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MFN 47: Whitman vs. Linhares PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dismas Tanner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Claude Van Damned (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Damned comes into a darkened arena with his song building. I'm gonna need a montage kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Jean Claude Van Damned has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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145 lbs
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135 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dismas Tanner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Claude Van Damned!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Damned checks the leg kick nicely there.
Van Damned gets a double leg takedown into Tanner's guard.
Tanner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Van Damned passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tanner can't do much from the bottom here.
Van Damned scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Tanner to see if he's OK.
Van Damned is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tanner knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tanner regains half guard there - taking advantage of Van Damned's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tanner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Van Damned is working away from the top position though.
Tanner might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tanner won't allow Van Damned to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanner is defending against the submission attempts here by Van Damned.
Tanner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Van Damned trying to pass the guard but Tanner defending well.
Van Damned slows the pace down in half guard.
Tanner is looking to escape.
Van Damned is thwarting Tanner's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Damned sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tanner defending well though.
Van Damned is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tanner doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Van Damned.
Tanner trying to control but Van Damned postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Damned is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tanner defends it well.
Van Damned is trying to work for a kimura but Tanner is defending well.
Van Damned is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tanner sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanner has hold of Van Damned's hands but Van Damned slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tanner moves into full guard.
Van Damned decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Van Damned scores with a takedown into Tanner's guard.
Tanner trying to control the position.
Tanner is really struggling to control Van Damned but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Van Damned drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tanner looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tanner looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tanner!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Damned can't do much from the bottom here.
Van Damned stops Tanner from passing to mount.
Van Damned can't do much from the bottom here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Damned is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Claude Van Damned dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tanner lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Van Damned has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Van Damned and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Van Damned throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tanner tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Van Damned is in Tanner's guard.
Van Damned drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tanner looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tanner looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tanner!
Van Damned is trying to get back to half guard.
Van Damned wants to control but Tanner postures up.
Van Damned really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tanner. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tanner is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Van Damned has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanner in side control, throwing shots but Van Damned defends.
Van Damned is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Van Damned taking punishment in the form of punches.
Tanner wants to control but Van Damned is keeping him busy.
Tanner has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Jean Claude Van Damned has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanner prevents Van Damned from getting the reversal.
Van Damned is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Van Damned can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tanner dominating with strikes here.
Poor strikes thrown by Tanner there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Tanner controlling the position easily from mount.
Van Damned wants to hold on but Tanner pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanner trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tanner goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Van Damned turns into him and now he's in Tanner's guard.
Van Damned trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tanner throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Van Damned controls from within his opponent's guard.
Van Damned trying to control but Tanner is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Van Damned is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jean Claude Van Damned has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Van Damned clinches up with Tanner and pushes him back against the cage.
Van Damned wants a takedown but no success here.
Van Damned drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tanner working hard to break the clinch.
Tanner wants the takedown. Van Damned is fighting it off but Tanner persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Van Damned's guard against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Damned wants to sweep here but Tanner controlling him for the moment.
Tanner trying to control but Van Damned is working from the bottom.
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 Dismas Tanner will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Van Damned closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tanner to the mat! Tanner manages to get full guard.
Van Damned is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tanner is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tanner has escaped and now he's on top!
Tanner advances to half guard.
Tanner wants to stand up but Van Damned has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanner looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Van Damned is refusing to be controlled, as Tanner sits in half guard.
Van Damned is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Van Damned is positioning himself well to prevent Tanner advancing to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Van Damned trying to control but Tanner postures up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Van Damned is not content to let Tanner control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Van Damned has managed to clinch.
Van Damned has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Tanner is trying to keep an underhook but Van Damned manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Van Damned is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tanner is just riding it out for now. Van Damned eventually gives up the hold.
Tanner works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Van Damned defends well.
Van Damned pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tanner is keeping the position for now.
Tanner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tanner has a closed guard, preventing Van Damned from standing up.
Van Damned stands up and waves to Tanner to follow him.
Tanner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Damned has Tanner up against the cage in a clinch.
Van Damned jumps guard.
Tanner wants to control from the top but Van Damned keeps moving.
Van Damned looking for a guillotine here but Tanner defends easily.
Van Damned wants to stand up but Tanner is controlling him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jean Claude Van Damned comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Van Damned has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jean Claude Van Damned!
A very excited looking Jean Claude Van Damned rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mario Ruskov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elliott Stanley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stanley has chosen Terror - One with the Underdogs as his entrance music. Elliott Stanley is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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140 lbs
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136 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mario Ruskov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Elliott Stanley!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruskov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stanley.
Ruskov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stanley avoids it really well and circles away.
Stanley shoots in for a takedown but Ruskov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stanley bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ruskov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stanley wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Stanley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ruskov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ruskov wants to control but Stanley postures up.
Stanley staying calm.
Ruskov stops Stanley from passing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruskov can't do much from the bottom here.
Stanley wants to control but Ruskov is keeping him busy.
Ruskov throws Stanley to one side and escapes!
Stanley has Ruskov up against the cage in a clinch.
Stanley has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ruskov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mario Ruskov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elliott Stanley.
Stanley blocks the elbow strike.
Ruskov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ruskov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Stanley is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ruskov to the mat. Ruskov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Ruskov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanley wants to control from the top but Ruskov keeps moving.
Stanley stopping the sweep attempt from Ruskov.
Ruskov controls Stanley momentarily but Stanley frees himself.
Ruskov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stanley is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Stanley misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanley has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stanley drags the fight down to the ground.
Ruskov looking to pass the guard.
Stanley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stanley trying to keep a closed guard but Ruskov is proving a slippery customer.
Stanley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ruskov is one step ahead there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stanley can do anything to dispel that myth.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stanley manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruskov manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Ruskov, under a barage of strikes from Stanley.
Stanley wants to stand up but Ruskov is controlling the position.
Ruskov wants to get back to full guard.
Ruskov wants to control but Stanley is keeping busy.
Ruskov controlling the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ruskov is looking to control Stanley's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ruskov avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elliott Stanley dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Stanley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stanley manages to break the clinch.
