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HFC Challengers 74 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Olavo Moura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jetro Chivon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jetro Chivon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Olavo Moura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jetro Chivon!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chivon.
Chivon lands a brutal head kick. Moura looks out on his feet and Chivon throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Jetro Chivon!
Jetro Chivon spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaska Juntta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jierdan Firkragg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Firkragg is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Wake Up. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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250 lbs
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270 lbs
5 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaska Juntta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jierdan Firkragg!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juntta lands a lovely overhand right.
It looks like Jierdan Firkragg has been cut.
Juntta takes a swing at Firkragg's ribcage but misses.
Firkragg feints the counter takedown.
Juntta throws a series of punches but Firkragg avoids them all with ease.
Firkragg bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Juntta tries to improve position but can't.
Juntta is trying to work for a sweep but Firkragg has mounted him!
Juntta is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Firkragg trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Juntta is working to get back to half guard.
Juntta wants to control but Firkragg is having none of it.
Juntta really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Firkragg is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Juntta has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Firkragg trying to control but Juntta is having none of it.
Juntta is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Firkragg looking to secure an arm triangle but Juntta defends it well.
Juntta slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Firkragg trying to mount his opponent but Juntta defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Firkragg is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Juntta has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Firkragg is working away from the top position though.
Juntta is looking to improve his position.
Firkragg passes to side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Juntta is looking to reverse the position.
Firkragg is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Juntta is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Juntta sneaks back into half guard.
Firkragg is trying to control. Juntta wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juntta is positioning himself well to prevent Firkragg advancing to mount.
Juntta gets full guard.
Firkragg wants to control from the top but Juntta keeps moving.
Juntta striking off his back but it's not causing Firkragg any problems.
Juntta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Firkragg trying to control but Juntta is working from the bottom.
Juntta is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Firkragg rolls with it to try and escape but Juntta cranks on the arm and Firkragg is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jaska Juntta!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hai Shang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Wilkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilkins has chosen Sans Pression - Numero 1 as his entrance music. 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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198 lbs
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193 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hai Shang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 43 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jay Wilkins!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Shang as Wilkins shoots in.
An inside leg kick from Shang misses.
Wilkins has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Shang is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Wilkins avoids a kick to the body.
Shang misses with a body shot.
Shang misses with a hook.
Shang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wilkins.
Shang misses with the combination.
Shang avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wilkins drops his hands momentarily and Shang takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shang gets a clinch.
Wilkins managing to block the knees to the body from Shang.
Wilkins tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wilkins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shang looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Shang tries to clinch but Wilkins is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shang throws a big shot that misses.
Wilkins drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shang defends it well.
Shang checks a low kick from Wilkins.
Shang throws a quick counter kick to the body but Wilkins avoids it.
Hai Shang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilkins has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wilkins there as he acknowledges the shot.
Shang connects with a solid leg kick.
Wilkins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shang gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wilkins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shang works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wilkins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shang has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Shang definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wilkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Shang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wilkins throws a big elbow that misses.
Shang keeping moving, preventing Wilkins from controlling successfully.
Shang has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wilkins can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wilkins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shang looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shang looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shang is trying to control the position but Wilkins postures up.
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.
Shang has his foot on Wilkins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wilkins works his way back into a safe position though.
Wilkins wants to control from the top but Shang keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wilkins's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wilkins wants to control from the top but Shang keeps moving.
Shang throws his legs up looking for a submission but Wilkins uses it to pass to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilkins is chipping away with strikes.
Wilkins lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Shang down.
Wilkins lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins working the head with strikes.
Shang wants to control but Wilkins postures up.
Wilkins controlling from side mount.
Shang gets back to half guard.
Wilkins is controlling the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shang is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jay Wilkins will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wilkins looks to clinch
and Wilkins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wilkins has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wilkins there as he acknowledges the shot.
Shang moves out of range as Wilkins throws a body kick.
Wilkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wilkins goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shang darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Shang not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wilkins preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Wilkins taking some punishment here, with Shang in his half guard.
Shang lands with a punch from half guard.
Shang seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wilkins is staying active underneath Shang, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilkins keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shang is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wilkins has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wilkins is looking to control Shang's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wilkins avoid being mounted?
Wilkins wants to improve his position but Shang is controlling well.
