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T151 - Chief vs Centurion PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kusal Church (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeffrey Jefferson (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 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 London, Kusal Church!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jeffrey Jefferson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Church misses with a lunging right hand
and Jefferson counters with a right hand to the body.
Jefferson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Church stuns Jefferson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jefferson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Church looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Church throws a right hand that misses
and Jefferson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Church throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jefferson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Church's knee momentarily.
A jab from Church misses.
Church throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jefferson scores with a spinning back kick!
Church just misses with a punch to the body.
Jefferson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Church stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jefferson misses with a head kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Church closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jefferson to the mat! Jefferson manages to get full guard.
Church's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Church's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Church seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jefferson for as long as he can get away with.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jefferson trying to keep a closed guard but Church is proving a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Church looks to land a left hand but Jefferson moved out of range nicely.
Church with a hook.
Church throws a jab but it's blocked by Jefferson.
Jefferson flicks out a counter leg kick but Church steps away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jefferson, right into the meat.
Jefferson avoids the body shot from Church.
Church on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Church takes a swing at Jefferson's ribcage but misses.
Church is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Jefferson's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Jefferson jabs at Church's body.
Church avoids the body shot from Jefferson.
Jefferson pushes Church away with a front kick.
Church is breathing heavily.
Church takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeffrey Jefferson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jefferson 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 9:10
Judge James Glass scores the fight 9:10
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeffrey Jefferson!
A very excited looking Jeffrey Jefferson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raymond Oakley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Calabara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carlos Calabara will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Raymond Oakley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Carlos Calabara!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calabara moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Calabara.
Calabara gets to mount! Oakley was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Oakley tries to hold on but Calabara postures up.
Calabara misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Calabara prevents Oakley from getting the reversal.
Oakley holds of for dear life.
Calabara punching from mount but Oakley doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Calabara controlling from mount.
Oakley might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Oakley is squirming around, avoiding Calabara's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oakley tries to hold on but Calabara pushes him away.
Oakley is looking to improve his position but Calabara isn't that keen on the idea.
Oakley is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Oakley regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oakley desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Calabara looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Calabara wants to lay and pray for a moment but Oakley keeps working.
Calabara is pressing down on Oakley's thigh, looking to free his foot. Oakley is holding on for now.
Oakley is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Calabara wants to lay and pray for a moment but Oakley keeps working.
Calabara really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Oakley. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Oakley is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Calabara comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Calabara has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 9:10
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 9:10
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Calabara!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vasily Kornilov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Vasily Kornilov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Jack Daniels!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniels moves into range and connects with a jab.
Daniels lands a right hook to the body.
Daniels throws a body shot but no joy.
Kornilov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jack Daniels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daniels lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kornilov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Daniels misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Daniels checks the leg kick.
Daniels misses with a two punch combination.
Daniels thows a leg kick but Kornilov checks it
and Kornilov counters with a thumping low kick.
Daniels throws a shot from downtown. Kornilov moves away and avoids it.
Kornilov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kornilov lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kornilov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Daniels moves out of range as Kornilov throws a body kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Daniels.
Kornilov blocks a jab.
Daniels throws a leg kick which misses Kornilov's front leg but catches the back leg as Kornilov tries to avoid it.
Daniels takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels tries to land a front kick but Kornilov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kornilov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Daniels lands with a thumping leg kick.
Daniels looks to land a left hand but Kornilov moved out of range nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kornilov, right into the meat.
Kornilov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kornilov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Daniels throws the kick towards the body but Kornilov avoids it.
Kornilov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kornilov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Daniels just manages to avoid it.
Kornilov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Wolf Training Lair in the buildup to the fight.
Kornilov swats away the attempt to clinch by Daniels.
A little feinted left hand from Kornilov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Daniels throws a shot from downtown. Kornilov moves away and avoids it.
Kornilov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Daniels takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kornilov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kornilov drops his hands momentarily and Daniels takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kornilov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kornilov.
Daniels misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kornilov counters with a crisp right that sends Daniels to the canvas! Kornilov follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vasily Kornilov!
After the fight, Vasily Kornilov was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steve Belliveau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vic Thory (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belliveau's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, We will rock you. The crowd seem to be enjoying Thory's choice of entrance music: It's a fight. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Belliveau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 15 - 1, fighting out of New York, Vic Thory!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Belliveau misses the target.
Thory lands with a right hand.
Thory just misses with a punch to the body.
Belliveau is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Belliveau closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Belliveau scores with a shot to the side of Thory's head.
Thory misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thory tries to throw a body punch but Belliveau avoids it by throwing Thory back against the cage.