Ruskov tries to close the distance and clinch but Stanley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stanley moves into the clinch successfully.
Stanley manages to break the clinch.
Stanley uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mario Ruskov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stanley closes the distance and pushes Ruskov back into the cage.
Stanley breaks the clinch.
Ruskov misses with a wild combination.
Stanley fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ruskov on the side of the head.
Stanley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ruskov.
Ruskov is looking to clinch.
Ruskov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stanley pinned against the cage. Stanley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stanley.
Ruskov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stanley.
Ruskov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ruskov keeping moving, preventing Stanley from controlling successfully.
Ruskov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stanley trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ruskov's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruskov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stanley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Stanley trying to control but Ruskov is working from the bottom.
Stanley throws a big elbow that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruskov trying to control the position.
Ruskov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Stanley controls the pace.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
We're going to have a standup here because Mario Ruskov wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Ruskov fails with a takedown attempt.
Stanley moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanley breaks from the clinch.
Stanley feints a jab promting Ruskov to slip. Stanley then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ruskov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Stanley fails to land the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Stanley. No joy for Ruskov on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mario Ruskov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruskov misses with a takedown attempt - Stanley sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ruskov shoots in looking for a takedown. Stanley tries to sprawl out of it but Ruskov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stanley manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice takedown defense from Ruskov. No joy for Stanley on that attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Ruskov misses.
Stanley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stanley, right into the meat.
Stanley looks for a takedown but Ruskov sprawls well.
Ruskov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stanley moves into range and clinches up with Ruskov.
Stanley jumps guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ruskov lands a couple of elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stanley wants to stand but Ruskov is controlling the position.
Stanley keeping moving, preventing Ruskov from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elliott Stanley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ruskov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Stanley throws a head kick but Ruskov moves out of range.
Ruskov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stanley sprawls well. Stanley wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ruskov gets slowly back to his feet.
Ruskov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stanley circles away quickly and effectively.
Ruskov gets tackled into the cage by Stanley. Stanley maintains the clinch.
Ruskov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stanley jumps guard.
Ruskov trying to control but Stanley is working from the bottom.
Ruskov pushing down on Stanley's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ruskov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stanley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ruskov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruskov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stanley wants to get back to his feet.
Stanley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ruskov trying to control the pace.
Stanley is trying to control but Ruskov passes into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruskov working the ground and pound but Stanley is defending the strikes.
Stanley is looking to regain half guard here but Ruskov keeps moving and retains side control.
Ruskov prevents Stanley from escaping the position.
Ruskov trying to control the position but Stanley is working away.
Ruskov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Stanley's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruskov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stanley, who protects the arm well.
Stanley defending against the ground and pound.
Ruskov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stanley keeps working.
Ruskov stands up.
Stanley lands a leg kick that knocks Ruskov off balance momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanley dives in for a single leg takedown but Ruskov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ruskov tries to break free but Stanley pushes him back against the cage.
Stanley has Ruskov pressed against the cage, preventing Ruskov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Good body shot from Stanley.
Ruskov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Stanley after a bit of a struggle.
Stanley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stanley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ruskov swivels and escapes.
Stanley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Danga de danga de dang - Stanley scores with a four punch combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stanley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ruskov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stanley somewhat.
Mario Ruskov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elliott Stanley.
Stanley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stanley drives through and clinches with Ruskov against the cage.
Mario Ruskov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Elliott Stanley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stanley looking for a takedown.
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 Mario Ruskov.
I think Stanley has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elliott Stanley!
Post fight, Elliott Stanley stared into the camera and said 'Fuck all of you 135lb losers. I'm gunning for the belt!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Fabio Ruskov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aziz Ansari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Ansari's choice of entrance music: HAM. Fabio Ruskov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Aziz Ansari's chin.
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135 lbs
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143 lbs
11 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fabio Ruskov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aziz Ansari!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruskov tries to clinch
and Ansari counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ansari connects with a crisp jab.
Ansari scores with a jab. Ruskov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ansari dips to his left and cracks Ruskov with an uppercut!
Ruskov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ansari avoids it really well and circles away.
Ansari moves out of range of the body kick from Ruskov.
Ruskov shoots and misses
and Ansari counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ansari misses with a double jab.
Ruskov with a poor takedown
and Ansari counters with a straight right hand.
Ruskov is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fabio Ruskov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ansari throws an overhand right that drops Ruskov like a sack of potatoes! Ansari dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aziz Ansari!
During a confident post fight interview, Aziz Ansari thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jake Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrey Konovalov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Konovalov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. CJClip - No reason to live but we do it kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be a great matchup!
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164 lbs
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrey Konovalov!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Smith lands in his opponent's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Konovalov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smith stands and throws Konovalov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Konovalov is not content to let Smith control the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Smith.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Konovalov throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Konovalov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Smith advances to mount.
Konovalov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Konovalov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Smith haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Konovalov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Konovalov has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Smith. Oh but Konovalov has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Smith goes limp - he's gone! Konovalov jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Andrey Konovalov!
Andrey Konovalov took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Steel Penn's Laundry 93% for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Sundin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ansgar Kurucz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kurucz has chosen Marek Ztraceny - Sex s Ex as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ivan Sundin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ansgar Kurucz!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sundin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kurucz.
Sundin lands a glancing blow to the side of Kurucz's head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sundin, as that shot connected.
Sundin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kurucz does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Some wild striking there from Sundin.
Sundin sizes up Kurucz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kurucz throws a sloppy head kick and Sundin moves out of range easily.
Sundin scores with a shot to the body.
Kurucz misses with a double jab.
Kurucz lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kurucz.
It looks like Ivan Sundin has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sundin throws the left hand but Kurucz avoids the punch easily.
Kurucz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kurucz throws a body kick that misses.
Ivan Sundin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sundin tests Kurucz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kurucz throws a sloppy head kick and Sundin moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurucz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kurucz throws a right and a left that Sundin avoids nicely.
Sundin scores with a one two! Kurucz had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kurucz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kurucz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kurucz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sundin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sundin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sundin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kurucz misses the shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Kurucz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Good exchange - Sundin coming out on top.
