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CEFC 303 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Federico Mancuello (ranked 3051 p4p, 290 weight class) and Huma Krynn (ranked 8929 p4p, 592 weight class). Mancuello comes to the cage accompanied by Tenacious D - Wonderboy. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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277 lbs
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214 lbs
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Federico Mancuello!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 42 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Huma Krynn!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mancuello dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Krynn looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Mancuello connects with a leg kick. Krynn looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Krynn on the wrong end of a nice jab.
It looks like Huma Krynn has been cut.
Krynn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mancuello counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mancuello cracks Krynn with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Krynn tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Mancuello pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Krynn is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Federico Mancuello!
Federico Mancuello thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ronnie McDonald (ranked 3264 p4p, 338 weight class) and Evgeni Elkemenchi (ranked 3401 p4p, 345 weight class). McDonald kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Get Busy Living. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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168 lbs
8 - 9 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ronnie McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Evgeni Elkemenchi!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elkemenchi cracks McDonald with a right hand to the side of the head.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Elkemenchi manages to avoid it.
A nice combination there by McDonald.
Elkemenchi with a hook.
Elkemenchi throws a low kick, looking for McDonald's leg but McDonald calmly moves out of range.
McDonald tries to clinch up but Elkemenchi circles away and keeps his distance.
Elkemenchi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McDonald darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Elkemenchi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Elkemenchi slips a jab and a cross from McDonald.
Elkemenchi misses with a body shot.
McDonald drops his hands momentarily and Elkemenchi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Elkemenchi lands with a right hand.
McDonald is rocked!
Elkemenchi drops McDonald with a big left hand! McDonald is injured, injured bad! Elkemenchi jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evgeni Elkemenchi!
Evgeni Elkemenchi really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Desmond Flannery (ranked 3727 p4p, 337 weight class) and Jer Bear (ranked 3049 p4p, 289 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Flannery might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Dropkick Murphys - I'm Shipping Up To Boston. Bear is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Good Times. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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270 lbs
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275 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
23 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Desmond Flannery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 31 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jer Bear!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flannery misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bear gets caught flat footed, as Flannery shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bear has his feet on Flannery's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Flannery changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bear tries to avoid it but Flannery manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bear to the ground. Bear escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bear tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Flannery slips a jab and a cross from Bear.
Flannery tries to counter with a takedown but Bear is quick to defend against it.
Flannery shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Flannery showed some decent athleticism there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bear avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Flannery.
Bear trying to control from the bottom.
Bear wants to improve his position but Flannery is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bear manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flannery wants to control from the top but Bear keeps moving.
Flannery scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bear not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Flannery trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Flannery pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bear is keeping the position for now.
Bear looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bear seems keen to control Flannery's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flannery loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Flannery throws a strike but Bear rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bear throws a strike but Flannery rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bear is on top in guard.
Bear controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flannery is trying to control the position but Bear postures up.
Bear trying to control but Flannery is working from the bottom.
Bear postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bear controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Flannery is on top in guard.
Bear escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Flannery gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Flannery throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bear works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bear trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Flannery throws a big right hand that misses.
Bear pulls Flannery in close to prevent any damage.
Flannery has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bear's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Flannery is looking to work some ground and pound but Bear has wrist control.
Flannery loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bear tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Flannery sitting in guard here, content to control.
Flannery lands a couple of digs.
Flannery trying to control the position from guard on top but Bear is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bear trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bear is on top in guard.
Bear is in close to Flannery's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bear with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bear stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Flannery swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bear decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Flannery, up you get!
Flannery shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Flannery showed some decent athleticism there.
Bear is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Desmond Flannery will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bear shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bear wants to stand but Flannery has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bear is looking to work some ground and pound but Flannery has wrist control.
Bear wants to pass the guard but Flannery is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bear wants to control from the top but Flannery keeps moving.
Bear looking to sit in guard and control but Flannery gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flannery passes into half guard.
Flannery lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Flannery is keen to just control but Bear is a slippery customer.
Flannery thows a huge punch but Bear dodges it nicely.
Flannery seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bear does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Flannery slips a nice elbow through Bear's hands, connecting with Bear's forehead.
It looks like Jer Bear has been cut.
Bear keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Flannery working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bear is looking to control Flannery's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bear avoid being mounted?
Flannery is nestled in close to Bear, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bear tries to get to full guard but Flannery has control of the leg.
Flannery is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flannery landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That has opened up Jer Bear's cut even more.
Bear blocking the ground and pound attempt from Flannery.
Flannery tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bear knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Flannery is trying to control. Bear wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Flannery missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Flannery slips a nice elbow through Bear's hands, connecting with Bear's forehead.
Flannery thows a huge punch but Bear dodges it nicely.
Bear is controlling Flannery's trapped leg to prevent Flannery from advancing to side control.
Flannery missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
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. Flannery connects with a nice short shot to Bear's temple.
Bear is rocked!
The cut above Jer Bear's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jer Bear's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Desmond Flannery!
A very excited looking Desmond Flannery 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bomb Bombs (ranked 1706 p4p, 167 weight class) and Erling Koch (ranked 2974 p4p, 278 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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250 lbs
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World class boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bomb Bombs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Erling Koch!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bombs moves into the clinch.
Bombs 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.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bombs takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bombs scores with a shot to the side of Koch's head.
Bombs throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Koch blocks it with crossed arms.
Koch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Koch takes a shot to the head.
Koch lands with a left to the head.
Bombs tries to work over Koch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bombs digs a right hand into Koch's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Koch's gas tank.
Koch looks winded!
Bombs lands with a left to the head.
Koch lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bombs lands a left hand.
Bombs lands a right hand that snaps the head of Koch backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koch misses with a punch to the body.
Bombs scores a nice knee to the body.
Bombs throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bombs obliges.
Bombs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bombs digs a right hand into Koch's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Koch's gas tank.
Bombs drops Koch with a big knee straight up the middle! Koch is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Koch is rocked!
It looks like Erling Koch has been cut.
Koch gets tackled into the cage by Bombs. Bombs maintains the clinch.
Koch is still on wobbly legs! Can Bombs finish him?