Shang is looking for a kimura but Wilkins is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shang to get the leverage.
Wilkins is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shang's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shang's back!
Shang looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Shang breaks Wilkins's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins keeping moving, preventing Shang from controlling successfully.
Shang missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wilkins is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wilkins with the ground and pound but Shang uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Wilkins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wilkins postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wilkins throws a big right hand that misses.
Wilkins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wilkins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins stands up over Shang, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Shang had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wilkins defends it easily.
Shang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wilkins wants to control from the top but Shang keeps moving.
Wilkins scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wilkins with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wilkins scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wilkins with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wilkins sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Shang's guard.
Shang is looking to improve his position.
Wilkins is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Shang is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wilkins scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wilkins scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wilkins wants to work for an arm triangle but Shang is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wilkins is trying to control. Shang wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilkins throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Shang is trying to maintain the position but Wilkins is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jay Wilkins will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A big left from Shang misses.
Hai Shang is winning the standup battle so far.
Shang slips a jab and a cross from Wilkins.
Wilkins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shang.
Wilkins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shang.
Wilkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shang is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Shang.
Wilkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shang.
Shang punishes Wilkins's body with a nice straight punch.
Shang throws a head kick but Wilkins moves out of range.
Shang pushes Wilkins away with a front kick.
Wilkins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shang swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shang lands a head kick. Wilkins smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wilkins scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shang in his tracks.
Wilkins throws a series of strikes that have Shang backpedaling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilkins takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Shang lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wilkins's sensitive parts.
Wilkins misses with a double jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shang lands a leg kick that knocks Wilkins off balance momentarily.
Shang cracks Wilkins with an open hand slap.
Shang shoots for a double leg takedown but Wilkins sprawls well. He's pushed Shang's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wilkins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wilkins fails with an attempt to clinch.
It appears Shang was looking to counter with a kick there.
Wilkins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shang.
Wilkins tries a quick counter leg kick but Shang is wise to it.
Wilkins tries to bum rush Shang with a series of wild strikes but Shang uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shang scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wilkins is positioning himself well to prevent Shang advancing to mount.
Wilkins is looking for a sweep. Shang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shang is thwarting Wilkins's attempts to control the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Wilkins is looking for a sweep. Shang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shang.
Wilkins wants to control but Shang is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wilkins moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wilkins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wilkins is trying to control the position but Shang postures up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shang with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Shang makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Shang distracts Wilkins with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wilkins pulls Shang in close to his closed guard and prevents Shang from doing any damage or advancing position.
Shang passes Wilkins's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shang is working for a kimura but Wilkins is defending it quite comfortably.
Wilkins slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wilkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shang is looking to work some ground and pound but Wilkins has wrist control.
Wilkins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shang wants to control from the top but Wilkins keeps moving.
Shang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wilkins wants to sweep but no luck.
Wilkins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wilkins looking to control.
Shang working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jay Wilkins has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wilkins is controlling Shang's posture.
Shang preventing the sweep.
Wilkins wants to stand up but Shang is controlling him.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shang fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Crunch! Shang slams his shin into Wilkins's torso.
Wilkins lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jab, jab by Shang - just one landing.
Hai Shang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jay Wilkins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wilkins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hai Shang showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wilkins 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Wilkins!
A relieved looking Jay Wilkins thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aidan McVeigh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wilson Ferrall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McVeigh comes to the cage accompanied by E-Dubble - Let Me Oh. 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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175 lbs
4 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aidan McVeigh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wilson Ferrall!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferrall shoots in looking for a takedown but McVeigh manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ferrall's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McVeigh lands a high kick!
Ferrall takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McVeigh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McVeigh swats away the attempt to clinch by Ferrall.
Ferrall has managed to clinch.
McVeigh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ferrall looks for a takedown but McVeigh sprawls well.
Ferrall tries to close the distance and clinch up but McVeigh swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVeigh plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ferrall moves into range and clinches up with McVeigh.
McVeigh manages to break the clinch.
McVeigh throws a head kick that misses
and Ferrall counters with a three punch combo that has McVeigh backing up. McVeigh nods at Ferrall to acknowledge the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McVeigh lands a head kick. Ferrall smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
McVeigh shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrall gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ferrall darts in looking for a takedown but McVeigh gets double underhooks and turns Ferrall into the cage.
