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CEFC 197 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ambo Balisi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Daath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Max Daath 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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155 lbs
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157 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Brawler
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ambo Balisi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Max Daath!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balisi lands a jab-cross combination.
Balisi throws a combination that misses
and Daath moves into the clinch.
Daath manages to pull guard.
Balisi wants to pass the guard but Daath is keeping the position.
Daath is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Daath has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Balisi working to try and regain half guard.
Daath sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Balisi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Balisi tries to improve his position but instead Daath has taken his back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daath connects with a big shot to the side of Balisi's head.
Daath lands a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daath is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Balisi has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Balisi is trying to roll into a better position but Daath has get a rear naked choke and Balisi is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Max Daath!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bantoo Kumari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Rush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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220 lbs
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240 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bantoo Kumari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kevin Rush!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rush shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kumari napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kumari throws Rush to one side and escapes!
Kevin Rush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kumari drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rush wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Kumari manages to pass to side control.
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!
Kumari trying to control the action but Rush is working from the bottom.
Rush slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kumari trying to move into half guard but instead Rush has managed to sweep!
Kumari throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Rush loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rush throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kumari works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kumari is trying to keep Rush in close.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kumari is on top in guard.
Rush keeping moving, preventing Kumari from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rush can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rush has control of Kumari's left arm, preventing Kumari from doing any damage.
Kumari pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rush is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kumari stopping the sweep attempt from Rush.
Kumari trying to control the position from guard on top but Rush is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kumari works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rush wants to sweep but Kumari has passed to side control!
Kumari thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kumari is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Rush's face as Kumari controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kumari 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.
Kumari decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Kumari shoots in and drives through. Rush sprawls well.
Rush lands with a good body shot.
Kumari on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A nice combination there by Rush.
Rush misses with a head kick.
As Rush looks to move away, Kumari throws a big counter combo but Rush just gets out of the way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rush misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rush throws a good cross that connects.
Kumari shoots in but Rush avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rush throws a good cross that connects.
Rush gets a double leg takedown into Kumari's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rush advances to half guard.
Rush looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kumari with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kumari manages to get to full guard.
Rush distracts Kumari with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Rush 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.
Kumari tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rush sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kumari somewhat.
Kumari tries to clinch up.
It seemed like Rush was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kumari drops his hands momentarily and Rush needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Kumari just on the top of the head. Kumari drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Kumari - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kevin Rush!
A less than humble Kevin Rush misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vladik Fedotov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bam Margera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Margera has chosen Sail as his entrance music. Vladik Fedotov had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 171.1lbs, 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. Vladik Fedotov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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184 lbs
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173 lbs
36 - 23 - 1 |
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Great elbows
Big right hand |
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Good gas tank |
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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
43 - 31 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Vladik Fedotov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 23 - 1, fighting out of London, Bam Margera!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fedotov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Margera counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fedotov thinking.
Fedotov tries to clinch there but Margera circles away.
Margera throws out a counter right but Fedotov avoids it with no problem.
Fedotov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Margera manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Margera.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Margera! But no joy.
Fedotov moves in looking to clinch but Margera pushes him off.
Fedotov rushes Margera and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Margera avoids a wild elbow strike from Fedotov.
Fedotov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fedotov misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fedotov throws an elbow that misses.
Fedotov working Margera over with knees to the body.
Margera breaks the clinch.
Fedotov moves to clinch but Margera breaks away
and Margera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedotov looks to land a body kick but Margera moved away.
Margera slips a straight right by Fedotov.
Margera is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Fedotov misses with a left hand
and Margera counters with a crisp one two that drops Fedotov! Margera thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Fedotov to his feet! Fedotov is in big trouble!
Fedotov is rocked!
Fedotov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Montreal Fighter's Gym (5* Sparring) in the buildup to the fight.
Fedotov drops his hands for a split second and Margera immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Fedotov face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Margera follows up with a right hand that knocks Fedotov into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bam Margera!
An intense looking Bam Margera took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: '4 fight win steak now and Im not getting any younger. How about a title shot?'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sangram Singh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Punching Bag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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210 lbs
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Counter fighter
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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
10 - 29 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sangram Singh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Punching Bag!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bag throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Singh decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bag's guard.
