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CFC 308: Regency PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Tebo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billa Bong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bong is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bite Marks - Screeching Weasel. Kurt Tebo is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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185 lbs
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189 lbs
25 - 14 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Kurt Tebo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Billa Bong!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bong moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Kurt Tebo has been cut.
Bong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bong misses with a double jab.
Bong looking to score a takedown here. Tebo is defending well but Bong drives through and ends up in Tebo's guard.
Bong works over Tebo with some ground and pound from guard.
Tebo controlling the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bong won't allow Tebo to sweep him here.
Bong is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bong trying to control but Tebo is working from the bottom.
Bong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bong lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bong has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bong postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tebo keeping moving, preventing Bong from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bong with a nice head shot there.
Bong chips away with some ground and pound.
Tebo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tebo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bong slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tebo tries to escape but Bong is in control.
Bong scores with punches from side control.
Tebo is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tebo is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Tebo is rocked!
Bong is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tebo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bong in side control, throwing shots but Tebo defends.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bong tries for a kimura but Tebo is defending well.
Tebo is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Bong landing strikes.
Tebo struggling a bit here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bong landing strikes.
Oh Tebo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kurt Tebo's cut is getting worse.
Bong in side control lands a decent elbow.
Bong in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kurt Tebo's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Bong tries for a kimura but Tebo is defending well.
A big shot lands for Bong! That's hurt Tebo! Will he recover? Bong fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billa Bong!
Billa Bong got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between El Jewpacabra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fuego Salsa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fuego Salsa is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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185 lbs
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172 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, El Jewpacabra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fuego Salsa!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jewpacabra is looking to clinch but Salsa is avoiding it.
Salsa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jewpacabra lands a right hook to the body.
Salsa takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A big right from Jewpacabra misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jewpacabra.
Jewpacabra ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Salsa moves away.
Jewpacabra moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jewpacabra slips under a jab from Salsa.
Jewpacabra misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Salsa.
Salsa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A jab from Salsa misses.
Salsa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Salsa closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jewpacabra did well to prevent Salsa getting side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jewpacabra trying to control but Salsa postures up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salsa is looking to advance position but Jewpacabra won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salsa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jewpacabra trying to control here.
Salsa is working for a submission of some sort.
Jewpacabra wants to control but Salsa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salsa is working for a kimura but Jewpacabra is defending it quite comfortably.
Salsa passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jewpacabra!
Salsa tries to control but Jewpacabra wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jewpacabra is trying to escape the mount.
Salsa wants to control the pace but Jewpacabra is squirming around nicely.
Salsa jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Jewpacabra manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Salsa trying to control the action but Jewpacabra is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jewpacabra looking for a sweep but Salsa has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Salsa mounts Jewpacabra! Really nice guard pass there!
Jewpacabra is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Salsa controlling the pace for now.
Jewpacabra is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Fuego Salsa will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Salsa takes one to the chin there.
Jewpacabra throws a leg kick but Salsa sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jewpacabra wants to clinch up but Salsa keeps it at a distance.
Jewpacabra feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Salsas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Salsa misses with a looping left.
El Jewpacabra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of Salsa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Salsa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jewpacabra.
Jewpacabra connects with a good right hand that stumbles Salsa. Salsa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Salsa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jewpacabra moves out of range as Salsa strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Jewpacabra.
Jewpacabra bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Salsa's head.
Jewpacabra scores with a shot to the body.
Jewpacabra throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Salsa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Salsa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salsa misses with an uppercut.
Jewpacabra bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Salsa's head backwards.
Jewpacabra misses with a wild body shot.
Salsa throws an off balance right hand
and Jewpacabra counters with a nice kick to the body.
Salsa is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Salsa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jewpacabra lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jewpacabra scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Salsa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jewpacabra. Jewpacabra obviously looking to wear him down.
Jewpacabra scores with a push kick.
Salsa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jewpacabra.
Jewpacabra swings for the body but Salsa moves out of range.
Salsa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jewpacabra's waist but Jewpacabra gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Salsa off to one side.
Jewpacabra cracks Salsa with an open hand slap.
Jewpacabra is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jewpacabra loads up on a big right hand but Salsa slips the punch.
Salsa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jewpacabra.
Jewpacabra throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Salsa walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jewpacabra.
Salsa sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salsa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jewpacabra's waist but Jewpacabra gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Salsa off to one side.
A jab from Jewpacabra does it's job there.
Jewpacabra lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Salsa misses the target.
Jewpacabra lands with a shot to the body.
Jewpacabra looks to throw the jab but Salsa is out of range.
Jewpacabra misses with a wild body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Jewpacabra.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jewpacabra bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Salsa's head.
Jewpacabra tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab from Jewpacabra does it's job there.
Salsa has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jewpacabra.
Salsa is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jewpacabra.
Jewpacabra smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Salsa shoots in but Jewpacabra avoids the takedown attempt easily.
El Jewpacabra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fuego Salsa.
Jewpacabra takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jewpacabra tries to clinch there but Salsa circles away.
Jewpacabra lands a jab to the nose.