Sundin digs a good body shot into Kurucz's ribs.
Kurucz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kurucz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurucz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sundin avoids the body shot from Kurucz.
Sundin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sundin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kurucz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kurucz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sundin.
Sundin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kurucz.
Kurucz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sundin.
Sundin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kurucz throws out the jab.
Sundin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sundin lands a slapping body shot.
A head kick misses from Kurucz.
Sundin throws a series of punches but Kurucz moves out of range.
Kurucz looks to land a body kick but Sundin moved away.
Sundin's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sundin duly obliges.
Kurucz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Sundin coming out on top.
Sundin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kurucz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sundin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kurucz counters with a body kick that stops Sundin in his tracks momentarily.
Sundin throws a one two combo.
Sundin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kurucz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sundin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kurucz throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sundin's head.
A punch combination from Kurucz misses.
Kurucz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kurucz moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sundin misses with a hook. Kurucz ducked under it nicely.
Sundin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kurucz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sundin misses with a straight left.
A big right from Sundin misses.
Sundin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kurucz throws a leg kick which misses Sundin's front leg but catches the back leg as Sundin tries to avoid it.
A big left from Sundin misses.
Sundin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sundin scores with a body shot.
A punch combination from Kurucz misses.
Sundin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A big left from Sundin misses.
A punch lands to the side of Kurucz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sundin circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sundin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sundin jabs at Kurucz's body.
Kurucz moves out of range of the strikes.
Sundin catches Kurucz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Sundin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Sundin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sundin avoids the body shot from Kurucz.
Kurucz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kurucz misses with a series of wild punches.
Kurucz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kurucz loads up on a big right hand but Sundin slips the punch.
Kurucz scores with a one two! Sundin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sundin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kurucz.
A jab lands there for Sundin.
Ansgar Kurucz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sundin lunges at Kurucz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kurucz's hand.
Sundin lands a slapping body shot.
Sundin checks a leg kick.
Ivan Sundin is winning the standup battle so far.
Kurucz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sundin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sundin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kurucz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sundin connects with a nice looking jab.
Kurucz throws a sloppy head kick and Sundin moves out of range easily.
Sundin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sundin checks the leg kick.
Kurucz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sundin moves away.
Kurucz tries to move into range but Sundin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sundin dodges the punch combination from Kurucz.
A big right from Sundin misses.
Kurucz throws a wild body kick that Sundin sees coming a mile off.
Kurucz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sundin.
Kurucz moves out of range as Sundin strikes.
Kurucz cracks the inside of Sundin's front leg.
Kurucz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kurucz misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurucz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sundin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sundin lands the left hand.
Kurucz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kurucz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sundin, as that shot connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sundin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Good exchange - Sundin coming out on top.
Some bone on bone action there as Sundin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sundin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kurucz.
Sundin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kurucz throws a head kick but Sundin moves out of range.
Sundin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A big right from Sundin misses.
Sundin loads up on a big right hand but Kurucz slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurucz slips a jab from Sundin.
Sundin blocks a head kick by Kurucz.
Kurucz slips under a jab.
Sundin's corner calls for a 1-2. Sundin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sundin cracks Kurucz with a good jab.
Sundin blocks a head kick by Kurucz.
Sundin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sundin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sundin slips a jab and a cross from Kurucz.
Sundin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kurucz tries a head kick but it misses.
Sundin blocks a jab.
Sundin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kurucz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sundin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sundin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kurucz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kurucz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kurucz wants to clinch up but Sundin keeps it at a distance.
Kurucz staying out of range there.
Sundin scores with a nice right hand.
Sundin connects with a right hand. Kurucz shakes it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sundin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kurucz.
Kurucz throws a head kick that misses.
Sundin lands a nice hook to Kurucz's body. Kurucz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sundin, as that shot connected.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kurucz misses with a low kick.
Kurucz moves away from the strike by Sundin.
Kurucz looks to land a body kick but Sundin moved away.
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 Ivan Sundin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ivan Sundin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Sundin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kurucz.
A clash of legs there as Sundin blocks the low kick.
Sundin cracks Kurucz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sundin swats away the attempt to clinch by Kurucz.
Kurucz misses with a series of wild punches.
Sundin misses with a body shot.
Kurucz misses with a head kick.
Sundin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kurucz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kurucz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sundin lands a jab to Kurucz's midsection.
Sundin takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sundin lands a nice hook to Kurucz's body. Kurucz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sundin scores with a nice strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sundin lands a jab-cross combination.
Sundin misses with a body shot.
Sundin throws a sloppy body shot
and Kurucz counters with a head kick. That will keep Sundin thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Sundin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Sundin finds it's way through Kurucz's defenses.
Kurucz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Sundin. That snapped Kurucz's head back.
Sundin throws a body punch but Kurucz moves out of range.
Sundin throws a lazy uppercut
and Kurucz counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Kurucz tries a head kick but it misses.
Kurucz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kurucz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sundin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kurucz counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Sundin is lucky that one didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kurucz looks for the body kick but Sundin saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurucz misses with a two punch combination.
Kurucz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kurucz slips a straight right by Sundin.
Sundin lands a lovely overhand right.
Sundin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kurucz. Kurucz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kurucz explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A jab from Sundin finds it's way through Kurucz's defenses.
The crowd cheers as Kurucz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sundin doesn't seem phased though.
Kurucz misses with a head kick.
Sundin misses with an uppercut. Kurucz saw that one coming.
Kurucz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kurucz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A shot to the body from Sundin misses
and Kurucz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sundin misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurucz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kurucz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sundin.
Sundin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sundin misses with a hook.
Kurucz throws a head kick but Sundin moves out of range.
Kurucz misses with a series of wild punches.
Ansgar Kurucz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A punch combination from Kurucz misses.
Sundin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sundin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kurucz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kurucz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sundin takes a swing at Kurucz's ribcage but misses.
Kurucz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurucz takes one to the chin there.
Kurucz throws a sloppy head kick and Sundin moves out of range easily.
Sundin on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A lazy left from Sundin finds it's target.
Sundin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sundin throws a looping overhand right but Kurucz ducks down to avoid it.
Kurucz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sundin with a jab.
