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AD189: Thuddin' Impact PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chase Handler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derick Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Moore's choice of entrance music: Thunderhorse. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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289 lbs
4 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chase Handler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Derick Moore!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Handler to the mat! Handler manages to get full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Moore sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Handler's guard.
Moore with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Handler is looking to get back to full guard here but Moore has managed to pass to side control instead.
Handler is looking for a sweep.
Handler is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Moore is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Handler is in all sorts of trouble here.
Moore looking to control and managing it successfully.
Handler working to try and regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Moore looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Moore scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Handler?
Handler is trying to escape the mount.
Moore lands with some strikes.
It looks like Chase Handler has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moore controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Handler can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Handler is looking to improve his position but Moore isn't that keen on the idea.
Moore in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Chase Handler's cut is getting worse.
Moore connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moore looking to finish Handler with some ground and pound. This is bad for Handler!
Moore tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Moore's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Moore has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore lands a heavy elbow.
Moore lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Chase Handler's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Moore controlling from the full mount.
Moore with shots to the head and body - Handler looks very uncomfortable down there.
Jeez, Chase Handler's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Chase Handler's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Derick Moore!
Derick Moore was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Deidara Zetsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Vaughn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zetsu comes to the cage accompanied by Make Me. Vaughn has chosen Walking Tall as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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264 lbs
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282 lbs
18 - 22 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Deidara Zetsu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Vaughn!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zetsu scores with a leg kick.
Zetsu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vaughn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zetsu.
Vaughn walks forward, straight into a front kick from Zetsu.
Zetsu lands a head kick. Vaughn smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Zetsu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zetsu throws a head kick but Vaughn moves out of range.
Zetsu tries to clinch there but Vaughn circles away.
Vaughn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zetsu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vaughn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zetsu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zetsu delivers a nice body kick.
Vaughn walks into a jab.
It looks like Chris Vaughn has been cut.
Vaughn avoids the body shot from Zetsu.
Zetsu darts in trying to clinch
letting Vaughn counter with a right hand.
Nice jab there from Zetsu.
Zetsu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vaughn.
Vaughn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zetsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zetsu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vaughn.
Zetsu seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Vaughn swats away the attempt to clinch by Zetsu.
Zetsu throws a leg kick which misses Vaughn's front leg but catches the back leg as Vaughn tries to avoid it.
Vaughn dodges the punch combination from Zetsu.
Vaughn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zetsu throws the left hand but Vaughn avoids the punch easily.
Zetsu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vaughn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zetsu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vaughn misses with a looping right.
Zetsu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vaughn momentarily.
Zetsu throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zetsu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Zetsu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vaughn.
Vaughn misses with a wild body shot.
Deidara Zetsu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vaughn connects with a body shot that sends Zetsu's belly button to the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zetsu tries to work over Vaughn's front leg with a kick but Vaughn checks it.
Zetsu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zetsu throws a leg kick which misses Vaughn's front leg but catches the back leg as Vaughn tries to avoid it.
Vaughn throws a hook but Zetsu blocks it.
Vaughn swats away the attempt to clinch by Zetsu.
Zetsu looks to land a right hand but Vaughn moved out of range.
The fighters circling - Zetsu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vaughn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zetsu can pounce on him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vaughn. Zetsu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zetsu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vaughn.
Vaughn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zetsu.
Zetsu lands with a hook. Vaughn tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zetsu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vaughn avoiding damage as Zetsu throws knees to the body.
Vaughn is trying to pull guard but Zetsu turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Zetsu lands a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaughn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zetsus head.
Zetsu throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Zetsu on the inside.
Vaughn looks winded!
Zetsu stalling in the clinch.
Zetsu trying to land knees to the body.
Zetsu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vaughn jumps guard but Zetsu stands there with Vaughn around his waist. Vaughn gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Zetsu pressing his opponent against the cage.
Zetsu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vaughn avoiding damage as Zetsu throws knees to the body.
Vaughn is looking for a takedown.
Deidara Zetsu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Vaughn.
Zetsu tries to work over Vaughn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zetsu lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vaughn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zetsu fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaughn misses with a looping left.
A thudding body kick lands there by Zetsu!
Zetsu misses with a wild combination.
Zetsu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A cross from Zetsu lands.
Zetsu lands a left and a right that sends Vaughn crashing to the canvas! Zetsu dives into mount looking to finish!
That has opened up Chris Vaughn's cut even more.
Zetsu wants to control but instead Vaughn manages to regain half guard.
Zetsu slips a nice elbow through Vaughn's hands, connecting with Vaughn's forehead.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zetsu tries to pass to full mount but Vaughn defends it.
Zetsu takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deidara Zetsu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Vaughn's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Vaughn takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vaughn avoids the body shot from Zetsu.
Deidara Zetsu is winning the standup battle so far.
Zetsu cracks Vaughn with a big right hand and Vaughn goes down!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zetsu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vaughn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zetsu is one step ahead there.
Zetsu slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Zetsu grinds an elbow into Vaughn's temple.
Vaughn is trying to get back to half guard.
Zetsu working the ground and pound but Vaughn is defending the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zetsu lands a nice forearm strike.
Zetsu throws a strike aimed at the side of Vaughn's head but Vaughn avoids it well.
Zetsu working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The referee asks Zetsu politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Zetsu prefers to stall for the moment though.
Vaughn stops Zetsu from passing to mount.
Vaughn on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The cut above Chris Vaughn's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Vaughn is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vaughn dodges the ground and pound from Zetsu.
Vaughn is not content to let Zetsu control the position.
Zetsu sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Vaughn is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zetsu controlling the position.
Zetsu sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Vaughn is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
An elbow from Zetsu crashes against the mat.
Vaughn managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Zetsu.
Zetsu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vaughn can do to turn this around?
Zetsu throws a strike aimed at the side of Vaughn's head but Vaughn avoids it well.
Vaughn is being controlled here.
Zetsu working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ground and pound from Zetsu seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Zetsu working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaughn is looking to reverse the position.
Vaughn being controlled for a moment.
Zetsu working the head and body with strikes.
Zetsu lands a few punches from side control.
Zetsu lands a few punches from side control.
Zetsu wants to control but Vaughn is keeping him busy.
Zetsu working the ground and pound but Vaughn is defending the strikes.
