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CEFC Fight Night 66 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bob Suf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trey Hills (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trey Hills 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bob Suf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Trey Hills!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hills misses with a series of wild punches.
Hills buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Suf moves out of range as Hills throws a body kick.
Suf is looking to slow Hills down with leg kicks.
We've been told by Suf's head coaches at Hey Steves Fight Shack that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hills has a takedown stuffed.
Suf throws a quick counter kick to the body but Hills avoids it.
Hills fails to land with a series of punches.
Suf throws a sloppy head kick and Hills moves out of range easily.
Suf moves out of range of the leg kick from Hills.
Trey Hills seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid body kick from Suf.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Suf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hills is looking to score with low kicks.
Hills misses with a body kick.
Hills 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.
Hills takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hills tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Suf scores with a push kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hills rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Suf moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suf cracks Hills with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hills will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Suf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Suf throws a sloppy head kick and Hills moves out of range easily.
Hills looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sloppy strikes from Hills. Those never looked like landing.
Suf connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Suf moves into the clinch.
Suf prevents the takedown attempt.
Suf throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Suf breaks from the clinch.
Hills finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Suf misses with a body shot.
A low kick from Hills misses
and Suf counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hills throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Suf as he connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Suf connects with a body shot that sends Hills's belly button to the back.
Hills looks winded!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hills.
Bob Suf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trey Hills.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hills needs to keep his hands up - Suf had a free shot at his head there.
Suf fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Suf lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hills will feel that in the morning.
Suf just misses with a punch to the body.
Hills pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hills gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Suf.
A chopping leg kick lands by Suf.
Suf sends Hills crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Suf is motioning to the referee to let Hills up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Hills is rocked!
Hills will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Suf swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hills is still on wobbly legs! Can Suf finish him?
Suf looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Suf backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Hills's temple! It sends Hills violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Suf celebrates and the doctors try to help Hills!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Bob Suf!
Trey Hills spoke after the fight, saying 'Don't fear failure. Not failure, but low aim, is the crime. In great attempts it is glorious even to fail. I will be back & will be better.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Perrin GoldenEyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arthur Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). GoldenEyes comes to the cage accompanied by Goldfinger Theme Song. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Perrin GoldenEyes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 2, fighting out of New York, Arthur Smith !
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
GoldenEyes shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed GoldenEyes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Smith changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
GoldenEyes seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Smith misses with a kick to the body.
GoldenEyes takes a jab right on the kisser.
It looks like Perrin GoldenEyes has been cut.
Nice sprawl there from Smith as GoldenEyes shoots in.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Smith .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Smith throws a body punch but GoldenEyes moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
GoldenEyes has one foot on Smith 's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
GoldenEyes avoids a kick to the body.
Smith connects with an inside leg kick.
Smith is looking to land body kicks.
It looked like GoldenEyes was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smith .
GoldenEyes tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
GoldenEyes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
GoldenEyes has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Smith .
A momentary lapse in concentration from GoldenEyes enables Smith to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. GoldenEyes manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Smith not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
GoldenEyes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
GoldenEyes seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith sitting in guard, not really doing much.
GoldenEyes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
GoldenEyes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but GoldenEyes sprawls well. He's pushed Smith 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
As Smith tries to get set, GoldenEyes tries to push him back and clinch up but Smith manages to avoid the attempt.
Smith scoring well with a low kick there.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
GoldenEyes feinted with a counter takedown.
GoldenEyes swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
GoldenEyes checks a leg kick.
GoldenEyes is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Smith .
The fight stays on the outside here - GoldenEyes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Perrin GoldenEyes's cut.
That's time! GoldenEyes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
GoldenEyes on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Smith throws a hook but GoldenEyes blocks it.
GoldenEyes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and GoldenEyes moves out of range easily.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but GoldenEyes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
GoldenEyes seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a leg kick but GoldenEyes sees it coming and checks it nicely.
GoldenEyes tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Smith manages to circle out of the way.
GoldenEyes tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Smith tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
GoldenEyes shoots in but no luck this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith connects with a solid leg kick.
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Smith controls from within his opponent's guard.
GoldenEyes wants to stand up but Smith is controlling him.
GoldenEyes has his feet on Smith 's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
GoldenEyes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith 's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing GoldenEyes off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Perrin GoldenEyes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith scores with a spinning back kick!