Jewpacabra throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jewpacabra misses with a body kick.
Jewpacabra thuds his shin into the meat of Salsa's side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jewpacabra tries to close the distance and clinch but Salsa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Salsa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jewpacabra gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Salsa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jewpacabra is looking to sweep but instead, Salsa has passed into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jewpacabra is pressing down on Salsa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jewpacabra knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Salsa on the ground.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jewpacabra wants to sweep here but Salsa controlling him for the moment.
Salsa advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
El Jewpacabra dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Jewpacabra tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Salsa was well out of range. Poor timing from Jewpacabra.
Salsa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jewpacabra is looking to clinch but Salsa is avoiding it.
Salsa walks into a stiff left hand from Jewpacabra.
A big left from Jewpacabra misses.
Jewpacabra dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Salsa. That did some damage!
Jewpacabra cracks Salsa with an open hand slap.
Jewpacabra misses the shot to the body.
Jewpacabra lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Salsa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jewpacabra tries to clinch but Salsa is having none of it.
Salsa fails with the takedown.
Jewpacabra throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jewpacabra throws a sloppy body shot
and Salsa counters with a straight right hand.
Salsa keeps the fight on the outside.
Jewpacabra keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fighters circling - Salsa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jewpacabra turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jewpacabra throws a jab but it's blocked by Salsa.
Jewpacabra misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jewpacabra throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Salsa on the side of the head.
Jewpacabra misses with a hook. Salsa ducked under it nicely.
Salsa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Salsa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jewpacabra throws a chopping leg kick but Salsa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jewpacabra misses with a straight left.
Jewpacabra lands a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salsa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jewpacabra.
Jewpacabra throws a low kick, looking for Salsa's leg but Salsa calmly moves out of range.
Jewpacabra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jewpacabra. Salsa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jewpacabra throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Salsa misses with an uppercut
letting Jewpacabra counter with a right hand.
Jewpacabra clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in the clinch, Jewpacabra scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jewpacabra putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Salsa in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Salsa has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jewpacabra after a bit of a struggle.
Jewpacabra creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Salsa's defenses.
Salsa jumps guard and drags Jewpacabra to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Jewpacabra throwing strikes from guard but Salsa blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salsa keeping full guard, as Jewpacabra tries to pass.
Jewpacabra will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jewpacabra throws an elbow that misses. Salsa uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jewpacabra's guard. Nice move by Salsa!
Salsa wants to pass the guard but Jewpacabra is keeping the position.
Jewpacabra wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Salsa slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Salsa wants to control from the top but Jewpacabra keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salsa looking to sit in guard and control but Jewpacabra gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fuego Salsa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jewpacabra trying to control the position from guard on top but Salsa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Salsa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jewpacabra is one step ahead there.
Jewpacabra in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
El Jewpacabra showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jewpacabra has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... El Jewpacabra!
El Jewpacabra decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vinnie Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cody Blackmore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Collins comes into the arena with Bloc Party - The Prayer blaring out of the sound system. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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17 - 9 - 0 |
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240 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vinnie Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cody Blackmore!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collins lands with a thumping leg kick.
Blackmore has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Collins.
The fighters circle momentarily. Collins darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
It looks like Cody Blackmore has been cut.
Collins looks to score with a jab to the body but Blackmore is just out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice cross by Collins.
Collins slips under a jab.
Collins throws a nice outside leg kick.
Collins moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Blackmore looks winded!
Collins lands a big right hand that sends Blackmore crashing to the mat! Collins stays standing though and waves Blackmore back to his feet!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Collins.
Blackmore takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Collins throws a quick head kick that knocks Blackmore silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Collins is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Vinnie Collins!
An out of breath and clearly excited Vinnie Collins thanked Fight Club Clothing est. 09™ for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Long John Beardhook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Reed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beardhook comes to the cage accompanied by Seamus. Reed has chosen Bitkit - Explode as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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273 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Long John Beardhook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Travis Reed!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beardhook moves out of range of the body kick.
Beardhook throws a nice head kick!
Reed walks forward, straight into a front kick from Beardhook.
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!
Beardhook lands a left and a right that send Reed crashing to the mat, dazed. Beardhook thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Reed is rocked!
Beardhook throws a nice outside leg kick.
Reed is still on wobbly legs! Can Beardhook finish him?
Reed misses with a kick to the body.
A head kick by Beardhook - that's a beauty! Reed is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Beardhook can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Long John Beardhook!
Long John Beardhook thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Athan Stamatis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Zaromskis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stamatis's entrance music is Lose Yourself. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Zaromskis's choice of entrance music: Moment of Peace. This should be fireworks!
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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
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Athan Stamatis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Martin Zaromskis!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaromskis misses with a low kick.
Stamatis fakes the leg kick and cracks Zaromskis in the body.
Stamatis throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Zaromskis lands with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stamatis. Zaromskis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stamatis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zaromskis moves away.
A slow jab from Zaromskis misses its intended target.
Stamatis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zaromskis takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stamatis.