Zetsu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vaughn keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaughn takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Chris Vaughn's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Chris Vaughn's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Deidara Zetsu!
Deidara Zetsu managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Reaper Combatwear, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Diotte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ice Cube (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diotte's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Cypress Hill - I Want 2 Get High. Cube has chosen Bow Down as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
16 - 14 - 0 |
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220 lbs
17 - 11 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrew Diotte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ice Cube!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cube throws a right hand that Diotte ducks under and follows up with a left that Diotte also avoids with ease.
Diotte lands with a hook. Cube tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cube ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cube tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Diotte manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cube fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Diotte, pushing him back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Diotte.
Diotte is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cube pulls guard effortlessly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diotte wants to control from the top but Cube keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diotte preventing the sweep.
Diotte looking to pass the guard.
Diotte throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cube works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Diotte showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrew Diotte has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Diotte looks to land a body kick but Cube moved away.
Diotte lands a nice looking body kick.
Cube rushes Diotte and presses him up against the cage.
Diotte is struggling to control the position.
Diotte escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cube is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cube lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Diotte at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diotte looks to land a left hand but Cube moved out of range nicely.
Cube showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diotte.
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!
Diotte looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cube gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cube tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A jab from Diotte misses.
Cube walks into a jab.
It looks like Ice Cube has been cut.
Cube tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Diotte swivels and escapes.
Diotte throws a good cross that connects.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cube moves out of range as Diotte throws a body kick.
Diotte slips under a jab from Cube.
Cube closes the distance and clinches.
A hook to the body from Diotte.
Cube looks winded!
Diotte manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cube.
A punch combination from Cube misses.
Cube blocks a leg kick.
Cube checks a leg kick.
Cube shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Diotte sprawls well. Diotte wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cube gets slowly back to his feet.
Andrew Diotte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ice Cube.
Cube tries to move into range but Diotte moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diotte sizes up Cube with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Diotte throws a looping overhand right but Cube ducks down to avoid it.
Diotte slips a jab and a cross from Cube.
Diotte lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cube misses with a body shot.
Diotte throws a shot from downtown. Cube moves away and avoids it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diotte swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cube fails to land the takedown.
Diotte attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Diotte dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ice Cube's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Cube looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Diotte is fending him off so far but Cube persists. Nope, Diotte circles away and we're back to standing.
Diotte definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cube blocks a low kick nicely.
Diotte's corner calls for a 1-2. Diotte obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Andrew Diotte is winning the standup battle so far.
Cube tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cube misses with a wild combination.
Diotte throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A big left from Diotte misses.
Diotte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diotte scores with the left hand. Cube knows he should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cube tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cube lands with an uppercut that bounces Diotte off the cage and back into range.
Cube throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diotte sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Diotte. No joy for Cube on that attempt.
Cube misses with a wild combination.
Andrew Diotte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good leg kick by Diotte there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cube is breathing heavily.
Diotte dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cube. That did some damage!
Diotte thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice shot lands for Diotte.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Diotte.
Cube throws a series of punches but Diotte avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diotte misses with a leg kick.
Cube tries for a takedown but Diotte sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Andrew Diotte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ice Cube.
Diotte's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cube under the eye.
Cube shoots and misses
and Diotte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cube swings away with a body shot that misses
and Diotte counters with a low kick, right behind Cube 's knee.
Diotte drops Cube with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Cube looks back up at him and smiles so Diotte waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Cube is rocked!
Diotte throws a pinpoint strike between Cube's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Cube crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Diotte scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andrew Diotte!
A less than humble Andrew Diotte misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marijo Palavra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stevo Poullin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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148 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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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
20 - 18 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marijo Palavra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stevo Poullin!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Poullin.
Palavra tries for a takedown but Poullin circles away easily
and Palavra takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Poullin throws a push kick but Palavra slaps the foot to one side.
Horrible takedown by Palavra or perhaps it was just good defense by Poullin which made him look bad.
Poullin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Palavra.
Palavra shoots in but Poullin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marijo Palavra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Poullin scores with a kick to the body.
Poullin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Palavra is trying to maintain the position but Poullin is very close to passing his half guard.
Palavra is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Poullin scores with a couple of nice shots.
Poullin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Poullin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Palavra's head.
Poullin prevents Palavra from improving his position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Palavra trying to hold on to Poullin's head to control him but Poullin postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poullin controlling the action here.
Poullin trying to control from half guard but Palavra is working away.
Palavra is looking to improve his position.
Palavra blocking the ground and pound attempt from Poullin.
Palavra tries to roll over but Poullin keeps him under control.
Poullin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Palavra is not content to let Poullin control the position.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Stevo Poullin wasn't active enough on the ground.
Poullin throws a lazy right hand but Palavra sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palavra avoids the body shot from Poullin.
Palavra feints and then cracks Poullin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Poullin down.
Poullin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Palavra shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Poullin sprawls well. Poullin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Palavra gets slowly back to his feet.
Poullin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Poullin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poullin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Palavra wants to control but Poullin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Poullin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Palavra moves into full guard.
Palavra looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Palavra not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palavra looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Poullin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Poullin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Palavra wants to improve his position but instead Poullin has moved into half guard.
Poullin prevents Palavra from improving his position.
Poullin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Palavra moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Poullin stands up over Palavra, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Palavra is trying to control the position but Poullin postures up.
Poullin lands a couple of digs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poullin with a nice head shot there.
Palavra is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Palavra is looking for a triangle but Poullin pushes his legs off easily.
Poullin distracts Palavra with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Palavra not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Poullin wants to control from the top but Palavra keeps moving.
Palavra seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Poullin tries to free his leg and advance position but Palavra is retaining full guard.
Poullin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Palavra is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Poullin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Palavra's head.
Palavra had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Poullin defends it easily.
Poullin chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stevo Poullin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Poullin scores with a jab to the head.
Palavra dives in and scores a takedown into Poullin's guard.
Palavra trying to control the position from guard on top but Poullin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stevo Poullin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Poullin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Poullin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Palavra gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Palavra is looking to advance position but Poullin has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Palavra tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Poullin landing shots from mount.
Poullin lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Palavra hang on?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poullin trying to control but Palavra is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palavra wants to control but Poullin is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Palavra is looking to get to half guard.