Aidan McVeigh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wilson Ferrall.
McVeigh lands a head kick!
McVeigh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A punch combination from McVeigh misses.
Ferrall with the counter takedown but McVeigh avoids it easily.
McVeigh wants to land a leg kick but Ferrall is out of range.
As McVeigh backs off Ferrall throws a huge counter combo but McVeigh manages to avoid it all.
McVeigh slaps away a takedown attempt from Ferrall, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ferrall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McVeigh.
McVeigh misses with a head kick.
Ferrall darts in looking for a takedown but McVeigh gets double underhooks and turns Ferrall into the cage.
McVeigh appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ferrall dives in and grabs McVeigh's left leg, looking for a takedown. McVeigh pushes down on Ferrall's head and hops out.
Some wild striking there from McVeigh.
Ferrall is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McVeigh throws a leg kick
and Ferrall counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferrall wants to control from the top but McVeigh keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferrall drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McVeigh dives on top into guard.
Ferrall is working an open guard so McVeigh takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
McVeigh misses the jab.
McVeigh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ferrall shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McVeigh but McVeigh pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ferrall checks a low kick from McVeigh.
McVeigh throws a low kick, looking for Ferrall's leg but Ferrall calmly moves out of range.
Ferrall changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McVeigh tries to avoid it but Ferrall manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McVeigh to the ground. McVeigh escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ferrall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ferrall now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McVeigh throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McVeigh feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ferrall's calf.
McVeigh scores with a leg kick.
McVeigh throws a head kick that misses.
Ferrall shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McVeigh as he jumps to the side.
McVeigh throws a sloppy head kick
and Ferrall counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ferrall is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McVeigh sees it coming and defends easily.
McVeigh wants to get back to his feet.
Ferrall is working for a submission of some sort.
Ferrall is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McVeigh has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McVeigh is defending against the submission attempts here by Ferrall.
McVeigh looks like he's trying to stand up.
McVeigh is defending against the submission attempts here by Ferrall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aidan McVeigh 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.
McVeigh throws a sloppy head kick and Ferrall moves out of range easily.
McVeigh lands with a kick to the temple. Ferrall shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A combination from McVeigh does no damage.
McVeigh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aidan McVeigh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ferrall slips under a jab from McVeigh.
A solid leg kick lands there for McVeigh.
A low kick from McVeigh misses
and Ferrall counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferrall is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McVeigh is just riding it out for now. Ferrall eventually gives up the hold.
Ferrall works his way into side control.
Ferrall tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrall in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... McVeigh is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Wilson Ferrall!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Groundbreaking News (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luscious Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). News comes into the arena with Imma Playa, Tech N9ne blaring out of the sound system. Jones has chosen Hooligan as his entrance music. Luscious Jones told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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26
135 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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138 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Groundbreaking News!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luscious Jones!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jones stands up out of the half guard.
Jones lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends News sprawling to the canvas. Jones follows him down, looking for the kill. Can News hang on?
News is rocked!
It looks like Groundbreaking News has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones decides to stand and escape the position.
Oh News is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones connects with a superb combination that knocks News out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Jones before he can land any more shots to the unconscious News!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Luscious Jones!
Luscious Jones 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.
Groundbreaking News was interviewed post fight and said 'Sorry'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Boulder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Drone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drone comes into a darkened arena with his song building. t.i and ludacris-wish you would kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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300 lbs
4 - 6 - 0 |
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43
262 lbs
40 - 34 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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Good low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Boulder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
40 - 34 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyson Drone!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boulder.
Drone unleashes a big counter combination but Boulder bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nice body kick from Boulder.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Drone enables Boulder to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Drone manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Boulder throwing strikes from guard but Drone blocks nicely.
Boulder avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boulder chips away with some ground and pound.
Boulder postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drone has a closed guard, preventing Boulder from standing up.
Drone is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Drone working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Boulder.
Drone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drone is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boulder scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Boulder's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Drone is rocked!
Boulder has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Drone is looking for a triangle here but Boulder uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Drone is still in real trouble! Can Boulder finish him?
Drone tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Drone seems to have recovered his senses.
We've been hearing that Boulder has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Drone struggling a bit here.
Drone might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Boulder haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Boulder tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Boulder in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Drone looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Boulder turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Boulder!