Stamatis throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice uppercut lands for Zaromskis. That snapped Stamatis's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stamatis misses with a kick to the body
and Zaromskis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A big left from Zaromskis misses.
Stamatis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaromskis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zaromskis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zaromskis missing with a left hand there. Stamatis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zaromskis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zaromskis misses with a low kick.
Martin Zaromskis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zaromskis.
Stamatis scoring well with a low kick there.
Stamatis lands with a straight right. Zaromskis didn't see that one coming.
Stamatis avoids the head kick by Zaromskis.
Stamatis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zaromskis.
Stamatis takes a swing at Zaromskis's ribcage but misses.
Zaromskis is looking to slow Stamatis down with leg kicks.
Zaromskis throws a leg kick that is checked
and Stamatis decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Zaromskis's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zaromskis working for a triangle but Stamatis defends it easily.
Stamatis wants to control from the top but Zaromskis keeps moving.
Zaromskis looking for subs off his back but Stamatis has passed one foot through into half guard.
Stamatis prevents Zaromskis from improving his position.
Zaromskis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stamatis is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaromskis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stamatis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zaromskis keeps working.
Zaromskis wants to improve his position but Stamatis is controlling well.
Zaromskis works his way to full guard. Good work.
Stamatis scoring with punches to the head and body.
Stamatis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stamatis is working Zaromskis over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Zaromskis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stamatis 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Stamatis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stamatis trying to control the position from guard on top but Zaromskis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stamatis trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Zaromskis manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zaromskis wants to control from the top but Stamatis keeps moving.
Stamatis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stamatis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zaromskis's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zaromskis wants to sweep but no luck.
Stamatis lands a couple of digs.
Zaromskis looking for subs off his back but Stamatis has passed one foot through into half guard.
Zaromskis tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Athan Stamatis 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.
Zaromskis misses with a hook
and Stamatis counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Stamatis uses his free foot to push down on Zaromskis's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Zaromskis.
Zaromskis is working to get back to half guard.
Stamatis is landing with some decent strikes but Zaromskis is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stamatis landing punches.
A nice elbow there by Stamatis.
Zaromskis is in all sorts of trouble here.
Stamatis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zaromskis is looking to escape.
Stamatis with good strikes from the mount here!
Stamatis controlling the pace for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaromskis is trying desperately to improve position.
Stamatis tries to control but Zaromskis wriggling away.
Zaromskis tries to hold on but Stamatis pushes him away.
Zaromskis is looking to improve his position but Stamatis isn't that keen on the idea.
Zaromskis is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Stamatis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zaromskis is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stamatis looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaromskis can't escape the position.
Stamatis scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stamatis breaks from Zaromskis's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Stamatis trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Athan Stamatis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Stamatis cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Stamatis is working for a guillotine from mount but Zaromskis frees his head quite easily.
Stamatis lands a big shot there that rocks Zaromskis but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Stamatis landing punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stamatis trying to control but Zaromskis is having none of it.
Stamatis raining down hammerfists from mount.
Zaromskis is desperately trying to improve his position but Stamatis has a good base and remains in mount.
Zaromskis regains half guard.
Zaromskis is looking to improve his position.
Zaromskis trying to control but Stamatis postures up.
Zaromskis taking some punishment here, with Stamatis in his half guard.
Stamatis drops an elbow to the side of Zaromskis's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaromskis has a hand on Stamatis's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Stamatis takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Zaromskis taking shots to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stamatis looking to finish Zaromskis with some ground and pound. This is bad for Zaromskis!
Stamatis dominating with strikes here.
Zaromskis is trying to escape the mount.
Stamatis lands with some strikes.
Stamatis avoids the attempt from Zaromskis to control.
Stamatis prevents Zaromskis from getting the reversal.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zaromskis wants to control but Stamatis is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Athan Stamatis dominated that second round.
That's time! Stamatis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Zaromskis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stamatis can pounce on him.
Stamatis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zaromskis misses with a low kick.
Stamatis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Zaromskis.
Stamatis thuds a left hand into Zaromskis's body.
Stamatis is looking to wear down Zaromskis with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Stamatis fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Zaromskis is out of range.
Zaromskis takes a swing at Stamatis's ribcage but misses.
Zaromskis tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Stamatis counters with a right hand to the body.
Zaromskis works Stamatis's body with a nice hook.
Stamatis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stamatis looking to score a takedown here. Zaromskis is defending well but Stamatis drives through and ends up in Zaromskis's guard.
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!
Zaromskis looking for a guillotine here but Stamatis defends easily.
Zaromskis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stamatis advances to half guard.
Stamatis is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Zaromskis is looking to improve his position but Stamatis isn't that keen on the idea.
Stamatis looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Stamatis avoids the attempt from Zaromskis to control.
Stamatis fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stamatis putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Stamatis takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stamatis lands a big shot there that rocks Zaromskis but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Zaromskis keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Zaromskis tries to lock up and control but Stamatis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Stamatis fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Zaromskis is trying to escape the mount.
Zaromskis takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Martin Zaromskis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zaromskis is rocked!