Sundin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kurucz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kurucz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice body punch from Sundin.
Ivan Sundin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sundin avoids the head kick by Kurucz.
A cross from Sundin lands.
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 Ivan Sundin.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sundin, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Sundin!
During a confident post fight interview, Ivan Sundin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marty Mendes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Dragon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dragon has chosen Taio Cruz-Dynamite as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Alex Dragon was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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139 lbs
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marty Mendes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alex Dragon!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dragon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dragon scores with a three punch combo!
Mendes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mendes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dragon defends it nicely.
Dragon connects with a single shot there.
Mendes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mendes shoots for a double leg takedown but Dragon sprawls well. He's pushed Mendes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marty Mendes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dragon as he avoids it easily.
Mendes moves forwards but Dragon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mendes shoots in for a takedown but Dragon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dragon lands a jab to the nose.
Mendes looks for a takedown but Dragon sprawls well.
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!
Dragon scores with a hook to the body. Mendes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dragon lands a jab to the head.
Dragon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mendes has time to react.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mendes is breathing heavily.
Mendes shoots in looking for a takedown. Dragon tries to sprawl out of it but Mendes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dragon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dragon scores with a nice head shot.
Dragon has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mendes shoots for a takedown but Dragon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dragon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Good exchange - Dragon coming out on top.
A punch lands to the side of Mendes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mendes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mendes is rocked!
Dragon scores with a one two! Mendes had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Oh Mendes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dragon moves into range and connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dragon throws out a powerful jab.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Dragon! Mendes is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Dragon!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Alex Dragon made sure he mentioned Fight Night Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kid Gavilan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giovani Castro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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144 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kid Gavilan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Giovani Castro!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gavilan manages to avoid it.
Castro slips under a jab from Gavilan.
Kid Gavilan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gavilan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gavilan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Castro throws out a leg kick but Gavilan moves out of range and Castro only half commits.
Nice uppercut lands for Castro. That snapped Gavilan's head back.
Gavilan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gavilan clinches up with Castro and pushes him back against the cage.
Castro looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Castro can't break the clinch.
Castro is struggling to control the position.
Gavilan is trying to maintain a safe position but Castro gets an underhook and turns Gavilan into the cage.
Gavilan tries to break free but Castro pushes him back against the cage.
Gavilan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short left from Castro.
Gavilan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Gavilan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Castro misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gavilan is stalling here.
Gavilan seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Castro tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gavilan trying to land knees to the body.
Gavilan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Castro is defending well for now.
Gavilan trying to land knees to the body.
Castro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Castro avoiding damage.
Castro continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Castro tries to stall but Gavilan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gavilan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Castro tries a knee to the head but Gavilan blocks it.
The referee calls for Castro to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Giovani Castro.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gavilan.
Gavilan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gavilan throws a head kick that Castro semi-blocks.
Gavilan wants to land a leg kick but Castro is out of range.
Gavilan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Castro doesn't seem bothered though.
Gavilan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gavilan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Castro finds it's way round the side to connect with Gavilan's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gavilan scoring well with a low kick there.
A head kick from Gavilan lands but Castro takes it in his stride.
Castro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gavilan manages to avoid it.
Castro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gavilan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gavilan throws a head kick but Castro moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Castro.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gavilan can pounce on him.
Gavilan misses with a wild body shot.
Gavilan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A clash of legs there as Castro blocks the low kick.
Castro throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gavilan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Castro misses with a looping left.
Gavilan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Castro.
Castro looks to land a right hand but Gavilan moved out of range.
Gavilan misses with a low kick.
Castro throws a leg kick but Gavilan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Castro lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Castro checks a leg kick.
Castro fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gavilan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gavilan throws a leg kick but Castro checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castro throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gavilan.
A combination from Gavilan does no damage.
Castro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gavilan moves into the clinch.
Castro tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gavilan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Castro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gavilans head.
Gavilan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Castro is defending well for now.
Gavilan missing with knees to the body.
Castro throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gavilan blocks it with crossed arms.
Gavilan tries to land knees in the clinch but Castro avoids the damage to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gavilan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Castro is defending well for now.
Gavilan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gavilan taking a breather.
Castro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Castro throws a hook but Gavilan avoids it easily.
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 Kid Gavilan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
A thudding body kick lands there by Gavilan!
Good leg kick by Castro there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kid Gavilan is winning the standup battle so far.
Gavilan misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Castro to counter with a crisp jab.
Castro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gavilan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gavilan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Castro is able to avoid easily.
Nice jab there from Castro.
Gavilan misses with an uppercut.
Castro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Castro misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gavilan counters with a good, hard body kick but Castro shrugs it off.
Gavilan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Castro is out of range.
Gavilan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Castro blocks the body kick.
Gavilan moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castro wants to break the clinch but can't.
Castro is trying to break the clinch but Gavilan has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gavilan taking a breather.
Castro avoiding damage as Gavilan throws knees to the body.
Gavilan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gavilan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Castro lands a body punch.
Gavilan avoiding damage.
Castro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gavilan avoiding damage as Castro throws knees to the body.
Gavilan is looking to control Castro's arms but Castro gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gavilan has his back to the cage.
Gavilan manages to break the clinch.
Castro thumps Gavilan with a low kick.
Castro fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gavilan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Castro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gavilan moves in looking to clinch but Castro pushes him off.
Gavilan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gavilan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Some bone on bone action there as Castro checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Castro takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gavilan moves in looking to clinch but Castro pushes him off.
Castro throws a looping overhand right but Gavilan ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That kick from Gavilan tenderised Castro's leg. Castro is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gavilan connects with a body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Castro checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gavilan has closed the distance and engaged Castro in a clinch.
Gavilan blocking some punches.
Castro avoids the elbow strike from Gavilan, against the cage.
Gavilan has Castro pressed against the cage, preventing Castro from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Castro slowing the pace effectively.
Castro has a couple of punches blocked by Gavilan.
Gavilan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Castro avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gavilan trying to land knees to the body.
Castro can't find room to land a body shot as Gavilan controls the action.
Castro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gavilan is looking to wear down Castro with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gavilan moves away from the strike by Castro.