Bombs connects with a knee right up the middle! Koch tumbles to the floor and Bombs stands over him, dominant and satisfied with his glorious KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Bomb Bombs!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Harden (ranked 1452 p4p, 178 weight class) and Marek Koltun (ranked 2214 p4p, 249 weight class). James Harden has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Harden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 24 - 4, fighting out of Helsinki, Marek Koltun!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koltun moves away from the strike by Harden.
Koltun throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Harden tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Koltun is in Harden's guard.
Koltun with a flurry of punches that miss.
Harden has momentary wrist control but Koltun slips an elbow through the middle.
Koltun stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harden swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Koltun cracks Harden with a solid left hand.
Koltun in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Harden can't keep his opponent in guard - Koltun advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Koltun lands with a punch from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koltun thows a huge punch but Harden dodges it nicely.
Koltun is trying to control the action in half guard but Harden is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Harden keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Harden is trying to stand back up but Koltun is controlling him
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harden avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Koltun.
Koltun is trying to control the action in half guard but Harden is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Harden has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Koltun is working away from the top position though.
Koltun looks to land a strike but Harden avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Koltun lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Harden trying to control the position.
Koltun looking to pass the guard.
Harden keeping moving, preventing Koltun from controlling successfully.
Koltun makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Koltun cracks Harden with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koltun trying to control but Harden is working from the bottom.
Koltun is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Harden looking to hit a scissor sweep but Koltun is one step ahead there.
Koltun wants to pass the guard but Harden is keeping the position.
Koltun makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Koltun postures up in Harden's guard and throws a big left but Harden blocks it.
Koltun sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Harden's guard.
Koltun thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Koltun trying to mount his opponent but Harden defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koltun is keen to just control but Harden is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koltun thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Koltun has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Koltun missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Koltun throwing shots but Harden is blocking nicely.
Koltun is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Harden is just riding it out for now. Koltun eventually gives up the hold.
Koltun is looking to take a break and control but Harden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Koltun thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Koltun seems to be working for a kimura but Harden defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Koltun winds up and cracks Harden with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Harden trying to hold on to Koltun's head to control him but Koltun postures up.
Koltun is keen to just control but Harden is a slippery customer.
Harden is trying to control but can't.
Koltun sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Harden defending well though.
Koltun looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Koltun is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koltun wants to lay and pray for a moment but Harden keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marek Koltun dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Koltun tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Harden defends well and Koltun ends up having to push Harden into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Marek Koltun is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Harden thuds his right hand into Koltun's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Koltun throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Harden's waist but Harden gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Koltun off to one side.
Harden misses with a wild body shot.
We've been told by Harden's head coaches at The Takeover that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Harden defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Koltun.
James Harden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marek Koltun.
Harden throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Koltun shoots in looking for a takedown but Harden manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Koltun's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Harden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koltun.
Koltun walks into a straight right hand from Harden.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harden displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Koltun.
Koltun has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Harden finds it's way round the side to connect with Koltun's head.
Koltun uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harden.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koltun shoots for a double leg takedown but Harden sprawls well. He's pushed Koltun's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Harden keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Koltun looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Harden moves into the clinch.
Koltun is looking for a takedown.
Koltun wants a takedown but no success here.
Harden gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Koltun.
Harden stops a takedown attempt from Koltun.
Harden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Harden swings wildly with an uppercut but Koltun uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harden misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Harden stalling.
Harden swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Koltun tries for a takedown but Harden manages to get underhooks.
Koltun blocks an uppercut.
Harden fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Harden struggles to land a body shot inside as Koltun controls his hands.
Koltun has Harden pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Harden manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Harden gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Koltun.
Koltun blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Harden prevents the takedown attempt.
Harden dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Harden.
Koltun is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Harden is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Koltun blocks an uppercut.
Harden scores with a hook to the body.
Harden slows down the pace here.
Koltun has picked Harden up - he's going for a ride! Koltun dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Koltun is looking to stall here but Harden recovers full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koltun postures up in Harden's guard and throws a big left but Harden blocks it.
Koltun wants to control from the top but Harden keeps moving.
Koltun is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Koltun throws an elbow that misses. Harden uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Koltun's guard. Nice move by Harden!
Koltun wants to improve his position but instead Harden has moved into half guard.
Koltun is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Harden dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Harden throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Koltun drives through with a takedown into guard.
Koltun passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Harden is trying to improve his position.
Koltun is trying to get an arm triangle but Harden is defending well.
Harden defending against the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harden tries to improve position but can't.
Koltun scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Harden to see if he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koltun working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Koltun is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Harden is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Harden wants to control but Koltun postures up.
Koltun lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Marek Koltun has got the better of the ground game so far.
Koltun grinds an elbow into Harden's temple.
Harden is trying to control Koltun's posture but Koltun avoids it.
Harden is looking to regain half guard here but Koltun keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harden knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Koltun on the ground.
Koltun creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Koltun landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Harden is rocked!
Koltun wants to lay and pray for a moment but Harden keeps working.
Koltun swings around for an armbar but Harden sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Koltun's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Koltun is on top in guard.
Koltun is looking to work some ground and pound but Harden has wrist control.
Koltun is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koltun missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Koltun lands a couple of elbows.
Harden controls Koltun momentarily but Koltun frees himself.
Koltun wants to control from the top but Harden keeps moving.
Harden being controlled here, momentarily.
Harden is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Harden is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Koltun is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Koltun throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Harden works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Koltun is stalling in the full guard.
Harden lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Harden stopping the sweep attempt from Koltun.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koltun controls Harden momentarily but Harden frees himself.
Koltun tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marek Koltun comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Koltun 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marek Koltun!
Post fight, Marek Koltun stared into the camera and said 'I'm the champ. Now time to go get a piece of ass.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tee Nah (ranked 845 p4p, 90 weight class) and Danny Mc Elroy (ranked 1721 p4p, 169 weight class). Tee Nah has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
48 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tee Nah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Danny Mc Elroy!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mc Elroy tries to clinch up.
Nah attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mc Elroy manages to avoid it.
Mc Elroy tries to clinch but Nah is having none of it.