Stamatis controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaromskis sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Stamatis trying to pass the guard but Zaromskis defending well.
Zaromskis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Stamatis connects with a nice short shot to Zaromskis's temple.
Stamatis tries to pass to full mount but Zaromskis defends it.
Stamatis is trying to control the action in half guard but Zaromskis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaromskis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stamatis trying to mount his opponent but Zaromskis defends it.
Athan Stamatis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stamatis lands strikes from half guard.
Zaromskis tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Stamatis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zaromskis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zaromskis on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Stamatis looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zaromskis is staying active underneath Stamatis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stamatis is controlling the pace.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Zaromskis missing with punches from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Athan Stamatis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stamatis has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Athan Stamatis!
After the fight, Athan Stamatis was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vitor Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Newbomb Turk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Newbomb Turk has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Vitor Gracie's chin.
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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
29 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Vitor Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Newbomb Turk!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie misses with a two punch combination.
Gracie scores with a hook.
Nice cross by Gracie.
Turk misses with a straight right.
Gracie is looking to clinch but Turk is avoiding it.
Gracie gets cracked there but stands up to it.
It looks like Vitor Gracie has been cut.
Turk loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Turk makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gracie swings for the body but Turk moves out of range.
Gracie is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Turk cracks Gracie with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Gracie looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Turk finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Turk getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gracie is rocked!
Gracie throws out a loose jab but Turk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oh Gracie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gracie fails with the takedown
and Turk counters with a right hand from hell and Gracie is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Newbomb Turk!
Our winner, Newbomb Turk, 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Kris Smyth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Sabre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smyth kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Painkiller - Pendulum feat. Freestylers. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kris Smyth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Matt Sabre!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sabre tries to work over Smyth's front leg with a kick but Smyth checks it.
Smyth moves out of range of the strikes.
Smyth takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sabre slips under a jab.
Smyth clinches up with Sabre and pushes him back against the cage.
Smyth lands a body shot.
Smyth stalling in the clinch.
Smyth throws a head punch that misses.
Sabre lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smyth backwards.
Smyth tries to land a knee to the head but Sabre blocks with his arms.
Smyth can't find room to land a body shot as Sabre controls the action.
Smyth with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Matt Sabre has been cut.
Smyth swings wildly with an uppercut but Sabre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sabre is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smyth is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabre lands with a light punch inside.
Smyth blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smyth throws a head punch that misses.
Smyth can't find room to land a body shot as Sabre controls the action.
Sabre softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Smyth tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sabre's elbow.
Smyth misses with a punch to the body.
Smyth looking to throw knees to the head but Sabre is blocking nicely.
Sabre stalling in the clinch but Smyth improves position.
Smyth pushes Sabre back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sabre has Smyth pressed against the cage.
Sabre misses with an elbow over the top.
Sabre can't find room to land a body shot as Smyth controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sabre lands a nice shot to the body.
Smyth landing knees to the body.
Smyth throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smyth is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Smyth trying to land knees to the body.
Smyth tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sabre tries to throw a body punch but Smyth avoids it by throwing Sabre back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Smyth fails to land.
Sabre tries to throw a body punch but Smyth avoids it by throwing Sabre back against the cage.
Sabre blocks an elbow strike.
Smyth tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smyth lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sabre backwards.
Smyth tries to work over Sabre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smyth struggles to land a body shot inside as Sabre controls his hands.
Sabre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smyth's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smyth.
Knees to the body from Smyth.
Sabre swings wildly with an uppercut but Smyth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smyth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sabre has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Smyth with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sabre on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sabre breaks from the clinch.
Smyth throws a looping overhand right but Sabre ducks down to avoid it.
Sabre throws a leg kick but Smyth moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sabre thumps Smyth with a low kick.
Matt Sabre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smyth doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smyth takes a swing at Sabre's ribcage but misses.
A lazy body kick from Smyth
and Sabre counters with a good, hard body kick but Smyth shrugs it off.
Kris Smyth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sabre.
Sabre throws the kick towards the body but Smyth avoids it.
Sabre misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smyth makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smyth lands with a nice body punch.
Both fighters circling a little - Sabre finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Smyth throws a solid leg kick but Sabre takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Smyth.
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 Kris Smyth will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Matt Sabre's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A left and a right from Sabre both land. Nice combination.
Smyth staying out of range there.
Sabre throws a body punch but Smyth moves out of range.
Matt Sabre seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smyth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sabre throws out the jab.
Sabre walks into a jab.
Sabre wants to slow Smyth down by chopping away at his legs.
Smyth fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sabre on the side of the head.
Sabre throws a low kick, looking for Smyth's leg but Smyth calmly moves out of range.
Sabre lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Smyth has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sabre managing to block the knees to the body from Smyth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabre gets through Smyth's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smyth throws an elbow that misses.
Sabre misses with some punches.
Smyth is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sabre managing to block the knees to the body from Smyth.
Smyth makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smyth blocks an uppercut.
Smyth tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short body shot lands from Smyth as the two fighters clinch.
Sabre on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sabre misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smyth.