Gavilan misses with a leg kick.
Castro misses with a body shot
and Castro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Castro wants to land a leg kick but Gavilan is out of range.
Gavilan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Castro misses with an uppercut. Gavilan saw that one coming.
Gavilan throws a head kick but Castro moves out of range.
Castro bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Castro just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gavilan. Castro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Castro's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A head kick misses from Castro.
Castro tries to work over Gavilan's front leg with a kick but Gavilan checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Gavilan.
Castro tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Castro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gavilan moves forwards but Castro connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gavilan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Castro has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Castro and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Castro lands a nice shot that snaps Gavilan's head back.
Castro stalks Gavilan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gavilan's face. Gavilan staggers backwards, shaken.
Castro is looking to chop away at Gavilan's legs.
Gavilan is looking to score with low kicks.
Gavilan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gavilan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Castro. Castro circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gavilan misses with a head kick.
Gavilan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gavilan misses with a kick to the body.
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 Kid Gavilan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gavilan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Castro has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Castro and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gavilan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gavilan is looking to clinch but Castro is avoiding it.
Castro lands with a shot to the body.
Gavilan throws a low kick, looking for Castro's leg but Castro calmly moves out of range.
Gavilan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gavilan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gavilan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gavilan checks a leg kick nicely.
Castro moves out of range of the body kick from Gavilan.
Gavilan with a hook.
Castro fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gavilan takes one to the chin there.
Gavilan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Castro is able to avoid easily.
Gavilan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Castro's calf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gavilan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gavilan throws a leg kick but Castro checks it.
Gavilan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Castro checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gavilan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Castro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gavilan wants to clinch up but Castro keeps it at a distance.
Gavilan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gavilan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Castro's hands.
Castro does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Castro pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gavilan is out of range and Castro settles back down.
Castro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gavilan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Castro throws out a leg kick but Gavilan moves out of range and Castro only half commits.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gavilan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gavilan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Castro checks it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castro clobbers Gavilan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gavilan looks to land a left hand but Castro moved out of range nicely.
Castro checks the leg kick.
Gavilan looks for the body kick but Castro saw that one coming.
Gavilan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gavilan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Castro keeps the fight on the outside.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Castro, right into the meat.
Castro looks to throw the jab but Gavilan is out of range.
Gavilan throws a leg kick
and Castro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A leg kick checked by Castro.
Gavilan throws a leg kick but Castro sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Castro avoids the body shot from Gavilan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gavilan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Gavilan throws a front kick aimed at Castro's knee but Castro avoids it well.
Gavilan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Castro swings for the body but Gavilan moves out of range.
Gavilan moves away from the strike by Castro.
Gavilan feints and then cracks Castro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Castro down.
Castro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Castro swats away the attempt to clinch by Gavilan.
Gavilan has closed the distance and engaged Castro in a clinch.
Castro tries to throw a body punch but Gavilan avoids it by throwing Castro back against the cage.
Gavilan letting Castro take a breather here.
Gavilan throws an elbow that misses.
Castro wants to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gavilan manages to break the clinch.
Castro scoring well with a low kick there.
Castro avoids the head kick by Gavilan.
Giovani Castro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gavilan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gavilan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Castro misses with an uppercut. Gavilan saw that one coming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gavilan.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gavilan. Castro does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gavilan slips under a jab.
Castro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gavilan is looking to clinch.
Gavilan sizes up Castro with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kid Gavilan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gavilan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gavilan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
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 Kid Gavilan.
Well Gavilan 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 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kid Gavilan!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tony Grecko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Turris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kyle Turris will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Grecko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kyle Turris!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Turris.
Turris throws a shot from downtown. Grecko moves away and avoids it.
Turris scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Grecko with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Grecko throws the kick towards the body but Turris avoids it.
Grecko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Grecko misses with a looping right.
Grecko throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Turris throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turris looks to land a right hand but Grecko moved out of range.
Grecko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turris.
Grecko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Turris doesn't seem bothered though.
Turris moves out of range as Grecko strikes.
Turris fails with the takedown.
Grecko throws a leg kick but Turris sees it coming and moves out of range.
Turris scores with a hook.
Grecko throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Turris was covering up waiting for the punch and Grecko finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Turris is trying to control the position but Grecko postures up.
Grecko looking to pass the guard.
Grecko won't allow Turris to sweep him here.
Turris controls Grecko momentarily but Grecko frees himself.
Turris working for a triangle but Grecko defends it easily.
Grecko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Turris is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Grecko is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turris keeping full guard, as Grecko tries to pass.
Turris bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Grecko's guard.
Turris tries to free his leg and advance position but Grecko is retaining full guard.
Grecko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Turris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grecko is keeping the position for now.
Grecko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Turris.
Turris with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turris won't allow Grecko to sweep him here.
Turris not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Turris missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Grecko wants to sweep but no luck.
Turris in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Turris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grecko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grecko is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Grecko is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turris looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grecko is looking to advance position but Turris won't allow it.
Turris looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Turris has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Still in half guard, Grecko seems content to control.
Grecko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Turris keeps working.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turris works his way to full guard. Good work.
Turris controls Grecko momentarily but Grecko frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Turris dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Grecko slips under a jab.
Grecko blocks a jab.
Turris misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Turris is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Grecko throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Grecko has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Grecko there as he acknowledges the shot.
Turris leaves Grecko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Grecko takes one to the side of the head.
Grecko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Turris.
Grecko tries to clinch up but Turris circles away and keeps his distance.
Turris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grecko.
Grecko throws a right hand that misses
and Turris counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A solid leg kick lands there for Grecko.
Grecko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Grecko. That's going to slow Turris down.
Grecko fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Turris waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grecko.
Turris throws a poor cross that misses
and Grecko counters with an inside leg kick.
Grecko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turris.
Turris fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grecko manages to avoid it.
Grecko takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A head kick misses from Turris.
Grecko throws a head kick but Turris moves out of range.
Turris throws a poor cross that misses
and Grecko counters with a two punch combo.
