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CEFC 254 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nardong Putik (ranked 3866 p4p, 509 weight class) and Cicero Dos Santos (ranked 8163 p4p, 800 weight class). The key to victory for Nardong Putik has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nardong Putik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Cicero Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Santos dives in and scores a takedown into Putik's guard.
Dos Santos lands a couple of elbows.
Dos Santos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Putik has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Dos Santos is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Putik.
Dos Santos in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Putik is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Jitsu Jim that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Putik tries to bench press Dos Santos off him but Dos Santos keeps the position.
Dos Santos lands a nice forearm strike.
Dos Santos is putting a hurting on Putik here, landing some big shots from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Putik's face as Dos Santos controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dos Santos scores with a couple of short elbows.
Putik is trying to work for a sweep but Dos Santos has mounted him!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Putik is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Dos Santos lands a couple of good shots and Putik has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Putik trying to get back to his feet but Dos Santos is in full control for now.
Dos Santos is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Dos Santos gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Putik trying to get back to his feet but Dos Santos is in full control for now.
Dos Santos is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Putik rolls, trying to escape but Dos Santos keeps control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Putik is working hard here to advance position.
Good control from Dos Santos.
Putik is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Dos Santos is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Dos Santos's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Putik is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Dos Santos slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Dos Santos has the hooks in. Putik is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos has good solid back control here.
Dos Santos is punishing Putik with some ground and pound.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Putik is really stuck here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Putik wants to get back to his feet.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Dos Santos controlling the positon.
Dos Santos is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Putik up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Putik is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Dos Santos.
Putik is in bad spot here.
Putik is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cicero Dos Santos dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Putik stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice cross by Putik.
Putik misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab from Putik finds it's way through Dos Santos's defenses.
Dos Santos ducks under a wild hook from Putik.
Dos Santos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Putik is looking to counter punch.
Putik gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dos Santos to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dos Santos seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dos Santos stops Putik from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dos Santos pushes down on Putik's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Putik actively working from the bottom here.
Dos Santos takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Putik wants to get back to his feet.
Putik wants to sweep but Dos Santos has passed to side control!
Putik wants to get back to his feet but Dos Santos is dominant here and he's now got Putik's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Putik is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Dos Santos lands with a hammerfist to the side of Putik's head.
Putik is trying to get back to his feet but Dos Santos has full control of the position and if anything, Putik has just worked his way into a worse spot.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Dos Santos controlling the positon.
I really don't envy Putik right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos lands with a hammerfist to the side of Putik's head.
Dos Santos scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Putik is trying to stand back up.
Putik can't escape the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Dos Santos controlling the positon.
Dos Santos is continuing to stall.
Putik wants to get back to his feet.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Dos Santos controlling the positon.
Putik is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Putik.
Putik is trying to get back to his feet but Dos Santos has full control of the position and if anything, Putik has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Dos Santos just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Putik rolls, trying to escape but Dos Santos keeps control of the position.
Dos Santos is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dos Santos is working the ground and pound. Can Putik escape?
Putik trying to get back to his feet but Dos Santos is in full control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cicero Dos Santos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Putik throws a jab but it's blocked by Dos Santos.
The fighters circling - Putik throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dos Santos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Putik sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dos Santos somewhat.
Good standup being displayed there by Putik as he connects with a hook.
Putik leaves Dos Santos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Putik.
Putik misses the jab.
Putik lands with an overhand left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dos Santos or perhaps it was just good defense by Putik, which made it look bad.
Nardong Putik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cicero Dos Santos.
Putik lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Cicero Dos Santos has been cut.
Dos Santos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dos Santos takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dos Santos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Putik throwing a counter right hand but Dos Santos manages to avoid it.
Jab by Putik.
Nardong Putik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos ducks right into an uppercut from Putik.
Dos Santos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dos Santos dives in for a single leg takedown but Putik sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cicero Dos Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dos Santos moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dos Santos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Putik throws a poor cross that misses
and Dos Santos counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Putik!
Putik tries to buck Dos Santos off but Dos Santos is having none of it.
Dos Santos controls the position from side control.
Putik is looking for a sweep.
Dos Santos avoids the strikes from the bottom by Putik.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Putik is being controlled here.
Putik is looking to get back to his feet here but Dos Santos is keeping cool and he's managed to take Putik's back.
Dos Santos lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Putik hold on?!
Putik covers up after that shot from Dos Santos.
Putik is covering up but some of the strikes from Dos Santos are getting through and doing damage.
Putik is trying to stand back up.
Dos Santos really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Putik.
Putik tries to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos lands a shot to the body.
Dos Santos is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Putik. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Putik is trying to stand back up.
Dos Santos is hanging on to Putik's back as he tries to escape.
