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Gold Standard Fight Night 35 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mister Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cetnik Milos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Milos has chosen Snot - My Balls as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mister Clark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cetnik Milos!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Milos darts in and clinches Clark up against the cage.
Milos has hold of one of Clark's legs. Clark is fighting the takedown attempt but Milos gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Milos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Milos with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Milos throws a strike but Clark rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Milos is on top in guard.
Milos has gone for a leg lock! Clark slips out almost immediately though and dives into Milos's guard.
Clark trying to control but Milos is working from the bottom.
Milos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Milos keeping moving, preventing Clark from controlling successfully.
Clark is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Milos's head.
Milos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Clark trying to control the position from guard on top but Milos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Milos is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Milos lands strikes from half guard.
Milos thows a huge punch but Clark dodges it nicely.
Clark is defending against the submission attempts here by Milos.
Milos is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Clark has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milos with the ground and pound but Clark uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Clark is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Milos wants to pass the guard but Clark is keeping the position.
Clark trying to control the position.
Milos postures up in Clark's guard and throws a big left but Clark blocks it.
Clark is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Clark wants to control but Milos is keeping him busy.
Milos is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Clark throwing shots but Milos is blocking nicely.
Milos is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Clark's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Clark's back!
Milos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Clark is trying to remain composed but Milos is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Milos throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Clark preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Milos.
Milos is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Milos has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Milos misses with punches from the back.
Milos is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Clark defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Milos somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Milos working for the choke.
Milos working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cetnik Milos dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Clark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Milos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Clark paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Milos wants to clinch.
Milos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Clark can pounce on him.
A jab lands there for Clark.
Clark throws a low kick but it's checked well by Milos.
Clark throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Milos is looking to clinch.
Milos moves in looking to clinch but Clark pushes him off.
Clark swats away the attempt to clinch by Milos.
Clark comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Milos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Clark manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Milos closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Clark to the mat! Clark manages to get full guard.
Milos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Clark works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Clark keeping moving, preventing Milos from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Clark holds on and takes a little breather.
Milos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Milos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Clark avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Clark can't keep his opponent in guard - Milos advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Milos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Milos is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark tries to roll over but Milos keeps him under control.
Milos is working for a kimura but Clark is defending it quite comfortably.
Clark is in trouble now - Milos has advanced to mount!
Milos is stalling here but it's allowed Clark to get half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Milos not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Clark has hold of Milos's hands but Milos slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Milos is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Milos passes to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark is trying desperately to improve position.
Milos throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Clark because Milos loaded up on that one.
The referee warns Clark that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Milos throws some wild stikes that Clark manages to avoid easily.
Milos looking to finish with strikes here!
Milos throwing strikes here but Clark is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Milos lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cetnik Milos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Clark avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Clark throws a right and a left that both miss.
Milos wants to clinch up but Clark keeps it at a distance.
Milos is looking to clinch.
Milos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Clark throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Milos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Milos is looking to clinch but Clark is avoiding it.
Milos is trying hard to land a takedown here. Clark sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Milos tries to clinch up but Clark circles away and keeps his distance.
Cetnik Milos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Milos looks for a takedown but Clark sprawls well.
Clark lands with a shot to the body.
Clark tries to score with a low kick but Milos moves his leg out of the way.
Clark changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Milos checks a low kick from Clark.
Clark throws an overhand right that lands on Milos's shoulder, as Milos tries to avoid the shot.
Clark gets tackled into the cage by Milos. Milos maintains the clinch.
Clark gets underhooks to prevent Milos's takedown attempt.
Mister Clark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cetnik Milos.
Milos goes for a takedown attempt but Clark pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milos tries to clinch
enabling Clark to counter with a crisp jab.
Clark lands with a straight right. Milos didn't see that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Milos.
Clark slaps away a takedown attempt from Milos, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Milos closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Clark counter with a right hand.
Clark misses with a body kick.
Clark throws a head kick that misses.
Clark moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Milos tries to clinch but Clark is having none of it.
No luck for Milos with that takedown attempt.
Milos wants to clinch
and Clark counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Clark keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Clark lands with a hook. Milos tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice shot by Clark.
Milos forces Clark back against the cage and clinches.
Clark is trying to break the clinch but Milos is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Clark wants to break the clinch but can't.
Milos has clasped his hands together around Clark's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
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!
Milos throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Milos goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Clark rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Milos's guard! Nice work there by Clark!