A right hook to the body lands for Sabre.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smyth misses with a body punch.
Sabre looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
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!
Smyth lands with a left to the head.
Sabre struggles to land a body shot inside as Smyth controls his hands.
Smyth tries a body shot but Sabre blocks it.
Smyth misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smyth tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Smyth with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sabre blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smyth wants to stall.
Sabre lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Smyth blocks a body shot from Sabre.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smyth misses with a knee strike.
Smyth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Sabre - that landed with a thud.
Sabre misses with an elbow strike.
Smyth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Smyth obliges.
Sabre can't find room to land a body shot as Smyth controls the action.
Smyth lands a body punch in the clinch.
Smyth tries a body shot but Sabre blocks it.
Sabre trying to land knees to the body.
Smyth struggles to land a body shot inside as Sabre controls his hands.
Smyth misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sabre.
Smyth tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sabre's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smyth gets through Sabre's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smyth tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short left from Sabre.
Kris Smyth has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sabre content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Smyth throws a punch but it's blocked by Sabre.
Sabre blocks a body shot from Smyth.
Smyth is looking to control Sabre's arms but Sabre gets an underhook and turns him. Now Smyth has his back to the cage.
Smyth misses with a body punch.
Smyth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smyth with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sabre managing to block the knees to the body from Smyth.
Smyth prevents a body shot from Sabre.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kris Smyth will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Matt Sabre's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Smyth blocks a low kick nicely.
A shot to the liver by Sabre. Beautiful body shot.
Sabre looks to land a body kick but Smyth moved away.
An inside leg kick from Smyth misses.
Smyth walks into a stiff left hand from Sabre.
Sabre wants to land a leg kick but Smyth is out of range.
Smyth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sabre.
Sabre moves out of range of the strikes.
Smyth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sabre moves away.
Smyth misses with a leg kick
and Sabre counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smyth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smyth stuns Sabre with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sabre misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smyth fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smyth is looking to score with low kicks.
Sabre cracks Smyth with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smyth.
Sabre misses with a leg kick
and Smyth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Smyth.
Smyth just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smyth has Sabre up against the cage in a clinch.
Sabre blocks an uppercut.
Sabre throws a head punch that misses.
Sabre can't find room to land a body shot as Smyth controls the action.
Sabre tries a body shot but Smyth blocks it.
Smyth blocks the elbow strike.
Smyth can't find room to land a body shot as Sabre controls the action.
Smyth misses with some punches.
Smyth lands a good knee to the midsection. Sabre won't want to take too many of those.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smyth throws a head punch that misses.
Sabre misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matt Sabre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sabre tries to throw a body punch but Smyth avoids it by throwing Sabre back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smyth misses with a punch to the body.
Sabre wants to break free but Smyth has control.
Sabre taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Smyth lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sabre wants to break free but Smyth has control.
Smyth misses with a knee to the head.
Smyth avoids the elbow strike from Sabre, against the cage.
Sabre misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sabre pushes Smyth back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sabre stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smyth taking a breather.
Sabre is trying to maintain a safe position but Smyth gets an underhook and turns Sabre into the cage.
Smyth misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sabre.
Smyth missing with knees to the body.
Smyth is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sabre is defending well for now.
Kris Smyth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sabre prevents a body shot from Smyth.
Smyth throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Smyth prevents a body shot from Sabre.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smyth lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sabre misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sabre tries a body shot but Smyth blocks it.
Sabre stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Matt Sabre.
I think Smyth has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kris Smyth!
Our winner, Kris Smyth, 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Worrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carter comes into the arena with Run this Town blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Peter Worrell enters the cage!
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215 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shawn Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Peter Worrell!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Worrell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Carter throws out the jab.
Nice body punch from Worrell.
Worrell checks the leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Worrell checks a leg kick.
Carter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good leg kick by Worrell there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Carter drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Carter loads up on a big right hand but Worrell slips the punch.
That kick from Worrell tenderised Carter's leg. Carter is trying to keep his angry face on.
Carter is breathing heavily.
Carter looks to throw the jab but Worrell is out of range.
Carter throws a solid leg kick but Worrell takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Carter.
Worrell misses with a few strikes there.
Worrell throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Worrell goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Carter lunges at Worrell with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Worrell's hand.
Carter walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Worrell checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Carter tests Worrell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Worrell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Carter takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Worrell fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Worrell cracks the inside of Carter's front leg.
Worrell looks for the body kick but Carter saw that one coming.
Carter has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Worrell.
Carter is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Worrell moves out of range of the leg kick from Carter.
Worrell throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Worrell slips a jab from Carter.
Nice uppercut lands for Worrell. That snapped Carter's head back.
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!
Carter connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Worrell momentarily.
Worrell is looking to clinch.
Worrell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Worrell looks to land a body kick but Carter moved away.
Worrell lands the left hand.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Worrell - that will leave a mark!
Carter takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Worrell lands a nice looking body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Worrell. That's going to slow Carter down.
Worrell misses with a kick to the body.
Worrell connects with an inside leg kick.
Worrell lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Carter avoids the head kick by Worrell.
