna misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barbarino drops his hands momentarily and Mantegna takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mantegna throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mantegna throws a push kick but Barbarino slaps the foot to one side.
Barbarino throws the left hand but Mantegna avoids the punch easily.
Mantegna lands a leg kick that knocks Barbarino off balance momentarily.
Mantegna misses the body punch
and Barbarino counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Barbarino throws a shot from downtown. Mantegna moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Mantegna misses.
Mantegna ducks under a wild hook from Barbarino.
Mantegna looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mantegna throws a nice looking combination but Barbarino bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mantegna swings for the body but Barbarino moves out of range.
A jab from Barbarino finds it's way through Mantegna's defenses.
Barbarino throws a body punch but Mantegna moves out of range.
Mantegna lands with a nice combination. Barbarino backs away looking to recover.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Vinnie Barbarino's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tony Mantegna!
Tony Mantegna very nearly forgot to thank Popeye’s Spinach - 159 + 158 Proof Supps 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Jon Mirasty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tapdance Extravaganza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jon Mirasty has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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28
193 lbs
20 - 11 - 0 |
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34
195 lbs
14 - 2 - 0 |
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World class 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
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jon Mirasty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tapdance Extravaganza!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Extravaganza tries for a takedown but Mirasty circles away easily
and Mirasty counters with a low kick, right behind Extravaganza 's knee.
Extravaganza swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mirasty counters with a stiff right hand.
Extravaganza misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Mirasty counter with a right hand.
Extravaganza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mirasty fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Extravaganza looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mirasty looks to land a body kick but Extravaganza moved away.
Extravaganza swings widly with a right hand
and Mirasty makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Extravaganza really felt that one!
Tapdance Extravaganza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Extravaganza throws a body punch but Mirasty moves out of range.
Extravaganza takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mirasty lands with a kick to the ribs.
A head kick misses from Mirasty.
Mirasty bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mirasty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Extravaganza.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Extravaganza avoids a kick to the body.
Extravaganza takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Mirasty scores with a jab to the head.
Extravaganza connects with the punch.
Mirasty connects with a leg kick. Extravaganza looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mirasty throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Left hook, right uppercut from Extravaganza.
Mirasty connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Extravaganza throws an overhand right that lands on Mirasty's shoulder, as Mirasty tries to avoid the shot.
Mirasty swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jon Mirasty is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mirasty misses with a kick to the body.
Mirasty swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Extravaganza cracks Mirasty with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mirasty scores with a nice body kick.
Extravaganza throws a right hand that misses
and Mirasty counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mirasty works Extravaganza's body with a nice hook.
Extravaganza looks gassed!
Mirasty lets loose with a powerful body kick. Extravaganza will feel that in the morning.
Extravaganza with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mirasty to score with a decent uppercut.
Mirasty lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mirasty lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Extravaganza at a distance.
Mirasty connects with a right hand. Extravaganza shakes it off.
A nice combination there by Mirasty.
Mirasty throws a sloppy head kick and Extravaganza moves out of range easily.
Extravaganza steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mirasty. That one must have hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mirasty avoids the body shot from Extravaganza.
Extravaganza takes a swing at Mirasty's ribcage but misses.
Extravaganza is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mirasty rather than just go for the knockout.
Mirasty lands a big head kick that sends Extravaganza tumbling to the mat! Mirasty takes a step backwards and waves Extravaganza back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Extravaganza is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Extravaganza misses with a hook
and Mirasty counters with a huge left! Extravaganza is in big trouble! He's backing up but Mirasty isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Extravaganza from any more damage. A dominating finish by Mirasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Mirasty!
Jon Mirasty made sure to mention his sponsor, [CBK] The Smashwear Corporation in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Krutcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Worrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Krutcher might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Fun Things - Savage. Jason Krutcher could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Peter Worrell's chin.
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27
213 lbs
22 - 6 - 0 |
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jason Krutcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Peter Worrell!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krutcher blocks a jab.
Krutcher looks to land a left hand but Worrell moved out of range nicely.
No joy there for Krutcher, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jab from Krutcher.
Krutcher stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Worrell looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Krutcher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Worrell manages to avoid it.
Krutcher throws a jab when Worrell was well out of range.
Krutcher misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Worrell ducks under a wild hook from Krutcher.
A big left from Krutcher misses.
Krutcher throws the kick towards the body but Worrell avoids it.