Bag uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Bag tries for a takedown but Singh sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Singh tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bag manages to circle out of the way.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bag.
Singh keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sangram Singh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Punching Bag.
Singh looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Singh prevents Bag from improving his position.
Bag is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bag taking some punishment here, with Singh in his half guard.
Bag looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bag wants to get back to full guard.
Singh is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Singh is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bag is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bag taking some punishment here, with Singh in his half guard.
Bag wants to control but Singh is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bag tries to get to full guard but Singh has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singh lands with a punch from half guard.
Bag has hold of Singh's hands but Singh slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bag wants to control but Singh is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bag is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Singh scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bag is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Singh scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nice strikes from Singh there.
Singh is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bag is just riding it out for now. Singh eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bag wants to control but Singh is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Singh lands a nice short elbow.
Singh drops an elbow to the side of Bag's head.
Bag is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Singh scores with a couple of nice shots.
Singh scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Singh is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Singh looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bag with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Singh seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singh landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bag is rocked!
Singh is nestled in close to Bag, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bag is still in real trouble! Can Singh finish him?
Singh lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Bag! More strikes land and this one is all over! Singh jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sangram Singh!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Corwin Anstey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trey Golden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Golden has chosen Kongos- Come with me now as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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178 lbs
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184 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corwin Anstey!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Trey Golden!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Golden fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Anstey has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Golden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Golden lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Corwin Anstey has been cut.
Golden lands with a thumping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Golden.
Golden pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anstey appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Anstey avoids the head kick by Golden.
Anstey connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Anstey cracks a nice hook into Golden's ribs.
Trey Golden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anstey has Golden up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anstey misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Anstey fails to land.
Anstey struggles to land a body shot inside as Golden controls his hands.
Anstey working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Anstey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Golden tries to work over Anstey's front leg with a kick but Anstey checks it.
Golden tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Golden tries to keep at a distance but Anstey has taken the fight into the clinch.
Anstey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Golden with a knee to the head.
Anstey lands a body punch in the clinch.
Golden fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Anstey throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Goldens head.
Anstey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Golden's elbow.
Golden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Golden tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Anstey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anstey lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Golden backwards.
Anstey scores with a nice hook to the head.
Anstey misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Anstey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Golden gets underhooks to prevent Anstey's takedown attempt.
Anstey lands a hook that snaps the head of Golden backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anstey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Golden tries a knee to the head but Anstey blocks it.
Anstey lands a left hand that snaps the head of Golden backwards.
Anstey lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Golden.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anstey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Anstey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Anstey - that landed with a thud.
Anstey is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Golden is defending well.
Anstey avoiding damage as Golden throws knees to the body.
Anstey looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corwin Anstey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anstey has Golden pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Golden manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Golden tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Anstey lands a body shot in the clinch.
Anstey manages to break the clinch.
Golden throws a head kick but Anstey moves out of range.
Anstey cracks Golden with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Golden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anstey moves away.
Anstey is looking to counter with a body kick.
Golden scores with a leg kick.
Anstey drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Anstey working the body and head with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anstey trying to control the action but Golden is working from the bottom.
Anstey has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Anstey lands an elbow.
Golden tries to improve position but can't.
Golden takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Golden is looking for a sweep.
Anstey working away.
Anstey cracks Golden with a big right hand but Golden just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Golden is looking to regain half guard here but Anstey keeps moving and retains side control.
Anstey creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Golden is not content to let Anstey control the position.
Anstey connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Golden some visible discomfort.
Anstey trying to control the position but Golden is working away.
Anstey works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Anstey working the ground and pound.
Anstey creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Golden takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
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!
Golden is trying to control Anstey's posture but Anstey avoids it.
Anstey is working Golden over with some ground and pound from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corwin Anstey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Corwin Anstey's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Golden throws a front kick aimed at Anstey's knee but Anstey avoids it well.
Anstey lands with a nice body punch.
Golden throws a sloppy head kick
and Anstey counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Anstey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Golden can do to turn this around?
Anstey closes this distance looking for a takedown but Golden circles away.
Trey Golden seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Golden misses with a combination
and Anstey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Golden gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Golden scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Golden throws a sloppy head kick and Anstey moves out of range easily.