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
GoldenEyes tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Smith manages to circle out of the way.
Smith looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Smith keeps GoldenEyes at a distance using the push kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
GoldenEyes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
GoldenEyes is controlling Smith 's trapped leg to prevent Smith from advancing to side control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Smith in particular looking to stall.
Smith thows a huge punch but GoldenEyes dodges it nicely.
Smith is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
GoldenEyes on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
GoldenEyes taking some punishment here, with Smith in his half guard.
GoldenEyes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Smith connects with a nice short shot to GoldenEyes's temple.
GoldenEyes is looking to escape.
Smith sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
GoldenEyes taking some punishment here, with Smith in his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
GoldenEyes tries to kick Smith off in order to stand up. Smith Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Perrin GoldenEyes's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Smith throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Smith fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt GoldenEyes.
Smith misses with a low kick.
As Smith tries to get set, GoldenEyes tries to push him back and clinch up but Smith manages to avoid the attempt.
GoldenEyes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Smith looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Smith bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
GoldenEyes will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
GoldenEyes gets caught flat footed, as Smith shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. GoldenEyes is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but GoldenEyes has wrist control.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith .
GoldenEyes is looking to clinch.
GoldenEyes moves out of range of the body kick.
GoldenEyes takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
GoldenEyes is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Smith .
GoldenEyes checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
GoldenEyes attempts a counter takedown but Smith avoids it well and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
GoldenEyes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smith swivels and escapes.
GoldenEyes shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by GoldenEyes.
Smith darts in looking for a takedown but GoldenEyes gets double underhooks and turns Smith into the cage.
GoldenEyes looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Smith looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Smith sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
GoldenEyes wants to stand but Smith is controlling the position.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smith is pushing down on GoldenEyes's leg trying to pass to half guard. GoldenEyes is fighting to maintain full guard but Smith has managed to sneak the leg through.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
GoldenEyes is trying to stand back up but Smith is controlling him
Smith controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arthur Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smith has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arthur Smith !
In his post fight interview, Arthur Smith started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Perrin GoldenEyes had this to say: 'The Canadian population has elected a Liberal government, a result we accept without hesitation. I have spoken to Mr. Trudeau and offered him my congratulations, all of our congratulations on his successful campaign. And I have assured him of my full cooperation during the process of transition in t'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Drago Maximov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kingsley Ciprut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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215 lbs
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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
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Drago Maximov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 26 - 2, fighting out of New York, Kingsley Ciprut!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maximov moves into the clinch.
Ciprut manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ciprut tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ciprut tries to stall but Maximov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ciprut blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ciprut just leaning against Maximov, taking a breather.
Maximov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ciprut comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Drago Maximov has been cut.
Ciprut looking to stall.
Ciprut looking to throw knees to the head but Maximov is blocking nicely.
Ciprut lands a body shot.
Ciprut creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximov struggles to land a body shot inside as Ciprut controls his hands.
Maximov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hand to the body from Maximov.
Maximov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ciprut's elbow.
Ciprut lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Maximov misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ciprut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximov takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ciprut just misses with a elbow thrown towards Maximov's brow.
Ciprut lands with a short shot to the head.
Maximov lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ciprut.
Maximov tries a body shot but Ciprut blocks it.
Ciprut just leaning against Maximov, taking a breather.
A right hand to the body from Maximov.
Ciprut creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch on the inside from Maximov fails to land.
Maximov struggles to land a body shot inside as Ciprut controls his hands.
Maximov avoids a wild elbow strike from Ciprut.
Ciprut blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maximov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ciprut creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Maximov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ciprut stalling against the cage.
Maximov can't find room to land a body shot as Ciprut controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ciprut prevents a body shot from Maximov.
Ciprut has a couple of punches blocked by Maximov.
A short body shot lands from Maximov as the two fighters clinch.
Maximov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maximov has a couple of punches blocked by Ciprut.
Ciprut blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maximov tries to work over Ciprut's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
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!
Ciprut lands an elbow inside that Maximov shrugs off.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ciprut just misses with a elbow thrown towards Maximov's brow.
Maximov tries to throw a body punch but Ciprut avoids it by throwing Maximov back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Maximov.
Ciprut effectively controlling the action here.
Maximov misses with a punch to the body.
Ciprut misses with the head strike.
Ciprut lands with a short shot to the head.