Clark stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Milos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Clark got a little sloppy there for a moment and Milos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Clark has managed to get both his arms back between Milos's legs - danger averted.
Milos wants to sweep here but Clark controlling him for the moment.
Clark is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Clark throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Milos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Clark trying to control but Milos is working from the bottom.
Cetnik Milos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark controlling from the top position.
Clark trying to control but Milos is working from the bottom.
Mister Clark has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Milos clinches.
Clark has hold of one of Milos's legs. Milos is fighting the takedown attempt but Clark gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Clark trying to control the position from guard on top but Milos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clark is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Milos is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Milos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Clark manages to get himself to full guard.
Milos showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
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!
Clark working a defensive guard here.
Mister Clark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clark pulls Milos in to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Mister Clark just wasn't active enough.
Clark misses with a body kick.
Clark ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mister Clark showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Milos has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cetnik Milos!
During a confident post fight interview, Cetnik Milos thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dane Hoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kiel Flay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hoy comes to the cage accompanied by -. The crowd seem to be enjoying Flay's choice of entrance music: Diabolic- Modern Day Future. On his way into the cage it seems that Dane Hoy has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Dane Hoy seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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31
199 lbs
29 - 12 - 0 |
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26
202 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Decent elbows
Very strong |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
29 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dane Hoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kiel Flay!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flay shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hoy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hoy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Flay's guard.
Flay keeping full guard, as Hoy tries to pass.
Hoy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Flay works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hoy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hoy working some strikes from top position.
Hoy is looking to work some ground and pound but Flay has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoy tries to free his leg and advance position but Flay is retaining full guard.
Flay wants to sweep but no luck.
Hoy pushing down on Flay's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Flay is looking for a sweep. Hoy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hoy tries to pass to full mount but Flay defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flay is refusing to be controlled, as Hoy sits in half guard.
Hoy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Flay wants to improve his position but Hoy is controlling well.
Hoy is trying to control the action in half guard but Flay is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hoy trying to control from Flay's half guard. Flay has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Hoy throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoy looking to sit in guard and control but Flay gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Flay throwing strikes but missing.
Hoy wants to sweep here but Flay controlling him for the moment.
Hoy working a defensive guard but Flay manages to pass into side control anyway.
You can see the frustration on Hoy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Flay trying to control the position but Hoy is working away.
You can see the frustration on Hoy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hoy struggling a bit here.
Flay trying to control the position but Hoy is working away.
Hoy managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Flay.
Hoy is trying to improve his position.
Flay is looking to take a break and control but Hoy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hoy is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flay trying to control the position but Hoy is working away.
Hoy regains half guard.
Flay throwing shots but Hoy is blocking nicely.
Hoy is trying to maintain the position but Flay is very close to passing his half guard.
Well, if Flay is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Flay prevents Hoy from improving his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoy is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dane Hoy dominated that round.
That's time! Hoy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Flay takes a swing at Hoy's ribcage but misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Flay blocks the leg kick.
Flay misses with a head kick.
Hoy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hoy misses with a head kick.
Flay blocks a leg kick.
Hoy connects with a looping right hand.
Hoy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Flay throws a hook but Hoy avoids it easily.
Hoy just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoy blocks a jab.
Flay scores with a jab.
Hoy throws a shot from downtown. Flay moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoy throws a leg kick but Flay checks it.
Hoy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Flay.
Hoy tries for a takedown but Flay sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Flay throws a shot to the body.
Flay tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Flay throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hoy misses with a leg kick
and Flay makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hoy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hoy cracks the inside of Flay's front leg.
Kiel Flay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Flay looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice uppercut lands for Hoy. That snapped Flay's head back.
Flay moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hoy checks the leg kick nicely there.
Flay explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flay ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Flay steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hoy.
Flay throws a leg kick that misses.
Hoy misses the shot to the body.
Flay throws a quick inside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hoy shoots in but no luck this time.
A nice leg kick lands there from Flay.
Hoy tries to keep at a distance but Flay has taken the fight into the clinch.
Flay lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hoy backwards.
Flay lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Flay utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Flay lands a knee to the body.
Flay lands a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoy takes a knee to the side of the body.
Flay creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hoy's defenses.
Flay stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Flay lands a nice knee to the body.
A right hand to the body from Flay.
Flay with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Flay.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Flay.
A right hook to the body lands for Flay.
Flay lands a knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Flay.
Flay lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Flay.
Flay lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Flay obliges.