Nah misses with a hook
and Mc Elroy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Tee Nah has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nah throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mc Elroy fails with a takedown attempt.
Mc Elroy misses with the combination.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nah lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mc Elroy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mc Elroy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nah throws a big shot that misses.
Mc Elroy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mc Elroy throws a lazy right hand but Nah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mc Elroy scores with a shot to the body.
Nah gets tackled into the cage by Mc Elroy. Mc Elroy maintains the clinch.
Nah misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Mc Elroy on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mc Elroy turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Mc Elroy manages to end up in side control.
Nah defending against the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mc Elroy controlling the position from side mount.
Mc Elroy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mc Elroy looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Nah is avoiding damage well.
Mc Elroy landing strikes.
Nah is trying to get back to his feet.
Mc Elroy sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Nah is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Nah managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mc Elroy.
Nah is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mc Elroy asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Mc Elroy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nah keeps working.
Mc Elroy is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Nah's shoulder. That is not cool.
Nah is pushing Mc Elroy's head away, looking to escape. Mc Elroy manages to hold on to the position though.
Mc Elroy misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Mc Elroy are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Mc Elroy working the head and body with strikes.
Mc Elroy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mc Elroy slows the pace down.
Mc Elroy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nah wants to get back to his feet but Mc Elroy drags him back down.
Sloppy strikes there by Mc Elroy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nah is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Mc Elroy is looking to take a break and control but Nah is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nah is pushing Mc Elroy's head away, looking to escape. Mc Elroy manages to hold on to the position though.
Mc Elroy is trying to get an arm triangle but Nah is defending well.
Mc Elroy is looking to take a break and control but Nah is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mc Elroy tries for a kimura but Nah is defending well.
Nah is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Mc Elroy has just dragged him back down to the mat.
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.
Mc Elroy working the ground and pound but Nah is defending the strikes.
Mc Elroy in side control, throwing shots but Nah defends.
Sloppy strikes there by Mc Elroy.
Mc Elroy trying to control the position but Nah is working away.
Nah pushes Mc Elroy away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Mc Elroy gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Mc Elroy trying to control the action but Nah is working from the bottom.
Mc Elroy creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Nah sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mc Elroy wants to control but Nah is keeping him busy.
Nah is pushing Mc Elroy's head away, looking to escape. Mc Elroy manages to hold on to the position though.
Mc Elroy working the ground and pound but Nah is defending the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Mc Elroy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tee Nah'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.
A big left from Nah misses.
Nah scores with a leg kick.
Nah leaves Mc Elroy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mc Elroy takes a swing at Nah's ribcage but misses.
Nah throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mc Elroy.
Nah looks for a takedown but Mc Elroy sprawls well.
Nah lands a glancing blow to the side of Mc Elroy's head.
It looks like Danny Mc Elroy has been cut.
Nah throws a body shot but no joy.
Nah tries to close the distance and clinch but Mc Elroy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nah takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nah throws a looping overhand right but Mc Elroy ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mc Elroy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nah.
Nah has managed to clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Nah fails to land.
Mc Elroy pulls guard successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nah is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nah wants to control from the top but Mc Elroy keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Our spies down at at Damage Inc. inform us that Mc Elroy has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Mc Elroy is trying to control the position but Nah postures up.
Nah trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mc Elroy's guard.
Danny Mc Elroy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mc Elroy working a defensive guard here.
Nah wanted to stand there but Mc Elroy had control of the position.
Mc Elroy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mc Elroy has a closed guard, preventing Nah from standing up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nah tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mc Elroy misses the shot to the body.
Mc Elroy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nah circles away quickly and effectively.
Nah tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nah chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mc Elroy throws a shot from downtown. Nah moves away and avoids it.
Tee Nah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nah avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nah loads up on a big right hand but Mc Elroy slips the punch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nah lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mc Elroy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mc Elroy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nah pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tee Nah is winning the standup battle so far.
Mc Elroy ducks under a wild hook from Nah.
Mc Elroy scores with a takedown into Nah's guard.
Mc Elroy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nah wants to stand but Mc Elroy is controlling the position.
Mc Elroy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mc Elroy trying to control but Nah is working from the bottom.
Nah wants to stand up but Mc Elroy is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mc Elroy with a nice head shot there.
Mc Elroy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nah keeping moving, preventing Mc Elroy from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nah wants to stand but Mc Elroy is controlling the position.
Nah avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mc Elroy is looking to work some ground and pound but Nah has wrist control.
Mc Elroy postures up and lands a big shot to Nah's brow.
Mc Elroy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nah has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Mc Elroy is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Nah is pressed up against the cage. Mc Elroy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nah down to the mat. Nah avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mc Elroy!
Mc Elroy fails with a takedown attempt.
Tee Nah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Mc Elroy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mc Elroy tries a body shot but Nah blocks it.
Nah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mc Elroy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nah avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nah gets through Mc Elroy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nah misses with the head strike.
Mc Elroy tightens his grip and picks Nah up, before dumping him to the ground. Nah manages to land in guard.
Mc Elroy throws a big elbow that misses.
Nah wants to stand but Mc Elroy is controlling the position.
Mc Elroy looking to sit in guard and control but Nah gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mc Elroy trying to keep a closed guard but Nah is proving a slippery customer.
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 Tee Nah will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Mc Elroy connects with a body shot.
Nah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mc Elroy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nah waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mc Elroy.
Mc Elroy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mc Elroy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nah scores with a decent looking hook.
Mc Elroy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nah swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nah darts in and clinches Mc Elroy up against the cage.
Mc Elroy tries to score a body lock takedown but Nah shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nah misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mc Elroy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mc Elroy is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nah tries to throw a body punch but Mc Elroy avoids it by throwing Nah back against the cage.
Mc Elroy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mc Elroy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mc Elroy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nah is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tee Nah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Mc Elroy.
Nah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nah working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mc Elroy manages to pull guard.
Nah tries to stand but Mc Elroy is controlling from the bottom.
Mc Elroy is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mc Elroy working a defensive guard here.
Nah wants to stand and escape but instead Mc Elroy has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Nah is looking to stand up but Mc Elroy isn't so interested in that idea.