An out of breath and clearly excited Frank Boulder thanked Cartel Elite Supps 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 Hilo Amsterdam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brotiz Bruttz (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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28
180 lbs
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171 lbs
16 - 14 - 0 |
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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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hilo Amsterdam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brotiz Bruttz!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amsterdam shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bruttz napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Amsterdam is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bruttz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Amsterdam looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bruttz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bruttz manages to get back to half guard.
Bruttz is looking for a sweep. Amsterdam is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bruttz actively working from the bottom here.
Bruttz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bruttz.
Amsterdam definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bruttz working for a triangle but Amsterdam defends it easily.
Bruttz has his foot on Amsterdam's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Amsterdam works his way back into a safe position though.
Amsterdam drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Amsterdam jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Amsterdam tries to free his leg and advance position but Bruttz is retaining full guard.
Amsterdam sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bruttz's guard.
Bruttz is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amsterdam is trying for a kimura here. Bruttz looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Amsterdam wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hilo Amsterdam!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mansour Barnaoui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
167 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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29
165 lbs
8 - 10 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Great low kicks
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mansour Barnaoui!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matt Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barnaoui. Barnaoui obviously looking to wear him down.
Hughes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hughes has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hughes gets caught flat footed, as Barnaoui shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Barnaoui pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hughes is keeping the position for now.
Hughes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barnaoui defends well.
Barnaoui trying to control the position from guard on top but Hughes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnaoui throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnaoui content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Hughes has locked up a guillotine! Hughes's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Barnaoui is holding on here and Hughes must be using up a lot of energy. Barnaoui has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Hughes gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Matt Hughes!
Our winner, Matt Hughes, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Batista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Batista might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to I Walk Alone. Dave Batista has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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26
210 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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23
205 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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Brawler
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dave Batista!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dave Brown!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batista goes for a double leg but Brown avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Brown continues to drive forward.
Despite the aggression on Brown's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Brown clinches up with Batista and pushes him back against the cage.
Brown breaks the clinch.
Brown moves into the clinch.
Brown gets control of Batista's arms and successfully pulls guard. Brown will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Batista from controlling successfully.
Brown tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brown is looking for a triangle but Batista pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown trying to control the position here.
Brown tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batista tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.
Batista has gone for a leg lock! Brown slips out almost immediately though and dives into Batista's guard.
Brown with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Batista is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Batista has his foot on Brown's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brown works his way back into a safe position though.
Brown throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Batista works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brown must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Batista has his foot on Brown's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brown works his way back into a safe position though.
Brown's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Brown throws a big right hand that misses.
Brown controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Batista working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brown.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Batista is keeping the position.
Batista looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Brown passes into side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Batista can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batista is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown in side control lands a decent elbow.
Brown looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Batista is avoiding damage well.
An elbow from Brown crashes against the mat.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Batista keeps working.
Batista dodges the ground and pound from Brown.
You can see the frustration on Batista's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brown controlling from side mount.
Brown trying to control the action but Batista is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batista manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Brown throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Brown missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Brown is trying to control the action in half guard but Batista is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Batista works his way to full guard. Good work.
Batista working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brown doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brown manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Batista has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Brown doesn't defend quickly enough and Batista has managed to lock this one up! Can Brown escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Batista on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dave Batista!
Dave Batista bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabryel Catchmaer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joshua Lynch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lynch has chosen Dezarie / Most High as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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27
246 lbs
12 - 11 - 0 |
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258 lbs
18 - 13 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gabryel Catchmaer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joshua Lynch!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lynch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Catchmaer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lynch is looking for the big counter here.
Lynch has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Catchmaer is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Catchmaer tries to clinch but Lynch is having none of it.
Catchmaer avoids the head kick by Lynch.
Catchmaer throws a low kick but Lynch moves out of range easily.
Some wild striking there from Catchmaer.
Lynch looks to land a left hand but Catchmaer moved out of range nicely.
Catchmaer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Catchmaer does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Catchmaer feints a jab promting Lynch to slip. Catchmaer then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lynch slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Catchmaer misses with a combination
and Lynch counters with a crisp one two that drops Catchmaer! Lynch thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Catchmaer to his feet! Catchmaer is in big trouble!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Catchmaer gets a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Catchmaer fails to land.
Lynch has had enough of the clinch but Catchmaer keeps him there for the moment.