Dos Santos biding his time, looking for the opening.
The adventures of Dos Santos the control monster continue. Boring.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nardong Putik showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dos Santos 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cicero Dos Santos!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Terry Tonka (ranked 4457 p4p, 572 weight class) and John Rockwell (ranked 9079 p4p, 830 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Terry Tonka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Rockwell!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockwell with a nice cross.
Tonka takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rockwell works over Tonka's head and body with a nice combination.
Rockwell works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tonka throws a wild body kick that Rockwell sees coming a mile off.
Tonka on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rockwell moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rockwell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rockwell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tonka slips a straight right by Rockwell.
Tonka changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rockwell tries to avoid it but Tonka manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rockwell to the ground. Rockwell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jab from Rockwell.
Tonka misses with a takedown attempt - Rockwell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rockwell pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tonka back to the cage. Rockwell follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Tonka takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tonka shoots in for a double leg but Rockwell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terry Tonka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockwell slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rockwell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tonka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rockwell misses with a wild combination.
Rockwell throws a series of punches but Tonka avoids them all with ease.
Rockwell lands a jab-cross combination.
Tonka shoots in for a double leg but Rockwell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rockwell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tonka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rockwell's corner calls for a 1-2. Rockwell obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rockwell lands with a hook. Tonka tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tonka takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rockwell dips to his left and cracks Tonka with an uppercut!
Tonka tries to clinch there but Rockwell circles away.
Rockwell lands a glancing blow to the side of Tonka's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tonka throws a looping overhand right but Rockwell ducks down to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tonka.
Rockwell slaps away a takedown attempt from Tonka, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rockwell might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Rockwell scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rockwell sizes up Tonka with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rockwell lands with a hook. Tonka tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice straight punches there by Rockwell. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rockwell.
Tonka shoots in looking for a takedown but Rockwell manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tonka's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rockwell is working the combinations to good effect here.
Rockwell misses with a double jab
and Tonka counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rockwell won't be happy with that.
Rockwell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tonka. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tonka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rockwell keeps working.
Rockwell is letting Tonka control him for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockwell tries to buck Tonka off but Tonka is having none of it.
Rockwell keeps trying to improve his position.
Tonka working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rockwell is trying to improve his position.
Rockwell taking a bit of punishment here - Tonka scoring with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Rockwell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rockwell is looking to regain half guard here but Tonka keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Rockwell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tonka decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Tonka shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rockwell sprawls well. Rockwell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tonka gets slowly back to his feet.
Rockwell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tonka's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rockwell connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tonka scrambles back to his feet.
Rockwell scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tonka takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rockwell lands a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Tonka.
John Rockwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rockwell shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tonka eats them both and turns towards Rockwell to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rockwell.
Tonka shoots in for a double leg but Rockwell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Rockwell dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rockwell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tonka counters with a two punch combo.
Rockwell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rockwell cracks Tonka with a good jab.
Rockwell with a nice cross.
Tonka slips a jab from Rockwell.
Rockwell catches Tonka with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rockwell moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tonka looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tonka or perhaps it was just good defense by Rockwell, which made it look bad.
Tonka on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rockwell stuffs the takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rockwell lands an overhand right.
Rockwell paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rockwell looks to land a combination. Tonka sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tonka dives in and grabs Rockwell's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rockwell pushes down on Tonka's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terry Tonka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tonka doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rockwell counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonka is looking to clinch but Rockwell is avoiding it.
It seemed like Rockwell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rockwell swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tonka.
Tonka takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tonka on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rockwell scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rockwell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rockwell lands with a cross.
Rockwell is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
John Rockwell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab lands there for Rockwell.
Rockwell connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Terry Tonka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tonka is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rockwell stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rockwell throws a combination. Tonka tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tonka is rocked!
Rockwell shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tonka eats them both and turns towards Rockwell to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Oh Tonka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rockwell fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Tonka to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Tonka looks to clinch but Rockwell throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Tonka taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). John Rockwell!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Johnson (ranked 3442 p4p, 408 weight class) and Byron Biggins (ranked 3958 p4p, 461 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paul Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Byron Biggins!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson avoids the head kick by Biggins.
Biggins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson moves into the clinch successfully.
Johnson tries a body shot but Biggins blocks it.
Johnson keeps control of Biggins as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Biggins breaks the clinch.
Biggins lands a jab.
Johnson drives through and clinches with Biggins against the cage.
Johnson scores with a knee to the head.
Biggins on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Biggins trying to control the position but instead, Johnson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Biggins into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson scores with a knee to the head.
Biggins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson blocks the elbow strike.
Johnson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Biggins looks winded!
A short right from Johnson on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Johnson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A shot in the inside from Johnson.