Turris throws a hook to the side of Grecko's head but Grecko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turris smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Turris might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The fighters circling - Grecko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turris throws a looping overhand right but Grecko ducks down to avoid it.
Grecko loads up on a big right hand but Turris slips the punch.
Kyle Turris seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grecko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turris.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grecko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turris.
Turris looks to land a right hand but Grecko moved out of range.
Turris misses with a takedown
and Grecko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tony Grecko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Turris.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A slow jab from Turris misses its intended target.
Turris throws a jab but it's blocked by Grecko.
Turris throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turris scores with a hook.
The fighters circling - Turris throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turris cracks Grecko with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Turris shoots in and drives through. Grecko sprawls well.
Grecko takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Grecko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Turris.
Turris throws a combination that misses
and Turris takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Turris checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grecko is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Turris's half guard.
Grecko prevents Turris from improving his position.
Grecko is looking to take a break and control but Turris is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grecko working the head and body with strikes.
Kyle Turris has got the better of the ground game so far.
Turris is looking for a sweep. Grecko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Grecko looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Turris with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Grecko working over Turris with some ground and pound. Turris looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Grecko working Turris over with strikes.
Grecko controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grecko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Turris actively working from the bottom here.
Turris wants to control but Grecko is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Grecko looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turris is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Grecko jumps into side control!
Turris is looking for a sweep.
Grecko is staying tight to Turris's torso, preventing him from escaping.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grecko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Turris keeps working.
Turris is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
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 Tony Grecko will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
The fighters circling - Turris throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grecko throws a hook to the side of Turris's head but Turris sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grecko on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice shot by Grecko.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Turris.
Turris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from Grecko.
Grecko throws a big shot that misses.
Turris swings widly with a right hand
and Grecko counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Turris throws out a loose jab but Grecko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turris throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Grecko is looking to slow Turris down with leg kicks.
Turris throws a hook to the side of Grecko's head but Grecko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turris throws a hook but Grecko avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turris wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Grecko misses with a body shot.
Turris shoots in for a takedown but Grecko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Turris defending well as Grecko loads up on a big left hand.
Nice sprawl there from Grecko as Turris shoots in.
Grecko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grecko connects with a solid leg kick.
Jab by Grecko.
Grecko ducks under a wild hook from Turris.
Turris avoids a punch combination nicely.
Grecko misses with a head kick.
Grecko thumps Turris with a low kick.
Grecko stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Grecko wants it to stay on the feet.
Tony Grecko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Turris.
Grecko slips a jab and a cross from Turris.
Turris takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grecko shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Grecko showed some decent athleticism there.
Grecko is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turris avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Grecko.
Turris moves into full guard.
Grecko looking to pass the guard.
Grecko stopping the sweep attempt from Turris.
Turris looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turris is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Grecko 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.
Grecko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Grecko engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Turris working a defensive guard but Grecko manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Turris is looking for a sweep.
Grecko cracks Turris with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Grecko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Turris keeps working.
Grecko laying and praying for a moment but Turris takes advantage and regains half guard.
Turris is trying to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turris is looking to control Grecko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Turris avoid being mounted?
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Grecko showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Grecko 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Grecko!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Albert Anastasia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anastasia comes to the cage accompanied by hellrazor. The crowd seem to be enjoying Anderson's choice of entrance music: The High Road. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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148 lbs
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148 lbs
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Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Albert Anastasia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Craig Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anastasia throws a hook to the side of Anderson's head but Anderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Anastasia throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Anderson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Anderson content to stall in guard here.
Anastasia really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Anderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Anastasia is retaining full guard.
Anastasia knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Anderson on the ground.
Anderson trying to move into half guard but instead Anastasia has managed to sweep!
Anastasia wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Anastasia looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Anderson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Anastasia gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Anastasia preventing the sweep.
Anderson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anastasia wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Anastasia looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Anastasia postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anastasia trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Albert Anastasia.
Anderson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Anastasia throws out the jab.
Anderson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Anastasia on the side of the head.
Anderson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Anastasia avoids the head kick by Anderson.
Anastasia avoids the head kick by Anderson.
Anastasia misses with a looping right.
Anderson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Anastasia finds it's way round the side to connect with Anderson's head.
Anderson scores with a head kick. Anastasia tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Anastasia closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Anderson did well to prevent Anastasia getting side control.
Anderson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anastasia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anastasia wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Anastasia postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Anastasia has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Anastasia wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Albert Anastasia.
Anastasia gets a takedown into half guard.
Anderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anastasia perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Anderson trying to hold on to Anastasia's head to control him but Anastasia postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anastasia sitting and controlling from the half guard.
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 Albert Anastasia will probably get the nod.
That's time! Anastasia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Anderson lands a head kick. Anastasia smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Anderson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Anderson throws a low kick but Anastasia moves out of range easily.
Anderson tries to sprawl but Anastasia drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Anderson is staying active underneath Anastasia, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Anastasia is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Anastasia seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Anderson for as long as he can get away with.
Anastasia looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anastasia is thwarting Anderson's attempts to control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Albert Anastasia just wasn't active enough.
Anastasia throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Anderson was covering up waiting for the punch and Anastasia finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Anastasia content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Anastasia slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Anastasia looking to pass the guard.
Anderson is looking for a triangle but Anastasia pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is trying to keep Anastasia in close.
Anastasia stopping the sweep attempt from Anderson.
Albert Anastasia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Anderson wants to control the position but Anastasia says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Anastasia wants to control but Anderson is keeping him busy.
Anastasia is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Anderson looking for a guillotine here but Anastasia defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anastasia trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anastasia slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Anastasia wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Albert Anastasia just wasn't active enough.
Anastasia gets a takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Anastasia in particular looking to stall.
Anderson wants to control but Anastasia is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Anastasia trying to control from half guard but Anderson is working away.
Anderson is looking for a sweep. Anastasia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anastasia takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Albert Anastasia has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Anastasia with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Anderson to score with a decent uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Anastasia dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Anastasia misses with a right hand
and Anderson counters with a shoot takedown. Anastasia fights it but they end up in guard.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Anastasia is keeping the position.
Anderson slips nicely into half guard.
