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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pawel Ciesielski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arturus Pendragon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pawel Ciesielski had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 206.7lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Arturus Pendragon is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Decent boxing
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pawel Ciesielski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arturus Pendragon!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Pendragon. No joy for Ciesielski on that attempt.
Pendragon darts in and clinches Ciesielski up against the cage.
Pendragon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ciesielski backwards.
It looks like Pawel Ciesielski has been cut.
Pendragon lands a shoulder strike.
Ciesielski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pendragon fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ciesielski seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Pendragon fails to land with a series of punches.
Pendragon darts in and clinches Ciesielski up against the cage.
Pendragon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pendragon lands with a short shot to the head.
Ciesielski is trying to drag Pendragon to the mat but Pendragon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pawel Ciesielski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ciesielski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pendragon fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pendragon lands with a big left! Ciesielski is wobbled badly! Pendragon comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Ciesielski to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Arturus Pendragon!
A very excited looking Arturus Pendragon made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dewo Banget (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alen Zalac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zalac is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Survival - Eminem. Alen Zalac struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 206.8lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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220 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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212 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Very strong |
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Decent boxing
Intelligent |
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dewo Banget!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alen Zalac!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zalac gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Banget to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Zalac looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Banget trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Banget thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Banget drops back looking for a leg! Zalac is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zalac manages to kick Banget off! Banget jumps back into Zalac's guard.
Zalac can't keep his opponent in guard - Banget advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banget is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Banget passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Zalac!
Zalac really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Banget. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banget is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Zalac can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Banget is landing with some decent strikes but Zalac is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Zalac is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Banget working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Zalac turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Banget off and cradles Zalac's limp body as Banget celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Dewo Banget!
Dewo Banget decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Archie Wappner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Embamba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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180 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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Brawler
Intelligent |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Archie Wappner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Embamba!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Embamba shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wappner tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Embamba swivels and escapes.
Embamba throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wappner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wappner tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Embamba defends well and Wappner ends up having to push Embamba into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Embamba steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wappner.
Wappner clinches.
Embamba tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wappner drops down looking for an ankle pick but Embamba pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Archie Wappner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wappner defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Embamba.
Embamba throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wappner's waist but Wappner gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Embamba off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Embamba darts in looking for a takedown but Wappner gets double underhooks and turns Embamba into the cage.
Wappner closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Embamba did well to prevent Wappner getting side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Embamba is trying to stand up here but Wappner is controlling him well.
Wappner tries to stand and escape but Embamba is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wappner wants to pass to mount but Embamba is defending the position.
Embamba looking for submissions off his back.
Embamba looks winded!
Wappner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wappner seems to be working for a kimura but Embamba defends the submission attempt.
Wappner tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Embamba.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Embamba moves into full guard.
Embamba trying to control the position.
Wappner has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wappner is looking to work some ground and pound but Embamba has wrist control.
Embamba is trying to control the position but Wappner postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wappner misses the shot to the body.
Wappner drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Embamba tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Wappner seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Embamba tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wappner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Embamba keeps working.
Wappner tries to stand but Embamba is controlling his head.
Embamba takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
You can see the frustration on Embamba's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wappner is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Embamba is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wappner stands up and beckons Embamba to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Embamba is looking to clinch but Wappner is avoiding it.
Embamba tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wappner swivels and escapes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Archie Wappner dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Wappner moves into the clinch.
Wappner manages to break the clinch.
Embamba shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Wappner is trying to defend but Embamba finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wappner manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Embamba gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Embamba wants to take the fight to the mat but Wappner manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wappner tries for a takedown. No joy.
Embamba tries to pull guard but Wappner won't allow it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wappner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
James Embamba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Embamba is breathing heavily.
Embamba darts in looking for a takedown but Wappner gets double underhooks and turns Embamba into the cage.
Archie Wappner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Embamba.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wappner shoots in for a double leg but Embamba sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wappner with a poor takedown
and Embamba counters by clinching up.
Wappner is trying to break the clinch but Embamba has him pressed against the cage.
Embamba is trying to stall.
Wappner dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Embamba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wappner is defended easily by Embamba.
Wappner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Embamba can do to turn this around?
Wappner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wappner thinks about countering with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Embamba closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wappner did well to prevent Embamba getting side control.
Embamba trying to pass the guard but Wappner defending well.
Embamba is thwarting Wappner's attempts to control the position.