Flay landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Flay takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hoy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flay lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Flay lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Flay landing knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Flay.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Flay takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hoy takes a knee right on the jaw!
Flay lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hoy missing with knees to the body.
Flay working Hoy over with knees to the body.
Flay lands a nice knee to the body.
Kiel Flay seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Flay working Hoy over with knees to the body.
Flay lands an elbow inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Flay utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Flay lands a good knee to the midsection. Hoy won't want to take too many of those.
Flay scores a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kiel Flay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Flay scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Flay.
Jab, jab by Flay - just one landing.
Flay lands with a slapping head kick.
Flay throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Flay works the jab nicely.
Flay moves into range and clinches up with Hoy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flay prevents the takedown attempt.
A knee to the head by Flay.
Nice elbow from Flay.
Flay using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Flay comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hoy is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Flay is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Flay connects with a knee to the head.
Oh Hoy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Flay lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flay is working Hoy over against the cage.
Flay has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Flay gets through Hoy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Flay lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Flay lands an elbow inside that Hoy shrugs off.
Flay throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Flay lands a huge knee in the clinch and it's knocked Hoy out! Massive knee - he's celebrating with his corner and the crowd showing their appreciation!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Kiel Flay!
An out of breath Kiel Flay thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Carl Menger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akiyo Nishiura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Menger comes to the cage accompanied by Bring Back The Music - by Sweatshop Union. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Akiyo Nishiura was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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157 lbs
17 - 10 - 0 |
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147 lbs
33 - 17 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Carl Menger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 17 - 1, fighting out of New York, Akiyo Nishiura!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nishiura clinches up with Menger and pushes him back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Menger is working for takedown but Nishiura is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nishiura lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Menger lands a knee to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Nishiura.
Menger misses with some punches.
Menger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nishiura lands a slapping body shot.
Nishiura has Menger up against the cage in a clinch.
Nishiura struggles to land a body shot inside as Menger controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nishiura.
Nishiura lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Menger prevents a body shot from Nishiura.
Menger lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Menger holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Menger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nishiura lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Menger or not.
Nishiura misses with a body punch.
Menger looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Menger swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nishiura counters with a nice kick to the body.
Menger looks to land a body kick but Nishiura moved away.
Menger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nishiura.
Nishiura takes the fight into the clinch.
Nishiura pushes Menger back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nishiura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Menger scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Nishiura stops Menger from passing to mount.
Menger working the ground and pound but Nishiura is defending the strikes.
Menger advances to full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menger swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Nishiura is now in Menger's guard. A big mistake from Menger there, giving up the dominant position!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nishiura trying to control the position from guard on top but Menger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Menger looking for a sweep. Not yet Menger, not yet.
Nishiura tries to free his leg and advance position but Menger is retaining full guard.
Menger lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Nishiura!
Nishiura is in all sorts of trouble here.
Menger misses with a head shot.
Nishiura in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menger prevents Nishiura from getting the reversal.
Menger avoids the attempt from Nishiura to control.
Nishiura sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Nishiura looking for submissions off his back.
Menger looks to land a strike but Nishiura avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Menger throws a strike but Nishiura rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Nishiura stopping the sweep attempt from Menger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nishiura avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nishiura wants to pass the guard but Menger is keeping the position.
Nishiura is stalling in the full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Menger can't keep his opponent in guard - Nishiura advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Menger is pressing down on Nishiura's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Menger keeping full guard, as Nishiura tries to pass.
Menger has a closed guard, preventing Nishiura from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Akiyo Nishiura will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Menger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nishiura.
Nishiura slaps away a takedown attempt from Menger, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Menger ducks under a wild hook from Nishiura.
Menger bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Menger shoots for a double leg takedown but Nishiura sprawls well. He's pushed Menger's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Good work by Menger as he checks the leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Menger.
Nishiura looks to score with a jab to the body but Menger is just out of range.
Menger slips under a jab.
Carl Menger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nishiura bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Menger's head backwards.
It looks like Carl Menger has been cut.
Menger scores with a shot to the body.
Nishiura misses with an attempted mid kick.
Menger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Menger fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Menger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Nishiura.
Menger avoids the body shot from Nishiura.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nishiura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Nishiura. No joy for Menger on that attempt.
Nishiura attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nishiura connects with a solid leg kick.
Nishiura uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Menger has time to react.
Menger wants to clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Nishiura checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nishiura looks to score with a jab to the body but Menger is just out of range.