Johnson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Biggins in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Biggins looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Johnson with a knee to the head.
Johnson lands a nice knee to the body.
Johnson lands a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson lands an elbow just above Biggins 's eye.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson is leaning against Biggins and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Johnson connects with a massive knee from the clinch and Biggins goes down! Johnson jumps into full mount looking to finish!
Biggins is rocked!
It looks like Byron Biggins has been cut.
Johnson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Biggins is looking to escape.
Biggins is still in real trouble! Can Johnson finish him?
Johnson unloads with some shots from mount but Biggins bucks and avoids them well.
Biggins seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Johnson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Johnson trying to control but Biggins is having none of it.
Biggins avoids a series of strikes thrown by Johnson.
Johnson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Biggins is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Biggins blocking the ground and pound.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Biggins hang on?
Biggins in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Johnson tries to control but Biggins wriggling away.
Johnson loads up with a big shot that hurts Biggins! He's pulled Johnson in close but Johnson has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Biggins survive? More strikes from Johnson and Biggins is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Paul Johnson!
Paul Johnson 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Murphy (ranked 4231 p4p, 547 weight class) and Anthony Castillo (ranked 6188 p4p, 711 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Murphy might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Róisín Murphy - Primitive. The crowd seem to be enjoying Castillo's choice of entrance music: Mafia Rap!. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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213 lbs
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210 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
44 - 29 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anthony Castillo!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castillo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Castillo missing with a left hand there. Murphy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murphy tries to clinch up.
Murphy walks into a left hand.
Castillo 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.
Murphy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Murphy.
Castillo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Castillo scores with a nice head shot.
Murphy tries a head kick but it misses.
Murphy cracks Castillo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Castillo scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Castillo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Castillo looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Castillo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Murphy momentarily.
Castillo moves out of range as Murphy strikes.
Castillo lands a left and a right that send Murphy crashing to the mat, dazed. Castillo thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Brian Murphy has been cut.
Castillo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Murphy, pushing him back against the cage.
Castillo scores with a hook to the body.
Murphy is breathing heavily.
Castillo lands with a light punch inside.
Castillo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murphys head.
A short right from Castillo.
Nice body punch from Castillo - that landed with a thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castillo lands with a right to the head.
Castillo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Castillo misses with a body punch.
Castillo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Castillo.
Castillo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
A short right from Castillo.
Castillo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murphys head.
Castillo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hand to the body from Castillo.
Castillo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Castillo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Castillo lands a shoulder strike.
Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Castillo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Castillo'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.
Castillo lands a shoulder strike.
Murphy tries to work over Castillo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Still in the clinch, Castillo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Castillo lands a body punch.
Castillo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Murphy or not.
Castillo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Castillo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Castillo.
Castillo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Castillo stalling in the clinch.
A short left from Castillo.
Castillo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Castillo has Murphy pushed against the cage.
Castillo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Castillo.
Castillo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Castillo's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy is looking to control Castillo's arms but Castillo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Murphy has his back to the cage.
Castillo lands a right hand.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Castillo pushes Murphy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Castillo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Castillo lands a right hand.
Castillo lands an uppercut.
Castillo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Castillo leaning against his opponent.
Castillo lands a body punch.
Castillo stalling against the cage.
Castillo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Castillo - that landed with a thud.
Castillo is leaning against Murphy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Castillo controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good body shot from Castillo.
Castillo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Castillo lands a left hand.
Castillo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Castillo.
Castillo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Murphy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Castillo scores with a shoulder strike.
Castillo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Castillo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Castillo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Castillo stalling.
A right handed body shot lands from Castillo.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Castillo avoiding damage.
Castillo has Murphy pressed against the cage.
Castillo scores with a shot to the side of Murphy's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Murphy tries a body shot but Castillo blocks it.
Castillo is working Murphy over against the cage.
Castillo is pushing Murphy up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Castillo pushes Murphy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Castillo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brian Murphy's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Castillo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Castillo thuds a left hand into Murphy's body.
Castillo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Castillo drops Murphy with a beautiful combination! Murphy stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Castillo is looking for the KO!
Murphy is rocked!
Castillo fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Murphy out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Anthony Castillo!
Anthony Castillo bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Brian Murphy spoke after the fight, saying 'Can I still cut it?'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Smith (ranked 3722 p4p, 436 weight class) and Roberts Dzerkalis (ranked 5480 p4p, 613 weight class). John Smith could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Roberts Dzerkalis's chin.
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228 lbs
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230 lbs
3 - 1 - 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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roberts Dzerkalis!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dzerkalis misses with a takedown
and Smith counters with a left to the body.
Dzerkalis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith defends it nicely.
Dzerkalis 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 Dzerkalis off to one side.
John Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roberts Dzerkalis.
Dzerkalis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dzerkalis shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed Dzerkalis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A quick step to the side and Smith tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dzerkalis fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dzerkalis fails with the takedown.
Smith seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dzerkalis has his takedown stuffed
and Smith holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith has clasped his hands together around Dzerkalis's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Dzerkalis takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Smith in side control lands a decent elbow.
Dzerkalis is trying to control Smith's posture but Smith avoids it.
Dzerkalis looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dzerkalis is being controlled here.
Smith has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Smith landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Dzerkalis sneaks back into half guard.
Smith working over Dzerkalis with some ground and pound. Dzerkalis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dzerkalis is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Smith scores with a couple of nice shots.
Smith drops an elbow to the side of Dzerkalis's head.
Dzerkalis has hold of Smith's hands but Smith slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Smith is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith lands with a punch from half guard.
Dzerkalis is rocked!
Dzerkalis actively working from the bottom here.
Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dzerkalis on the ground.
Dzerkalis looks winded!
Dzerkalis on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dzerkalis is still in real trouble! Can Smith finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dzerkalis seems to have recovered his senses.
Ground and pound from Smith.
Smith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Smith lands with a punch from half guard.
Dzerkalis is looking to control Smith's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dzerkalis avoid being mounted?
Dzerkalis wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dzerkalis actively working from the bottom here.
Dzerkalis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dzerkalis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dzerkalis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.
Smith is working Dzerkalis over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Smith lands a couple of elbows.
Smith is in close to Dzerkalis's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dzerkalis looking to control but Smith passes into half guard.
Smith is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Smith lands with a punch from half guard.
Smith working the head and body with strikes.
Smith is trying to control the action in half guard but Dzerkalis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dzerkalis has hold of Smith's hands but Smith slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Smith scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Smith lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Smith working the head and body with strikes.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith slips a nice elbow through Dzerkalis's hands, connecting with Dzerkalis's forehead.
Dzerkalis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dzerkalis dives in for a single leg takedown but Smith sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Smith is looking to counter punch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dzerkalis is defended easily by Smith.
Dzerkalis fails with a takedown attempt.
John Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roberts Dzerkalis.
Nice sprawl there from Dzerkalis as Smith shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith.
Dzerkalis scores with a decent looking hook.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dzerkalis can do to turn this around?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dzerkalis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dzerkalis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith defends it nicely.
Smith feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Dzerkalis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Dzerkalis has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Smith manages to get his head free but now Dzerkalis has transitioned to an armbar! Smith grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Dzerkalis! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roberts Dzerkalis!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Edgar Gonzalez (ranked 1697 p4p, 263 weight class) and Ricky Rondo (ranked 2503 p4p, 386 weight class). Edgar Gonzalez could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ricky Rondo's chin.
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170 lbs
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26
170 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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Basic striking
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Edgar Gonzalez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ricky Rondo!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rondo scores with a shot to the side of Gonzalez's head.
Rondo working aggressively here.
Rondo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gonzalezs head.
Gonzalez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gonzalez avoiding damage.
Rondo misses with some punches.
Gonzalez effectively controlling the action here.
Rondo swings wildly with an uppercut but Gonzalez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gonzalez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez tries to pull guard but Rondo won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edgar Gonzalez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rondo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gonzalez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rondo decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gonzalez, up you get!
Rondo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gonzalez momentarily.
Gonzalez avoids the body shot from Rondo.
Gonzalez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rondo swivels and escapes.
Rondo works Gonzalez's body with a nice hook.
Rondo misses with the combination.
Rondo connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Gonzalez tumbling to the canvas! Rondo pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Gonzalez was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ricky Rondo!
Ricky Rondo 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vahan Karamyenyan (ranked 2900 p4p, 409 weight class) and Andy Bangsit (ranked 2565 p4p, 360 weight class). Karamyenyan's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bonecrusher - Saw Theme Remix. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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216 lbs
17 - 21 - 0 |
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26
212 lbs
10 - 10 - 0 |
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Lethal high kicks
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vahan Karamyenyan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Andy Bangsit!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid body kick from Karamyenyan.
Karamyenyan closes the distance and clinches.
Bangsit is trying to drag Karamyenyan to the mat but Karamyenyan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Karamyenyan throws an elbow but it misses.
Bangsit using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Karamyenyan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bangsit is looking to take this one to the mat.
Karamyenyan pushes off an throws an elbow but Bangsit leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bangsit working hard to break the clinch.
Bangsit takes an elbow to the temple.
Karamyenyan throws an elbow that misses.
Bangsit has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Karamyenyan after a bit of a struggle.
Vahan Karamyenyan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Bangsit.