Palavra tries to hold on but Poullin pushes him away.
Poullin is landing with some decent strikes but Palavra is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Palavra is rocked!
Palavra tries to lock up and control but Poullin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Oh Palavra is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Poullin looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Palavra covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stevo Poullin!
During a confident post fight interview, Stevo Poullin 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 Bray Wyatt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trang Troc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wyatt's entrance music is We're Here. A fine choice. Troc is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Dr. Octagon - Real Raw. Trang Troc has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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169 lbs
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168 lbs
22 - 13 - 0 |
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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
21 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bray Wyatt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Trang Troc!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Troc darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wyatt forces Troc back against the cage and clinches.
Troc missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wyatt throws an elbow but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wyatt.
Wyatt blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wyatt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wyatt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Troc is defending well for now.
Our sources have told us that Wyatt has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Troc misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wyatt working aggressively here.
A short right from Troc on the inside.
Troc lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wyatt has a couple of punches blocked by Troc.
Wyatt avoids the elbow strike from Troc, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wyatt.
Troc lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Troc lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wyatt is rocked!
Troc has Wyatt pressed against the cage. He pushes Wyatt back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Troc throws a beautiful elbow that sends Wyatt crashing to the floor! Troc piles on the pressure with more strikes! Wyatt is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trang Troc!
An out of breath and clearly excited Trang Troc thanked Elite Canadian Threads for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Flo Wer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cruz Jefferson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wer comes to the cage accompanied by My Sweet Lord by George Harrison. Jefferson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Damian Marley - Welcome to Jamrock kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Flo Wer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cruz Jefferson!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A bone on bone clash there as Jefferson blocks the leg kick.
Wer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jefferson clinches.
Wer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jefferson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Wer scores with a shot to the side of Jefferson's head.
Jefferson can't find room to land a body shot as Wer controls the action.
Jefferson pushes Wer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wer lands a shot to the body.
Wer working aggressively here.
Wer digs a right hand into Jefferson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jefferson's gas tank.
Wer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jefferson is defending well for now.
Jefferson tries to land knees in the clinch but Wer avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wer.
Jefferson prevents a body shot from Wer.
I was talking to Wer's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Jefferson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jefferson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wer.
Wer trying to stall but Jefferson improves his position.
Wer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferson working aggressively here.
Wer is leaning against Jefferson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jefferson digs a right hand into Wer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wer's gas tank.
Wer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Wer is leaning against Jefferson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wer misses with a body punch.
Wer prevents a body shot from Jefferson.
Wer throws a punch but it's blocked by Jefferson.
Wer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wer.
Wer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jefferson manages to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Jefferson blocks the leg kick.
Jefferson scores with a head kick. Wer tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Flo Wer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wer moves out of range of the leg kick from Jefferson.
Wer lands with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson misses with a low kick.
Wer avoids the body shot from Jefferson.
Jefferson misses with a jab to the body
and Wer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jefferson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jefferson is out of range.
Jefferson checks a low kick from Wer.
Wer throws a head kick but Jefferson moves out of range.
Jefferson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wer.
Wer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jefferson scores with a punch to the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jefferson.
Wer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jefferson throws out the jab.
Wer misses with a body shot.
That kick from Jefferson tenderised Wer's leg. Wer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jefferson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jefferson misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wer connects with a leg kick. Jefferson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wer takes a shot to the head.
Wer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jefferson misses with an elbow strike.
Jefferson throws a head punch that misses.
Jefferson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Wer.
Jefferson tries to work over Wer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jefferson taking a breather.
Wer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wer misses with a body punch.
Wer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Jefferson on the inside.
Wer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jefferson pushes Wer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jefferson.
Nice elbow from Jefferson.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Wer misses with a knee strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wer.
Jefferson working aggressively here.
Jefferson swings wildly with an uppercut but Wer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wer can't find room to land a body shot as Jefferson controls the action.
Jefferson tries a knee to the head but Wer blocks it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jefferson throws an elbow but misses.
A right hand to the body from Wer.
Wer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wer presses Jefferson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wer lands a left hand.
Wer lands a nice shot to the body.
Jefferson lands a damaging elbow.
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 Flo Wer will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jefferson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wer on the side of the head.
Jefferson misses with a body kick.
Jefferson tries to clinch up but Wer circles away and keeps his distance.
Wer lands with a nice body kick.
Wer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jefferson moves out of range of the body kick from Wer.
Jefferson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jefferson connects with a single shot there.
Flo Wer is winning the standup battle so far.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jefferson.
A jab from Jefferson does it's job there.
Jefferson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wer scores with a push kick.
Jefferson is breathing heavily.
Wer throws a body kick that misses.
Jefferson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wer.
Wer dips to his left and cracks Jefferson with an uppercut!
Wer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wer looks to land a combination. Jefferson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A bone on bone clash there as Wer blocks the leg kick.
Wer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jefferson was well out of range. Poor timing from Wer.
Wer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jefferson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jefferson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Flo Wer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wer stalling against the cage.
Jefferson pushes off an throws an elbow but Wer leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jefferson misses with the head strike.
Wer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wer lands a body shot.
Wer blocks an elbow strike from Jefferson.
Jefferson missing with knees to the body.
Wer trying to land knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Wer - that landed with a thud.
Wer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wer tries to work over Jefferson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jefferson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wer is looking to wear down Jefferson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jefferson avoids the head kick by Wer.
Wer looks to land a combination. Jefferson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jefferson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wer throws out the jab.
Jefferson misses with a head kick.
Jefferson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wer swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jefferson counters with a nice kick to the body.
Wer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jefferson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wer blocks a head kick by Jefferson.
Wer plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nice body punch from Jefferson.
Wer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wer misses with a kick to the body.
Jefferson wants to clinch but Wer slips to the side
and Wer counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jefferson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jefferson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wer.
Jefferson slips a straight right by Wer.
Wer thumps Jefferson with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jefferson.
A swing and a miss from Wer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jefferson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wer moves out of range of the body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Jefferson misses the target.
Jefferson slips under a jab from Wer.
Jefferson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wer jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jefferson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wer lands a nice shot that snaps Jefferson's head back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The crowd cheers as Wer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jefferson doesn't seem phased though.