Menger is looking to clinch but Nishiura is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nishiura looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nishiura keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Menger tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nishiura swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nishiura throws a front kick that sends Menger stumbling back into the cage.
Menger works over Nishiura's head and body with a nice combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nishiura turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Carl Menger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nishiura misses the jab.
Menger dips to his left and cracks Nishiura with an uppercut!
Nishiura looks to land a left hand but Menger moved out of range nicely.
Menger swings for the body but Nishiura moves out of range.
Nishiura lands with a nice body kick.
Menger scores with a punch to the head.
Nishiura rushes Menger and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Menger working hard to break the clinch.
Menger manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Menger has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Nishiura off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Nishiura misses the shot to the body.
Nishiura fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Menger cracks Nishiura with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nishiura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nishiura lands a nice looking body shot.
Menger will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nishiura tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Menger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nishiura. Menger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Menger moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Menger misses with a looping left.
Menger gets a double leg takedown into Nishiura's guard.
Menger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Menger wants to pass the guard but Nishiura is keeping the position.
Menger throws a big right hand that misses.
Menger 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.
Nishiura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Menger doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Menger manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Menger with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menger trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Nishiura manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Nishiura wants to control from the top but Menger keeps moving.
Nishiura wants to stand but Menger is controlling his posture from full guard.
Menger lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Nishiura!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice elbow there by Menger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Akiyo Nishiura will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Carl Menger'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Menger misses with a head kick.
Menger takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nishiura slips under a jab from Menger.
Menger lands a two punch combo.
Menger 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.
Menger is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nishiura is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Menger looking to pass the guard.
Nishiura is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nishiura working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Menger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nishiura is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Menger is working Nishiura over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Menger tries to free his leg and advance position but Nishiura is retaining full guard.
Menger stands up over Nishiura, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nishiura avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Menger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Menger has gone for a leg lock! Nishiura slips out almost immediately though and dives into Menger's guard.
Nishiura is looking to stand up but Menger won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nishiura is posturing up here but Menger has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Nishiura tries to roll out but it's too tight and Nishiura has to tap! Slick submission there by Menger!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Carl Menger!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tatu Tikki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Suarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tikki kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ratatat - Loud Pipes. Suarez is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Amazing. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
30 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Tatu Tikki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Diego Suarez!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tikki with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab from Tikki misses.
Tikki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tikki cracks Suarez with a good jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tikki.
Suarez shoots for a takedown but Tikki saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Suarez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Suarez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Suarez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tikki misses with a head kick.
Tikki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Suarez throws out a loose jab but Tikki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tikki instigates a clinch.
Tikki tries a body shot but Suarez blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tikki lands a right hand.
Suarez tries for a takedown but Tikki manages to get underhooks.
Tikki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That kick from Tikki tenderised Suarez's leg. Suarez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Suarez checks a leg kick.
That kick from Tikki tenderised Suarez's leg. Suarez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Suarez throws a right hand that misses
and Tikki makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tikki.
Suarez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tikki connects with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tikki with a hook.
A jab from Tikki does it's job there.
Tikki rushes Suarez and presses him up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suarez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tikki gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tatu Tikki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Suarez.
Tikki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tikki lands with a right to the head.
Suarez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tikki gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tikki struggles to land a body shot inside as Suarez controls his hands.
Tikki lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Suarez.
Suarez looks gassed!
Tikki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tikki.
Tikki turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Tikki wants to control but Suarez is keeping him busy.
Tikki working the ground and pound.
Tikki trying to control the action but Suarez is working from the bottom.
Tikki is really struggling to control Suarez but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suarez taking punishment in the form of punches.
Tikki tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Tikki creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Suarez is rocked!
Tikki working the ground and pound from side control.
Suarez is still in real trouble! Can Tikki finish him?
Tikki lands a strong strike to the head of Suarez. That's dazed him! Tikki looking to finish here. Suarez is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Tikki lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tatu Tikki!
Tatu Tikki seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cleon Salmon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sexton Furnival (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Salmon might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Heartbeats. 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cleon Salmon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Sexton Furnival!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Furnival wants to clinch up but Salmon keeps it at a distance.
Salmon gets tackled into the cage by Furnival. Furnival maintains the clinch.
Furnival on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Furnival is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Salmon is defending well for now.
Salmon avoids a wild elbow strike from Furnival.
Salmon misses with a knee strike.
Salmon avoiding damage as Furnival throws knees to the body.