Karamyenyan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Andy Bangsit has been cut.
Karamyenyan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bangsit has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Karamyenyan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Karamyenyan has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Bangsit clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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!
Karamyenyan is riding his opponent, not letting Bangsit buck him off.
Will Karamyenyan go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Bangsit is taking damage to the body and head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karamyenyan trying to control.
Karamyenyan looking to break Bangsit's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bangsit remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Karamyenyan will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Can Bangsit hold on?! Karamyenyan is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Karamyenyan controlling well, preventing Bangsit from escaping the position.
Karamyenyan is landing with strikes. Bangsit can't take much more of this.
Bangsit is rocked!
Bangsit is in bad spot here.
Bangsit is still in real trouble! Can Karamyenyan finish him?
Karamyenyan is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Karamyenyan gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Karamyenyan gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Karamyenyan apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Karamyenyan knocks out Bangsit with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Karamyenyan before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Karamyenyan picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vahan Karamyenyan!
Our winner, Vahan Karamyenyan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jer Bear (ranked 2358 p4p, 289 weight class) and Tural Agaev (ranked 2296 p4p, 283 weight class). Bear comes to the cage accompanied by Good Times. Agaev has chosen Slavsia, Rus! as his entrance music. Tural Agaev has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jer Bear's chin.
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275 lbs
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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
18 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jer Bear!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tural Agaev!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bear throws a looping overhand right but Agaev ducks down to avoid it.
Agaev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bear half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bear throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Agaev's head.
It looks like Tural Agaev has been cut.
Bear clinches.
Agaev pushes Bear back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bear trying to land knees to the body.
Bear lands a left hand.
Agaev tries to work over Bear's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bear tries for a takedown. No joy.
Agaev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Agaev keeps control of Bear as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Agaev controlling the action here for a moment.
Bear blocks a body shot from Agaev.
Bear lands a nice uppercut.
Bear with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Agaev misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Bear.
Bear takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agaev tries to throw a body punch but Bear avoids it by throwing Agaev back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bear has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bear misses with some punches.
Agaev breaks the clinch.
Agaev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bear.
Bear slips under a jab.
Bear tries to clinch up but Agaev circles away and keeps his distance.
Bear wants to clinch up but Agaev keeps it at a distance.
Bear tries for a takedown but Agaev sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Agaev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Agaev 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.
It looks like Jer Bear has been cut.
Bear wants to clinch.
Agaev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bear is looking to counter the offense by Agaev and move into the clinch.
Bear closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Agaev to counter with a crisp jab.
Jer Bear seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bear avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bear throws a jab when Agaev was well out of range.
Agaev takes one to the chin there.
Bear has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Death Valley Training Facility in the buildup to the fight.
Bear throws a good cross that connects.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Agaev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bear moves away from the strike by Agaev.
Bear throws a looping overhand right but Agaev ducks down to avoid it.
Bear rushes Agaev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Agaev lands with a short shot to the head.
Agaev presses Bear against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Agaev working aggressively here.
Bear breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Agaev takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bear throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agaev throws a hook but Bear avoids it easily.
Decent striking displayed by Bear there.
Bear scores with a hook.
Bear connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Agaev momentarily.
Bear tries to close the distance and clinch but Agaev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bear tries to clinch
and Agaev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Agaev avoids the head kick by Bear.
Bear tries to close the distance and clinch but Agaev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bear backing away here, and Agaev unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bear looks to land a left hand but Agaev moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bear is defended easily by Agaev.
Agaev only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jer Bear. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bear pushes Agaev up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Agaev.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bear.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Agaev slows down the pace here.
Agaev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bear blocks an uppercut.
Agaev throws a head punch that misses.
Agaev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Agaev misses with a body punch.
Agaev just leaning against Bear, taking a breather.
Agaev pushes Bear back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jer Bear's cut is getting worse.
Agaev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Agaev blocks an elbow strike from Bear.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Agaev.
Agaev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bear backwards.
Agaev blocks an uppercut.
Bear lands a nice elbow.
Bear blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Agaev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Agaev scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tural Agaev will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Agaev with a jab.
Agaev finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Agaev throws a wild body kick that Bear sees coming a mile off.
Bear rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Agaev counters with a nice right hand that sends Bear toppling to the canvas! Bear scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Agaev finish him?!
Bear is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Agaev engages and cracks Bear with a massive lead left hook - Bear tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Agaev is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tural Agaev!
Tural Agaev 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tee Nah (ranked 1520 p4p, 191 weight class) and Mujibur Rahman (ranked 1252 p4p, 162 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
35 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tee Nah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mujibur Rahman!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nah throws a leg kick that misses.
Rahman moves out of range of the strikes.
Rahman is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nah connects with a jab.