Embamba with the ground and pound but Wappner uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Wappner is controlling Embamba's posture.
Wappner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Embamba on the ground.
Wappner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wappner keeping moving, preventing Embamba from controlling successfully.
Wappner trying to keep a closed guard but Embamba is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wappner moves into range and clinches up with Embamba.
Wappner gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Embamba.
Wappner tries to pull guard but Embamba forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wappner pulls Embamba into guard.
Wappner tries to strike from the bottom.
Embamba wants to control from the top but Wappner keeps moving.
Wappner is trying to hold Embamba in close to prevent damage but Embamba has managed to pass into half guard.
Embamba throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wappner wants to get back to his feet.
Embamba slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Embamba wants to take a breather but Wappner is having none of it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Archie Wappner will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Wappner fails with a takedown attempt.
Wappner tries to keep at a distance but Embamba has taken the fight into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Embamba breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Embamba closes the distance and pushes Wappner back into the cage.
Embamba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wappner closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Embamba's guard.
Embamba seems keen to control Wappner's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wappner tries to free his leg and advance position but Embamba is retaining full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wappner stands up and waves to Embamba to follow him.
Embamba shoots for a takedown but Wappner saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wappner shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Embamba as he jumps to the side.
Wappner shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Embamba sprawls well. Embamba wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wappner gets slowly back to his feet.
Embamba looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Archie Wappner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Embamba fails to land the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Embamba moves into the clinch.
Embamba gets underhooks to prevent Wappner's takedown attempt.
Embamba successfully pulls guard.
Wappner works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Embamba gets back to full guard.
Embamba has his feet on Wappner's thighs here. He's pushed Wappner off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Wappner screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Embamba!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zeph Frazier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darius Masters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masters is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: It's Been Awhile by Staind. Darius Masters is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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210 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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189 cm
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220 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Brawler
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zeph Frazier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darius Masters!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masters takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Frazier lands with a nice body punch.
Frazier throws out a powerful jab.
Zeph Frazier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masters misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Frazier is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Frazier scores with a four punch combination!
Frazier looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Frazier cracks Masters on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Masters falls backwards against the cage. Frazier follows up with more strikes that drop Masters to his knees. Frazier keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Masters! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zeph Frazier!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chip Chocolate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalle Karlsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chocolate comes to the cage accompanied by Cookie Dance. Karlsson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Carolus Rex - Sabaton. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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270 lbs
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295 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chip Chocolate!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kalle Karlsson!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karlsson cracks Chocolate with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Karlsson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Chocolate to stand back up!
It looks like Chip Chocolate has been cut.
A big left from Chocolate misses.
Chocolate fails to land the takedown.
Chocolate blocks a jab.
A jab from Chocolate finds it's way through Karlsson's defenses.
It looks like Kalle Karlsson has been cut.
Chocolate uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karlsson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chocolate swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karlsson throws a lazy right hand but Chocolate sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Karlsson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Chocolate misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chocolate with a lazy takedown attempt
and Karlsson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Chocolate! Karlsson lets Chocolate back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Chocolate is rocked!
Chip Chocolate's cut is getting worse.
Chocolate tries to get into range but Karlsson steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Chocolate! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Karlsson scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kalle Karlsson!
Kalle Karlsson is the new super heavyweight champion!
Kalle Karlsson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sin City Allstars for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Chip Chocolate was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm gonna take this loss with a grain of salt, or a grain of sugar, and put it in a cookie, and eat it.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Francisco Antonio Laureana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and IL PO (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying PO's choice of entrance music: Tai Chi Kickboxer. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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180 lbs
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Francisco Antonio Laureana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, IL PO!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
PO scores with a push kick.
PO misses with a head kick.
Laureana shoots in but no luck this time.
PO rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Laureana counters with a stiff right hand.
Laureana throws a hook to the side of PO's head but PO sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
PO now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Laureana tries for a takedown but PO circles away easily
and PO cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
PO tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Laureana throws out a powerful jab.
Laureana closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laureana swings around for an armbar but PO sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Laureana's guard.
Laureana escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. PO gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
PO 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 one minute gone in the round.
Laureana is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Laureana seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
PO sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Laureana manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. PO manages to get himself to full guard.
PO looking to control.
Laureana wants to control from the top but PO keeps moving.
PO keeping full guard, as Laureana tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Laureana trying to control the position from guard on top but PO is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
PO is trying to control the position but Laureana postures up.
