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Empire: GP145 Semi Finals PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kent Frederick (ranked 6853 p4p, 6901 weight class) and Hector Rodriquez (ranked 536 p4p, 537 weight class). Kent Frederick had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 266.7lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Hector Rodriquez has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kent Frederick's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kent Frederick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hector Rodriquez!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Chad Campbell and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frederick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rodriquez throws a jab but it's blocked by Frederick.
Frederick clinches up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Rodriquez.
Rodriquez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Frederick breaks from the clinch.
Frederick looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rodriquez wants to stand but Frederick is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriquez working a defensive guard here.
Rodriquez is pulling down on Frederick's head. It's preventing any offense from Frederick, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frederick content to stall in guard here.
Frederick won't allow Rodriquez to sweep him here.
Rodriquez keeping full guard, as Frederick tries to pass.
Frederick will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rodriquez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Frederick won't allow Rodriquez to sweep him here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Frederick doesn't manage to clinch there - Rodriquez circles away.
Frederick moves into the clinch.
Rodriquez pushes Frederick back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rodriquez.
Rodriquez wants to stall.
Rodriquez working aggressively here.
Frederick jumps guard but Rodriquez stands there with Frederick around his waist. Frederick gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rodriquez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Frederick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rodriquez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Frederick counters by clinching up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frederick is trying to pull guard but Rodriquez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rodriquez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Frederick lands a takedown into guard.
Rodriquez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Frederick working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rodriquez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rodriquez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Frederick wants to sweep here but Rodriquez controlling him for the moment.
Rodriquez trying to control but Frederick is working from the bottom.
Rodriquez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Frederick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frederick preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frederick controls Rodriquez momentarily but Rodriquez frees himself.
Rodriquez is looking to work some ground and pound but Frederick has wrist control.
Frederick looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rodriquez is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rodriquez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
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 Kent Frederick will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Frederick looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Frederick is trying to control the action in half guard but Rodriquez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rodriquez pushes Frederick off and gets back to his feet.
Rodriquez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Frederick closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rodriquez to the mat! Rodriquez manages to get full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodriquez trying to keep a closed guard but Frederick is proving a slippery customer.
Frederick trying to control but Rodriquez is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodriquez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Frederick's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriquez wanted to stand there but Frederick had control of the position.
Frederick looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rodriquez is one step ahead there.
Rodriquez wanted to stand there but Frederick had control of the position.
Frederick wants to get back to his feet but Rodriquez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rodriquez being controlled here momentarily.
That's two 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.
Rodriquez wants to control from the top but Frederick keeps moving.
Rodriquez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Frederick tries to close the distance and clinch but Rodriquez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rodriquez misses with a hook. Frederick ducked under it nicely.
Rodriquez doesn't manage to clinch there - Frederick circles away.
We've been informed that Rodriquez has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Frederick closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Frederick is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rodriquez wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rodriquez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Frederick won't allow Rodriquez to get back to his feet.
Frederick's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rodriquez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Frederick wants to control but Rodriquez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rodriquez slows the pace down in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Frederick working to try and regain half guard.
Frederick manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodriquez is looking to take a break and control but Frederick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Frederick tries to get to full guard but Rodriquez has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Rodriquez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Rodriquez lunges at Frederick with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Frederick's hand.
Rodriquez digs a good body shot into Frederick's ribs.
Frederick closes the distance and clinches.
Rodriquez taking a breather.
Rodriquez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Frederick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Frederick manages to break the clinch.
Kent Frederick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodriquez lands a nice hook to Frederick's body. Frederick takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Frederick. Rodriquez does a little dance to reset his feet.
A combination from Frederick does no damage.
Frederick on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Frederick tries to clinch but Rodriquez moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frederick closes the distance but Rodriquez moves to the side
and Rodriquez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Frederick throws a looping overhand right but Rodriquez ducks down to avoid it.
Jab by Rodriquez.
Frederick on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rodriquez. Rodriquez obviously looking to wear him down.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Frederick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rodriquez lands with a nice combination. Frederick backs away looking to recover.
Frederick takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rodriquez takes the fight into the clinch.
Rodriquez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Rodriquez. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frederick breaks the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A thudding body kick lands there by Rodriquez!