Nah misses the body punch
and Rahman counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A short body shot lands from Rahman as the two fighters clinch.
Rahman struggles to land a body shot inside as Nah controls his hands.
Rahman lands a left hand.
Rahman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nah's defenses.
It looks like Tee Nah has been cut.
Nah throws a punch but it's blocked by Rahman.
Rahman scores with a shot to the side of Nah's head.
Nah lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rahman backwards.
Nah scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nah lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rahman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Good body shot from Rahman.
Nah working aggressively here.
Rahman struggles to land a body shot inside as Nah controls his hands.
Nah working aggressively here.
Rahman lands a shoulder strike.
Rahman blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nah gets through Rahman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rahman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nah blocks the elbow strike.
Still in the clinch, Rahman scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rahman.
Nah misses with a punch on the inside.
Nah has a couple of punches blocked by Rahman.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rahman misses with an elbow strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rahman.
Rahman can't find room to land a body shot as Nah controls the action.
Nah takes an elbow to the temple.
Nah tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rahman's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rahman.
Nah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nah lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nah has a couple of punches blocked by Rahman.
Nah throws a punch but it's blocked by Rahman.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rahman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rahman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rahman lands a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rahman lands a damaging elbow.
Rahman lands an uppercut.
Tee Nah's cut is getting worse.
Rahman lands a nice elbow.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rahman.
Rahman lands an elbow inside that Nah shrugs off.
Rahman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short right from Rahman.
Nah avoids the elbow strike from Rahman, against the cage.
A short right from Nah.
Nah working aggressively here.
Nah's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rahman's coach down at Spar Bros was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rahman's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nah on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rahman.
Tee Nah's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Rahman lands a damaging elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rahman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rahman scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Rahman.
Jeez, Tee Nah's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Rahman blocking some punches.
Rahman cracks Nah with a nice body shot.
Rahman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nah lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rahman backwards.
Rahman is rocked!
Nah digs a right hand underneath Rahman's ribcage. Rahman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rahman is still on wobbly legs! Can Nah finish him?
Nah unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Rahman! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Nah is unloading with more strikes now! Rahman drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tee Nah!
Tee Nah decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Mujibur Rahman stepped up to the mic, saying 'Nekst time mi cut you, cut you baaad!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Olaf Frost (ranked 528 p4p, 77 weight class) and Devil Anse Hatfield (ranked 973 p4p, 143 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Olaf Frost!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Devil Anse Hatfield!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frost misses with a body shot.
Hatfield dives in for a single leg takedown but Frost sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hatfield tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Frost is able to avoid easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Frost. That's going to slow Hatfield down.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hatfield has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Frost throws a series of punches but Hatfield avoids them all with ease.
Hatfield misses with a two punch combination.
Devil Anse Hatfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hatfield doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Frost counters with a stiff right hand.
Hatfield misses with a wild combination.
Hatfield misses with a few strikes there.
Hatfield changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Frost tries to avoid it but Hatfield manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Frost to the ground. Frost escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Olaf Frost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devil Anse Hatfield.
Frost defending well as Hatfield loads up on a big left hand.
Frost uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hatfield.
Frost blocks a jab.
Hatfield misses with a jab, cross combination.
Frost appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hatfield closes this distance looking for a takedown but Frost circles away.
Frost slips a jab and a cross from Hatfield.
Hatfield stuffs the takedown attempt from Frost. Frost gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Hatfield misses the target.
Hatfield slips a jab and a cross from Frost.
Frost moves away from the strike by Hatfield.
Nice straight punches there by Frost. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Frost.
Hatfield lands a two punch combo.
Frost misses the shot to the body.
Hatfield throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hatfield fails with the takedown.
Hatfield leaves Frost with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A swing and a miss from Frost.
Frost throws a series of strikes that have Hatfield backpedaling.
Hatfield shoots in for a takedown but Frost shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hatfield throws a leg kick but Frost sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Frost takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hatfield swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Frost.
Hatfield connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hatfield connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hatfield lands a nice hook to Frost's body. Frost takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hatfield tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Frost defends well and Hatfield ends up having to push Frost into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hatfield throws a leg kick that is checked
and Frost counters with a one-two to the body.
Frost lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hatfield's sensitive parts.
Frost lands a jab.
Hatfield bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Frost's head.
Hatfield tries for a takedown but Frost sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Frost tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hatfield swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Frost forces Hatfield back against the cage and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Frost.
Frost tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hatfield is looking for a takedown.
Stalling in the clinch from Frost.
Hatfield breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hatfield throws a right and a left that Frost avoids nicely.
Hatfield throws a one two combo.
Frost tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hatfield sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Frost somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatfield fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Frost avoids it really well and circles away.