Laureana drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but PO manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Laureana has PO in his guard.
Laureana is adopting a defensive guard.
Laureana is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
PO controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Laureana not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Laureana managing to control the position.
PO avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Laureana controlling the position.
PO stopping the sweep attempt from Laureana.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
PO lands with a slapping head kick.
PO stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and PO wants it to stay on the feet.
PO swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francisco Antonio Laureana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laureana shoots for a takedown but PO saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A swing and a miss from Laureana.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Laureana needs to keep his hands up - PO had a free shot at his head there.
PO throws a hook to the side of Laureana's head but Laureana sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
PO throws a head kick that misses.
Laureana ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
IL PO dominated that round.
That's time! Laureana's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Laureana fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging PO to the ground. Laureana is now in PO's guard.
Laureana sitting in guard here, content to control.
Laureana trying to control but PO is working from the bottom.
PO trying to control the position.
Laureana wants to pass the guard but PO is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
PO has Laureana pulled in close to control his posture.
Laureana drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but PO manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Laureana has PO in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
PO won't allow Laureana to sweep him here.
Laureana controls PO momentarily but PO frees himself.
Laureana looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
PO trying to control but Laureana is working from the bottom.
Laureana wants to sweep but no luck.
Laureana had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. PO defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Laureana being controlled here, momentarily.
PO's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
PO wants to control from the top but Laureana keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
PO lands a jab to the nose.
PO rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Laureana counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laureana tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
PO is not content to let Laureana control the position.
PO is trying to control Laureana's posture but Laureana avoids it.
PO is trying to improve his position.
PO sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Laureana wants to pass the guard but PO is defending well.
PO trying to control but Laureana postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Laureana trying to control from half guard but PO is working away.
PO is positioning himself well to prevent Laureana advancing to mount.
Laureana is pressing down on PO's thigh, looking to free his foot. PO is holding on for now.
PO felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Laureana is trying to work for a kimura but PO is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laureana is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francisco Antonio Laureana dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
PO moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice takedown defense from PO. No joy for Laureana on that attempt.
PO tries to bum rush Laureana with a series of wild strikes but Laureana uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Laureana drops down looking for a counter takedown but PO sprawls and moves away.
A head kick misses from PO.
Laureana gets the takedown into side control.
Laureana is trying to get an arm triangle but PO is defending well.
You can see the frustration on PO's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laureana trying to control the action but PO is working from the bottom.
PO is trying to improve his position.
Francisco Antonio Laureana overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Laureana working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Laureana is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. PO knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
PO is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Laureana is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from PO as he works his way to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Laureana looking to pass the guard.
Laureana is working hard here to advance position.
PO has control of Laureana's left arm, preventing Laureana from doing any damage.
PO is continuing to stall.
Laureana passes into half guard.
PO trying to hold on to Laureana's head to control him but Laureana postures up.
Laureana trying to control from half guard but PO is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
PO wants to control but Laureana is keeping busy.
PO won't allow Laureana to pass to mount.
PO gets full guard.
Laureana wants to control from the top but PO keeps moving.
Laureana postures up.
Laureana works a leg free and moves into half guard.
PO is trying to control but Laureana passes into side control!
Laureana is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but PO is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laureana is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, PO has escaped the position, nice work there.
Laureana is looking to take a break and control but PO is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Laureana goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, PO rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Laureana's guard! Nice work there by PO!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laureana working a defensive guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Francisco Antonio Laureana showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Laureana has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francisco Antonio Laureana!
An out of breath Francisco Antonio Laureana thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Guy Mourtneant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Bellum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bellum comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Daddy Yankee - Limbo kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be fireworks!
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Guy Mourtneant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Bellum!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bellum's corner calls for a 1-2. Bellum obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bellum throws a poor cross that misses
and Mourtneant counters with a stiff right hand.
Bellum misses with a hook. Mourtneant ducked under it nicely.
Mourtneant has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Black Label in the buildup to the fight.
Mourtneant works Bellum's body with a nice hook.
Mourtneant cracks Bellum with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mourtneant misses with a low kick.
Bellum moves out of range of the body kick from Mourtneant.
Bellum checks a low kick from Mourtneant.
Bellum changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Bellum.
Bellum looks to land a combination but Mourtneant avoids it well.
Mourtneant appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mourtneant throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bellum.