Belliveau goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Belliveau can't find room to land a body shot as Thory controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Belliveau.
Thory tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Belliveau's elbow.
Belliveau lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Belliveau tries a body shot but Thory blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thory lands a hook that snaps the head of Belliveau backwards.
Belliveau prevents a body shot from Thory.
Belliveau swings wildly with an uppercut but Thory uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thory working some nice short punches in the clinch.
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!
Belliveau tries to throw a body punch but Thory avoids it by throwing Belliveau back against the cage.
Thory blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belliveau tries to throw a body punch but Thory avoids it by throwing Belliveau back against the cage.
Belliveau swings wildly with an uppercut but Thory uses good head movement to avoid it.
Belliveau lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thory or not.
Thory tries a body shot but Belliveau blocks it.
Thory has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Belliveau seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Thory can turn it around.
Belliveau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Belliveau swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Belliveau has a couple of punches blocked by Thory.
Thory fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Belliveau prevents a body shot from Thory.
Thory misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thory.
Thory has a couple of punches blocked by Belliveau.
Thory has had enough of the clinch but Belliveau keeps him there for the moment.
Thory lands with a short shot to the head.
Thory working aggressively here.
Thory tries to break free but Belliveau pushes him back against the cage.
Belliveau misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Thory fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thory tries to work over Belliveau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thory pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Thory working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Belliveau lands a body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thory.
Belliveau goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thory misses with the head strike.
Belliveau lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Belliveau.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thory.
Thory prevents a body shot from Belliveau.
Belliveau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thory misses with some punches.
Belliveau misses with a hook from the clinch.
Belliveau prevents a body shot from Thory.
Thory is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Belliveau gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Belliveau tries a body shot but Thory blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Thory.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Belliveau.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thory lands a right hand that snaps the head of Belliveau backwards.
Thory blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thory blocking some punches.
Belliveau lands a body punch.
Belliveau tries to work over Thory's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Belliveau lands with a left to the head.
Thory stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Thory can't find room to land a body shot as Belliveau controls the action.
A short left from Thory.
Belliveau lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thory backwards.
Thory breaks the clinch.
Thory 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.
Belliveau throws a leg kick which misses Thory's front leg but catches the back leg as Thory tries to avoid it.
Belliveau buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Belliveau throws a nice inside leg kick.
Thory misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good standup being displayed there by Thory as he connects with a hook.
Thory connects with a leg kick. Belliveau looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belliveau scores with a nice head shot.
Belliveau lands a front kick.
Belliveau on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Belliveau, right into the meat.
Belliveau just misses with a punch to the body.
Thory appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Belliveau thuds a left hand into Thory's body.
Belliveau throws a shot to the body.
Thory walks into a left hand.
Belliveau misses with a kick to the body.
Thory let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A slow jab from Thory misses its intended target.
Belliveau lands with a straight right. Thory didn't see that one coming.
Belliveau looks to score with a jab to the body but Thory is just out of range.
Thory moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Thory misses the target.
Belliveau is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Thory.
Thory misses with an uppercut. Belliveau saw that one coming.
Thory misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Belliveau 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.
Belliveau misses with a body shot.
Thory throws a body punch but Belliveau moves out of range.
Thory attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Thory lands with a shot to the body.
Belliveau throws the kick towards the body but Thory avoids it.
Belliveau lands with a kick to the ribs.
Belliveau looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Belliveau changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Belliveau fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thory, pushing him back against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thory lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Belliveau.
Thory swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steve Belliveau has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right hook to the body lands for Belliveau.
Belliveau blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Belliveau lands a body shot.
Thory tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belliveau misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thory lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Belliveau's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Belliveau is looking to wear down Thory with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Thory moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
It looks like Vic Thory has been cut.
Thory tries to clinch up.
Belliveau with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thory throws a hook to the side of Belliveau's head but Belliveau sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Belliveau lunges at Thory with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thory's hand.
Belliveau digs a good hook to Thory's body.
Belliveau lands a slapping body shot.
Thory dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Belliveau dips to his left and cracks Thory with an uppercut!
Belliveau scores with a kick to the body.
Thory is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belliveau connects with a crisp jab.
Thory is rocked!
Thory misses with a head kick.
Thory is still on wobbly legs! Can Belliveau finish him?
Thory moves out of range as Belliveau throws a body kick.
Thory seems to have recovered his senses.
Belliveau scores with a hook to the body. Thory takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Belliveau throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thory stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belliveau throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thory stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Belliveau connects with a solid leg kick.
Steve Belliveau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belliveau fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thory manages to avoid it.