Jefferson avoids the body shot from Wer.
Jefferson thumps Wer with a low kick.
Wer misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Flo Wer 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!
Some bone on bone action there as Wer checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jefferson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Wer misses its intended target.
A leg kick checked by Jefferson.
Wer looks to score with a jab to the body but Jefferson is just out of range.
Jefferson misses with a leg kick.
Wer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Wer misses the target.
Wer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jefferson motions for Wer to come forward. Jefferson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice body punch from Wer.
Jefferson moves out of range of the leg kick from Wer.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jefferson.
Jefferson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wer scores with a jab. Jefferson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wer tries to land a leg kick but Jefferson saw it coming and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wer walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jefferson.
Jefferson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jefferson.
Jefferson tries to clinch but Wer moves out of range.
Jefferson throws out a leg kick but Wer moves out of range and Jefferson only half commits.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wer. Jefferson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jefferson throws a series of punches but Wer avoids them all with ease.
Wer lands a nice shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Wer.
Jefferson blocks a head kick by Wer.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wer checks a leg kick.
Wer throws a leg kick which misses Jefferson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jefferson tries to avoid it.
Wer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson gets tackled into the cage by Wer. Wer maintains the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jefferson takes a shot to the head.
Wer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jefferson backwards.
Jefferson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jefferson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wer.
Wer lands a right hand.
Wer tries to stall but Jefferson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cruz Jefferson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wer lands with a kick to the temple. Jefferson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wer avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jefferson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jefferson tries to clinch up.
Wer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jefferson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wer is out of range and Jefferson settles back down.
Wer is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wer.
Jefferson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wer misses with a straight right.
Some wild striking there from Jefferson.
Wer misses with a body kick.
Wer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jefferson can do to turn this around?
Wer dips to his left and cracks Jefferson with an uppercut!
Jefferson throws a solid leg kick but Wer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jefferson.
Jefferson has closed the distance and engaged Wer in a clinch.
Jefferson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jefferson taking a breather.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wer.
Jefferson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jefferson missing with knees to the body.
Wer scores with a shot to the side of Jefferson's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wer misses with a body punch.
Wer tries a body shot but Jefferson blocks it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wer just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jefferson's brow.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jefferson.
Wer is working Jefferson over against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jefferson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jefferson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Wer.
Wer throws a head punch that misses.
Wer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The referee calls for Jefferson to work.
Wer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jefferson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wer.
Wer takes an elbow to the temple.
Wer tries to work over Jefferson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jefferson lands a nice knee to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Flo Wer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wer 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Flo Wer!
Flo Wer really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Divinity 160Q for $50 SALE logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dick Trickle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenshi Zuko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zuko has chosen Styx - Mr. Roboto as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Dick Trickle has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Dick Trickle seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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184 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dick Trickle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Kenshi Zuko!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zuko misses with a few strikes there.
Trickle has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Trickle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zuko.
Trickle wants to clinch up but Zuko keeps it at a distance.
Trickle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zuko connects with a solid leg kick.
Trickle avoids the body shot from Zuko.
Zuko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Trickle tries to avoid it but Zuko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Trickle to the ground. Trickle escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zuko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Trickle makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice cross by Zuko.
Kenshi Zuko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trickle tries to clinch up.
Zuko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Trickle scores with a jab to the body.
Trickle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zuko.
Zuko lands a nice shot to the body.
Trickle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zuko.
Trickle takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zuko misses with a hook. Trickle ducked under it nicely.
Trickle throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Zuko scores with a decent looking hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuko misses the shot to the body.
Trickle tries to sprawl but Zuko drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Trickle is trying to maintain the position but Zuko is very close to passing his half guard.
Zuko trying to mount his opponent but Trickle defends it.
Trickle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zuko thows a huge punch but Trickle dodges it nicely.
Trickle won't allow Zuko to pass to mount.
Trickle avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zuko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trickle wants to get back to full guard.
Trickle is trying to control but can't.
Zuko is working for a kimura but Trickle is defending it quite comfortably.
Trickle is trying to get back to full guard.
Zuko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Trickle's head.
Zuko wants to stand up but Trickle is controlling the position.
Zuko is trying to control. Trickle wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Trickle defending well though.
Zuko seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Trickle is looking to improve his position.
Zuko works his way into full mount!
Trickle is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zuko throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Trickle is squirming around, avoiding Zuko's attempts to control the action.
Zuko sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Trickle tries to reverse the position but Zuko maintains control.
Zuko has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Trickle's face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trickle really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zuko throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Zuko unloading with bombs!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenshi Zuko dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Trickle tries a head kick but it misses.
Trickle cracks the inside of Zuko's front leg.
Zuko throws a big shot that misses.
Zuko misses with a straight right.
Zuko takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zuko just misses with a punch to the body.
Zuko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Trickle.
Zuko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trickle moves away.
Zuko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Trickle stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zuko.
Zuko gets a clinch.
Zuko lands an elbow that stopped Trickle in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Dick Trickle has been cut.
Zuko throws an elbow that misses.
Trickle tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Trickle stops a takedown attempt from Zuko.
Zuko wants a takedown but no success here.
Trickle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuko tries to work over Trickle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zuko lands a body punch.
Trickle lands with a left to the head.
Zuko managing to block the knees to the body from Trickle.
Trickle tries a body shot but Zuko blocks it.
Trickle lands a knee to the head.
Trickle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zuko has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Trickle after a bit of a struggle.
Dick Trickle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenshi Zuko.
Zuko has Trickle pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Zuko pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Trickle tumbling to the mat - Zuko dives into Trickle's guard.
Trickle looking to control.
Trickle bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zuko's guard.
Trickle trying to control but Zuko is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zuko trying to keep a closed guard but Trickle is proving a slippery customer.
Trickle trying to control the position from guard on top but Zuko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trickle won't allow Zuko to sweep him here.
Zuko is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Zuko manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuko thowing shots but they're missing.
Trickle holds on to Zuko around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Trickle is desperately trying to improve his position but Zuko has a good base and remains in mount.
Kenshi Zuko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zuko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Trickle is looking to escape.
A nice elbow there by Zuko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trickle is looking to get to half guard.
Zuko breaks from Trickle's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Zuko with shots to the head and body - Trickle looks very uncomfortable down there.