Mc Elroy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nah wants to stand but Mc Elroy is controlling the position.
Mc Elroy connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nah utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mc Elroy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mc Elroy wants to pass the guard but Nah is keeping the position.
Nah wants to get back to his feet but Mc Elroy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mc Elroy tries to free his leg and advance position but Nah is retaining full guard.
Nah wants to stand up but Mc Elroy is controlling him.
Nah keeping moving, preventing Mc Elroy from controlling successfully.
Nah avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mc Elroy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nah's head.
Mc Elroy has gone for a leg lock! Nah slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mc Elroy's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mc Elroy controls Nah momentarily but Nah frees himself.
Nah being controlled here momentarily.
Nah wants to stand but Mc Elroy is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mc Elroy wants to sweep here but Nah controlling him for the moment.
Mc Elroy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nah is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mc Elroy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nah can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mc Elroy trying to control the position.
Nah wanted to stand there but Mc Elroy had control of the position.
Mc Elroy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mc Elroy tries to keep at a distance but Nah has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mc Elroy has Nah pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nah manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nah lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mc Elroy backwards.
Tee Nah has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mc Elroy blocks an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tee Nah showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nah 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tee Nah!
Our winner, Tee Nah, 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Castor Rollins (ranked 556 p4p, 83 weight class) and Taz Melodies (ranked 805 p4p, 111 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
36 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Castor Rollins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Taz Melodies!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melodies throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rollins wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rollins walks into a left hand.
Melodies uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rollins.
Melodies misses with a hook. Rollins ducked under it nicely.
As Melodies tries to get set, Rollins tries to push him back and clinch up but Melodies manages to avoid the attempt.
Rollins slips under a jab from Melodies.
Rollins lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Melodies backs up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Melodies.
A telegraphed right hand from Rollins misses the target.
Rollins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Melodies moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Melodies lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rollins scores with a jab to the jaw.
Taz Melodies seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Melodies loads up on a big right hand but Rollins slips the punch.
Melodies throws a hook to the side of Rollins's head but Rollins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Melodies looks to land a right hand but Rollins moved out of range.
Melodies is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rollins.
Rollins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Melodies.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rollins swings widly with a right hand
and Melodies counters with a left and a right that stings Rollins.
Rollins jabs Melodies to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Melodies bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rollins defending well as Melodies loads up on a big left hand.
Melodies connects with a looping right hand.
Melodies swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rollins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Melodies scores with a hook to the body. Rollins takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A jab from Rollins does it's job there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Melodies, as that shot connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rollins with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A shot to the liver by Melodies. Beautiful body shot.
Melodies steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rollins.
Melodies misses with a looping right.
Rollins tries to move into range but Melodies moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melodies throws a lazy right hand but Rollins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rollins moves away from the strike by Melodies.
Melodies 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.
Melodies thuds his right hand into Rollins's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Melodies tries to bum rush Rollins with a series of wild strikes but Rollins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice defenses there by Rollins.
Melodies staying out of range there.
Melodies gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rollins.
Melodies misses with an uppercut. Rollins saw that one coming.
Rollins is looking to counter the offense by Melodies and move into the clinch.
Rollins misses with a wild body shot.
Melodies scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rollins in his tracks.
Rollins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Melodies throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Melodies is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rollins had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Melodies throws a right hand that misses
and Rollins counters by clinching up.
Rollins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Melodies backwards.
Rollins blocks a body shot from Melodies.
Rollins lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melodies misses with some punches.
Melodies will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rollins up against the cage.
Rollins misses with the head strike.
Melodies breaks from the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Melodies.
Rollins misses with a body shot.
Rollins slips a jab from Melodies.
Rollins tries to counter by clinching up but Melodies breaks away and moves out of range.
A big right from Rollins misses.
Melodies misses with a hook. Rollins ducked under it nicely.
Rollins seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A punch lands to the side of Melodies 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Melodies looks to throw the jab but Rollins is out of range.
Rollins tries to counter by clinching up but Melodies breaks away and moves out of range.
Melodies thuds a left hand into Rollins's body.
A head kick misses from Melodies.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rollins slips under a jab.
Rollins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Melodies throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rollins counters by clinching up.
Melodies misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rollins lands a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rollins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Rollins.
Melodies swings wildly with an uppercut but Rollins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rollins letting Melodies take a breather here.
Rollins misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Rollins.
Melodies prevents a body shot from Rollins.
Melodies wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rollins tries to throw a body punch but Melodies avoids it by throwing Rollins back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taz Melodies dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rollins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Melodies listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Melodies throws a lazy uppercut
and Rollins counters by moving into the clinch.
Melodies stalling in the clinch but Rollins improves position.
Rollins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Melodies just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rollins's brow.
Rollins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rollins lands a left hand.
Rollins lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short left from Rollins.
A head punch on the inside from Melodies fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melodies misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Melodies wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rollins has him pressed against the cage.
Rollins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Melodies lands with a left to the head.
Melodies looking to stall.
Rollins pushes Melodies back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melodies leaning against his opponent.
A short uppercut from Rollins.
A short right from Rollins.
Melodies dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rollins scores with a shot to the side of Melodies's head.
Melodies is trying to stall.
Melodies prevents a body shot from Rollins.
Rollins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Melodies backwards.
Melodies is trying to break free.
Melodies swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Melodies is looking to control Rollins's arms but Rollins gets an underhook and turns him. Now Melodies has his back to the cage.
Melodies working aggressively here.
Melodies is trying to maintain a safe position but Rollins gets an underhook and turns Melodies into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rollins blocks an elbow strike from Melodies.
Rollins scores with a nice hook to the head.
Melodies's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Melodies throws a head punch that misses.
Rollins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Melodies's elbow.
Rollins lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Melodies can't find room to land a body shot as Rollins controls the action.
Melodies is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rollins is keeping busy.
Rollins blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Melodies blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Melodies looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Melodies manages to break the clinch.
Rollins connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Melodies's hands.
Melodies misses with a straight left.
Rollins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rollins takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melodies swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rollins counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rollins.
Rollins lands a hook to the side of the head.
Melodies stalling against the cage.