Belliveau throws a quick inside leg kick.
Belliveau lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Belliveau. Thory does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Thory was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Belliveau ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thory moves away.
Belliveau misses with a low kick as Thory jumps back.
Thory let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Belliveau lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thory throws a shot from downtown. Belliveau moves away and avoids it.
Thory takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Belliveau scores with a body shot.
Belliveau throws a leg kick which misses Thory's front leg but catches the back leg as Thory tries to avoid it.
Thory blocks a head kick by Belliveau.
Belliveau throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thory lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Thory takes the fight into the clinch.
Belliveau can't find room to land a body shot as Thory controls the action.
Thory working aggressively here.
Thory fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Belliveau fails to land.
Thory makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thory lands a nice shot to the body.
Thory has a couple of punches blocked by Belliveau.
Belliveau has a couple of punches blocked by Thory.
Belliveau misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thory working aggressively here.
Thory escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Belliveau avoids the body shot from Thory.
Thory clobbers Belliveau with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thory tries to clinch but Belliveau moves out of range.
As Thory tries to get set, Belliveau tries to push him back and clinch up but Thory manages to avoid the attempt.
Thory lands with a nice body punch.
Belliveau lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belliveau moves into the clinch.
Thory scores with a hook to the body.
Thory misses with a body punch.
Thory is leaning against Belliveau and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Belliveau goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thory's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Thory has a couple of punches blocked by Belliveau.
Thory tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Belliveau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Belliveau lands a hook to the side of the head.
Belliveau misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Belliveau tries to throw a body punch but Thory avoids it by throwing Belliveau back against the cage.
Thory misses with a hook from the clinch.
Belliveau lands an uppercut.
Belliveau is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thory can do to turn this around?
Belliveau softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Belliveau dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vic Thory's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Belliveau misses with a body shot.
Thory is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Belliveau with a body shot.
Belliveau rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thory counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice body kick there by Thory.
Thory fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Belliveau, pushing him back against the cage.
Belliveau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thory misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Belliveau.
Belliveau tries to throw a body punch but Thory avoids it by throwing Belliveau back against the cage.
Belliveau swings wildly with an uppercut but Thory uses good head movement to avoid it.
Belliveau struggles to land a body shot inside as Thory controls his hands.
Thory doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belliveau tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thory's elbow.
A short right from Belliveau on the inside.
Belliveau tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thory's elbow.
Thory pushes Belliveau back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Belliveau lands a body punch.
Thory lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Belliveau.
Belliveau misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thory softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Belliveau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thory misses with a punch on the inside.
Belliveau lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thory blocks an uppercut.
Belliveau lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thory backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Belliveau.
Belliveau lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thory misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thory blocks a body shot from Belliveau.
Thory misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thory is working for takedown but Belliveau is calmly controlling the position for now.
Thory throws an elbow that misses.
Belliveau lands with a right to the head.
Thory's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Belliveau lands with a left to the head.
Steve Belliveau is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thory takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Belliveau drops Thory onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Thory is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Belliveau dips a shoulder and cracks Thory with a mighty uppercut! Thory falls back against the cage and Belliveau unloads with a barrage of strikes! Thory is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Belliveau screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Belliveau!
A less than humble Steve Belliveau misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derfel Cadarn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cody Zeller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cadarn comes to the cage accompanied by The Saxon. Cody Zeller will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Derfel Cadarn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cody Zeller!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cadarn takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
It looks like Derfel Cadarn has been cut.
Cadarn checks a low kick from Zeller.
Zeller uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cadarn has time to react.
Zeller tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've been told by Cadarn's head coaches at Wolf Training Lair that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zeller fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zeller lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Zeller takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Zeller bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Cadarn explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Cadarn lands with a shot to the body.
Zeller works over Cadarn's head and body with a nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cadarn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zeller throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Cadarn is breathing heavily.
Zeller scoring well with a low kick there.
Zeller is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Zeller cracks the inside of Cadarn's front leg.
Cody Zeller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cadarn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Cadarn does it's job there.
Cadarn lands a jab.
Zeller looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zeller throws a sloppy head kick and Cadarn moves out of range easily.
Cadarn moves out of range of the body kick from Zeller.
Zeller throws a leg kick
enabling Cadarn to counter with a crisp jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Zeller.
Zeller blocks the body kick.
Zeller tries to land a leg kick but Cadarn saw it coming and moves away.
Zeller misses with a hook. Cadarn ducked under it nicely.
Cadarn connects with a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zeller.
Cadarn misses the shot to the body.