Mourtneant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bellum was well out of range. Poor timing from Mourtneant.
Bellum misses with a leg kick
and Mourtneant counters with a good low kick that Bellum was not able to check.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mourtneant fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bellum checks it well.
A swing and a miss from Bellum.
Bellum throws a head kick but Mourtneant moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Mourtneant misses the target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mourtneant.
Bellum moves out of range of the body kick from Mourtneant.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mourtneant gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bellum.
Mourtneant looks to throw the jab but Bellum is out of range.
Bellum with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bellum tries to bum rush Mourtneant with a series of wild strikes but Mourtneant uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bellum scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mourtneant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mourtneant connects with the punch.
Mourtneant misses the jab.
Bellum slips under a jab.
Mourtneant dips to his left and cracks Bellum with an uppercut!
Mourtneant waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bellum.
Bellum only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bellum scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bellum swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mourtneant was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bellum.
Mourtneant takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mourtneant is looking to chop away at Bellum's legs.
Bellum throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mourtneant loads up on a big right hand but Bellum slips the punch.
Bellum misses with a straight left.
Mourtneant appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A slow jab from Bellum misses its intended target.
Bellum misses with a looping left.
Bellum uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mourtneant.
Bellum now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bellum connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bellum throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bellum misses with a jab, cross combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Bellum misses the target.
Mourtneant goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bellum throws an overhand right that lands on Mourtneant's shoulder, as Mourtneant tries to avoid the shot.
Bellum throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bellum looks to throw the jab but Mourtneant is out of range.
Mourtneant appears to be looking for a big counter.
A swing and a miss from Mourtneant.
Mourtneant takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mourtneant ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bellum looks to throw the jab but Mourtneant is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bellum misses with a looping left.
Mourtneant swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bellum tries a head kick but it misses.
Bellum throws a hook but Mourtneant avoids it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Bellum as he connects with a hook.
Bellum scores with a nice head shot.
Mourtneant misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Bellum was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice straight punches there by Bellum. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bellum.
Bellum ducks under a wild hook from Mourtneant.
Bellum misses with a low kick.
Mourtneant looks to score with a jab to the body but Bellum is just out of range.
Mourtneant lands a nice shot that snaps Bellum's head back.
Bellum moves out of range of the strikes.
Bellum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mourtneant was well out of range. Poor timing from Bellum.
Mourtneant throwing a counter right hand but Bellum manages to avoid it.
Mourtneant misses with a straight right.
Bellum misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mourtneant tries to score with a low kick but Bellum moves his leg out of the way.
Bellum throws a big counter head kick but Mourtneant avoids it with no problem.
Mourtneant swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mourtneant scores with a punch to the head.
Bellum is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mourtneant had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bellum uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mourtneant.
Mourtneant with a jab.
Mourtneant doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bellum fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mourtneant is out of range.
Bellum scores with a shot to the body.
Mourtneant walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bellum jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mourtneant takes a swing at Bellum's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Bellum misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bellum tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jab, jab by Bellum - just one landing.
Bellum fails to land with a series of punches.
Mourtneant throws a hook but Bellum blocks it.
Bellum throws out a loose jab but Mourtneant uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chris Bellum will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mourtneant misses with a wild combination.
Mourtneant has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mourtneant there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bellum defending well as Mourtneant loads up on a big left hand.
Bellum throws a head kick that misses.
Bellum is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mourtneant.
Bellum ducks under a wild hook from Mourtneant.
Bellum lands with a straight right. Mourtneant didn't see that one coming.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Mourtneant might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Bellum looks to throw the jab but Mourtneant is out of range.
Mourtneant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bellum ducks under a wild hook from Mourtneant.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mourtneant looks to land a left hand but Bellum moved out of range nicely.
Bellum misses with a head kick.
Bellum avoids the head kick by Mourtneant.
Mourtneant takes one on the button.
Mourtneant misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mourtneant jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bellum misses with a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Mourtneant misses the target.
Mourtneant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bellum appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bellum misses with a looping right.
Bellum connects with a solid leg kick.
Mourtneant throws a big shot that misses.
Bellum swings widly with a right hand
and Mourtneant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mourtneant cracks Bellum with an open hand slap.
Mourtneant moves out of range of the strikes.
Bellum avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bellum fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mourtneant connects with a looping right hand.
Mourtneant takes one to the side of the head.