Worrell looks to land a body kick but Carter moved away.
Worrell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Worrell throws a head kick that misses.
Worrell has managed to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter takes a shot to the head.
Worrell digs a right hand underneath Carter's ribcage. Carter let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Worrell can't find room to land a body shot as Carter controls the action.
Worrell is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Worrell continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Worrell lands with a light punch inside.
Worrell just leaning against Carter, taking a breather.
Worrell misses with a body punch.
Worrell working aggressively here.
Carter looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Carter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Worrell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Carter misses with a punch to the body.
Carter looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Carter blocks an elbow strike from Worrell.
Worrell throws an elbow that misses.
Carter blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Worrell.
Worrell blocks the elbow strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Worrell - that landed with a thud.
Worrell avoids the elbow strike from Carter, against the cage.
Worrell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
It looks like Shawn Carter has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Worrell fails to land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Carter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Carter throws a punch but it's blocked by Worrell.
Worrell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Worrell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shawn Carter'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.
Worrell thuds his shin into the meat of Carter's side.
Worrell clinches with his opponent.
Worrell is leaning against Carter and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Worrell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Carter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Worrell slowing the pace effectively.
Worrell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Worrell prevents Carter from breaking the clinch.
Worrell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Worrell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
Carter tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Worrell avoids it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carter.
Worrell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Carter's efforts to push away.
Worrell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Worrell misses with the head strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Worrell as Carter tries to tie him up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Worrell lands a body punch.
Worrell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Carter tries to circle away but Worrell has him pinned against the cage.
Worrell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Worrell.
Worrell lands a body shot in the clinch.
Worrell pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Carter blocks the elbow strike.
Worrell content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Carter can't find room to land a body shot as Worrell controls the action.
With the fighters up against the cage, Worrell throws an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carter.
Worrell is pushing Carter up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Carter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Worrell lands a leg kick that knocks Carter off balance momentarily.
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!
Worrell misses with a head kick.
Worrell is looking to clinch.
Carter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Worrell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Carter, pushing him back against the cage.
Peter Worrell seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Worrell lands a right hand.
Worrell dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short right from Worrell.
Worrell avoids a wild elbow strike from Carter.
Worrell slowing the pace effectively.
Carter looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Worrell leaning against his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worrell scores with a shot to the side of Carter's head.
Carter is rocked!
Carter takes an elbow to the temple.
Oh Carter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Worrell creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Carter with a big uppercut! Carter tries to clinch up but Worrell pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Carter to the mat! Carter covers up and Worrell unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Peter Worrell!
Peter Worrell 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Dick Inc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Vronsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Inc kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bad Moon Rising. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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28
195 lbs
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30
200 lbs
23 - 14 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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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
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Dick Inc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Vronsky!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vronsky takes a swing at Inc's ribcage but misses.
Vronsky misses with a hook.
Vronsky digs a good hook to Inc's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Vronsky misses the target.
Inc is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Inc avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vronsky stuns Inc with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vronsky lands a jab.
Inc has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Inc there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vronsky thows a body shot but no joy.
A bone on bone clash there as Vronsky blocks the leg kick.
Vronsky connects with a crisp jab.
Inc shoots in for a takedown but Vronsky shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Inc misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vronsky scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Inc tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vronsky was well out of range. Poor timing from Inc.
Vronsky jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vronsky pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Inc steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vronsky.
Nice defenses there by Inc.
Nice uppercut there from Vronsky.
Inc scores with a nice right hand.
Vronsky slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vronsky looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vronsky throws an overhand right that lands on Inc's shoulder, as Inc tries to avoid the shot.
Inc slips under a jab from Vronsky.
Vronsky throws a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Inc tenderised Vronsky's leg. Vronsky is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Inc looking to score a takedown here. Vronsky is defending well but Inc drives through and ends up in Vronsky's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Inc throwing strikes but missing.
Vronsky is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Inc 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.
Inc looking to pass the guard.
Vronsky looking for a sweep. Not yet Vronsky, not yet.
Inc throws a strike but Vronsky rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Vronsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Inc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inc throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vronsky slips nicely into half guard.
Vronsky scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Inc is looking for a sweep. Vronsky is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Inc moves into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Inc is on top in guard.
Inc passes Vronsky's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Inc is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Vronsky!
Vronsky is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Inc throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vronsky blocking the ground and pound.
Inc avoids the attempt from Vronsky to control.
Inc has control of Vronsky's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Vronsky regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Vronsky blocking the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vronsky is trying desperately to improve position.
Inc looking to control but Vronsky is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michael Vronsky will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Vronsky throws a hook to the side of Inc's head but Inc sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vronsky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Inc throws a looping overhand right but Vronsky ducks down to avoid it.
Inc moves forwards but Vronsky connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Michael Vronsky seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vronsky moves out of range of the strikes.
That kick from Inc tenderised Vronsky's leg. Vronsky is trying to keep his angry face on.
That kick from Inc tenderised Vronsky's leg. Vronsky is trying to keep his angry face on.