Zeller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cadarn was well out of range. Poor timing from Zeller.
Zeller fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cadarn is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeller on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zeller connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Derfel Cadarn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cadarn lands a leg kick that knocks Zeller off balance momentarily.
Zeller lands a body shot.
Zeller shoots in for a takedown but Cadarn shows good takedown defense.
Nice body punch from Cadarn.
Cadarn scores with a hook.
Cadarn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zeller moves away.
Zeller is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cadarn scores with a nice right hand.
Zeller walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cadarn.
Nice body kick there by Cadarn.
Zeller walks into a stiff left hand from Cadarn.
Cadarn scores with a jab to the head.
Zeller is rocked!
Zeller leaves his chin hanging out and Cadarn seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Zeller crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Derfel Cadarn!
Derfel Cadarn was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jeffrey Sarpong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konstantin Manison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manison has chosen Wherever I May Roam as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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
30 - 11 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jeffrey Sarpong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 16 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Konstantin Manison!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manison lands with a shot to the body.
Sarpong defending well as Manison loads up on a big left hand.
Manison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sarpong moves away.
Manison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manison with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sarpong to score with a decent uppercut.
Manison keeps the fight on the outside.
Manison doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Manison leaves Sarpong with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sarpong swings for the body but Manison moves out of range.
Manison throws a shot from downtown. Sarpong moves away and avoids it.
Sarpong fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Manison is out of range.
Sarpong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Manison lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Jeffrey Sarpong has been cut.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sarpong.
Manison takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sarpong clinches with his opponent.
Sarpong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Manison scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sarpong throws a head punch that misses.
Manison avoids the elbow strike from Sarpong, against the cage.
Sarpong lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarpong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Manison escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sarpong will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Manison darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Manison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sarpong manages to avoid it.
Manison has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Sarpong takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sarpong misses with a hook. Manison ducked under it nicely.
Manison looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Manison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sarpong was well out of range. Poor timing from Manison.
Sarpong fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sarpong forces Manison back against the cage and clinches.
Manison dodges an elbow strike from Sarpong.
Manison blocks an elbow strike from Sarpong.
Manison manages to break the clinch.
Sarpong tries to clinch but Manison moves out of range.
Sarpong definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sarpong checks a leg kick.
Manison lands a jab to the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sarpong.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manison throws a big shot that misses.
Sarpong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Manison throws out the jab.
Sarpong lands a nice looking kick to the body. Manison takes a step back to recover.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarpong lands a leg kick that knocks Manison off balance momentarily.
Sarpong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Manison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sarpong was well out of range. Poor timing from Manison.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sarpong.
Manison misses with a few strikes there.
Sarpong lands a nice leg kick that just misses Manison's sensitive parts.
Sarpong throws a head kick that misses.
Manison throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sarpong dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Manison. That did some damage!
Sarpong misses with a takedown attempt - Manison sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeffrey Sarpong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manison lands a jab to the head.
Manison on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sarpong misses with a body shot.
Sarpong lands a nice looking kick to the body. Manison takes a step back to recover.
Sarpong lands a glancing blow to the side of Manison's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sarpong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Manison throws a hook but Sarpong blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Sarpong misses the target.
Manison throws a good cross that connects.
Sarpong connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Manison's hands.
Sarpong slips a straight right by Manison.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Manison dips to his left and cracks Sarpong with an uppercut!
Sarpong misses with a leg kick.
Manison is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sarpong.
Manison loads up on a big right hand but Sarpong slips the punch.
Sarpong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Manison manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sarpong misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Manison connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Manison chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sarpong can pounce on him.
Sarpong throws a body kick that misses.
Sarpong slips under a jab from Manison.
Manison throws out a powerful jab.
Jeffrey Sarpong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sarpong slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sarpong fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Manison to the ground. Sarpong is now in Manison's guard.
Sarpong postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sarpong preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manison looking for subs off his back but Sarpong has passed one foot through into half guard.
Sarpong is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Manison wants to improve his position but Sarpong is controlling well.
Sarpong trying to control from Manison's half guard. Manison has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sarpong keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Manison's head.
Sarpong 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sarpong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Manison looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sarpong is one step ahead there.
Manison lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jeffrey Sarpong will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jeffrey Sarpong's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Sarpong stuns Manison with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sarpong throws a half hearted mid kick.
Manison throws out a counter right but Sarpong avoids it with no problem.
Sarpong moves out of range as Manison strikes.
A jab from Sarpong does it's job there.
Manison avoids the body shot from Sarpong.
Manison's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sarpong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Manison.
Manison avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sarpong tries to clinch up.