Worrell lands a nice shot that snaps Krutcher's head back.
It looks like Jason Krutcher has been cut.
Worrell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Krutcher throws a lazy uppercut
and Worrell counters with a good, hard body kick but Krutcher shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Worrell throws a push kick but Krutcher slaps the foot to one side.
Worrell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krutcher just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Worrell.
Worrell throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Krutcher throws an off balance right hand
and Worrell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Worrell takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Worrell throws a body punch but Krutcher moves out of range.
Worrell moves out of range of the body kick from Krutcher.
Worrell scores with a kick to the midsection.
Krutcher is breathing heavily.
Worrell throws a leg kick which misses Krutcher's front leg but catches the back leg as Krutcher tries to avoid it.
Jason Krutcher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Worrell tenderised Krutcher's leg. Krutcher is trying to keep his angry face on.
Krutcher moves forwards but Worrell connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Krutcher takes one to the side of the head.
Krutcher is rocked!
Jason Krutcher's cut is getting worse.
Worrell connects with an inside leg kick.
Oh Krutcher is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Krutcher misses with a hook
and Worrell counters with a crisp right hand that drops Krutcher! Worrell lets Krutcher back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Worrell - that will leave a mark!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krutcher takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Krutcher takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Worrell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Krutcher seems to have got his legs back now.
Worrell fakes the leg kick and cracks Krutcher in the body.
Worrell goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Krutcher swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Worrell throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Worrell scores with a jab to the head.
Krutcher takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Worrell.
Krutcher throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Worrell cracks Krutcher with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Krutcher looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Worrell finish him?
Jason Krutcher's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Worrell lands a nice hook to Krutcher's body. Krutcher takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Worrell lands a beautiful left hook that drops Krutcher. Krutcher tries to recover but Worrell is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Krutcher lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Worrell!
During a confident post fight interview, Peter Worrell thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mandla Bangizwe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spartacus Thracian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thracian has chosen I am Spartacus!!! I stand alone as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Mandla Bangizwe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Spartacus Thracian!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bangizwe misses with a low kick.
Bangizwe misses with a leg kick.
Thracian misses with a looping left.
A big right from Thracian misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bangizwe. Thracian shrugs it off though.
Thracian throws a big shot that misses.
Thracian moves away from the strike by Bangizwe.
Thracian looks to throw the jab but Bangizwe is out of range.
Bangizwe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Thracian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bangizwe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Thracian blocks a low kick nicely.
Bangizwe throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mandla Bangizwe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bangizwe staying out of range there.
Bangizwe lands a head kick!
Bangizwe throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bangizwe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thracian looking to score a takedown here. Bangizwe is defending well but Thracian drives through and ends up in Bangizwe's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thracian with a nice head shot there.
Thracian throwing strikes but missing.
Thracian tries to free his leg and advance position but Bangizwe is retaining full guard.
Thracian throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bangizwe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
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.
Bangizwe is trying to control the position but Thracian postures up.
Thracian wants to pass the guard but Bangizwe is keeping the position.
Bangizwe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thracian throws an elbow that misses. Bangizwe uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Thracian's guard. Nice move by Bangizwe!
Bangizwe won't allow Thracian to sweep him here.
Thracian keeping moving, preventing Bangizwe from controlling successfully.
Bangizwe stopping the sweep attempt from Thracian.
Thracian trying to control the position.
Thracian manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thracian working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bangizwe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thracian lands a heavy elbow.
Thracian loads up with a big shot that hurts Bangizwe! He's pulled Thracian in close but Thracian has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Bangizwe survive? More strikes from Thracian and Bangizwe is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Spartacus Thracian!
Spartacus Thracian is the new heavyweight champion!
Spartacus Thracian thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Larkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yang Leiden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Larkin kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is I'm Shipping Up To Boston. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Larkin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yang Leiden!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larkin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Leiden turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Leiden throws a solid leg kick but Larkin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Leiden.
A good leg kick by Leiden.
Leiden darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Leiden content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Larkin wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leiden wants to control but Larkin is keeping him busy.
Larkin is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leiden tries to pass to full mount but Larkin defends it.
Yang Leiden has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Larkin throws a leg kick but Leiden moved away.
Leiden keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Larkin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leiden throws a low kick but it's checked well by Larkin.
Leiden's jab looks to have found its range, popping Larkin under the eye.
Larkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leiden misses with a double jab.