Anstey manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Golden on his heels. He'll look to pass Golden's guard now, I'm sure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anstey trying to control but Golden is working from the bottom.
Golden is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Golden keeping moving, preventing Anstey from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Golden being controlled here, momentarily.
Anstey trying to control but Golden is working from the bottom.
Anstey advances to half guard.
Golden regains full guard. Nicely done.
Golden wants to sweep but no luck.
Golden trying to keep a closed guard but Anstey is proving a slippery customer.
Anstey connects with a couple of short punches.
Anstey stands up over Golden, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anstey wants to control from the top but Golden keeps moving.
Anstey content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Anstey trying to control the position from guard on top but Golden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anstey throws an elbow that misses. Golden uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Anstey's guard. Nice move by Golden!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Anstey holds on and takes a little breather.
Anstey 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anstey is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Anstey is pulling down on Golden's head. It's preventing any offense from Golden, at least for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Golden trying to control the position from guard on top but Anstey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anstey is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Golden is trying to maintain the position but Anstey is very close to passing his half guard.
Golden wants to get back to full guard.
Anstey is trying to work for a kimura but Golden is defending well.
Golden has hold of Anstey's hands but Anstey slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Anstey lands with a punch from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anstey wants to free his trapped foot but Golden is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Anstey takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Golden has hold of Anstey's hands but Anstey slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Anstey trying to control the action but Golden is working from the bottom.
Golden works his way to full guard. Good work.
Anstey trying to control the position from guard on top but Golden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anstey might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Golden looking for a sweep. Not yet Golden, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anstey scoring with some ground and pound.
Golden not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Anstey scoring with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Anstey's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corwin Anstey dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Corwin Anstey's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Anstey tests Golden's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Golden tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A shot to the body from Golden misses
and Anstey counters with a straight right hand.
Anstey lands a lovely overhand right.
Anstey lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Golden is rocked!
Anstey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Golden manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Anstey on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Anstey comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Anstey fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Golden is looking to slow Anstey down with leg kicks.
Golden misses with a straight left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anstey lands the left hand.
Anstey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Golden manages to avoid it.
Golden is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Golden misses with a head kick.
And Anstey counters with a quick kick to the body but Golden blocks it.
Golden takes a swing at Anstey's ribcage but misses.
Golden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Golden misses with a leg kick
and Anstey makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Golden slaps away a takedown attempt from Anstey, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Golden misses with a leg kick
and Anstey counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Golden wants to sweep here but Anstey controlling him for the moment.
Anstey working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Golden's head.
Anstey lands a couple of digs.
Anstey working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Golden's head.
Golden wants to sweep here but Anstey controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anstey is looking to work some ground and pound but Golden has wrist control.
Corwin Anstey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Golden will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Anstey landing with the ground and pound.
Golden is still in real trouble! Can Anstey finish him?
Golden avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Golden seems to have recovered his senses.
Anstey throwing strikes from guard but Golden blocks nicely.
Golden is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Golden lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Golden postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anstey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Golden sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Anstey has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Golden can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Golden is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Anstey is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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.
Golden passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Anstey is looking to regain half guard here but Golden keeps moving and retains side control.
Golden works to advance to full mount. Anstey defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Golden tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Anstey is trying desperately to improve position.
Anstey tries to lock up and control but Golden gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corwin Anstey clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Corwin Anstey's cut.
That's time! Anstey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Anstey moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Golden. That's going to slow Anstey down.
Golden lands with a straight right. Anstey didn't see that one coming.
Golden is looking to clinch.
Anstey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Golden.
Golden lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Anstey walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Golden scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Anstey throws a wild body kick that Golden sees coming a mile off.
Anstey moves into the clinch.
Golden pulls guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Golden trying to keep a closed guard but Anstey is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Anstey landing some decent shots from guard.
Anstey scoring with punches to the head and body.
Anstey with a flurry of punches that miss.
Anstey lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Golden trying to control the position here.
Golden wants to sweep here but Anstey controlling him for the moment.
Anstey postures up and lands a big shot to Golden's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anstey with a nice head shot there.
Anstey is working Golden over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Golden is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Golden looking for a guillotine here but Anstey defends easily.
Golden is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Anstey keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Golden's head.