Furnival blocking some punches.
Furnival lands with a right to the head.
Salmon scores with a hook to the body.
Salmon managing to block the knees to the body from Furnival.
Salmon pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Furnival unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Furnival scores a nice knee to the body.
Salmon is breathing heavily.
Furnival creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Salmon's defenses.
Furnival creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Salmon's defenses.
Salmon throws a punch but it's blocked by Furnival.
Salmon takes a knee to the side of the body.
Furnival landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Furnival lands an elbow that stopped Salmon in his tracks for a moment.
Furnival crunches a lovely knee into Salmon's ribcage.
Furnival lands a nice elbow.
Furnival utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Furnival.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Furnival landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Furnival lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Cleon Salmon has been cut.
Furnival lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Furnival lands an elbow that stopped Salmon in his tracks for a moment.
Furnival tries a knee to the head but Salmon blocks it.
Furnival tries to throw a body punch but Salmon avoids it by throwing Furnival back against the cage.
Salmon takes a knee right on the jaw!
Furnival lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Furnival blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Salmon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Furnival scores with a hook to the body.
Furnival utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Furnival putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Salmon in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Furnival misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Salmon.
Salmon takes an elbow to the temple.
Furnival makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Furnival comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Furnival using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Furnival scores a nice knee to the body.
Furnival landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Furnival lands an elbow that stopped Salmon in his tracks for a moment.
Furnival lands an elbow inside that Salmon shrugs off.
Furnival tries to work over Salmon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Furnival connects with a knee to the head.
Furnival scores with a hook to the body.
Furnival looking to throw knees to the head but Salmon is blocking nicely.
Salmon is trying to force a seperation but Furnival has the dominant position.
A short right from Furnival on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Furnival.
Salmon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Salmon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Furnival missing with knees to the body.
Salmon throws a punch but it's blocked by Furnival.
Salmon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Furnival lands a nice uppercut.
Furnival connects with a knee to the head.
Furnival lands an elbow inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Furnival obliges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Furnival lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Salmon backwards.
Furnival lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Furnival misses with a knee to the head.
Furnival creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Salmon managing to block the knees to the body from Furnival.
Furnival lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Salmon gets through Furnival's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Furnival lands a good knee to the midsection. Salmon won't want to take too many of those.
Salmon avoiding damage as Furnival throws knees to the body.
Furnival misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Salmon.
Salmon takes a knee to the side of the body.
Furnival with a knee to the head.
Furnival landing knees to the head.
Salmon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Furnival tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Furnival with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salmon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Salmon blocks an elbow strike from Furnival.
Salmon just leaning against Furnival, taking a breather.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Furnival obliges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Furnival working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Furnival blocks an uppercut.
Salmon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Furnival blocks it with crossed arms.
Furnival tries to land knees in the clinch but Salmon avoids the damage to the body.
Furnival throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice elbow from Furnival.
Nice elbow from Furnival.
Furnival makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Furnival scores a nice knee to the body.
Salmon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Furnival scores a nice knee to the body.
Salmon takes an elbow to the forehead.
Furnival lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Furnival landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Furnival is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Salmon is defending well for now.
Furnival gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Salmon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Salmon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Furnival tries to throw a body punch but Salmon avoids it by throwing Furnival back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sexton Furnival dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cleon Salmon's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Salmon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Furnival.
Furnival swats away the attempt to clinch by Salmon.
Furnival wants to clinch.
Furnival wants to clinch up but Salmon keeps it at a distance.
Salmon is looking to clinch.
A jab from Salmon misses.
A combination from Salmon does no damage.
Furnival tries to close the distance and clinch but Salmon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Salmon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Salmon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Furnival fails with an attempt to clinch.
Furnival tries to clinch there but Salmon circles away.
Furnival tries to clinch there but Salmon circles away.
Salmon swings for the body but Furnival moves out of range.
Furnival blocks a low kick nicely.
Cleon Salmon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Furnival tries to clinch but Salmon moves out of range.
Furnival ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salmon misses with the body kick
and Furnival counters by clinching up.
Salmon trying to stall but Furnival improves his position.
Furnival using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Furnival lands a good knee to the midsection. Salmon won't want to take too many of those.
Furnival comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Furnival tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Furnival is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Salmon is defending well for now.
Salmon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Salmon working aggressively here.
Salmon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Furnival unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Furnival is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Furnival is working Salmon over against the cage.