Sarpong swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sarpong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sarpong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Manison manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Manison now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sarpong takes a swing at Manison's ribcage but misses.
Manison lands with a cross.
Manison scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sarpong tries to clinch but Manison moves out of range.
Manison throws a hook but Sarpong blocks it.
Manison misses with a wild body shot.
Sarpong quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Manison sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sarpong's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Manison connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sarpong scrambles back to his feet.
Manison throws a hook to the side of Sarpong's head but Sarpong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manison lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Manison throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Manison paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sarpong is rocked!
Manison closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Sarpong! Manison dives in looking to finish! Sarpong is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Konstantin Manison!
Konstantin Manison seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlston Page (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cyril Makarenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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30
269 lbs
30 - 4 - 0 |
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30
242 lbs
24 - 9 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Charlston Page!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cyril Makarenko!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makarenko blocks the body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Page. That snapped Makarenko's head back.
Makarenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Page sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Page was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Page blocks a jab.
Makarenko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Makarenko lands a left and a right that send Page crashing to the mat, dazed. Makarenko thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Charlston Page has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Page uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Makarenko.
Makarenko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Makarenko misses with a body kick.
Makarenko misses with a hook. Page ducked under it nicely.
Page thuds his right hand into Makarenko's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Page misses with a jab, cross combination.
Makarenko drops Page with a huge uppercut! Page drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Makarenko is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cyril Makarenko!
Cyril Makarenko thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brynden Epicity (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kantaro Hoshino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Epicity comes to the cage accompanied by Doomed User by Deftones. Kantaro Hoshino has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Brynden Epicity's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brynden Epicity!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 8 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kantaro Hoshino!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Epicity missing with a left hand there. Hoshino was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Epicity scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Epicity wants to slow Hoshino down by chopping away at his legs.
Epicity lands a nice hook to Hoshino's body. Hoshino takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Epicity uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hoshino.
Hoshino uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Epicity.
Hoshino is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Epicity with a body shot.
Epicity throws a head kick that misses
and Hoshino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Brynden Epicity has been cut.
Epicity has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blackthorn in the buildup to the fight.
Hoshino swings widly with a right hand
and Epicity counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hoshino's knee momentarily.
Epicity pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little jabbing left from Hoshino on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epicity misses with an uppercut.
Hoshino looks like he wants to counter punch here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Epicity.
Epicity swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hoshino keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Epicity.
Hoshino let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoshino takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Epicity throws a body kick that misses.
Hoshino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Epicity.
Hoshino lands with a nice combination. Epicity backs away looking to recover.
Hoshino stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Epicity.
Hoshino defending well as Epicity loads up on a big left hand.
Hoshino throws out a counter right but Epicity avoids it with no problem.
Epicity lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hoshino backs up against the cage.
Epicity lands a jab to the nose.
Epicity with a body punch. A glancing blow.
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!
Hoshino throws a big shot that misses.
Epicity is looking to slow Hoshino down with leg kicks.
Hoshino avoids the body shot from Epicity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoshino scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Epicity doesn't seem bothered though.
Epicity scores with a body shot.
Epicity throws a push kick but Hoshino slaps the foot to one side.
A little jabbing left from Hoshino on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Epicity thuds his right hand into Hoshino's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hoshino takes a swing at Epicity's ribcage but misses.
A leg kick checked by Hoshino.
Epicity misses with a hook. Hoshino ducked under it nicely.
Epicity lands a jab to the head.
Hoshino throws a jab but it's blocked by Epicity.
Epicity scores with a nice head shot.
Hoshino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Epicity sizes up Hoshino with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Epicity.
Hoshino looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Epicity lands a head shot.
Epicity wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Epicity throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brynden Epicity seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Epicity swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Epicity throws a series of punches but Hoshino avoids them all with ease.
Epicity misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Hoshino was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hoshino jabs Epicity to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hoshino throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Epicity counters with a low kick, right behind Hoshino 's knee.
Epicity lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Epicity misses with a low kick as Hoshino jumps back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Epicity getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Epicity misses with a head kick.
Hoshino let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Epicity lands with an overhand left.
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!
Epicity tries to land a leg kick but Hoshino saw it coming and moves away.
Epicity bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A low kick from Epicity is predictable there
and Epicity takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hoshino takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hoshino defending well as Epicity loads up on a big left hand.
Hoshino chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Epicity can pounce on him.
Epicity connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Epicity throws a sloppy head kick and Hoshino moves out of range easily.