Inc looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vronsky is fending him off so far but Inc persists. Nope, Vronsky circles away and we're back to standing.
Vronsky lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vronsky.
Inc connects with the punch.
Vronsky slaps away a takedown attempt from Inc, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vronsky throws a combination. Inc tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vronsky lands with a nice body punch.
Inc slips under a jab from Vronsky.
Inc misses with a straight right.
Vronsky misses with an uppercut.
Inc jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Inc walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A solid leg kick lands there for Inc.
Inc throws a hook but Vronsky blocks it.
Vronsky misses with a double jab.
Inc lands a lovely overhand right.
Vronsky moves out of range of the strikes.
Inc takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vronsky tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Inc was well out of range. Poor timing from Vronsky.
Vronsky keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Inc attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Vronsky misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Vronsky throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vronsky bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Inc's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Inc throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Vronsky takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slow jab from Vronsky misses its intended target.
That kick from Inc tenderised Vronsky's leg. Vronsky is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vronsky throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Inc sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Inc looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vronsky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Inc moves away.
Inc misses with a takedown attempt - Vronsky sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Inc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Inc throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vronsky swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Vronsky misses.
Vronsky slips a jab from Inc.
Inc misses with a leg kick.
Inc connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vronsky chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Inc can pounce on him.
Vronsky fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Inc looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Inc is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Inc wants to land a leg kick but Vronsky is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Vronsky misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Inc. Vronsky does a little dance to reset his feet.
Inc fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vronsky misses with the combination.
Inc misses with a low kick.
Michael Vronsky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vronsky throws a body punch but Inc moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Inc misses with a head kick.
Inc fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vronsky chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Inc can pounce on him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Inc dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Vronsky fails to land with a series of punches.
Jab by Inc.
Inc throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vronsky sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vronsky fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Inc looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vronsky missing with a left hand there. Inc was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Inc misses with a straight right.
Inc scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Inc misses with a low kick.
Inc displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vronsky throws out the jab.
Vronsky avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Good leg kick by Inc there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vronsky just misses with a punch to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vronsky.
Vronsky misses with a wild combination.
Inc works the jab nicely.
A combination from Vronsky does no damage.
Vronsky misses with a looping left.
Vronsky scores with a nice strike.
Inc lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vronsky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Inc manages to avoid it.
Vronsky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vronsky on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vronsky throws a lazy right hand but Inc sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Inc will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Inc cracks Vronsky with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Inc misses with a left hand
and Vronsky cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vronsky missing with a left hand there. Inc was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vronsky connects with a looping right hand.
Inc with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Inc's corner calls for a 1-2. Inc obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Inc slips under a jab from Vronsky.
Vronsky slips under a jab.
Vronsky leaves Inc with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vronsky connects with a body shot that sends Inc's belly button to the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inc dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vronsky. That did some damage!
Inc lands a leg kick that knocks Vronsky off balance momentarily.
Inc 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vronsky is on top in guard.
Vronsky avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vronsky passes Inc's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Inc is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vronsky is pressing down on Inc's thigh, looking to free his foot. Inc is holding on for now.
Inc is trying to get back to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vronsky is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
A nice elbow there by Vronsky.
It looks like Dick Inc has been cut.
Inc is squirming around, avoiding Vronsky's attempts to control the action.
Inc sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Inc is trying to get back to full guard.
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 Dick Inc.
Well Inc has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dick Inc!
During a confident post fight interview, Dick Inc thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kassidy Cullen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karnak Mandazur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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28
169 lbs
20 - 6 - 1 |
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29
163 lbs
21 - 4 - 0 |
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Great elbows
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kassidy Cullen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karnak Mandazur!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cullen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cullen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mandazur can't do much from the bottom here.
Cullen misses with the ground and pound.
Cullen throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Mandazur tries to improve position but can't.
Mandazur can't do much from the bottom here.
Mandazur avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Cullen.
Mandazur parries the strikes from Cullen easily there. Cullen is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Mandazur to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cullen working the ground and pound.
Cullen working the ground and pound.
Cullen 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.
Cullen throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Mandazur works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Cullen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mandazur's head.
Mandazur wants to get back to full guard.
Mandazur keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cullen prevents Mandazur from improving his position.
Mandazur slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cullen throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cullen tries to free his leg and advance position but Mandazur is retaining full guard.
Cullen stopping the sweep attempt from Mandazur.
Mandazur trying to keep a closed guard but Cullen is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cullen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mandazur seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cullen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mandazur's head.
Mandazur seems keen to control Cullen's posture.
Cullen works over Mandazur with some ground and pound from guard.
Mandazur wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cullen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cullen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mandazur works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mandazur is trying to keep Cullen in close.
Mandazur working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cullen.
Cullen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mandazur is keeping the position for now.
Mandazur avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mandazur wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kassidy Cullen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cullen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cullen throws a sloppy head kick
and Cullen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mandazur drives through and clinches with Cullen against the cage.
Mandazur misses with a punch on the inside.
Mandazur working aggressively here.
Cullen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mandazur misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mandazur misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cullen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mandazur to keep the fight standing.