Rollins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Melodies is rocked!
Castor Rollins has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Melodies blocks an uppercut.
Rollins misses with a punch to the body.
Melodies pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rollins blocks an uppercut.
Rollins blocks a body shot from Melodies.
Rollins swings wildly with an uppercut but Melodies uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Melodies tries to throw a body punch but Rollins avoids it by throwing Melodies back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Melodies scores with a nice short uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rollins.
Rollins struggles to land a body shot inside as Melodies controls his hands.
Melodies tries to stall but Rollins uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A right hook to the body lands for Melodies.
Melodies pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rollins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Melodies blocking some punches.
Rollins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rollins lands a body punch.
Rollins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Melodiess head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rollins misses with the head strike.
A bit of stalling here from Melodies.
Melodies presses Rollins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rollins lands a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Castor Rollins dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Rollins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Melodies.
Rollins moves forwards but Melodies connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rollins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Melodies.
Melodies jabs at Rollins's body.
Rollins throws an overhand right that lands on Melodies's shoulder, as Melodies tries to avoid the shot.
Rollins lands with a shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Rollins misses
letting Melodies counter with a right hand.
Melodies looks to land a right hand but Rollins moved out of range.
Melodies looks to land a left hand but Rollins moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Rollins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rollins staying out of range there.
Rollins is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Melodies.
Melodies connects with a right hand. Rollins shakes it off.
Melodies throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rollins looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rollins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Melodies.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melodies misses with a hook. Rollins ducked under it nicely.
Rollins moves out of range of the body kick from Melodies.
A slow jab from Melodies misses its intended target.
Melodies misses with a left hand
and Rollins counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Melodies stalling in the clinch but Rollins improves position.
Melodies pushes Rollins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Melodies pushes off an throws an elbow but Rollins leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Melodies misses with a punch to the body.
Melodies breaks from the clinch.
A left lands for Rollins.
Melodies throws a jab but it's blocked by Rollins.
Rollins throws a hook but Melodies blocks it.
Rollins ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rollins listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Melodies fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rollins manages to avoid it.
Rollins tries to counter by clinching up but Melodies breaks away and moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melodies throws a big shot that misses.
Rollins seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Melodies throws out a loose jab but Rollins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taz Melodies seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rollins throws a body shot but no joy.
Rollins looks to land a combination. Melodies sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice cross by Rollins.
Melodies is still on wobbly legs! Can Rollins finish him?
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Rollins! Melodies is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Castor Rollins!
Castor Rollins managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Arcticus University: London, into his post fight interview.
The defeated Taz Melodies had this to say: 'No excuses....let's go get a beer.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vasili Komaroff (ranked 439 p4p, 55 weight class) and Sparky Anderson (ranked 708 p4p, 84 weight class). Komaroff comes to the cage accompanied by Kaleida - Think. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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34
151 lbs
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37
162 lbs
41 - 25 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vasili Komaroff!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
41 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Sparky Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Komaroff looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Komaroff manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Anderson on his heels. He'll look to pass Anderson's guard now, I'm sure.
Komaroff throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Anderson is looking to stand up but Komaroff isn't so interested in that idea.
Komaroff wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.
Anderson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Komaroff.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson has his hands on Komaroff's head, controlling the position.
Komaroff looking to sit in guard and control but Anderson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Komaroff seems keen to control Anderson's posture.
Anderson landing some decent shots from guard.
Anderson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Komaroff controls Anderson momentarily but Anderson frees himself.
Komaroff looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Komaroff being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Komaroff keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson stopping the sweep attempt from Komaroff.
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Komaroff is keeping the position for now.
Komaroff keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Komaroff lands a slapping body shot.
Anderson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Anderson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Anderson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Komaroff on his heels. He'll look to pass Komaroff's guard now, I'm sure.
Komaroff is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Anderson is fighting to break Komaroff's control of his arms but Komaroff is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Komaroff working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anderson.
Anderson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Anderson postures up.
Anderson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Anderson preventing the sweep.
Komaroff is pulling down on Anderson's head. It's preventing any offense from Anderson, at least for the moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
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.
Komaroff is looking to sweep but instead, Anderson has passed into half guard.
Komaroff wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Komaroff is not content to let Anderson control the position.
Komaroff is trying to get back to full guard.
Komaroff might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ground and pound from Anderson.
Anderson controlling the action here.
Anderson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Komaroff knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Komaroff trying to control from the bottom.
Anderson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sparky Anderson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Anderson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Komaroff's sensitive parts.
Anderson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Komaroff misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A big left from Komaroff misses.
Komaroff throws a sloppy body shot
and Anderson counters with a nice uppercut.
Komaroff looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Komaroff throws a combination. Anderson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Komaroff.
Anderson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Komaroff defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Komaroff is looking to clinch but Anderson is avoiding it.
Komaroff takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Anderson cracks Komaroff with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson avoids the head kick by Komaroff.
Anderson moves forwards but Komaroff connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson leaves Komaroff with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Anderson feints a counter leg kick.
Komaroff takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Komaroff changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Anderson tries to avoid it but Komaroff manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Anderson to the ground. Anderson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasili Komaroff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Komaroff misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fighters circle momentarily. Anderson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Komaroff tries a head kick but it misses.
Anderson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Anderson misses with a looping right.
Komaroff has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Anderson.
Anderson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Anderson throws a body shot but no joy.
Komaroff is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Anderson.
Anderson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Komaroff misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Komaroff has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Anderson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Komaroff uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Sparky Anderson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Komaroff throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Anderson on the side of the head.
Komaroff is looking to clinch.
Komaroff thows a leg kick but Anderson checks it
and Anderson counters with a low kick, right behind Komaroff 's knee.
Komaroff walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Komaroff shoots in for a takedown but Anderson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Anderson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Komaroff with a poor takedown
and Anderson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Komaroff is adopting a defensive guard.
Anderson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Komaroff is keeping the position.
Anderson trying to control but Komaroff is working from the bottom.
Komaroff looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Komaroff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Komaroff pulls Anderson in close to prevent any damage.
Anderson trying to control but Komaroff is working from the bottom.