A knee to the head by Furnival.
Sexton Furnival seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A knee to the head by Furnival.
Knees to the body from Furnival.
Furnival unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Furnival lands a nice knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Furnival.
Furnival misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Salmon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Furnival creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Salmon's defenses.
Furnival has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Salmon trying to land knees to the body.
Furnival is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Salmon is defending well for now.
Salmon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Furnival wants to clinch up but Salmon keeps it at a distance.
Furnival tries to clinch there but Salmon circles away.
Furnival fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Salmon, pushing him back against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Furnival.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Furnival obliges.
Furnival with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Salmon takes a knee to the side of the body.
Furnival landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A short body shot lands from Furnival as the two fighters clinch.
Salmon misses with a knee strike.
A body shot lands from Furnival.
Furnival with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Furnival lands an elbow just above Salmon 's eye.
Furnival landing knees to the head.
Salmon presses Furnival against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Furnival.
Salmon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Salmon has a couple of punches blocked by Furnival.
Salmon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Salmon tests Furnival's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice straight punches there by Salmon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Salmon.
Salmon just misses with a punch to the body.
Cleon Salmon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Furnival closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Furnival is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Salmon is defending well for now.
Salmon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Salmon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Furnival blocks an elbow strike from Salmon.
Still in the clinch, Furnival scores with a nice short uppercut.
A hook to the body from Salmon.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Furnival obliges.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Furnival.
Furnival lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salmon managing to block the knees to the body from Furnival.
Furnival cracks Salmon with a nice body shot.
Furnival scores with a hook to the body.
Salmon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Furnival tries to land knees in the clinch but Salmon avoids the damage to the body.
Furnival landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Furnival connects with a knee to the head.
Furnival connects with a nasty looking knee right to Salmon's face.
Furnival blocks an uppercut.
Furnival landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Furnival landing knees to the body.
Salmon taking a breather.
Furnival lands a nice elbow.
A shot in the inside from Furnival.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Furnival utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Furnival is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Salmon is defending well for now.
Furnival pushes off an throws an elbow but Salmon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Furnival.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sexton Furnival showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cleon Salmon's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Furnival takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Furnival tries to clinch but Salmon is having none of it.
Salmon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Furnival tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Salmon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An inside leg kick lands from Salmon.
Salmon keeps the fight on the outside.
Salmon lands a leg kick that knocks Furnival off balance momentarily.
Salmon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Furnival. That did some damage!
Salmon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Furnival is looking to clinch but Salmon is avoiding it.
Salmon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Furnival tries to clinch but Salmon is having none of it.
Salmon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Salmon throws a sloppy head kick and Furnival moves out of range easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salmon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Furnival avoids the head kick by Salmon.
Salmon tries a head kick but it misses.
Salmon throws a front kick that sends Furnival stumbling back into the cage.
Furnival displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Salmon throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Furnival is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Furnival is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Furnival clinches up against the cage.
Salmon working aggressively here.
Furnival can't find room to land a body shot as Salmon controls the action.
Salmon swings wildly with an uppercut but Furnival uses good head movement to avoid it.
Furnival lands a good knee to the midsection. Salmon won't want to take too many of those.
Furnival tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Salmon avoids it.
Furnival lands an elbow that stopped Salmon in his tracks for a moment.
Furnival is working Salmon over against the cage.
Salmon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Furnival lands a good knee to the midsection. Salmon won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Furnival obliges.
Knees to the body from Furnival.
Furnival lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Furnival putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Salmon in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Furnival lands an elbow just above Salmon 's eye.
Salmon takes a knee right on the jaw!
Furnival gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Furnival cracks Salmon with a nice body shot.
Furnival connects with a nasty looking knee right to Salmon's face.
Salmon takes an elbow to the forehead.
Furnival with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Furnival scores a nice knee to the body.
A short right from Salmon on the inside.
Salmon swings wildly with an uppercut but Furnival uses good head movement to avoid it.
Furnival misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Salmon.
Furnival throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Furnival tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Salmon's elbow.
Salmon tries to throw a body punch but Furnival avoids it by throwing Salmon back against the cage.
Furnival throws an elbow that misses.
Furnival tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Salmon breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salmon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Furnival misses with a punch to the body.
Furnival lands an elbow that stopped Salmon in his tracks for a moment.
Furnival missing with knees to the body.
Salmon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Furnival misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Salmon.
Furnival creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Salmon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Furnival managing to block the knees to the body from Salmon.