Leiden throws a jab when Larkin was well out of range.
Larkin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Leiden misses with a double jab.
Leiden throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Larkin counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Larkin takes a swing at Leiden's ribcage but misses.
Larkin moves out of range of the leg kick from Leiden.
Larkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leiden throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Larkin misses with the body kick
and Leiden counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Larkin. That's going to slow Leiden down.
Larkin cracks Leiden with an open hand slap.
Leiden throws a leg kick which misses Larkin's front leg but catches the back leg as Larkin tries to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Leiden.
Larkin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Leiden misses with a straight left.
Leiden misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leiden takes one to the chin there.
It looks like Yang Leiden has been cut.
Larkin motions for Leiden to come forward. Larkin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larkin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Leiden.
Larkin throws a lazy head kick
and Leiden counters with a left and a right that stings Larkin.
Larkin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Larkin thows a body shot but no joy.
Leiden scores with a hook to the body. Larkin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Larkin slips a jab from Leiden.
Larkin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Larkin looks to score with a jab to the body but Leiden is just out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Larkin swinging wildly here.
Larkin avoids the head kick by Leiden.
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 Ryan Larkin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yang Leiden's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Larkin tried to score with a low kick but Leiden checks it.
Larkin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Larkin fails to land with a series of punches.
Leiden misses with a series of wild punches.
Larkin misses with a body punch
and Leiden counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Larkin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Leiden.
Larkin is looking to wear down Leiden with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Larkin throws a leg kick but Leiden sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Larkin blocks the leg kick.
Ryan Larkin is winning the standup battle so far.
Larkin misses with a body shot.
Leiden throws a looping overhand right but Larkin ducks down to avoid it.
Leiden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Larkin was well out of range. Poor timing from Leiden.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larkin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Larkin checks a low kick from Leiden.
Leiden lands a two punch combo.
Larkin lands with an uppercut that bounces Leiden off the cage and back into range.
Larkin just misses with a punch to the body.
Larkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leiden slips under a jab.
Leiden misses with a hook.
Larkin misses with a looping right.
Larkin misses with a wild body shot.
Leiden avoids the body shot from Larkin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larkin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leiden manages to avoid it.
Larkin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Leiden misses with an uppercut. Larkin saw that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Larkin swings for the body but Leiden moves out of range.
Larkin connects with a leg kick. Leiden looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Larkin keeps the fight on the outside.
Larkin has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Leiden looks for the body kick but Larkin saw that one coming.
Leiden is looking to chop away at Larkin's legs.
Leiden scores with a jab.
Larkin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leiden sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leiden tries to clinch there but Larkin circles away.
Larkin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leiden was well out of range. Poor timing from Larkin.
Larkin throws a body punch but Leiden moves out of range.
Larkin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Leiden lands with a right hand.
Larkin throws a front kick aimed at Leiden's knee but Leiden avoids it well.
Larkin stalks Leiden and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Leiden's face. Leiden staggers backwards, shaken.
Leiden lands with an overhand left.
Leiden wants to clinch.
Oooooh!!! Leiden has knocked Larkin down with a huge combo! Leiden steps away and waves a wobbly Larkin back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Larkin is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leiden takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Leiden shoots in for a double leg but Larkin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Larkin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Larkin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Leiden takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Larkin lands a nice looking body shot.
Larkin thows a body shot but no joy.
Larkin throws a jab when Leiden was well out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Leiden checks a leg kick nicely.
Larkin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leiden was well out of range. Poor timing from Larkin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yang Leiden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yang Leiden's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A jab from Leiden misses.
Leiden misses with a body shot.
Larkin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Leiden moves out of range of the strikes.
Leiden takes one on the button.
A slow jab from Leiden misses its intended target.
Leiden takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Larkin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Larkin staying out of range there.
Larkin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Leiden lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larkin throws a body kick that misses.
Larkin connects with a body shot that sends Leiden's belly button to the back.
Leiden takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Larkin scores with a jab. Leiden acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Leiden is looking to clinch.
Leiden lands with a hook. Larkin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Leiden checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Leiden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Larkin.
Larkin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Larkin scores with a push kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leiden misses with a wild combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Larkin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Leiden doesn't seem bothered though.
Larkin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Larkin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Leiden misses with a straight left.
Larkin cracks Leiden with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Larkin scores with a leg kick.
Leiden throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Some bone on bone action there as Leiden checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larkin looks to land a left hand but Leiden moved out of range nicely.