Anderson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Komaroff managing to control the position.
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.
Komaroff looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Komaroff darts in and clinches Anderson up against the cage.
Komaroff lands a nice shot to the body.
Anderson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Komaroffs head.
Komaroff tightens his grip and picks Anderson up, before dumping him to the ground. Anderson manages to land in guard.
Komaroff throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Anderson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Anderson wants to sweep here but Komaroff controlling him for the moment.
Anderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anderson controlling the position.
Komaroff preventing the sweep.
Komaroff throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sparky Anderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Komaroff on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Komaroff closes this distance looking for a takedown but Anderson circles away.
Komaroff thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Anderson if he has to take too many more of those.
Anderson tries to clinch but Komaroff is having none of it.
Sloppy strikes from Komaroff. Those never looked like landing.
Anderson keeps the fight on the outside.
Komaroff closes the distance and clinches.
Anderson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Komaroff fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Komaroff wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson misses with a low kick.
A low kick from Komaroff misses
enabling Anderson to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Anderson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Anderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Komaroff plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Komaroff checks a leg kick nicely.
Anderson gets caught napping as Komaroff dives in and scores a takedown. Anderson manages to retain guard.
Komaroff stops Anderson from standing up.
Komaroff scoring with punches to the head and body.
Komaroff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anderson is keeping the position for now.
Komaroff cracks Anderson with a solid left hand.
Komaroff missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Komaroff is in close to Anderson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Komaroff accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Komaroff wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.
Komaroff looking to sit in guard and control but Anderson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
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!
Anderson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Komaroff is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Anderson trying to control but Komaroff is working from the bottom.
Anderson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Komaroff looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Komaroff is on top in guard.
Anderson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Komaroff from controlling successfully.
Sparky Anderson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Anderson manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Anderson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Komaroff can't fight it off and eventually Anderson manages to take the fight to the floor. Komaroff looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Komaroff wants to sweep here but Anderson controlling him for the moment.
Anderson controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson looking to pass the guard.
Anderson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Komaroff is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Komaroff keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Komaroff pulls Anderson in to control the position.
Komaroff trying to keep a closed guard but Anderson is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Sparky Anderson just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Komaroff takes one on the button.
Komaroff moves forwards but Anderson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Anderson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Anderson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Anderson cracks Komaroff with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Anderson's corner calls for a 1-2. Anderson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Komaroff is rocked!
Komaroff is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Oh Komaroff is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Anderson drops Komaroff with a huge uppercut! Komaroff drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Anderson is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sparky Anderson!
Sparky Anderson is the new lightweight champion!
Sparky Anderson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
The defeated Vasili Komaroff had this to say: 'In the eyes of myself, I won this fight. In the eyes of God, I won this fight.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brownie Anderson (ranked 174 p4p, 21 weight class) and Toshiro Montero (ranked 1613 p4p, 193 weight class). Anderson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is !!!. Montero has chosen Danzig - Mother as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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161 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Brownie Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Toshiro Montero!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montero is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Anderson.
Anderson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Montero.
Anderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Montero wants to land a leg kick but Anderson is out of range.
Montero closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Anderson leaves Montero with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A low kick from Montero misses
and Anderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anderson closes the distance and pushes Montero back into the cage.
Montero breaks the clinch.
Anderson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Montero throws a leg kick but Anderson moved away.
Anderson lands the left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch combination from Anderson misses.
Montero throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Anderson tries to clinch there but Montero circles away.
Anderson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Anderson. That's going to slow Montero down.
Montero throws a jab when Anderson was well out of range.
Anderson closes the distance and clinches.
Anderson presses Montero against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Montero 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.
Montero is trying to drag Anderson to the mat but Anderson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Montero is pushing Anderson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Anderson is leaning against Montero and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Montero pressing his opponent against the cage.
Montero stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Anderson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Montero's brow.
Anderson manages to break the clinch.
Anderson moves away from the strike by Montero.
Montero throws a lazy uppercut
and Anderson counters with a left and a right that stings Montero.
Anderson throws a right hand that Montero ducks under and follows up with a left that Montero also avoids with ease.
Montero throws a low kick, looking for Anderson's leg but Anderson calmly moves out of range.
Montero throws the left hand but Anderson avoids the punch easily.
Good leg kick by Anderson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson clinches with his opponent.
Anderson stalling.
Montero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Montero throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Montero.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montero is looking to break free of the clinch but Anderson has double underhooks.
Montero's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Montero feints and then cracks Anderson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Anderson down.
Montero looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Anderson!
Anderson is pushing Montero's head away, looking to escape. Montero manages to hold on to the position though.
Anderson keeps Montero under control for a moment.
Montero is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Anderson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Anderson bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Anderson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Montero avoids a kick to the body.
Anderson blocks a jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Anderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anderson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Montero motions for Anderson to come forward. Montero throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Anderson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Anderson misses with the combination.
Montero misses with a looping right.
Anderson moves into the clinch.
Anderson breaks the clinch.
Anderson doesn't manage to clinch there - Montero circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brownie Anderson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Anderson tries to clinch there but Montero circles away.
Montero misses with a low kick.
Montero throws a poor cross that misses
and Anderson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Anderson has hold of one of Montero's legs. Montero is fighting the takedown attempt but Anderson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Montero wants to reverse the position here. Anderson has hold of a leg though and he's dropped back looking for a kneebar! The fighters roll across the mat but Montero is forced to tap! Montero looks devastated but at least his leg points in the right direction.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Brownie Anderson!
A relieved looking Brownie Anderson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samson Goldstein (ranked 190 p4p, 20 weight class) and Bunny Anstey (ranked 632 p4p, 68 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
40 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Samson Goldstein!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bunny Anstey!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goldstein lands a nice looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anstey. Goldstein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anstey works over Goldstein's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Samson Goldstein has been cut.
Goldstein clinches up against the cage.
Goldstein swings wildly with an uppercut but Anstey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goldstein blocks an uppercut.
Anstey lands with a short shot to the head.
Goldstein lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Anstey backwards.
Goldstein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anstey's elbow.
Anstey lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Anstey is trying to break free.
Anstey lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goldstein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anstey's elbow.