Anderson is just content to waste time from the top position. Anastasia takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson stops Anastasia from standing up.
Anderson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Anastasia is looking to stand up but Anderson isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson trying to control but Anastasia is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Craig Anderson.
Anastasia misses the jab.
Anderson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Anastasia takes a swing at Anderson's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anastasia fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Anderson to the ground. Anastasia is now in Anderson's guard.
Anastasia missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Anastasia got a little sloppy there for a moment and Anderson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Anastasia has managed to get both his arms back between Anderson's legs - danger averted.
Anastasia showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Anastasia postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anastasia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anastasia stopping the sweep attempt from Anderson.
Anastasia wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anastasia forces his way into half guard.
Anderson keeping control of the position.
Anastasia is looking to stall here but Anderson recovers full guard.
Albert Anastasia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Anastasia stands and throws Anderson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Anderson is not content to let Anastasia control the position.
Craig Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anastasia tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Anastasia in side control, throwing shots but Anderson defends.
Anastasia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anderson keeps working.
Anderson regains half guard.
Anderson tries to get to full guard but Anastasia has control of the leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anderson is staying active underneath Anastasia, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Anderson wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Craig Anderson.
I think Anastasia 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Albert Anastasia!
An out of breath Albert Anastasia thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Charles Whitman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Linhares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Whitman comes to the cage accompanied by Welcome To The Jungle. The crowd seem to be enjoying Linhares's choice of entrance music: Los Sicarios, Sokol, Koras - A veces. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Charles Whitman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Hector Linhares!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whitman misses with a body shot.
Nice body kick there by Linhares.
Whitman on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A looping hook to the body misses from Whitman. Linhares does a little dance to reset his feet.
Whitman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Whitman misses with the combination.
Charles Whitman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Linhares slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Linhares throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Whitman.
Whitman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Linhares circles away quickly and effectively.
Whitman wants to land a leg kick but Linhares is out of range.
Whitman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Linhares throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Whitman counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitman slips a jab and a cross from Linhares.
Linhares showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Whitman.
Whitman connects with an inside leg kick.
Linhares moves out of range of the body kick from Whitman.
Charles Whitman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Linhares throws a nice outside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Whitman. Linhares does a little dance to reset his feet.
Whitman tries to score with a low kick but Linhares moves his leg out of the way.
Linhares tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Whitman swivels and escapes.
Whitman throws a head kick but Linhares moves out of range.
Whitman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Linhares momentarily.
Linhares misses with a right hand
and Whitman counters with a nice uppercut.
Whitman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitman misses with a kick to the body.
Whitman misses with a body kick.
Linhares throws a low kick but Whitman moves out of range easily.
Linhares throws an overhand right that lands on Whitman's shoulder, as Whitman tries to avoid the shot.
Linhares moves out of range of the leg kick from Whitman.
Linhares has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Whitman.
A swing and a miss from Whitman.
Jab, jab by Linhares - just one landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Linhares scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Linhares takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Whitman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Linhares.
Whitman thumps Linhares with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Linhares chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Whitman can pounce on him.
A low kick from Whitman misses
and Whitman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Whitman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Linhares slips under a jab.
Linhares cracks Whitman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Whitman throws a body punch but Linhares moves out of range.
Whitman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Linhares.
Whitman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Linhares sizes up Whitman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Linhares takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Linhares connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Linhares keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whitman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Whitman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Linhares on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whitman misses with a body kick.
Linhares is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Whitman had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Whitman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Whitman misses with a head kick.
Whitman clobbers Linhares with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Whitman throws a wild body kick that Linhares sees coming a mile off.
Whitman just misses with a punch to the body.
Whitman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Linhares paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Linhares blocks a leg kick.
Whitman tries to score with a low kick but Linhares moves his leg out of the way.
Whitman takes a swing at Linhares's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Charles Whitman will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Linhares scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Linhares moves out of range as Whitman throws a body kick.
Whitman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Whitman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Linhares.
Whitman scores with a jab. Linhares acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A swing and a miss from Whitman.
Whitman jabs Linhares right on the nose. Linhares blinks but takes it well.
A low kick from Linhares misses
and Whitman counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Whitman motions for Linhares to come forward. Whitman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Linhares takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Whitman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Whitman leaves Linhares with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Whitman sizes up Linhares with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Linhares darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Whitman throws a push kick but Linhares slaps the foot to one side.
Whitman is looking to clinch.
Whitman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Whitman is looking to slow Linhares down with leg kicks.
Linhares cracks Whitman with an open hand slap.
Whitman avoids a kick to the body.
Linhares throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Whitman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A bone on bone clash there as Linhares blocks the leg kick.
Linhares gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitman throws a leg kick that misses.
Whitman throws a sloppy head kick and Linhares moves out of range easily.
Linhares checks the leg kick nicely there.
Whitman tries to score with a low kick but Linhares moves his leg out of the way.
Linhares shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Whitman as he avoids it easily.
Linhares avoids a kick to the body.
Whitman throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Linhares defending well as Whitman loads up on a big left hand.
Whitman tries to clinch but Linhares is having none of it.
Linhares digs a good hook to Whitman's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitman throws a leg kick but Linhares sees it coming and moves out of range.
Charles Whitman is winning the standup battle so far.
Linhares misses with a body kick.
Whitman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Whitman throws a head kick but Linhares moves out of range.
Linhares displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Whitman throws out the jab.
Whitman slips a jab from Linhares.
Whitman lands a slapping body shot.
Whitman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Linhares misses with a double jab.
Linhares tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Whitman was well out of range. Poor timing from Linhares.
Linhares uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Whitman.
Whitman lands a right hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Linhares cracks Whitman with a good jab.
Whitman throws a body kick that misses
enabling Linhares to counter with a crisp jab.
Whitman misses with an uppercut. Linhares saw that one coming.
Linhares moves forwards but Whitman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Linhares shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Whitman but Whitman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Charles Whitman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Linhares.
Linhares throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A combination from Whitman does no damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Linhares connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Linhares scores with a jab.
Whitman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Linhares manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Whitman dominated that second round.