Hoshino cracks Epicity with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brynden Epicity dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brynden Epicity's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Epicity throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Epicity throws a hook to the side of Hoshino's head but Hoshino sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Epicity throws a lazy uppercut
and Hoshino counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Brynden Epicity is winning the standup battle so far.
Epicity throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Epicity throws a sloppy body shot
and Hoshino counters with a straight right hand.
Epicity is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hoshino can do to turn this around?
Hoshino slips a jab from Epicity.
Hoshino throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Epicity counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Epicity misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoshino misses with a hook
letting Epicity counter with a right hand.
Epicity tests Hoshino's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hoshino staying out of range there.
Hoshino slips under a jab from Epicity.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoshino steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Epicity. That one must have hurt.
Hoshino keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Brynden Epicity's cut is getting worse.
A cross from Epicity lands.
Epicity swings for the body but Hoshino moves out of range.
Epicity tries to bum rush Hoshino with a series of wild strikes but Hoshino uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hoshino throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Epicity.
Hoshino throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Epicity.
Epicity throws a right and a left that both miss.
Epicity misses with a lunging right hand
and Hoshino counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hoshino's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Epicity scores with a decent looking hook.
Epicity throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoshino throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Epicity misses its intended target.
It seemed like Hoshino was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Epicity misses with a series of wild punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hoshino! But no joy.
Epicity misses with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Epicity. Hoshino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Epicity is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hoshino.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hoshino! But no joy.
Epicity misses with a hook
and Hoshino counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Epicity rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hoshino counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Epicity takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hoshino misses with a body shot
and Epicity counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoshino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hoshino is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Epicity misses with a hook. Hoshino ducked under it nicely.
Epicity scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hoshino ducks under a wild hook from Epicity.
Epicity swings widly with a right hand
and Hoshino counters with a straight right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Epicity.
Epicity throws a hook but Hoshino blocks it.
Epicity lands a nice shot that snaps Hoshino's head back.
Epicity moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Epicity, as that shot connected.
Epicity 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Epicity throws a sloppy body shot
and Hoshino counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Epicity is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Epicity throws a hook but Hoshino avoids it easily.
Oh Epicity is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hoshino lands a big right hand that sends Epicity crashing to the mat! Hoshino stays standing though and waves Epicity back to his feet!
Brynden Epicity's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A bone on bone clash there as Hoshino blocks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hoshino! But no joy.
A slow jab from Epicity misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hoshino! But no joy.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Epicity, right into the meat.
Hoshino swings away with a body shot that misses
and Epicity counters with a low kick, right behind Hoshino 's knee.
Epicity seems to have got his legs back now.
Hoshino checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hoshino throws a counter combo.
Epicity moves away from the strike by Hoshino.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Brynden Epicity will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brynden Epicity's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hoshino sends Epicity crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Hoshino is motioning to the referee to let Epicity up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Epicity cracks Hoshino with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hoshino chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Epicity can pounce on him.
Epicity misses with a low kick as Hoshino jumps back.
Epicity throws a leg kick which misses Hoshino's front leg but catches the back leg as Hoshino tries to avoid it.
Epicity is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hoshino.
Epicity throws a body shot but no joy.
Hoshino now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hoshino slips a jab from Epicity.
Hoshino misses with a body punch
and Epicity cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Epicity, right into the meat.
Epicity misses with a straight left.
Hoshino looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Epicity feints and then cracks Hoshino's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hoshino down.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Hoshino might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Epicity has got the better of the exchanges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoshino takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Epicity tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoshino was well out of range. Poor timing from Epicity.
Epicity avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A swing and a miss from Epicity.
Hoshino has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Epicity takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A left lands for Hoshino.
Epicity tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hoshino is able to avoid easily.
Hoshino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hoshino now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Epicity scores with a sloppy right hand. Hoshino should have avoided that one.
Hoshino takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Epicity bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Epicity throws a lazy right hand but Hoshino sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hoshino misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hoshino takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Epicity looks to throw the jab but Hoshino is out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoshino looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Epicity wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hoshino avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Epicity.
Epicity scores with a nice head shot.
Epicity loads up on a big right hand but Hoshino slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hoshino! But no joy.
Epicity thows a leg kick but Hoshino checks it
and Hoshino counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Epicity throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hoshino's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoshino takes a swing at Epicity's ribcage but misses.
Epicity looks to throw the jab but Hoshino is out of range.
Epicity tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoshino was well out of range. Poor timing from Epicity.
A low kick from Epicity misses
and Hoshino counters with a nice right hand that sends Epicity toppling to the canvas! Epicity scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Hoshino finish him?!