Goldstein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Anstey jumps into guard, dragging Goldstein to the mat.
Goldstein trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Goldstein postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Goldstein postures up in Anstey's guard and throws a big left but Anstey blocks it.
Anstey is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Anstey looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey wants to sweep here but Goldstein controlling him for the moment.
Goldstein lands a couple of digs.
Goldstein stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anstey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anstey controlling Goldstein's posture.
Anstey looking for a guillotine here but Goldstein defends easily.
Anstey keeping moving, preventing Goldstein from controlling successfully.
Goldstein working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two 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.
Anstey is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Goldstein is aware though and is defending well.
Goldstein postures up in Anstey's guard and throws a big left but Anstey blocks it.
Anstey working a defensive guard here.
Anstey looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Goldstein is in close to Anstey's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Goldstein is working Anstey over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Goldstein won't allow Anstey to get back to his feet.
Anstey is controlling Goldstein's posture.
Anstey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anstey keeping moving, preventing Goldstein from controlling successfully.
Goldstein won't allow Anstey to get back to his feet.
Anstey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Goldstein trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Anstey wants to control but Goldstein passes easily into half guard.
Goldstein prevents Anstey from standing back up.
Anstey makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Goldstein closes the distance but Anstey moves to the side
and Anstey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Goldstein takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Goldstein moves in looking to clinch but Anstey pushes him off.
Goldstein pushes Anstey up against the cage in a clinch.
Goldstein lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Anstey.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goldstein.
Goldstein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Goldstein - that landed with a thud.
Anstey looks winded!
Goldstein lands a shoulder strike.
Goldstein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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!
Anstey has a couple of punches blocked by Goldstein.
Anstey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anstey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Goldstein drives through and clinches with Anstey against the cage.
Anstey working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Anstey lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Anstey seems to be working for a kimura but Goldstein defends the submission attempt.
Anstey is working for a kimura but Goldstein is defending it quite comfortably.
Anstey is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Goldstein doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Anstey.
Anstey trying to control from half guard but Goldstein is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bunny Anstey will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Samson Goldstein's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Anstey looks for a takedown but Goldstein sprawls well.
Anstey shoots in looking for a takedown but Goldstein manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Anstey's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Anstey on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Goldstein. Goldstein obviously looking to wear him down.
Goldstein doesn't manage to clinch there - Anstey circles away.
Goldstein takes the fight into the clinch.
Goldstein lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Anstey working aggressively here.
Goldstein throws a head punch that misses.
Anstey looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anstey.
Anstey blocking some punches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Anstey takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Anstey.
Anstey breaks from the clinch.
Goldstein clinches.
Goldstein lands a shoulder strike.
Anstey breaks the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Goldstein. That's going to slow Anstey down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldstein instigates a clinch.
Anstey looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Goldstein blocks the elbow strike.
Anstey has a couple of punches blocked by Goldstein.
Anstey's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Anstey's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Goldstein has a couple of punches blocked by Anstey.
Anstey lands a shot to the body.
Anstey blocking some punches.
Anstey tries to score a body lock takedown but Goldstein shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Samson Goldstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bunny Anstey.
Anstey has a couple of punches blocked by Goldstein.
Goldstein gets through Anstey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Goldstein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anstey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anstey swats away the attempt to clinch by Goldstein.
A little jabbing left from Anstey on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Goldstein has taken the fight to the clinch.
Samson Goldstein has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Anstey lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein struggles to land a body shot inside as Anstey controls his hands.
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!
Anstey is working for takedown but Goldstein is calmly controlling the position for now.
Anstey swings wildly with an uppercut but Goldstein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goldstein gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Anstey.
Goldstein lands a body punch in the clinch.
Goldstein lands with a short shot to the head.
Anstey lands a takedown into guard.
Anstey trying to control the position from guard on top but Goldstein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goldstein utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Goldstein keeping moving, preventing Anstey from controlling successfully.
Anstey chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein keeping moving, preventing Anstey from controlling successfully.
Anstey controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Goldstein controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Goldstein is on top in guard.
Goldstein lands a couple of digs.
Goldstein looking to pass the guard.
Anstey looking for a sweep. Not yet Anstey, not yet.
Goldstein trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Goldstein preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anstey looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Goldstein is stalling in the full guard.
Anstey has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Goldstein can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Goldstein sitting in guard here, content to control.
Goldstein works over Anstey with some ground and pound from guard.
Anstey has momentary wrist control but Goldstein slips an elbow through the middle.
Anstey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Goldstein is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Goldstein pushes down on Anstey's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Anstey tries to roll over but Goldstein keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samson Goldstein dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Samson Goldstein's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Goldstein getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
It looks like Bunny Anstey has been cut.
Anstey on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Goldstein lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Goldstein tries to clinch but Anstey moves out of range.
Goldstein tries a head kick but it misses.
Goldstein takes a swing at Anstey's ribcage but misses.
Anstey's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Goldstein connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Anstey scrambles back to his feet.
Goldstein throws out a loose jab but Anstey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anstey throws out a counter right but Goldstein avoids it with no problem.
Anstey looks to land a combination. Goldstein sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A big right from Anstey misses.
Goldstein closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anstey fails to pull guard.
Good body shot from Goldstein.
Goldstein softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Goldstein lands with a right to the head.
Anstey working aggressively here.
Anstey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Goldstein lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Anstey backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldstein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goldstein is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Anstey is trying to force a seperation but Goldstein has the dominant position.
Goldstein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anstey's elbow.
Goldstein is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anstey can do to turn this around?
Anstey blocking some punches.
Anstey is looking to take this one to the mat.
Samson Goldstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bunny Anstey.
Goldstein lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Goldstein pushes Anstey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Goldstein.
Anstey tries to circle away but Goldstein has him pinned against the cage.
Goldstein lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Anstey blocks an uppercut.
Goldstein makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Goldstein lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Goldstein.
A left hand lands to the body for Goldstein.
Goldstein misses with a punch on the inside.
Goldstein lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goldstein scores with a nice hook to the head.
Anstey blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Goldstein scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anstey.
Goldstein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anstey's elbow.