Salmon taking a breather.
Salmon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Furnival gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Salmon is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cleon Salmon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Furnival tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Salmon avoids it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Salmon throws a punch but it's blocked by Furnival.
Furnival tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Salmon avoids it.
Furnival lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Salmon or not.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Furnival lands a good knee to the midsection. Salmon won't want to take too many of those.
Furnival lands a damaging elbow.
Furnival blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Furnival digs a right hand into Salmon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Salmon's gas tank.
Furnival working Salmon over with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Salmon fails to land.
Furnival lands an elbow that stopped Salmon in his tracks for a moment.
Furnival tries to work over Salmon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Furnival tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Furnival using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Salmon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Furnival tries to land knees in the clinch but Salmon avoids the damage to the body.
Furnival throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Salmon blocks it with crossed arms.
A short left from Furnival.
Furnival trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Furnival blocks a body shot from Salmon.
Furnival using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Salmon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Salmon working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Salmon.
Salmon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Furnival backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sexton Furnival comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Furnival winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sexton Furnival!
Sexton Furnival seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Grayson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Esteban Vega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grayson comes to the cage accompanied by Crazy Train by Ozzy Osborne. Vega is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Dead N Gone. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Grayson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Esteban Vega!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grayson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Grayson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Grayson scores with a takedown into Vega's guard.
Grayson trying to control but Vega is working from the bottom.
Grayson is stalling in the full guard.
Grayson trying to control but Vega is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Marcus Grayson.
Grayson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Vega was covering up waiting for the punch and Grayson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Grayson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grayson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Grayson lands a couple of elbows.
Vega preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Grayson postures up and lands a big shot to Vega's brow.
Grayson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Grayson throws a big elbow that misses.
Grayson trying to control the position from guard on top but Vega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vega looking for a sweep. Not yet Vega, not yet.
Grayson wants to control from the top but Vega keeps moving.
Grayson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Grayson chips away with some ground and pound.
Vega avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Grayson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vega trying to control the position.
Grayson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vega working a defensive guard here.
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!
Vega is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Grayson wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grayson keeping control of the position.
Grayson 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.
Grayson tries to get to full guard but Vega has control of the leg.
Vega escapes and gets back to his feet.
Grayson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A head kick misses from Vega.
Vega throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vega fails to land with a series of punches.
Vega misses with a straight right.
Vega throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grayson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grayson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vega gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Grayson.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Grayson.
Grayson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vega throws a series of punches but Grayson moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Grayson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Esteban Vega is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grayson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grayson thuds a left hand into Vega's body.
Vega takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vega moves out of range of the body kick.
Vega checks a low kick from Grayson.
Grayson lands with a straight right. Vega didn't see that one coming.
Grayson connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Grayson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Vega misses with a hook. Grayson ducked under it nicely.
Vega circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vega gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vega prevents a body shot from Grayson.
Vega is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Grayson is defending well for now.
Grayson misses with the head strike.
Grayson managing to block the knees to the body from Vega.
A head punch on the inside from Vega fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Vega fails to land.
Grayson cracks Vega with a nice body shot.
Vega blocking some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Grayson has a couple of punches blocked by Vega.
Grayson lands an uppercut.
Grayson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vega backwards.
Grayson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vega manages to break the clinch.
Vega uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grayson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vega moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Grayson throws a hook but Vega blocks it.
A jab from Vega misses.
Grayson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vega manages to avoid it.
Grayson misses with a body shot.
Grayson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vega.
Grayson scores with a jab to the body.
Vega looks to land a left hand but Grayson moved out of range nicely.
Grayson misses with a takedown attempt
and Vega counters with a thumping low kick.
Vega cracks Grayson with an open hand slap.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Grayson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Vega - the referee stops the clock and Grayson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Vega. Grayson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Grayson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vega keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grayson throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Grayson misses its intended target.
Vega throws a head kick but Grayson moves out of range.
Grayson connects with a nice looking jab.
Vega takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vega moves into the clinch.
Grayson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Vega.
Marcus Grayson is winning the standup battle so far.
Vega uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vega throws the kick towards the body but Grayson avoids it.
Grayson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vega throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Vega.
Vega takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vega fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Grayson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A telegraphed right hand from Grayson misses the target.
Vega looks to land a left hand but Grayson moved out of range nicely.
Vega looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vega cracks Grayson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Grayson shoots in for a takedown but Vega shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Vega as Grayson shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Grayson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vega avoids a punch combination nicely.