Cullen trying to stall but Mandazur improves his position.
A head punch on the inside from Mandazur fails to land.
Mandazur swings wildly with an uppercut but Cullen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cullen tries to work over Mandazur's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mandazur throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cullens head.
Mandazur misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mandazur struggles to land a body shot inside as Cullen controls his hands.
Mandazur swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mandazur throws a head punch that misses.
Cullen blocks an uppercut.
Mandazur is leaning against Cullen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mandazur.
A head punch on the inside from Mandazur fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Mandazur fails to land.
Cullen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cullen has a couple of punches blocked by Mandazur.
Mandazur softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cullen.
A body shot lands from Mandazur.
Cullen struggles to land a body shot inside as Mandazur controls his hands.
Mandazur misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cullen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mandazur working aggressively here.
Cullen trying to control the position but instead, Mandazur has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cullen into the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Mandazur.
Cullen blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mandazur.
Mandazur misses with some punches.
Mandazur throws a head punch that misses.
Cullen is trying to pull guard but Mandazur turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cullen prevents a body shot from Mandazur.
A right hook to the body lands for Mandazur.
Mandazur prevents a body shot from Cullen.
Mandazur swings wildly with an uppercut but Cullen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mandazur misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Cullen.
Cullen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cullen effectively controlling the action here.
Cullen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cullen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mandazur.
Mandazur misses with a punch on the inside.
Cullen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mandazur pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kassidy Cullen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cullen slowing the pace effectively.
Mandazur stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mandazur's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mandazur misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cullen controlling the action here for a moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mandazur.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Mandazur.
Mandazur lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted 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!
Cullen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mandazur misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mandazur makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cullen.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mandazur.
Cullen pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mandazur swings wildly with an uppercut but Cullen uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mandazur lands a shoulder strike.
Mandazur misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cullen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karnak Mandazur showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cullen looks to land a body kick but Mandazur moved away.
Mandazur takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cullen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mandazur counters with a leg kick.
Cullen clobbers Mandazur with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cullen misses with a low kick.
Cullen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mandazur is out of range and Cullen settles back down.
Cullen connects with a high kick.
Cullen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mandazur's head.
A head kick misses from Cullen.
Cullen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mandazur checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cullen tried to score with a low kick but Mandazur checks it.
Mandazur's corner calls for a 1-2. Mandazur obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mandazur loads up on a big right hand but Cullen slips the punch.
Cullen lands a leg kick that knocks Mandazur off balance momentarily.
Mandazur looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cullen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mandazur checks it well.
A solid body kick from Mandazur.
Cullen misses with a low kick.
Cullen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Karnak Mandazur seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
Mandazur fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Karnak Mandazur is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cullen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mandazur punishes Cullen's body with a nice straight punch.
Mandazur dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cullen. That did some damage!
Mandazur drops Cullen with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Cullen looks back up at him and smiles so Mandazur waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Cullen is rocked!
It looks like Kassidy Cullen has been cut.
Mandazur scores with a kick to the body.
Oh Cullen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cullen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mandazur pushes Cullen up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mandazur.
Cullen seems to have got his legs back now.
Mandazur cracks Cullen with a nice body shot.
Mandazur struggles to land a body shot inside as Cullen controls his hands.
Mandazur misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mandazur blocks an uppercut.
Mandazur swings wildly with an uppercut but Cullen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karnak Mandazur seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mandazur lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cullen.
Mandazur misses with some punches.
Mandazur scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short body shot lands from Mandazur as the two fighters clinch.
Cullen trying to stall but Mandazur improves his position.
A right hook to the body lands for Mandazur.
A short right from Mandazur on the inside.
Mandazur lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mandazur.
Cullen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mandazur softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cullen misses with an elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mandazur.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mandazur.
Nice body punch from Mandazur - that landed with a thud.
Cullen blocks an uppercut.
Mandazur tries to throw a body punch but Cullen avoids it by throwing Mandazur back against the cage.
Mandazur throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Mandazur.
Mandazur doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mandazur misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mandazur working aggressively here.
Mandazur misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cullen is looking to control Mandazur's arms but Mandazur gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cullen has his back to the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mandazur lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mandazur pushes Cullen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mandazur working aggressively here.
Mandazur throws a punch but it's blocked by Cullen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karnak Mandazur really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kassidy Cullen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mandazur clinches.
Mandazur misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mandazur makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mandazur misses with a punch to the body.
Mandazur working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mandazur misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cullen swings wildly with an uppercut but Mandazur uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cullen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mandazur has a couple of punches blocked by Cullen.
Mandazur misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cullen jumps guard but Mandazur stands there with Cullen around his waist. Cullen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mandazur scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cullen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Mandazur scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mandazur throws a head punch that misses.
Mandazur lands an uppercut.
Mandazur doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mandazur tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cullen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mandazur pushes Cullen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mandazur lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Cullen to his knees! Mandazur keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karnak Mandazur! Karnak Mandazur retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Karnak Mandazur 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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