Zuko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trickle tries to lock up and control but Zuko gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Trickle regains half guard.
Zuko uses his free foot to push down on Trickle's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Trickle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Trickle is bucking up trying to escape but Zuko cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Zuko lands a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenshi Zuko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dick Trickle's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Zuko. Trickle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Trickle tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Zuko moves into the clinch.
Trickle is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Zuko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zuko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zuko creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Zuko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Trickle.
Zuko is trying to stall.
Trickle throws a knee to the head but misses.
Trickle using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Trickle lands an uppercut.
Zuko is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Trickle with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Trickle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zuko wants to take the fight to the mat but Trickle manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Zuko avoiding damage.
Zuko is trying to maintain a safe position but Trickle gets an underhook and turns Zuko into the cage.
Trickle lands a knee to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Zuko.
Zuko has Trickle pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Trickle manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Trickle misses with a knee to the head.
Zuko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Zuko.
Trickle blocks a body shot from Zuko.
Trickle is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zuko is defending well for now.
Trickle tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zuko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Trickle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trickle has a couple of punches blocked by Zuko.
Zuko drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Trickle gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dick Trickle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenshi Zuko.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trickle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Zuko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Trickle misses with a punch on the inside.
Zuko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Trickle backwards.
Zuko has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Trickle is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Zuko lands a body shot.
Zuko working aggressively here.
Trickle with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Trickle looking to stall.
Dick Trickle has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Zuko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trickle looking to throw knees to the head but Zuko is blocking nicely.
Zuko is looking to control Trickle's arms but Trickle gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zuko has his back to the cage.
Trickle trying to land knees to the body.
Trickle misses with the head strike.
Trickle with a knee to the head.
Trickle misses with a knee strike.
Trickle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Trickle throws a punch but it's blocked by Zuko.
Trickle prevents a body shot from Zuko.
Zuko struggles to land a body shot inside as Trickle controls his hands.
Trickle lands a shoulder strike.
Zuko utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Trickle blocks an elbow strike from Zuko.
Trickle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Trickle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trickle with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kenshi Zuko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
It looks like Kenshi Zuko has been cut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trickle.
Trickle on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trickle throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zuko blocks it with crossed arms.
Trickle tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Trickle.
Dick Trickle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zuko blocks an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Trickle misses with a punch on the inside.
Trickle throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zuko blocks it with crossed arms.
Trickle lands a left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dick Trickle showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zuko 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenshi Zuko!
Kenshi Zuko decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Witt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rajja Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Witt comes to the cage accompanied by Animal by Disturbed. 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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160 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Aaron Witt!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 8 - 2, fighting out of London, Rajja Khan!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Khan misses with a looping left.
Khan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Witt gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Khan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Witt throws a body kick that misses.
Witt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Khan cracks Witt with a good jab.
Khan is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Witt fails to land with a series of punches.
Khan misses with the combination.
Khan lands a nice looking body kick.
Witt cracks Khan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch lands to the side of Witt 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Khan catches Witt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Witt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Witt listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Witt sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Witt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Khan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Witt misses with a combination
and Khan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Witt drops his hands momentarily and Khan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Khan scores with the left hand. Witt knows he should have avoided that one.
Khan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Witt throws a leg kick but Khan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Witt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khan moves away.
Witt misses with a hook to the body
and Khan counters with a stiff right hand.
Khan manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Witt on his heels. He'll look to pass Witt's guard now, I'm sure.
Khan trying to control but Witt is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Khan wants to control from the top but Witt keeps moving.
Witt pulls Khan in to control the position.
Khan is looking to work some ground and pound but Witt has wrist control.
Khan won't allow Witt to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Witt trying to keep a closed guard but Khan is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khan trying to control but Witt is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Witt throws a lazy right hand but Khan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Witt checks a low kick from Khan.
Nice shot lands for Witt.
Khan lands an overhand right.
Khan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Witt had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Khan lands a jab to Witt's midsection.
Aaron Witt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Witt lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Witt fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Witt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khan manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Khan misses
and Witt counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khan wants to control but Witt passes into side.
Witt throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Khan is looking to regain half guard here but Witt keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan is trying to work for a sweep but Witt has mounted him!
Khan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Khan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Khan taking shots to the head.
Khan bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Khan wants to control from the top but Witt keeps moving.
Khan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Khan is looking to work some ground and pound but Witt has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rajja Khan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Khan misses with the combination.
Witt looks for a takedown but Khan sprawls well.
Khan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Khan is just content to waste time from the top position. Witt takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Witt trying to keep a closed guard but Khan is proving a slippery customer.
Witt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Khan defends well.
Khan stands up over Witt, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan wants to control from the top but Witt keeps moving.
Witt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Khan is one step ahead there.
Khan wants to control from the top but Witt keeps moving.
Khan advances to half guard.
Khan is keen to just control but Witt is a slippery customer.
Witt trying to control here.
Witt is refusing to be controlled, as Khan sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Witt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Khan trying to mount his opponent but Witt defends it.
Khan trying to control from half guard but Witt is working away.
Khan lands strikes from half guard.
Witt is trying to control but can't.
Khan throwing shots but Witt is blocking nicely.
Khan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rajja Khan has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan is keen to just control but Witt is a slippery customer.
Khan content to control rather than advance.
Khan stops Witt from getting back to his feet.
Khan wants to pass the guard but Witt is defending well.
Khan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Khan seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Witt preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Khan slips a nice elbow through Witt's hands, connecting with Witt's forehead.
Khan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Witt has managed to free his arm - good work.
Witt is not content to let Khan control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Witt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Khan is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rajja Khan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Witt thows a body shot but no joy.
Witt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Witt fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Khan avoids it really well and circles away.
Khan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Witt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Witt loads up on a big right hand but Khan slips the punch.
Witt misses with a hook
and Khan counters with a nice uppercut.
Khan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Witt quickly recovers to half guard.
Khan working the head and body with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Witt has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Khan is working away from the top position though.
Khan moves nicely into side control.
Witt manages to work his way to half guard, despite Khan's best efforts.
Khan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Khan is stalling here. Witt is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Khan seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Witt has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Khan can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Witt is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Khan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Khan is trying to get back to half guard.
Witt is working Khan over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Witt trying to control the action but Khan is working from the bottom.