Hatfield stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hatfield throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frost fails to land the takedown.
Sloppy strikes from Frost. Those never looked like landing.
Hatfield tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Frost defends well and Hatfield ends up having to push Frost into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hatfield throws a combination that misses
and Frost counters with a nice body shot.
Hatfield with a hook.
Frost loads up on a big right hand but Hatfield slips the punch.
Hatfield drives through with a takedown into Frost's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hatfield trying to control but Frost is working from the bottom.
Frost wants to stand but Hatfield is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hatfield throws a big right hand that misses.
Hatfield prevents Frost from getting back to his feet.
Hatfield has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hatfield passes Frost's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frost on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hatfield not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frost wants to get back to his feet.
Hatfield is looking for a kimura but Frost is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hatfield to get the leverage.
Hatfield seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hatfield is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hatfield prevents Frost from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Devil Anse Hatfield will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Frost keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frost gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Frost wants to stand up but Hatfield is controlling him.
Hatfield with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hatfield trying to control but Frost is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hatfield accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Frost wants to stand but Hatfield is controlling the position.
Hatfield stands up over Frost, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hatfield won't allow Frost to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatfield scoring with some ground and pound.
Frost wants to stand up but Hatfield is controlling him.
Hatfield stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Frost swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hatfield accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hatfield wants to control from the top but Frost keeps moving.
Hatfield lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hatfield chips away with some ground and pound.
Hatfield trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Frost manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Hatfield working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Frost doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Frost manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hatfield is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Frost defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hatfield wants to sweep but no luck.
Frost wanted to stand there but Hatfield had control of the position.
Hatfield escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Frost gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Frost trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hatfield's guard.
Hatfield controls Frost momentarily but Frost frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatfield keeping moving, preventing Frost from controlling successfully.
Hatfield being controlled here, momentarily.
Hatfield throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hatfield controls Frost momentarily but Frost frees himself.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hatfield throws a nice looking combination but Frost bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Frost stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Frost connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hatfield's hands.
Frost stuffs the takedown attempt from Hatfield. Hatfield gets slowly back to his feet.
Hatfield walks into a straight right hand from Frost.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hatfield is looking to score with low kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Hatfield misses the target.
Hatfield connects with a nice looking jab.
A punch combination from Frost misses.
Olaf Frost is winning the standup battle so far.
Frost gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hatfield.
Hatfield lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Frost lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hatfield throws a right hand that misses
and Frost counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hatfield's knee momentarily.
Frost has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hatfield gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Frost regains guard.
Hatfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Frost is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hatfield throws a big right hand that misses.
Frost avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hatfield scoring with punches to the head and body.
Devil Anse Hatfield has got the better of the ground game so far.
Frost wants to stand but Hatfield is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Devil Anse Hatfield will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hatfield misses with a takedown attempt - Frost sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Frost has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Frost there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hatfield shoots in for a takedown but Frost shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hatfield changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Frost tries to avoid it but Hatfield manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Frost to the ground. Frost escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Olaf Frost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devil Anse Hatfield.
Frost jabs Hatfield right on the nose. Hatfield blinks but takes it well.
Frost slips a jab from Hatfield.
Frost swinging wildly here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hatfield is defended easily by Frost.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Frost appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Frost is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hatfield.
Sloppy strikes from Hatfield. Those never looked like landing.
Hatfield misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Frost.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Frost connects with the punch.
Hatfield misses with a takedown attempt - Frost sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hatfield takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Frost turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hatfield is defended easily by Frost.
Frost appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Frost throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Frost shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hatfield but Hatfield pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A slow jab from Frost misses its intended target.
Frost cracks Hatfield with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Frost moves away from the strike by Hatfield.
Hatfield jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hatfield misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Frost.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frost is looking to clinch but Hatfield is avoiding it.
Frost takes the fight into the clinch.
Frost misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hatfield pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hatfield walks into a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hatfield swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A head kick misses from Frost.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hatfield, as that shot connected.
Frost throws a chopping leg kick but Hatfield manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hatfield misses with a looping left.
Frost is looking for a counter combo.
Frost ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hatfield moves away.
Frost tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hatfield swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hatfield slips a jab and a cross from Frost.
Good leg kick by Frost there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hatfield looking to score a takedown here. Frost is defending well but Hatfield drives through and ends up in Frost's guard.
Hatfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Frost is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hatfield looking to sit in guard and control but Frost gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Frost wants to control from the top but Hatfield keeps moving.
Frost preventing the sweep.
Frost wants to control from the top but Hatfield keeps moving.
Hatfield working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Frost throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frost trying to control the position from guard on top but Hatfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hatfield looking to hit a scissor sweep but Frost is one step ahead there.