Mourtneant avoids the head kick by Bellum.
Mourtneant drops his hands momentarily and Bellum takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bellum scores with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Bellum misses.
Mourtneant is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bellum moves away from the strike by Mourtneant.
Mourtneant throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bellum sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bellum slips a jab from Mourtneant.
It seemed like Bellum was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mourtneant will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A slow jab from Mourtneant misses its intended target.
Mourtneant blocks a jab.
Bellum catches Mourtneant with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bellum throws out a loose jab but Mourtneant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mourtneant swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bellum keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mourtneant.
Mourtneant uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bellum.
Bellum throws a low kick but Mourtneant moves out of range easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mourtneant.
Mourtneant throws a lazy head kick
and Bellum counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mourtneant wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bellum slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mourtneant throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chris Bellum seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bellum changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mourtneant fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bellum on the side of the head.
Bellum misses with a right hand
and Mourtneant counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mourtneant lands with an uppercut that bounces Bellum off the cage and back into range.
Sloppy strikes from Mourtneant. Those never looked like landing.
Bellum is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Mourtneant misses with a low kick.
Mourtneant takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bellum checks a leg kick.
Bellum lunges at Mourtneant with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mourtneant's hand.
Bellum takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mourtneant thuds a left hand into Bellum's body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bellum throws a sloppy head kick
and Mourtneant counters with a nice uppercut.
Bellum checks the leg kick.
Bellum misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bellum misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bellum ducks under a wild hook from Mourtneant.
Bellum will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bellum checks a leg kick.
Bellum jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mourtneant throws a right hand that misses
and Bellum cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mourtneant misses with a shot to the body
and Bellum counters with a nice leg kick.
Bellum scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mourtneant just misses with a punch to the body.
Bellum on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mourtneant. Mourtneant obviously looking to wear him down.
A right-left combo lands from Bellum.
Mourtneant connects with a leg kick. Bellum looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mourtneant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bellum was well out of range. Poor timing from Mourtneant.
A slow jab from Bellum misses its intended target.
Mourtneant half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bellum tries to move into range but Mourtneant moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mourtneant works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chris Bellum will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Bellum avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Mourtneant misses.
Mourtneant looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mourtneant throws out a loose jab but Bellum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mourtneant ducks under a wild hook from Bellum.
Bellum pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Bellum 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bellum misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Mourtneant wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bellum throws a looping overhand right but Mourtneant ducks down to avoid it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bellum.
Mourtneant throws a hook to the side of Bellum's head but Bellum sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bellum throws a looping overhand right but Mourtneant ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mourtneant uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bellum.
Mourtneant tried to counter with a leg kick but Bellum avoided it.
Bellum moves out of range as Mourtneant strikes.
Mourtneant throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bellum.
Mourtneant throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bellum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mourtneant.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellum scores with a nice right hand.
Bellum throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Good exchange - Bellum coming out on top.
Nice cross by Bellum.
Mourtneant misses with a looping left.
Bellum misses the jab.
Mourtneant digs a good body shot into Bellum's ribs.
Mourtneant lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A combination from Mourtneant does no damage.
Mourtneant avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mourtneant misses with a low kick.
Mourtneant throws a jab when Bellum was well out of range.
Bellum scores with a nice strike.
Mourtneant takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bellum's corner calls for a 1-2. Bellum obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bellum tests Mourtneant's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bellum lands a head shot.
A shot to the liver by Bellum. Beautiful body shot.
Mourtneant lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bellum misses with a looping right.
Mourtneant swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bellum throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mourtneant throws a jab but it's blocked by Bellum.
Bellum swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bellum just misses with a punch to the body.
Mourtneant staying out of range there.
Mourtneant blocks a head kick by Bellum.
Mourtneant throwing a counter right hand but Bellum manages to avoid it.
Bellum staying out of range there.
Bellum steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mourtneant. That one must have hurt.
Bellum scores with a nice right hand.
Mourtneant throws a lazy right hand but Bellum sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bellum blocks the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bellum walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mourtneant checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mourtneant swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bellum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mourtneant moves away.
Mourtneant cracks Bellum with a good jab.
Bellum throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mourtneant misses with a two punch combination.
Bellum throws an off balance right hand
and Mourtneant counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mourtneant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bellum was well out of range. Poor timing from Mourtneant.