Lynch is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lynch lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Catchmaer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Catchmaer lands an uppercut.
Catchmaer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lynch lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lynch makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Catchmaer throws a punch but it's blocked by Lynch.
Catchmaer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lynch backwards.
Lynch has had enough of the clinch but Catchmaer keeps him there for the moment.
Catchmaer avoiding damage.
Catchmaer swings wildly with an uppercut but Lynch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lynch manages to break the clinch.
Lynch misses with a straight left.
Catchmaer misses with an uppercut.
A countering left hand to the body from Lynch misses.
Lynch goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Catchmaer connects with the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Catchmaer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Catchmaer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lynch is able to avoid easily.
Catchmaer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lynch.
Catchmaer has Lynch up against the cage in a clinch.
Lynch breaks the clinch.
Lynch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Catchmaer blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice defenses there by Catchmaer.
Catchmaer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lynch tries to clinch up.
Lynch throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Catchmaer tries to clinch but Lynch is having none of it.
Catchmaer scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Catchmaer. Lynch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lynch cracks Catchmaer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Catchmaer wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Catchmaer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Catchmaer scores with a hook.
Good exchange - Lynch coming out on top.
Catchmaer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lynch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Catchmaer is looking to counter punch.
Catchmaer defending well as Lynch loads up on a big left hand.
Lynch has managed to clinch.
Lynch is looking to break free of the clinch but Catchmaer has double underhooks.
Catchmaer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Catchmaer has Lynch pushed against the cage.
Lynch breaks the clinch.
Lynch slips under a jab.
Lynch moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lynch misses with a hook. Catchmaer ducked under it nicely.
Gabryel Catchmaer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynch thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Catchmaer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lynch.
Lynch just misses with a punch to the body.
Lynch throws the left hand but Catchmaer avoids the punch easily.
Lynch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lynch avoids the body shot from Catchmaer.
Lynch tries to move into range but Catchmaer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lynch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lynch misses with a straight right.
Catchmaer tests Lynch's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lynch takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Lynch.
Lynch scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lynch blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Catchmaer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joshua Lynch dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lynch cracks Catchmaer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lynch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Catchmaer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lynch.
A head kick misses from Lynch.
A big left from Lynch misses.
Lynch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Catchmaer looks to land a combination but Lynch avoids it well.
Catchmaer closes the distance and clinches.
Lynch is trying to break free.
Gabryel Catchmaer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lynch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Catchmaer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lynch tries to work over Catchmaer's front leg with a kick but Catchmaer checks it.
Lynch throws a combination. Catchmaer tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jab from Lynch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Catchmaer takes a kick to the side of the head.
Catchmaer is rocked!
Catchmaer lands a body shot.
Oh Catchmaer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Catchmaer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lynch.
Catchmaer seems to have got his legs back now.
A punch lands to the side of Catchmaer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynch misses with a series of wild punches.
Lynch swings for the body but Catchmaer moves out of range.
Lynch feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Catchmaer's calf.
Lynch is looking to clinch.
Catchmaer lands a slapping body shot.
Lynch tries to clinch but Catchmaer moves out of range.
Lynch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Catchmaer.
Catchmaer blocks a head kick by Lynch.
Catchmaer looks to score with a jab to the body but Lynch is just out of range.
Lynch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Catchmaer moves away.
Catchmaer avoids the head kick by Lynch.
Lynch avoids the body shot from Catchmaer.
Lynch throws a body shot but no joy.
Lynch gets tackled into the cage by Catchmaer. Catchmaer maintains the clinch.
Lynch manages to break the clinch.
Catchmaer defending well as Lynch loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynch moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Catchmaer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Catchmaer is looking to wear down Lynch with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lynch throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lynch throws a body punch but Catchmaer moves out of range.
Lynch avoids the body shot from Catchmaer.
Catchmaer moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLynch.
Lynch misses the jab.
Lynch takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lynch takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lynch throws a sloppy head kick and Catchmaer moves out of range easily.
Lynch throws a lazy head kick
and Catchmaer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Catchmaer keeps the fight on the outside.
The fighters circle momentarily. Catchmaer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A big left from Lynch misses.
Lynch tries a head kick but it misses.
Lynch misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Catchmaer tries to clinch there but Lynch circles away.
Catchmaer looks to land a left hand but Lynch moved out of range nicely.