Golden avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Anstey trying to control the position from guard on top but Golden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Golden is looking for a triangle but Anstey pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anstey trying to control the position from guard on top but Golden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anstey lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Anstey sitting in guard here, content to control.
Golden looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anstey is one step ahead there.
Anstey postures up and lands a big shot to Golden's brow.
Golden is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are battling for position here. Anstey manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Golden engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Golden trying to control but Anstey is working from the bottom.
Anstey looking to control.
Anstey being controlled here, momentarily.
Golden looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Golden throwing strikes from guard but Anstey blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Trey Golden will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Corwin Anstey's cut.
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!
Golden moves into the clinch.
Anstey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Golden landing knees to the body.
Anstey can't find room to land a body shot as Golden controls the action.
Anstey scores with a shoulder strike.
Golden throws a knee to the head but misses.
Anstey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Anstey throws a punch but it's blocked by Golden.
Anstey is stalling here.
Anstey pushes Golden back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Anstey on the inside.
Golden lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A head punch on the inside from Anstey fails to land.
Anstey gets through Golden's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Anstey.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Golden using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Anstey has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Anstey blocks a body shot from Golden.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Golden.
Golden blocks an uppercut.
Anstey lands a shot to the body.
Golden is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Anstey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Golden lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Anstey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anstey tries to keep at a distance but Golden has taken the fight into the clinch.
Anstey is working for takedown but Golden is calmly controlling the position for now.
Still in the clinch, Anstey scores with a nice short uppercut.
Anstey swings wildly with an uppercut but Golden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Golden pulls guard successfully.
Anstey with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Trey Golden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anstey postures up.
Anstey is working Golden over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Anstey scoring with some ground and pound.
Golden has his hands on Anstey's head, controlling the position.
Golden working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anstey.
Anstey in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Anstey is working Golden over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anstey throws an elbow that misses. Golden uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Anstey's guard. Nice move by Golden!
Golden trying to control but Anstey is working from the bottom.
Corwin Anstey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Anstey 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anstey can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Golden controls the pace.
Anstey controls Golden momentarily but Golden frees himself.
Golden trying to control the position from guard on top but Anstey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anstey is controlling Golden's posture.
Golden wants to pass the guard but Anstey is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Anstey controlling the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Golden pushes down on Anstey's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Anstey tries to kick Golden off but Golden keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Anstey wants to control but Golden is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Golden content to control rather than advance.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Anstey slips a jab and a cross from Golden.
Anstey fires out a quick counter leg kick but Golden just manages to avoid it.
Anstey moves into the clinch successfully.
Golden tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Golden lands a right hand.
Golden is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Golden with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Corwin Anstey.
I think Anstey 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 49:46
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 49:46
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corwin Anstey!
Corwin Anstey retains his welterweight title!
In his post fight interview, Corwin Anstey started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Drago Maximov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Ray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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222 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Drago Maximov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Ricky Ray!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ray just misses with a punch to the body.
Ray throws the left hand but Maximov avoids the punch easily.
Maximov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab lands there for Ray.
Maximov just misses with a punch to the body.
Drago Maximov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ray is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Maximov's half guard.
Maximov pushes Ray off and gets back to his feet.
Maximov moves into the clinch successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maximov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Maximov scores with a hook to the body.
Ray looks winded!
Maximov scores with a shoulder strike.
Maximov lands a body punch.
Maximov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maximov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ray is defending well for now.
Maximov lands with a short shot to the head.
Maximov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ray backwards.
Ray lands a nice uppercut.
Maximov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ray.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ray slowing the pace effectively.
Ray blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Maximov on the inside.
Ray stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Maximov tries to throw a body punch but Ray avoids it by throwing Maximov back against the cage.
Maximov misses with a punch to the body.
Ray struggles to land a body shot inside as Maximov controls his hands.
Maximov can't find room to land a body shot as Ray controls the action.
Ray tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maximov's elbow.
Good body shot from Ray.
Maximov misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Maximov.
Maximov tries a body shot but Ray blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ray.
Ray tries to throw a body punch but Maximov avoids it by throwing Ray back against the cage.
Maximov lands a nice uppercut.
Ray tries a body shot but Maximov blocks it.
Maximov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rays head.
Ray blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ray lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maximov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Maximov.
Ray tries a body shot but Maximov blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ray.