Bellum chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Guy Mourtneant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mourtneant throws a lazy right hand but Bellum sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bellum throws a series of punches but Mourtneant moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Mourtneant misses
and Bellum counters with a thumping low kick.
Bellum avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bellum throws a nice head kick!
Bellum scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Bellum blocks the low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Bellum misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Bellum throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Some bone on bone action there as Bellum checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mourtneant moves out of range of the strikes.
Bellum misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mourtneant.
Bellum looks to land a combination but Mourtneant avoids it well.
Mourtneant misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mourtneant misses with a looping left.
Mourtneant throws a right hand that misses
and Bellum counters with a nice uppercut.
Bellum uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mourtneant.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mourtneant.
Mourtneant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bellum throws out the jab.
Bellum on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bellum throws a head kick that misses.
Mourtneant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bellum.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chris Bellum.
Well Bellum has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Bellum!
An out of breath Chris Bellum thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between St Petersburg Strangler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terrence Funk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Strangler comes into the arena with Let Me Through by The Dead Weather blaring out of the sound system. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, St Petersburg Strangler!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Terrence Funk!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strangler connects with a solid leg kick.
Funk closes the distance but Strangler moves to the side
and Strangler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Funk has taken the fight to the clinch.
Strangler working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Funk misses with some punches.
Strangler has a couple of punches blocked by Funk.
Strangler works on Funk's body with a couple of short punches.
Funk looking for a takedown.
Funk is looking to take this one to the mat.
Funk drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Strangler gets the underhooks and prevents it.
St Petersburg Strangler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terrence Funk.
Strangler lands an uppercut.
Funk has a couple of punches blocked by Strangler.
Funk scores with a nice hook to the head.
Funk turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An elbow from Funk crashes against the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funk throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Funk sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Strangler is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Funk throws a strike aimed at the side of Strangler's head but Strangler avoids it well.
Strangler avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Funk.
Funk tries to score with some ground and pound. Strangler controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Funk working the ground and pound from side control.
Strangler dodges the ground and pound from Funk.
Funk throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Funk throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sloppy strikes there by Funk.
Strangler wants to get back to his feet but Funk drags him back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funk landing a few strikes.
Funk trying to control the action but Strangler is working from the bottom.
Strangler avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Funk.
Funk in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Funk lands a few punches from side control.
Funk has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Funk misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Funk slows the pace down.
Funk trying to control the action but Strangler is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strangler takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Funk creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Strangler sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Funk with the ground and pound but Strangler regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Strangler keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Funk not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Funk throwing shots but Strangler is blocking nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Funk is keen to just control but Strangler is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funk missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Funk is trying to control the action in half guard but Strangler is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Funk throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Funk wants to take a breather but Strangler is having none of it.
Funk has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Montreal Fighter's Gym (5* Sparring). Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Strangler keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Funk wants to pass the guard but Strangler is defending well.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Funk takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Funk lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Strangler is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Funk scores with a couple of nice shots.
Strangler is rocked!
Funk working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Oh Strangler is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ground and pound from Funk.
Funk moves into full mount! Strangler won't be happy about that!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terrence Funk dominated that 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.
Funk shoots in and drives through. Strangler sprawls well.
It looked like Strangler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Funk darts in looking for a takedown but Strangler gets double underhooks and turns Funk into the cage.
Funk has Strangler up against the cage in a clinch.
Strangler blocking some punches.
Funk lands a hook to the side of the head.
Strangler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Strangler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strangler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Funk taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Strangler fails to land.
Strangler seems to have got his legs back now.
Funk blocking some punches.
Funk has picked Strangler up - he's going for a ride! Funk dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Funk wants to free his trapped foot but Strangler is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Funk thows a huge punch but Strangler dodges it nicely.
Strangler keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Strangler is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Funk scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strangler wants to control but Funk is keeping busy.
Funk tries to pass the half guard into mount. Strangler knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Funk throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Strangler keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Funk sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Strangler defending well though.
Funk not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Funk controlling the pace.
Funk works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strangler is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Funk unloading with bombs!
Funk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Strangler taking shots to the head.
Strangler avoids a series of strikes thrown by Funk.
Strangler wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Funk.
Funk unloading with bombs!
Funk postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Strangler badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Funk around the waist but Funk pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Funk is the winner by TKO! Funk jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terrence Funk!
Terrence Funk is the new featherweight champion!
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