Anstey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goldstein scores with a nice hook to the head.
Goldstein has a couple of punches blocked by Anstey.
Goldstein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Goldstein on the inside.
A short right from Goldstein on the inside.
Anstey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goldstein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goldstein lands a right hand that snaps the head of Anstey backwards.
Goldstein blocking some punches.
Anstey wants to break the clinch but can't.
Goldstein has a couple of punches blocked by Anstey.
Goldstein misses with a punch on the inside.
Anstey lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Goldstein.
Anstey is looking to break free of the clinch but Goldstein has double underhooks.
Anstey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anstey looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Goldstein misses with a body punch.
Anstey can't get the takedown.
Goldstein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Anstey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goldstein's elbow.
Goldstein struggles to land a body shot inside as Anstey controls his hands.
Anstey can't find room to land a body shot as Goldstein controls the action.
Anstey is trying to break the clinch but Goldstein is controlling him.
Goldstein swings wildly with an uppercut but Anstey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anstey's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Goldstein lands a body shot in the clinch.
Anstey is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Goldstein is defending well.
Goldstein lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Goldstein lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Anstey or not.
Goldstein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Goldstein prevents a body shot from Anstey.
Good body shot from Goldstein.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anstey.
Anstey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Goldstein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goldstein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anstey's elbow.
Nice body punch from Goldstein.
Goldstein lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Goldstein lands a left hand that snaps the head of Anstey backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goldstein lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Goldstein.
Goldstein tries to throw a body punch but Anstey avoids it by throwing Goldstein back against the cage.
Goldstein lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Goldstein swings wildly with an uppercut but Anstey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goldstein lands a shoulder strike.
Goldstein tries to work over Anstey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anstey wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goldstein lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Anstey is trying to pull guard but Goldstein turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Anstey blocking some punches.
Anstey misses with a punch on the inside.
Goldstein misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samson Goldstein clearly takes that round.
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.
Goldstein wants to clinch.
Anstey stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Anstey shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Goldstein napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Anstey landing strikes.
Anstey taking a break here but Goldstein is having none of it and regains half guard.
Anstey wants to control but Goldstein is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey is working for an americana but Goldstein has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Anstey was thinking about the submission.
Anstey postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Goldstein is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Anstey, into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Goldstein is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Anstey trying to control but Goldstein is working from the bottom.
Anstey stopping the sweep attempt from Goldstein.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Goldstein avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Anstey wants to control from the top but Goldstein keeps moving.
Anstey preventing the sweep.
Goldstein keeping moving, preventing Anstey from controlling successfully.
Anstey tries to free his leg and advance position but Goldstein is retaining full guard.
Goldstein keeping moving, preventing Anstey from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anstey is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bunny Anstey has got the better of the ground game so far.
Anstey lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Goldstein keeping full guard, as Anstey tries to pass.
Anstey controlling from the top position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Anstey takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Goldstein scores with a punch to the head.
Goldstein gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Goldstein.
Anstey is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Anstey scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Anstey tries to work over Goldstein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goldstein gets through Anstey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Anstey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goldstein misses with a punch to the body.
Goldstein lands a hook that snaps the head of Anstey backwards.
Goldstein misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Goldstein.
Goldstein lands with a short shot to the head.
Goldstein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goldstein misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anstey throws a punch but it's blocked by Goldstein.
Goldstein lands a body punch.
Goldstein gets through Anstey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Goldstein scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samson Goldstein had his way with Bunny Anstey in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Goldstein is looking to clinch.
Anstey tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Anstey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Goldstein tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anstey looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Anstey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Goldstein takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Goldstein takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Goldstein fails in his attempt to clinch.
Goldstein tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Anstey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Anstey dips to his left and cracks Goldstein with an uppercut!
Samson Goldstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goldstein throws out a leg kick but Anstey moves out of range and Goldstein only half commits.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Goldstein throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Goldstein misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Anstey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Goldstein misses with an uppercut. Anstey saw that one coming.
Goldstein just misses with a punch to the body.
Goldstein tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Anstey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldstein avoids the body shot from Anstey.
Good standup being displayed there by Goldstein as he connects with a hook.
Anstey jabs Goldstein right on the nose. Goldstein blinks but takes it well.
Goldstein doesn't manage to clinch there - Anstey circles away.
Goldstein takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Goldstein jabs at Anstey's body.
Goldstein lands a leg kick that knocks Anstey off balance momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Goldstein.
Goldstein tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Anstey manages to circle out of the way.
Goldstein has closed the distance and engaged Anstey in a clinch.
Anstey works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anstey trying to control the position from guard on top but Goldstein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anstey slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Goldstein utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Anstey postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Anstey trying to control the position from guard on top but Goldstein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goldstein trying to control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Anstey moves into the clinch.
Goldstein tries a body shot but Anstey blocks it.
Anstey is trying to break the clinch but Goldstein is controlling him.
Goldstein lands a hook that snaps the head of Anstey backwards.
Goldstein lands with a left to the head.
Goldstein tries to work over Anstey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Samson Goldstein is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Anstey changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Goldstein fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Anstey throws a hook but Goldstein avoids it easily.
Goldstein jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Bunny Anstey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Goldstein tries to clinch up.
Bunny Anstey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anstey tries to bum rush Goldstein with a series of wild strikes but Goldstein uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice defenses there by Goldstein.
Anstey lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Anstey on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein lands a nice shot to the body.
Goldstein connects with a leg kick. Anstey looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend 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!
Goldstein forces Anstey back against the cage and clinches.
Anstey working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goldstein.
Goldstein tries to throw a body punch but Anstey avoids it by throwing Goldstein back against the cage.
Anstey tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Goldstein smiles and moves away.
Anstey looks to land a combination but Goldstein avoids it well.
It looked like Goldstein wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Samson Goldstein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Goldstein avoids the body shot from Anstey.
Goldstein lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Goldstein fails with an attempt to clinch.
Anstey on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Anstey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goldstein manages to avoid it.
Anstey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goldstein manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bunny Anstey.
I think Goldstein has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 48:47
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samson Goldstein!
Samson Goldstein retains his heavyweight title!
Samson Goldstein 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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