Maximov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maximov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Maximov.
Stalling in the clinch from Ray.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ray.
Ray tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maximov's elbow.
Maximov digs a right hand into Ray's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ray's gas tank.
Ray fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maximov tries to throw a body punch but Ray avoids it by throwing Maximov back against the cage.
Maximov taking a breather.
Ray lands a shoulder strike.
Ray throws a punch but it's blocked by Maximov.
Maximov tries a knee to the head but Ray blocks it.
Maximov is leaning against Ray and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ray has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Maximov is trying to keep an underhook but Ray manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Maximov wants to get back to his feet.
Ray takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ray throwing shots but Maximov is blocking nicely.
Maximov pushes Ray off looking to stand but Ray dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maximov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ray has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Maximov wants to get back to his feet.
Ray seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Maximov is trying to stand up here but Ray is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Maximov gets a clinch.
Ray throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maximovs head.
Ray blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Maximov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ray drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maximov struggles to land a body shot inside as Ray controls his hands.
Ray misses with a punch to the body.
Ray is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Maximov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ray.
Ray tries to work over Maximov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maximov blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Maximov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ray misses with a body punch.
Ray's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ray.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drago Maximov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A slow jab from Maximov misses its intended target.
Ray misses with a body shot.
Maximov moves into range and clinches up with Ray.
Maximov throws a punch but it's blocked by Ray.
Ray lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Maximov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Maximov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ray lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maximov backwards.
Ray lands a hook that snaps the head of Maximov backwards.
Ray doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maximov presses Ray against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Maximov tries to throw a body punch but Ray avoids it by throwing Maximov back against the cage.
Ray on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximov scores with a shoulder strike.
Ray lands with a light punch inside.
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!
Ray has a couple of punches blocked by Maximov.
Maximov misses with a body punch.
Ray misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maximov can't find room to land a body shot as Ray controls the action.
Maximov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ray lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ray scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Maximov lands with a light punch inside.
Maximov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maximov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ray misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ray has a couple of punches blocked by Maximov.
Ray tries for a takedown. No joy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ray.
Maximov tries to work over Ray's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maximov tries to work over Ray's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ray misses with a punch on the inside.
Ray throws a head punch that misses.
Maximov lands with a short shot to the head.
Ray has a couple of punches blocked by Maximov.
Maximov prevents a body shot from Ray.
Ray scores with a hook to the body.
Maximov scores with a shot to the side of Ray's head.
Ray lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maximov misses with a body punch.
Ray blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ray lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Maximov fails to land.
Ray throws a head punch that misses.
Maximov avoiding damage.
Ray throws a punch but it's blocked by Maximov.
Ray lands a hook that snaps the head of Maximov backwards.
Ray blocks an uppercut.
Maximov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ray avoids it.
Ray swings wildly with an uppercut but Maximov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ray lands a nice uppercut.
Ray lands with a right to the head.
Ray blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ray misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Ray fails to land.
Ray throws a punch but it's blocked by Maximov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Ray.
Ray lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Drago Maximov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ray blocking some punches.
Maximov misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maximov.
Ray blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Ray fails to land.
Ray lands a body shot in the clinch.
Maximov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ray misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ray throws a head punch that misses.
Maximov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Maximov fails to land.
Ray prevents a body shot from Maximov.
Still in the clinch, Ray scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ray.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ray slows down the pace here.
Ray slowing the pace effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maximov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ray has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Maximov clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ray lands a shot to the body.
Maximov is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Ray gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Maximov is covering up but some of the strikes from Ray are getting through and doing damage.
Ray lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Maximov is rocked!
Ray is riding his opponent, not letting Maximov buck him off.
Oh Maximov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maximov seems to have got his legs back now.
Maximov is trying to get back to his feet but Ray has full control of the position and if anything, Maximov has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Ray controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Ray showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Maximov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ray circles away quickly and effectively.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ray! But no joy.
Ray blocks a head kick by Maximov.
Maximov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ray counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maximov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maximov throws a sloppy head kick and Ray moves out of range easily.
Ray misses with the combination.
Maximov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ray connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ray scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ray connects with a crisp jab.
Ray drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Maximov right on the button. Maximov goes down! Ray follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Ray gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Ray!
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