Epicity takes a swing at Hoshino's ribcage but misses.
Hoshino looks to score with a jab to the body but Epicity is just out of range.
A big left from Hoshino misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Epicity misses the target.
Hoshino let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hoshino thows a left - swing and a miss!
Epicity lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Epicity misses with a right hand
and Hoshino counters with a crisp right hand that drops Epicity! Hoshino lets Epicity back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Jeez, Brynden Epicity's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Hoshino looks to score with a jab to the body but Epicity is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Epicity lands a jab to the nose.
Epicity lands with a cross.
Hoshino moves out of range as Epicity strikes.
A lazy body kick from Epicity
letting Hoshino counter with a right hand.
Epicity fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hoshino is out of range.
A nice side step and Hoshino releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Epicity scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hoshino in his tracks.
Hoshino throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Epicity lands with an overhand left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Hoshino.
Epicity slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Brynden Epicity did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Brynden Epicity's cut.
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.
Hoshino gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Epicity misses with a wild body shot.
Epicity throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Epicity tries to land a leg kick but Hoshino saw it coming and moves away.
Hoshino takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Epicity scores with the left hand. Hoshino knows he should have avoided that one.
Hoshino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Epicity.
Epicity works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoshino feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Epicity sprawling to the canvas! Epicity rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Hoshino finish him?!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoshino misses with a hook.
Epicity staying out of range there.
Hoshino takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoshino misses with a combination
and Hoshino takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Epicity fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hoshino has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Epicity connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hoshino. Hoshino circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Epicity misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoshino.
Hoshino throws out a counter right but Epicity avoids it with no problem.
Epicity misses with a right hand
and Hoshino counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Epicity ducks under a wild hook from Hoshino.
Epicity lands a high kick!
Epicity throws a lazy right hand but Hoshino sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice side step and Hoshino releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A nice leg kick lands there from Epicity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Epicity throws a leg kick which misses Hoshino's front leg but catches the back leg as Hoshino tries to avoid it.
Hoshino slips under a jab.
Epicity misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Hoshino on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Epicity throws the left hand but Hoshino avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Epicity misses its intended target.
Hoshino takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Epicity misses with a shot to the body
and Hoshino counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Brynden Epicity's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kantaro Hoshino!
Kantaro Hoshino gave a mention to Museum of Monsters & Madmen in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Brynden Epicity was interviewed post fight and said 'Is what it is. I came to fight, Ozzy is legit. I'll be back in the octagon in no time and will fight to destroy my opponent like I always do.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chief Tappenahomma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Centurion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tappenahomma comes into the arena with Tatanka blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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175 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
18 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Chief Tappenahomma!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Carlos Centurion!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tappenahomma ducks under a wild hook from Centurion.
Tappenahomma moves out of range as Centurion throws a body kick.
Tappenahomma takes one on the button.
The fighters circle momentarily. Centurion darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Centurion uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tappenahomma has time to react.
Carlos Centurion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Centurion connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Centurion cracks Tappenahomma with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A low kick from Centurion misses
and Tappenahomma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Carlos Centurion has been cut.
Centurion lands a jab to the head.
Centurion thows a left - swing and a miss!
A quick step to the side and Tappenahomma tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tappenahomma throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A jab from Centurion does it's job there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Centurion throws a body shot but no joy.
Tappenahomma tries to counter by clinching up but Centurion breaks away and moves out of range.
Centurion thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tappenahomma if he has to take too many more of those.
Tappenahomma checks a low kick from Centurion.
Centurion throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tappenahomma moves out of range as Centurion strikes.
Centurion scores with a hook to the body. Tappenahomma takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tappenahomma punishes Centurion's body with a nice straight punch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tappenahomma.
Centurion counters with a body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Centurion.
Tappenahomma closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Centurion takes a swing at Tappenahomma's ribcage but misses.
Centurion is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tappenahomma takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tappenahomma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Centurion.
Centurion lands the left hand.
Tappenahomma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Centurion.
Tappenahomma tried to counter with a leg kick but Centurion avoided it.
Centurion dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tappenahomma. That did some damage!
Centurion scores with a decent looking hook.
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!
Jab, jab by Centurion - just one landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Centurion on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tappenahomma. Tappenahomma obviously looking to wear him down.
Centurion lands a glancing blow to the side of Tappenahomma's head.
Centurion is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Centurion scores with a decent looking hook.
Centurion throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tappenahomma throws the kick towards the body but Centurion avoids it.
Tappenahomma takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tappenahomma slips under a jab from Centurion.
Tappenahomma 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.