Witt lands a few punches from side control.
Witt lands a decent elbow from side control.
Khan tries to bench press Witt off him but Witt keeps the position.
Witt creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Khan sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
You can see the frustration on Khan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Khan tries to improve position but can't.
Witt landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Witt working away.
Witt works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Witt.
A lull in the action here as Witt stalls from top position.
Witt working the head with strikes.
Witt lands a few punches from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Witt scores with a couple of short elbows.
Witt tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Witt is working Khan over with some ground and pound from side control.
Witt has control of an arm but Khan manages to advance to Witt's back!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Witt tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Khan looking to control but Witt is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Witt is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Witt clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Witt gets caught napping as Khan dives in and scores a takedown. Witt manages to retain guard.
Witt trying to control the position.
Khan wants to control from the top but Witt keeps moving.
Khan postures up in Witt's guard and throws a big left but Witt blocks it.
Witt working a defensive guard here.
Witt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Witt throws his legs up looking for a submission but Khan uses it to pass to side control.
Witt tries to improve position but can't.
Khan throws a strike aimed at the side of Witt's head but Witt avoids it well.
Witt wants to control but Khan postures up.
Witt is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Khan is trying to move to mount but Witt reverses beautifully and ends up in Khan's guard.
Khan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Witt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Witt distracts Khan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Khan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Khan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Witt defends well.
Khan keeping moving, preventing Witt from controlling successfully.
Witt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've been hearing that Witt has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Witt 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan has an active guard here but Witt has managed to pass into half guard.
Khan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Witt's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Witt's back!
Witt is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Khan scores with punches from the back.
Witt trying to control but not successfully.
Witt wants to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Khan.
Witt is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Witt covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Khan slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Khan is looking for a rear naked choke here but Witt reverses the position brilliantly into Khan's guard!
Witt might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Witt wants to control from the top but Khan keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rajja Khan dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Witt thuds a left hand into Khan's body.
Khan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Witt misses with a wild body shot.
Witt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Khan.
Witt cracks Khan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Khan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Witt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Khan pulls his head out easily.
Witt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Witt knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Witt is trying to get back to full guard.
Khan thows a huge punch but Witt dodges it nicely.
Khan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Khan is trying to control. Witt wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Aaron Witt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Witt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Khan trying to control the pace.
Khan seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Witt has recovered full guard.
Witt looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Khan passes into side control.
Khan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A control attempt from Witt but he's now mounted!
Khan throwing strikes here but Witt is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Witt is wriggling around trying to escape.
Witt manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Khan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Witt is not content to let Khan control the position.
Witt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Khan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Witt is defending against the submission attempts here by Khan.
Khan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rajja Khan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Khan 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 46:49
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 46:49
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rajja Khan!
Rajja Khan is the new lightweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Rajja Khan waved his t-shirt featuring GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cody Grant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Hara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grant comes into the arena with Alice in Chains - Rooster blaring out of the sound system. Hara comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Who - Eminence front kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Cody Grant could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Josh Hara's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cody Grant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Josh Hara!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grant has managed to clinch.
Hara's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Grant misses with a knee to the head.
Hara managing to block the knees to the body from Grant.
Grant connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Josh Hara has been cut.
Grant looking to throw knees to the head but Hara is blocking nicely.
Grant stops a takedown attempt from Hara.
Grant misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grant lands an elbow inside that Hara shrugs off.
Grant prevents a takedown attempt there.
Grant looking to throw knees to the head but Hara is blocking nicely.
Grant throws a head punch that misses.
Our sources have told us that Grant has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Grant is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hara is defending well for now.
Grant misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grant.
Grant misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hara.
Hara is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Grant gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cody Grant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Hara.
Hara is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hara works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hara 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.
Hara is looking to advance position but Grant has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Hara working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grant can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hara is looking to escape.
Grant misses with a head shot.
Grant has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hara's face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hara is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hara tries to lock up and control but Grant gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hara sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Grant not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hara is pressing down on Grant's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Grant throwing strikes from guard but Hara blocks nicely.
Grant in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grant stands up and waves to Hara to follow him.
Nice takedown defense from Grant. No joy for Hara on that attempt.
Hara tries to keep at a distance but Grant has taken the fight into the clinch.
Grant with a knee to the head.
Grant connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hara's face.
Grant tries a knee to the head but Hara blocks it.
Grant tries a body shot but Hara blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Grant.
Grant is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hara tries to score a body lock takedown but Grant shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hara tries for a takedown but Grant manages to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grant lands an elbow that stopped Hara in his tracks for a moment.
Grant utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hara looks winded!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grant.
Grant unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hara lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Grant pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grant fails with an attempt to clinch.
Grant moves into the clinch.
Grant landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grant unloads a knee to the mid-section.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grant creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Grant throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hara blocks it with crossed arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Grant dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Josh Hara's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Grant fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grant blocks a jab.
Hara walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Grant looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hara tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Grant swivels and escapes.
Hara dives in and grabs Grant's left leg, looking for a takedown. Grant pushes down on Hara's head and hops out.
Grant avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hara closes this distance looking for a takedown but Grant circles away.
Cody Grant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Hara.
Hara on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hara shoots in for a takedown but Grant shows good takedown defense.
Grant lands a brutal head kick. Hara looks out on his feet and Grant throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Cody Grant!
Cody Grant bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nate Kyzer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kyzer comes to the cage accompanied by All of the Lights. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Nate Kyzer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Diego Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kyzer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sanchez has time to react.
Sanchez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kyzer wants to clinch.
Kyzer darts in and clinches Sanchez up against the cage.
Kyzer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kyzer has a couple of punches blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kyzer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanchez's elbow.
Sanchez trying to stall but Kyzer improves his position.
Kyzer misses with some punches.
Kyzer lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kyzer.
Kyzer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kyzer has a couple of punches blocked by Sanchez.
Kyzer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kyzer takes a shot to the head.
We've been informed that Sanchez has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kyzer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kyzer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanchez struggles to land a body shot inside as Kyzer controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sanchez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sanchez gets through Kyzer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Kyzer.
Kyzer misses with a punch on the inside.
Kyzer can't find room to land a body shot as Sanchez controls the action.
Kyzer lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kyzer.