Frost controlling from the top position.
Frost wants to get up but he can't break Hatfield's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Frost tries to free his leg and advance position but Hatfield is retaining full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Olaf Frost did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hatfield missing with a left hand there. Frost was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hatfield throws a series of punches but Frost avoids them all with ease.
Hatfield fails with a takedown attempt.
Hatfield throws a hook but Frost avoids it easily.
Hatfield misses with a lunging right hand
and Frost counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Frost moves away from the strike by Hatfield.
A big left from Hatfield misses.
Frost misses with a head kick.
Frost misses with a few strikes there.
Hatfield misses with a double jab.
Frost appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatfield throws out a powerful jab.
Hatfield slips a jab and a cross from Frost.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Frost, right into the meat.
Hatfield tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frost was well out of range. Poor timing from Hatfield.
Frost went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hatfield ducks right into an uppercut from Frost.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Frost.
Hatfield misses with a straight right.
An inside leg kick lands from Frost.
Frost walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hatfield looks to throw the jab but Frost is out of range.
Frost tries to clinch up but Hatfield circles away and keeps his distance.
Hatfield shoots in for a takedown but Frost shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hatfield bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Frost wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Hatfield throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hatfield is putting a hurting on Frost here, landing some big shots from side control.
Frost is trying to buck Hatfield off.
Hatfield is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Frost has escaped the position, nice work there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hatfield wants to control but Frost is keeping him busy.
Hatfield goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Frost rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hatfield's guard! Nice work there by Frost!
Hatfield isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Frost stacks Hatfield on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Frost!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatfield wants to control but Frost postures up.
Frost tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hatfield is trying to get back to half guard.
Frost moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Hatfield is looking to regain half guard here but Frost keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Frost wants to stand but Hatfield has his arm trapped.
Hatfield tries to improve position but can't.
Frost lands a nice forearm strike.
Hatfield is trying to improve his position.
Hatfield is not content to let Frost control the position.
Hatfield tries to bench press Frost off him but Frost keeps the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frost tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Olaf Frost will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Frost misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hatfield pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hatfield throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Frost counters with a series of strikes. Hatfield will be more careful next time no doubt.
Frost moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Frost moves out of range as Hatfield strikes.
Hatfield throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Frost.
Frost misses with the combination.
Frost lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Frost slips under a jab from Hatfield.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatfield tries to bum rush Frost with a series of wild strikes but Frost uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd cheers as Frost lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hatfield doesn't seem phased though.
Hatfield shoots in but Frost avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Frost scores with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatfield attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hatfield misses with a double jab.
Frost connects with a solid leg kick.
Hatfield has his takedown stuffed
letting Frost counter with a right hand.
Frost has closed the distance and engaged Hatfield in a clinch.
Hatfield wants a takedown.
Olaf Frost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devil Anse Hatfield.
Frost is looking to control Hatfield's arms but Hatfield gets an underhook and turns him. Now Frost has his back to the cage.
Hatfield is working for takedown but Frost is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hatfield is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Hatfield prevents a body shot from Frost.
Hatfield drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Frost gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Frost lands a right hand.
Hatfield can't get the takedown.
Frost lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hatfield is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hatfield is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frost misses with a punch to the body.
Hatfield is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hatfield's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Frost effectively controlling the action here.
Frost prevents a takedown attempt there.
Frost lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hatfield or not.
Frost lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left hand lands to the body for Frost.
Frost lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hatfield backwards.
A short body shot lands from Frost as the two fighters clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hatfield's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Frost lands a nice uppercut.
Hatfield pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hatfield misses with a combination
and Frost counters with a nice uppercut.
Frost lands a head kick. Hatfield smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatfield pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Frost back to the cage. Hatfield follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Frost connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Frost connects with a right hand. Hatfield shakes it off.
Frost rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hatfield moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hatfield doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The crowd cheers as Hatfield lands an impressive looking overhand right. Frost doesn't seem phased though.
Hatfield avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Frost has his takedown stuffed
so Hatfield counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Frost wants to stand and escape but Hatfield is having none of it.
Hatfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Frost is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hatfield lands a couple of digs.
Hatfield throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hatfield's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hatfield keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Frost's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hatfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Frost is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hatfield postures up and lands a big shot to Frost's brow.
Hatfield trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hatfield loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Frost wants to stand but Hatfield is controlling the position.
Hatfield throwing strikes from guard but Frost blocks nicely.
Frost is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hatfield landing with the ground and pound.
Frost working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hatfield.
And that's the end of the fight!
Olaf Frost showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Frost has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 48:47
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 48:47
Judge William Peck scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olaf Frost!
Olaf Frost retains his light heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Olaf Frost thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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