Centurion thows a leg kick but Tappenahomma checks it
and Tappenahomma counters with a stiff right hand.
Tappenahomma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An inside leg kick from Tappenahomma misses.
Centurion misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Tappenahomma was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Centurion.
Centurion is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tappenahomma had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Centurion tries a low kick but Tappenahomma avoids it.
Tappenahomma throws a quick counter kick to the body but Centurion avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Centurion throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Tappenahomma to counter with a crisp jab.
Tappenahomma lands a nice looking body kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Centurion!
Centurion looks to score with a jab to the body but Tappenahomma is just out of range.
Centurion lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Centurion throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tappenahomma needs to keep his hands up - Centurion had a free shot at his head there.
Centurion rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tappenahomma counters with a nice uppercut.
Centurion misses with a leg kick.
Centurion lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tappenahomma misses with a body shot.
Centurion misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tappenahomma counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Centurion thinking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Centurion throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tappenahomma lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Centurion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tappenahomma was well out of range. Poor timing from Centurion.
Tappenahomma throws a counter high kick but Centurion was just alert enough to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tappenahomma slips a jab from Centurion.
Centurion moves out of range as Tappenahomma strikes.
Tappenahomma blocks a jab.
Centurion fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tappenahomma looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Centurion throws a body shot but no joy.
Centurion looks to land a body kick but Tappenahomma moved away.
Centurion comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Centurion tries to land a front kick but Tappenahomma steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It looked like Tappenahomma was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Centurion comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Centurion just misses with a punch to the body.
Tappenahomma fires out a quick counter leg kick but Centurion just manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tappenahomma looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tappenahomma checks a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Centurion, right into the meat.
The fighters circling - Centurion throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Centurion dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Centurion's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Centurion gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tappenahomma counters with a low kick, right behind Centurion 's knee.
Centurion looks to throw the jab but Tappenahomma is out of range.
Centurion walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice shot lands for Centurion.
Tappenahomma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Centurion.
Tappenahomma lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That has opened up Carlos Centurion's cut even more.
Centurion rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tappenahomma counters with a nice low kick that buckles Centurion's knee momentarily.
Good work by Tappenahomma as he checks the leg kick.
Centurion moves out of range of the body kick from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tappenahomma comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Centurion scores with a sloppy right hand. Tappenahomma should have avoided that one.
Centurion throws a lazy uppercut
and Tappenahomma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Centurion throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Centurion lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tappenahomma moves out of range of the body kick from Centurion.
Tappenahomma thumps Centurion with a low kick.
Tappenahomma is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That kick from Centurion tenderised Tappenahomma's leg. Tappenahomma is trying to keep his angry face on.
An inside leg kick lands from Centurion.
Centurion tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Centurion finds it's way through Tappenahomma's defenses.
Centurion is looking to chop away at Tappenahomma's legs.
It looks like Tappenahomma has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Centurion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tappenahomma went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Centurion misses with a low kick.
Centurion throws an overhand right that lands on Tappenahomma's shoulder, as Tappenahomma tries to avoid the shot.
Carlos Centurion seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Centurion chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Centurion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Centurion misses with a lunging right hand
and Tappenahomma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tappenahomma slips under a jab from Centurion.
Tappenahomma throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Centurion moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Centurion just misses with a punch to the body.
Tappenahomma was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tappenahomma punishes Centurion's body with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tappenahomma throws a shot to the body.
Centurion thows a leg kick but Tappenahomma checks it
and Tappenahomma makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Centurion really felt that one!
Centurion is breathing heavily.
Centurion gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tappenahomma counters by moving into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Centurion creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tappenahomma lands a body punch.
Centurion creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tappenahomma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tappenahomma creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tappenahomma avoids a wild elbow strike from Centurion.
Tappenahomma utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tappenahomma misses with a body punch.
Tappenahomma blocks an elbow strike from Centurion.
Tappenahomma lands an elbow inside that Centurion shrugs off.
The cut above Carlos Centurion's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Centurion stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tappenahomma on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Centurion throws an elbow but it misses.
A right hand to the body from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma pushes Centurion back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tappenahomma putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Centurion in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Centurion takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tappenahomma lands a shot to the body.
Tappenahomma blocks a body shot from Centurion.
Tappenahomma lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Carlos Centurion's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Tappenahomma lands a nice shot to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tappenahomma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Centurion throws an elbow that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tappenahomma lands a nice elbow.
Tappenahomma gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Carlos Centurion's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Chief Tappenahomma!
Chief Tappenahomma retains his welterweight title!
Chief Tappenahomma thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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hype
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pop
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