Sanchez is looking to control Kyzer's arms but Kyzer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sanchez has his back to the cage.
Kyzer tries to throw a body punch but Sanchez avoids it by throwing Kyzer back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Sanchez.
Sanchez taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kyzer.
Kyzer lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kyzer can't find room to land a body shot as Sanchez controls the action.
Sanchez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kyzer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Kyzer fails to land.
Sanchez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kyzer.
Kyzer misses with the head strike.
Kyzer digs a right hand underneath Sanchez's ribcage. Sanchez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyzer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kyzer misses with a punch on the inside.
Kyzer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sanchezs head.
Sanchez pushes Kyzer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sanchez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kyzer is keeping busy.
Kyzer misses with the head strike.
Sanchez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kyzer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sanchez working aggressively here.
Sanchez tries to work over Kyzer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kyzer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kyzer throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez tries a body shot but Kyzer blocks it.
Sanchez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kyzer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sanchez is trying to stall.
Sanchez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kyzer's elbow.
Sanchez lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyzer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kyzer tries to throw a body punch but Sanchez avoids it by throwing Kyzer back against the cage.
Kyzer throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Kyzer tries to work over Sanchez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Kyzer fails to land.
Sanchez misses with the head strike.
Sanchez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kyzer backwards.
Kyzer throws a head punch that misses.
Sanchez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kyzer throws out a powerful jab.
Sanchez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kyzer moves into the clinch.
Kyzer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kyzer throws a head punch that misses.
Sanchez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kyzer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sanchez.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kyzer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyzer takes a shot to the head.
Kyzer gets through Sanchez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sanchez lands a shot to the body.
Kyzer is leaning against Sanchez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a punch to the body.
Kyzer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sanchez blocks an uppercut.
Kyzer misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez can't find room to land a body shot as Kyzer controls the action.
Kyzer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kyzer misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez.
Sanchez has a couple of punches blocked by Kyzer.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kyzer misses with the head strike.
Kyzer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sanchez.
Kyzer lands a shot to the body.
Kyzer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanchez misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Kyzer dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kyzer takes a swing at Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
Kyzer slips under a jab from Sanchez.
Kyzer loads up on a big right hand but Sanchez slips the punch.
A clash of legs there as Kyzer blocks the low kick.
Kyzer moves out of range of the body kick from Sanchez.
Sanchez digs a good body shot into Kyzer's ribs.
Sanchez misses with a wild body shot.
Kyzer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sanchez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kyzer scrambles back to his feet.
Kyzer slips under a jab.
Kyzer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kyzer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanchez.
Kyzer doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanchez circles away.
Kyzer has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Kyzer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sanchez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kyzer throws a solid leg kick but Sanchez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kyzer.
Nice body punch from Kyzer.
Kyzer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez misses with a low kick.
Nate Kyzer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez keeps the fight on the outside.
Good work by Sanchez as he checks the leg kick.
Kyzer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sanchez's head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sanchez.
Kyzer is looking to clinch.
Kyzer throws a series of punches but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kyzer.
Kyzer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanchez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sanchez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kyzer.
Kyzer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sanchez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kyzer scores with a jab. Sanchez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sanchez scores with a hook to the body. Kyzer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kyzer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanchez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kyzer misses with an uppercut. Sanchez saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyzer tries to bum rush Sanchez with a series of wild strikes but Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sanchez.
Kyzer tries to clinch there but Sanchez circles away.
Sanchez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice defenses there by Sanchez.
Kyzer tries to land a leg kick but Sanchez saw it coming and moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kyzer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sanchez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kyzer is out of range and Sanchez settles back down.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Kyzer.
Sanchez misses with a straight left.
Sanchez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kyzer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanchez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sanchez misses the shot to the body.
Kyzer misses the shot to the body.
Sanchez checks a low kick from Kyzer.
Kyzer tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sanchez.
Kyzer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanchez.
Kyzer throws a looping overhand right but Sanchez ducks down to avoid it.
Kyzer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
Kyzer looks to land a right hand but Sanchez moved out of range.
Kyzer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice uppercut there from Sanchez.
Kyzer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Kyzer checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sanchez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kyzer.
A left and a right from Kyzer both land. Nice combination.
Sanchez dodges the punch combination from Kyzer.
Decent striking displayed by Sanchez there.
Kyzer moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kyzer looks to land a right hand but Sanchez moved out of range.
Sanchez is looking to slow Kyzer down with leg kicks.
Sanchez slips under a jab from Kyzer.
A punch lands to the side of Kyzer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sanchez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kyzer misses with a straight right.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sanchez 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 Kyzer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kyzer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kyzer takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kyzer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sanchez can pounce on him.
Kyzer tries to clinch there but Sanchez circles away.
Sanchez throws a right hand that misses
and Kyzer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sanchez thinking.
A low kick from Sanchez misses
and Kyzer counters with a three punch combo that has Sanchez backing up. Sanchez nods at Kyzer to acknowledge the strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanchez misses with a body shot.
Kyzer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sanchez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kyzer throws a body kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Kyzer dominated that second 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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kyzer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sanchez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanchez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kyzer throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Kyzer.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kyzer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kyzer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sanchez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kyzer moves out of range as Sanchez throws a body kick.
Kyzer blocks a leg kick.
Sanchez misses the shot to the body.
Sanchez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kyzer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanchez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kyzer tries to clinch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Kyzer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyzer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sanchez is trying to maintain a safe position but Kyzer gets an underhook and turns Sanchez into the cage.
Kyzer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanchez lands with a light punch inside.
Kyzer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kyzer throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Kyzer.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sanchez misses with a punch on the inside.
Kyzer tries a body shot but Sanchez blocks it.
Sanchez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sanchez throws a punch but it's blocked by Kyzer.
Kyzer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kyzer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanchez's elbow.
Kyzer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanchez pushes Kyzer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kyzer scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sanchez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanchez pushes Kyzer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kyzer backwards.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sanchez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sanchez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kyzer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kyzer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kyzer tries to work over Sanchez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Kyzer.
Sanchez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kyzer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanchez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kyzer as Sanchez tries to tie him up.
Kyzer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kyzer lands a nice uppercut.
Kyzer blocks a body shot from Sanchez.
Kyzer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyzer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sanchez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kyzer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sanchez throws a head punch that misses.