Larkin throws a leg kick but Leiden sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Leiden misses with a low kick as Larkin jumps back.
Leiden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Larkin throws out the jab.
Leiden thows a body shot but no joy.
Larkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ryan Larkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leiden lands a head kick. Larkin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Leiden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Larkin.
Larkin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Leiden keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larkin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leiden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Larkin.
Ryan Larkin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice shot by Leiden.
Larkin throws a poor cross that misses
and Leiden counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leiden shoots in and bounces Larkin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Leiden is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leiden stops Larkin from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Yang Leiden just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Yang Leiden's cut.
That's time! Larkin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Leiden.
Larkin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Larkin ducks under a wild hook from Leiden.
Larkin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good leg kick by Larkin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Larkin lands with a good body shot.
An inside leg kick from Larkin misses.
Larkin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Leiden.
Larkin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Leiden. Leiden circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Larkin is looking to score with low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Larkin. Leiden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Larkin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Leiden ducks under a wild hook from Larkin.
Larkin throws a series of punches but Leiden moves out of range.
Larkin misses with a body kick.
Leiden pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Larkin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leiden.
Larkin throws a jab when Leiden was well out of range.
Leiden misses with a wild body shot.
Larkin lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larkin misses with a wild body shot.
Larkin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Leiden.
Larkin looks to land a right hand but Leiden moved out of range.
Leiden slips a jab from Larkin.
Leiden takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jab, jab by Larkin - just one landing.
Larkin just misses with a punch to the body.
Leiden bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Larkin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Larkin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larkin slips a straight right by Leiden.
Larkin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Larkin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leiden getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Larkin misses with a low kick.
Leiden keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Leiden fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Larkin lands a body shot.
Leiden clinches with his opponent.
Larkin throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leiden tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Larkin avoids it.
Larkin struggles to land a body shot inside as Leiden controls his hands.
Leiden using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
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!
Larkin's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Larkin misses with a punch to the body.
Leiden misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Leiden pushes Larkin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Larkin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Leiden is looking to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Larkin ducks under a wild hook from Leiden.
Leiden's corner calls for a 1-2. Leiden obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Leiden's jab looks to have found its range, popping Larkin under the eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Yang Leiden will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Yang Leiden's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Leiden gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Leiden lands a jab to Larkin's midsection.
Larkin keeps the fight on the outside.
Leiden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Larkin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Leiden checks it well.
Larkin scores with a nice head shot.
Leiden steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Larkin. That one must have hurt.
Larkin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Larkin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Leiden motions for Larkin to come forward. Leiden throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Leiden has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larkin is looking to land body kicks.
Larkin swings for the body but Leiden moves out of range.
Leiden shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Larkin is pressing down on Leiden's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Larkin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Leiden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Larkin is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larkin is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Larkin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leiden's elbow.
Larkin lands with a light punch inside.
Larkin gets through Leiden's defenses to land a nice 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!
Leiden digs a right hand into Larkin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Larkin's gas tank.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Leiden obliges.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Leiden lands a hook that snaps the head of Larkin backwards.
Larkin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Larkin throws a punch but it's blocked by Leiden.
Larkin pushes Leiden back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Leiden creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Leiden blocking some punches.
Leiden has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Leiden throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Larkins head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Leiden.
Larkin takes a shot to the head.
Leiden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Larkin's elbow.
Leiden misses with a body punch.
Leiden lands a nice uppercut.
Oh Larkin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Leiden wants to get back to striking at distance but Larkin won't allow it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Leiden.
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!
Leiden tries a body shot but Larkin blocks it.
Leiden blocking some punches.
Leiden lands a damaging elbow.
Larkin pushes Leiden back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Yang Leiden seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Leiden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Leiden's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Larkin on the inside.
Good body shot from Larkin.
Leiden misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Leiden can't break the clinch.
Yang Leiden is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Larkin seems to have got his legs back now.
A short uppercut from Larkin.
Larkin misses with a punch to the body.
Larkin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Larkin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leiden's elbow.
Larkin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Larkin throws a punch but it's blocked by Leiden.
Larkin wants to get back to striking at distance but Leiden won't allow it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Larkin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Larkin.
Ryan Larkin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Larkin working aggressively here.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ryan Larkin.
Well Leiden 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 47:49
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 49:48
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 48:49
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Yang Leiden!
Yang Leiden is the new light heavyweight champion!
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