Ciprut throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ciprut lands with a light punch inside.
Ciprut throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ciprut lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Maximov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ciprut gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Maximov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Maximov tries to throw a body punch but Ciprut avoids it by throwing Maximov back against the cage.
Ciprut throws an elbow but it misses.
Maximov throws a punch but it's blocked by Ciprut.
Knees to the body from Ciprut.
Ciprut misses with a knee to the head.
Ciprut lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ciprut throws an elbow but misses.
Ciprut lands an elbow inside.
Ciprut on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ciprut lands an elbow that stopped Maximov in his tracks for a moment.
Maximov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good body shot from Ciprut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Maximov lands with a light punch inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ciprut lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ciprut trying to stall but Maximov improves his position.
A short left from Ciprut.
Ciprut working aggressively here.
Maximov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maximov misses with some punches.
Maximov lands with a left to the head.
Maximov trying to land knees to the body.
Ciprut lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maximov backwards.
Ciprut blocking some punches.
Ciprut lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Maximov fails to land.
Maximov throws a knee to the head but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ciprut.
Ciprut manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Maximov swings wildly with an uppercut but Ciprut uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kingsley Ciprut dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Drago Maximov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Maximov lands a jab.
Maximov moves into the clinch.
Ciprut has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maximov can't find room to land a body shot as Ciprut controls the action.
Nice body punch from Maximov.
Maximov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ciprut fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ciprut blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maximov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maximov.
Maximov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maximov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ciprut connects with a nasty looking knee right to Maximov's face.
Maximov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ciprut blocks an uppercut.
Maximov is trying to maintain a safe position but Ciprut gets an underhook and turns Maximov into the cage.
Maximov misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maximov.
Ciprut tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ciprut.
Ciprut throws a punch but it's blocked by Maximov.
Maximov lands a nice uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ciprut.
Maximov lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ciprut throws an elbow but misses.
Maximov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Maximov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ciprut takes a shot to the head.
Ciprut lands an elbow inside that Maximov shrugs off.
A body shot lands from Ciprut.
Ciprut working aggressively here.
Ciprut prevents a body shot from Maximov.
Ciprut blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Maximov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximov throws a head punch that misses.
Ciprut lands an elbow inside that Maximov shrugs off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ciprut blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Maximov.
Ciprut lands a hook that snaps the head of Maximov backwards.
Maximov blocks the elbow strike.
Maximov can't find room to land a body shot as Ciprut controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ciprut.
Ciprut tries to land knees in the clinch but Maximov avoids the damage to the body.
Kingsley Ciprut seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Maximov working aggressively here.
Ciprut misses with a knee to the head.
Ciprut throws an elbow but it misses.
Ciprut lands a knee to the body.
Maximov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maximov throws a punch but it's blocked by Ciprut.
Ciprut lands an elbow inside that Maximov shrugs off.
A head punch on the inside from Maximov fails to land.
Maximov misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maximov misses with the head strike.
Maximov misses with some punches.
Maximov tries to stall but Ciprut uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ciprut lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Maximov working aggressively here.
Ciprut lands an elbow inside that Maximov shrugs off.
Maximov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maximov swings wildly with an uppercut but Ciprut uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ciprut looking to stall.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ciprut just misses with a elbow thrown towards Maximov's brow.
Ciprut lands a damaging elbow.
A body shot lands from Maximov.
Ciprut throws a head punch that misses.
Maximov scores with a shoulder strike.
Ciprut swings wildly with an uppercut but Maximov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maximov misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ciprut pushes off an throws an elbow but Maximov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ciprut tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maximov's elbow.
Ciprut lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Maximov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ciprut blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ciprut's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice elbow from Maximov.
Ciprut misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maximov tries a body shot but Ciprut blocks it.
Maximov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice body punch from Maximov.
Maximov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Maximov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ciprut or not.
Maximov takes an elbow to the temple.
A shot in the inside from Maximov.
Maximov blocks the elbow strike.
Maximov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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 Drago Maximov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Drago Maximov'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!
Maximov drives through and clinches with Ciprut against the cage.
Maximov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ciprut is defending well for now.
Maximov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ciprut lands an elbow inside that Maximov shrugs off.
Ciprut comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ciprut blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Maximov - that landed with a thud.
Ciprut working aggressively here.
Maximov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maximov.
Ciprut effectively controlling the action here.