That's time! Whitman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Whitman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Whitman takes one to the side of the head.
Whitman throws a shot from downtown. Linhares moves away and avoids it.
Linhares takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Linhares paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Linhares checks a low kick from Whitman.
Linhares lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Whitman lands with a shot to the body.
Whitman throws the left hand but Linhares avoids the punch easily.
Whitman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Linhares misses with the combination.
Whitman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitman scores with a sloppy right hand. Linhares should have avoided that one.
Linhares scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Linhares takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Whitman lands with a thumping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Whitman.
Linhares feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Whitmans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Linhares lands an overhand right.
Whitman throws a sloppy head kick
and Linhares counters with a thumping low kick.
Linhares thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Whitman if he has to take too many more of those.
Whitman throws a series of punches but Linhares avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Linhares cracks Whitman with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Whitman blocks a leg kick.
Whitman throws a hook but Linhares avoids it easily.
Linhares throws a lazy right hand but Whitman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Whitman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Whitman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Linhares connects with a crisp jab.
Whitman lands a nice hook to Linhares's body. Linhares takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Linhares thuds his right hand into Whitman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Linhares scores with a sloppy right hand. Whitman should have avoided that one.
Linhares tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Whitman tries to clinch up
and Linhares counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitman works Linhares's body with a nice hook.
Linhares tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Linhares avoids a kick to the body.
Linhares uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Whitman.
Whitman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A leg kick checked by Linhares.
Whitman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Linhares looks to land a right hand but Whitman moved out of range.
Linhares misses with a looping right.
Whitman misses with a combination
and Linhares counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whitman throws a big shot that misses.
No joy there for Linhares, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Whitman misses the target.
Linhares ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Whitman moves away.
Linhares scores with a leg kick.
Jab, jab by Linhares - just one landing.
Whitman throws a leg kick but Linhares checks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Linhares throws a hook but Whitman avoids it easily.
Whitman tries a head kick but it misses.
Whitman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Linhares really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Linhares keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Whitman.
Linhares has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Whitman.
Linhares lands a lovely overhand right.
Linhares paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Whitman throws a head kick that misses.
Whitman throws a hook but Linhares avoids it easily.
Linhares lands a jab to the nose.
Linhares throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Whitman's waist but Whitman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Linhares off to one side.
Whitman plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Linhares throws a body punch but Whitman moves out of range.
Linhares lands with a thumping leg kick.
Whitman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Linhares throws a series of punches but Whitman avoids them all with ease.
Whitman misses with a body kick.
Linhares throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Linhares lands a head shot.
Linhares sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Linhares shoots in looking for a takedown. Whitman tries to sprawl out of it but Linhares keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Whitman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Whitman throws a head kick that misses.
Linhares's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Whitman misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitman throws a body kick that misses.
Linhares lands a jab to the nose.
A clash of legs there as Linhares blocks the low kick.
Linhares connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Whitman momentarily.
Whitman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Linhares swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Linhares avoids the head kick by Whitman.
Linhares misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Charles Whitman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Linhares.
Linhares misses with a double jab.
Linhares throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Whitman lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Linhares has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Linhares and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Linhares throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Whitman throws a sloppy head kick and Linhares moves out of range easily.
Linhares scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Whitman throws a leg kick that misses.
Linhares throws a leg kick that misses.
Linhares tries to land a front kick but Whitman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Linhares lunges at Whitman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Whitman's hand.
Whitman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Linhares lands with a nice body punch.
Whitman does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Whitman looks to land a left hand but Linhares moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Linhares attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Linhares scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Linhares blocks a leg kick.
Linhares takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Linhares looks to throw the jab but Whitman is out of range.
Whitman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Linhares throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Whitman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Linhares displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Whitman throws out the jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Whitman looks to land a body kick but Linhares moved away.
Linhares looks to score with a jab to the body but Whitman is just out of range.
Linhares moves away from the strike by Whitman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Linhares dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!
Linhares moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
No joy there for Linhares, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Whitman tries to clinch up but Linhares circles away and keeps his distance.
Jab from Linhares.
Whitman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Whitman wants to land a leg kick but Linhares is out of range.
Linhares lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Linhares lands with a good body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Linhares. Whitman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Whitman thows a body shot but no joy.
A punch combination from Linhares misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitman tries to clinch there but Linhares circles away.
Linhares slips a straight right by Whitman.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Whitman.
Linhares lands a glancing blow to the side of Whitman's head.
A big left from Linhares misses.
Whitman blocks a head kick by Linhares.
Linhares tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Whitman was well out of range. Poor timing from Linhares.
Whitman misses with a low kick.
Whitman looks for the body kick but Linhares saw that one coming.
Linhares takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Linhares lands a slapping body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitman takes one to the side of the head.
Whitman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Linhares throws a right and a left that Whitman avoids nicely.
Whitman misses with a double jab.
Whitman throws a body punch but Linhares moves out of range.
Whitman tries to clinch up.
Linhares on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Whitman. Linhares does a little dance to reset his feet.
Whitman connects with a solid leg kick.
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!
Whitman scores with a push kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Linhares misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Whitman.
A shot to the liver by Whitman. Beautiful body shot.
Linhares misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Whitman.
Whitman throws a body punch but Linhares moves out of range.
Whitman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Linhares moves into range and connects with a jab.
Whitman checks a leg kick.
Whitman explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Whitman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Whitman walks into a jab.
An inside leg kick from Whitman misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Linhares misses with a jab, cross combination.
Linhares misses with a looping left.
An inside leg kick lands from Whitman.
Linhares lands with a hook. Whitman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Linhares tries to land a leg kick but Whitman saw it coming and moves away.
Whitman throws a leg kick but Linhares sees it coming and moves out of range.
Linhares throws a nice inside leg kick.
Linhares throws a leg kick that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Whitman misses with a hook. Linhares ducked under it nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Whitman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Linhares manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hector Linhares.
Well Linhares has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 47:48
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 47:49
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector Linhares!
Hector Linhares is the new bantamweight champion!
Hector Linhares managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Zentrope Fighting Universe, into his post fight interview.
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