Catchmaer lands with a nice body punch.
Catchmaer tries to bum rush Lynch with a series of wild strikes but Lynch uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Catchmaer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lynch tries to clinch but Catchmaer moves away
and Catchmaer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lynch throws a head kick that half lands.
Lynch circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lynch is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Catchmaer with a body shot.
Catchmaer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Catchmaer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lynch just misses with a punch to the body.
Lynch misses with a body punch
and Catchmaer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Catchmaer cracks Lynch with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Joshua Lynch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Catchmaer.
Lynch avoids the body shot from Catchmaer.
Lynch raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Catchmaer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Catchmaer throws a combination. Lynch tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lynch lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lynch misses with a straight left.
Catchmaer throws a looping overhand right but Lynch ducks down to avoid it.
Lynch is looking for the big counter here.
Lynch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lynch lands a nice shot to the body.
Catchmaer blocks a jab.
Catchmaer throws out a loose jab but Lynch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Catchmaer lands a jab to the head.
Lynch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lynch thuds a left hand into Catchmaer's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Catchmaer scores with a jab to the body.
Lynch throws a jab when Catchmaer was well out of range.
Lynch misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Joshua Lynch will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Lynch ducks under a wild hook from Catchmaer.
Catchmaer throws a leg kick but Lynch checks it.
Lynch drives through and clinches with Catchmaer against the cage.
Catchmaer lands an uppercut.
Lynch's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Catchmaer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lynch's elbow.
Catchmaer misses with an elbow over the top.
Catchmaer breaks the clinch.
Lynch lands a jab to Catchmaer's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynch has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Catchmaer finds it's way round the side to connect with Lynch's head.
Lynch scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lynch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Catchmaer throws out the jab.
Catchmaer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Catchmaer jabs Lynch to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Catchmaer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Catchmaer pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lynch is out of range and Catchmaer settles back down.
Jab, jab by Lynch - just one landing.
Catchmaer keeps the fight on the outside.
Catchmaer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lynch works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lynch thuds his right hand into Catchmaer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lynch misses with a straight left.
Lynch misses with a double jab
enabling Catchmaer to counter with a crisp jab.
Catchmaer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Catchmaer misses with a double jab.
Catchmaer defending well as Lynch loads up on a big left hand.
A combination from Catchmaer does no damage.
Lynch lands a big head kick that sends Catchmaer tumbling to the mat! Lynch takes a step backwards and waves Catchmaer back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lynch lands a big uppercut and Catchmaer crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Catchmaer looks OK. Lynch waves Catchmaer back to his feet!
Catchmaer cracks Lynch with an open hand slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Catchmaer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lynch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lynch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Catchmaer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lynch can't break the clinch.
Lynch has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lynch is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lynch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Catchmaer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lynch throws a counter combo.
Catchmaer tries to clinch up but Lynch circles away and keeps his distance.
Lynch throws a jab but it's blocked by Catchmaer.
Lynch moves out of range as Catchmaer strikes.
Lynch throws a big shot that misses.
Lynch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lynch throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynch throws a jab when Catchmaer was well out of range.
Lynch throws a one two combo.
Lynch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Catchmaer tries to bum rush Lynch with a series of wild strikes but Lynch uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lynch moves into range and clinches up with Catchmaer.
Lynch is trying to break the clinch but Catchmaer has him pressed against the cage.
Catchmaer throws an elbow but it misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lynch.
Joshua Lynch is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Catchmaer displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lynch up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Catchmaer just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lynch's brow.
Catchmaer manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Catchmaer prevents Lynch from breaking the clinch.
Gabryel Catchmaer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynch breaks from the clinch.
Lynch slips under a jab.
Lynch throws a body shot but no joy.
Lynch throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Catchmaer connects with a jab.
Catchmaer throws a looping overhand right but Lynch ducks down to avoid it.
Catchmaer looks to land a right hand but Lynch moved out of range.
Lynch shapes to counter with a head kick.
Lynch connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Catchmaer momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Catchmaer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lynch throws a left and a right that both miss
and Catchmaer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Catchmaer rushes Lynch and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lynch takes an elbow to the forehead.
Catchmaer working aggressively here.
Catchmaer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lynch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joshua Lynch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lynch winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joshua Lynch!
Joshua Lynch decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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