Grayson lands a head shot.
Vega is looking to chop away at Grayson's legs.
Grayson checks the leg kick.
Vega misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vega throws a jab but it's blocked by Grayson.
Grayson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Grayson moves out of range of the leg kick from Vega.
Vega works over Grayson's head and body with a nice combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vega looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vega misses with a straight right.
Vega takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Grayson scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grayson slips under a jab from Vega.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vega throws a hook to the side of Grayson's head but Grayson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vega swings for the body but Grayson moves out of range.
Grayson missing with a left hand there. Vega was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Esteban Vega will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Grayson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Vega lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vega.
Vega lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Grayson shoots for a takedown but Vega saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grayson. Vega does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vega takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vega throws the kick towards the body but Grayson avoids it.
Vega with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Grayson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Grayson throws a combination that misses
and Vega counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Grayson lands a body shot.
Vega connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vega throws out a loose jab but Grayson uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Grayson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grayson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grayson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Grayson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Vega cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vega avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice uppercut there from Vega.
Grayson misses with a body shot.
Vega misses with a hook
and Grayson counters with a nice body kick.
Vega looks to land a right hand but Grayson moved out of range.
Vega leaves Grayson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Grayson swings for the body but Vega moves out of range.
Vega is looking to clinch but Grayson is avoiding it.
Vega avoids the body shot from Grayson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vega ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grayson moves away.
Vega swinging wildly here.
Vega lands a nice looking body kick.
Grayson takes a swing at Vega's ribcage but misses.
Vega swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vega tries to close the distance and clinch but Grayson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Grayson scores with a nice right hand.
Vega ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grayson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A combination from Grayson does no damage.
Vega blocks the body kick.
Vega swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grayson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Grayson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vega.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vega looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Grayson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vega.
Vega misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vega lands a slapping body shot.
Vega throws a shot from downtown. Grayson moves away and avoids it.
Vega moves in looking to clinch but Grayson pushes him off.
Grayson throws out a loose jab but Vega uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grayson just misses with a punch to the body.
Grayson keeps the fight on the outside.
Vega blocks the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grayson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vega.
Vega just misses with a punch to the body.
Vega looks to throw the jab but Grayson is out of range.
Grayson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grayson lands a jab to Vega's midsection.
Vega waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grayson.
Vega goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Grayson jabs Vega to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vega fails to land with a series of punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grayson misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Vega misses the target.
Grayson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vega circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Esteban Vega.
I think Vega has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Esteban Vega!
Esteban Vega decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kelsey Curtis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kelly has chosen (When) Your Middle Name Is Danger as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Kelsey Curtis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Connor Kelly!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Curtis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kelly takes a swing at Curtis's ribcage but misses.
Kelly fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Curtis checks it well.
Curtis misses with a takedown
letting Kelly counter with a right hand.
Kelly scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kelly is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kelly cracks Curtis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Curtis ducks right into an uppercut from Kelly.
Kelly is looking to chop away at Curtis's legs.
Curtis has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kelsey Curtis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kelly dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Curtis misses with a takedown
letting Kelly counter with a right hand.
Curtis misses with a takedown attempt
and Kelly counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kelly misses with a jab, cross combination.
Curtis with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kelly counters with a thumping low kick.
Kelly moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curtis takes one on the button.
Kelly is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kelly lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kelly misses the shot to the body.
Kelly bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Curtis's head backwards.
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!
Curtis with a poor takedown
and Kelly counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Curtis is breathing heavily.
Curtis with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kelly counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Curtis with a poor takedown
and Kelly makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kelly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly throws a good cross that connects.
Curtis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A head kick misses from Kelly.
An inside leg kick lands from Kelly.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Curtis. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Curtis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kelly counters with a head kick. That will keep Curtis thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Kelly scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kelly digs a good body shot into Curtis's ribs.
Kelly scores with a crisp jab that stopped Curtis in his tracks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Curtis has his takedown stuffed
and Kelly counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Decent striking displayed by Kelly there.
Kelly throws a leg kick which misses Curtis's front leg but catches the back leg as Curtis tries to avoid it.
Kelsey Curtis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kelly throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kelly uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jab, jab by Kelly - just one landing.
Curtis is rocked!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kelly lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Curtis falls backwards - clearly groggy! Kelly dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Connor Kelly!
An out of breath Connor Kelly thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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