Kyzer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sanchez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kyzer throws a head punch that misses.
Kyzer lands with a right to the head.
Kyzer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanchez's elbow.
A short right from Sanchez on the inside.
Kyzer gets through Sanchez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kyzer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nate Kyzer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Sanchez.
Kyzer gets through Sanchez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Kyzer.
Sanchez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kyzer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Kyzer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez misses with some punches.
Sanchez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez pushes Kyzer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kyzer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Kyzer.
Sanchez looking to slow down the pace here.
Sanchez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Kyzer.
Sanchez struggles to land a body shot inside as Kyzer controls his hands.
Kyzer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kyzer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kyzer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanchez tries to work over Kyzer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sanchez has a couple of punches blocked by Kyzer.
Kyzer lands a body punch.
Kyzer scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Kyzer clearly takes that round.
That's time! Kyzer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sanchez moves out of range of the body kick from Kyzer.
Kyzer throws the left hand but Sanchez avoids the punch easily.
Sanchez lands with a good body shot.
Sanchez misses with a lunging right hand
and Kyzer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kyzer throws a hook but Sanchez avoids it easily.
Kyzer misses with the combination.
Sanchez checks a low kick from Kyzer.
Kyzer misses with a straight left.
Nate Kyzer is winning the standup battle so far.
Sanchez connects with a nice looking jab.
A jab from Kyzer misses.
Kyzer takes the fight into the clinch.
Kyzer lands with a light punch inside.
Sanchez lands a body punch.
Kyzer misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez gets through Kyzer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kyzer.
Sanchez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Kyzer fails to land.
Sanchez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kyzer can't find room to land a body shot as Sanchez controls the action.
Sanchez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kyzer misses the shot to the body.
Sanchez scores with a body shot.
Kyzer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sanchez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kyzer misses with an uppercut
and Sanchez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kyzer misses with a low kick.
Kyzer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kyzer wants to clinch up but Sanchez keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez scores with a punch to the head.
Kyzer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanchez.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kyzer.
Kyzer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Sanchez thows a body shot but no joy.
Kyzer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez throws a push kick but Kyzer slaps the foot to one side.
Kyzer wants to clinch up but Sanchez keeps it at a distance.
Kyzer cracks the inside of Sanchez's front leg.
Sanchez is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kyzer closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sanchez counters with a stiff right hand.
Kyzer tries to clinch but Sanchez is having none of it.
Sanchez takes a swing at Kyzer's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyzer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanchez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kyzer defending well as Sanchez loads up on a big left hand.
Kyzer takes a swing at Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
Kyzer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kyzer scores with a hook.
Sanchez works Kyzer's body with a nice hook.
Kyzer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanchez lands a jab to the nose.
Kyzer thows a body shot but no joy.
Sanchez misses the jab.
Sanchez moves out of range of the strikes.
Kyzer throws the left hand but Sanchez avoids the punch easily.
Sanchez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kyzer in his tracks.
Kyzer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.
Sanchez throws an overhand right that lands on Kyzer's shoulder, as Kyzer tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The fighters circling - Kyzer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sanchez throws the left hand but Kyzer avoids the punch easily.
Kyzer misses with a body shot.
Sanchez thows a body kick. Kyzer tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kyzer checks a leg kick.
Kyzer tries to clinch up but Sanchez circles away and keeps his distance.
Kyzer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
Kyzer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanchez.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kyzer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sanchez lands with a thumping leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kyzer scores with a hook to the body. Sanchez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kyzer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kyzer throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Kyzer throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Kyzer had his way with Diego Sanchez in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kyzer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sanchez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A good leg kick by Sanchez.
Sanchez thows a leg kick but Kyzer checks it
and Kyzer counters with a nice body shot.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Kyzer.
Kyzer tries to clinch up but Sanchez circles away and keeps his distance.
Kyzer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kyzer misses with a low kick.
Sanchez tests Kyzer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kyzer misses with a series of wild punches.
Kyzer doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanchez circles away.
Kyzer tries to clinch up.
Sanchez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kyzer looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez lands a head shot.
Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanchez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kyzer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sanchez's sensitive parts.
Kyzer connects with a right hand. Sanchez shakes it off.
Sanchez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sanchez lands a leg kick that knocks Kyzer off balance momentarily.
Kyzer swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
Kyzer throws the left hand but Sanchez avoids the punch easily.
Sanchez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kyzer misses with a head kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kyzer.
Sanchez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kyzer lands with a shot to the body.
Kyzer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanchez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diego Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sanchez misses with a looping right.
Kyzer throws a looping overhand right but Sanchez ducks down to avoid it.
Kyzer clinches with his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sanchez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kyzer struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanchez controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Kyzer.
Sanchez tries a body shot but Kyzer blocks it.
Sanchez lands a hook that snaps the head of Kyzer backwards.
Sanchez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kyzer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kyzer misses with some punches.
Sanchez blocks a body shot from Kyzer.
Sanchez cracks Kyzer with a nice body shot.
Kyzer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanchez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyzer lands with a light punch inside.
Kyzer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kyzer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sanchez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kyzer swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kyzer.
Kyzer throws a head punch that misses.
Sanchez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kyzer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sanchez scores with a hook to the body.
Kyzer works on Sanchez's body with a couple of short punches.
Sanchez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanchez lands a body punch.
Sanchez digs a right hand into Kyzer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kyzer's gas tank.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hook to the body lands for Sanchez.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Sanchez misses with the head strike.
Kyzer misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez tries a body shot but Kyzer blocks it.
Sanchez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kyzers head.
Sanchez wants to stall.
Still in the clinch, Sanchez scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sanchez.
Sanchez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sanchez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sanchez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Sanchez.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kyzer.
Kyzer tries to throw a body punch but Sanchez avoids it by throwing Kyzer back against the cage.
Kyzer throws a head punch that misses.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sanchez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kyzer or not.
Sanchez swings wildly with an uppercut but Kyzer uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Sanchez.
A hook to the body from Sanchez.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Sanchez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kyzer 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 49:46
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 49:46
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nate Kyzer!
Nate Kyzer retains his featherweight title!
Nate Kyzer made sure to mention his sponsor, [CWCE] Doom Fightwear & Laundry Service in his post fight interview.
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