Ciprut avoiding damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximov lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maximov.
Ciprut misses with an elbow over the top.
Ciprut tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maximov avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Ciprut.
Ciprut misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ciprut softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Maximov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Maximov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ciprut avoiding damage as Maximov throws knees to the body.
Ciprut stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Maximov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maximov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ciprut's elbow.
Ciprut fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maximov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maximov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Maximov swings wildly with an uppercut but Ciprut uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maximov blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ciprut blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maximov struggles to land a body shot inside as Ciprut controls his hands.
Ciprut looking to slow down the pace here.
Ciprut lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maximov backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maximov.
Maximov tries a body shot but Ciprut blocks it.
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!
Ciprut throws a head punch that misses.
Ciprut misses with an elbow strike.
Maximov works on Ciprut's body with a couple of short punches.
Ciprut is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Maximov swings wildly with an uppercut but Ciprut uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ciprut blocking some punches.
Maximov has a couple of punches blocked by Ciprut.
Maximov throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ciprut lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ciprut.
Ciprut manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ciprut is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ciprut pushes Maximov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ciprut tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maximov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ciprut is keeping busy.
Maximov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maximov blocks an elbow strike.
Ciprut tries to land a knee to the head but Maximov blocks with his arms.
Ciprut is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maximov is defending well for now.
Ciprut lands a damaging elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Ciprut.
Ciprut lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ciprut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ciprut.
Maximov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ciprut avoids it.
Ciprut misses with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maximov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maximov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ciprut pushes off an throws an elbow but Maximov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Maximov misses with some punches.
Ciprut is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Maximov presses Ciprut against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Maximov misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Ciprut fails to land.
Maximov working aggressively here.
Maximov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ciprut lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ciprut makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kingsley Ciprut.
I think Ciprut has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kingsley Ciprut!
Kingsley Ciprut 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gianpaolo Volpicelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Zepp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zepp has chosen Boom! Shake The Room as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gianpaolo Volpicelli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
44 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Zepp!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zepp throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Volpicelli ducks under a wild hook from Zepp.
Zepp walks into a left hand.
Zepp throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Volpicelli stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Volpicelli drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Volpicelli fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zepp is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Volpicelli with a body shot.
Zepp checks a low kick from Volpicelli.
Volpicelli swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Volpicelli has his takedown stuffed
enabling Zepp to counter with a crisp jab.
Volpicelli tries a head kick but it misses.
Volpicelli slips a jab from Zepp.
Volpicelli with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volpicelli lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Bobby Zepp has been cut.
Volpicelli throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zepp counters with a straight right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Volpicelli there.
Zepp ducks under a wild hook from Volpicelli.
Volpicelli is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zepp sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gianpaolo Volpicelli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zepp throws an overhand right that lands on Volpicelli's shoulder, as Volpicelli tries to avoid the shot.
Volpicelli connects with a nice looking jab.
Gianpaolo Volpicelli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volpicelli misses with an uppercut.
Zepp throws a counter combo.
Zepp is looking to chop away at Volpicelli's legs.
Zepp misses with a straight right.
Zepp keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Zepp takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Volpicelli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zepp.
Zepp is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Volpicelli.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zepp avoids the head kick by Volpicelli.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volpicelli looks to score with a jab to the body but Zepp is just out of range.
Zepp misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Volpicelli misses with a takedown attempt
and Zepp counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Volpicelli misses with a straight right.
Volpicelli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zepp.
Volpicelli shoots in and drives through. Zepp sprawls well.
Zepp drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zepp tries to land a front kick but Volpicelli steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zepp blocks a leg kick.
Volpicelli lands a right hook to the body.
Volpicelli punishes Zepp's body with a nice straight punch.
Zepp goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volpicelli dives in for a single leg takedown but Zepp sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Volpicelli scores with a jab.
Volpicelli scores with a one two! Zepp had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Zepp tries a head kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from Volpicelli.
Zepp tries to clinch but Volpicelli is having none of it.
Zepp stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zepp wants it to stay on the feet.
Zepp scores with a head kick. Volpicelli tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Volpicelli scores with a kick to the midsection.
Volpicelli throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zepp's waist but Zepp gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Volpicelli off to one side.
Zepp sizes up Volpicelli with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Volpicelli is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Volpicelli gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bobby Zepp!
A very excited looking Bobby Zepp made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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