Rodriquez connects with a single shot there.
Frederick keeps the fight on the outside.
Rodriquez tries a head kick but it misses.
Hector Rodriquez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rodriquez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rodriquez lands a lovely overhand right.
Rodriquez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Frederick has time to react.
Rodriquez with a nice calf kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Rodriquez.
Rodriquez lands a nice hook to Frederick's body. Frederick takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rodriquez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rodriquez looks to land a combination but Frederick avoids it well.
Nice straight punches there by Rodriquez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rodriquez.
Frederick drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
 Frederick is rocked!
Frederick throws a head kick that misses
and Rodriquez counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Frederick falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hector Rodriquez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Test Tested (ranked 4942 p4p, 5453 weight class) and Sora Izanagi (ranked 531 p4p, 551 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Test Tested!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sora Izanagi!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Dean Styles and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling eachother endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Tested rushes Izanagi and presses him up against the cage.
Come on Tested - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Izanagi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Izanagi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tested up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Izanagi as Tested tries to tie him up.
Izanagi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Izanagi stalls.
Izanagi continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Izanagi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sora Izanagi.
Izanagi forces Tested back against the cage and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tested stalling the fight.
Tested content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Tested for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Tested tries to stall but Izanagi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tested manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tested stalling against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Test Tested.
Izanagi moves into range and clinches up with Tested.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tested letting Izanagi take a breather here.
Izanagi has Tested pushed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sora Izanagi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Izanagi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 9:10
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 9:10
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sora Izanagi!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rounin Hashima (ranked 6473 p4p, 5242 weight class) and Jax Sigthorsson (ranked 499 p4p, 455 weight class). Sigthorsson has chosen Black Balloons Reprise (ft. Denzel Curry) - Flying Lotus as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The key to victory for Rounin Hashima has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rounin Hashima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jax Sigthorsson!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Franklyn Lucas and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sigthorsson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice body punch from Hashima.
Hashima dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hashima misses with a body shot.
Sigthorsson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hashima looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
A lull in the action here.
Sigthorsson has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Hashima is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Sigthorsson yanks on the arm and Hashima is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Sigthorsson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jax Sigthorsson!
Jax Sigthorsson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dario Balic (ranked 7540 p4p, 3361 weight class) and Myke Bonner (ranked 535 p4p, 348 weight class). Bonner is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Robert Tepper - Theres No Easy Way Out. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dario Balic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Myke Bonner!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jorge Garcia and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Bonner. Balic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bonner feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Balic sprawling to the canvas! Balic rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bonner finish him?!
Balic is rocked!
Bonner circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Balic tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Bonner wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Myke Bonner!
Myke Bonner 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.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jung Ho Park (ranked 4173 p4p, 5804 weight class) and Damian Molina (ranked 411 p4p, 482 weight class). Molina has chosen All The Way Up - by Fat Joe, Remy Ma ft. French Montana, Infared as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jung Ho Park!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Damian Molina!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Dean Styles and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Molina throws a sloppy body shot
and Park counters with a lovely straight right hand!
 It looks like Damian Molina has been cut.
Park lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jab by Park.
 Molina is rocked!
Molina closes the distance looking to clinch
and Park counters with a left to the body.
Molina is still on wobbly legs! Can Park finish him?
BAM! Park delivers a spinning backfist that drops Molina like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Jung Ho Park!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Abreu (ranked 4384 p4p, 3921 weight class) and Akihiro Imanari (ranked 423 p4p, 398 weight class). Imanari comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Yoshida Brothers - Rising kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyson Abreu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Akihiro Imanari!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Reed Andrews and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abreu feints and as Imanari raises his hands in defense, Abreu changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Abreu is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Imanari has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Abreu is looking to defend but Imanari has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Abreu! Imanari pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Abreu taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Akihiro Imanari!
A very excited looking Akihiro Imanari rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christian Kulvics (ranked 6082 p4p, 6711 weight class) and Leon Abbot (ranked 586 p4p, 612 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Christian Kulvics!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Leon Abbot!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jorge Garcia and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kulvics swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Abbot's coach down at Viking Bizorkers was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Abbot's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Abbot closes the distance and clinches up with Kulvics, looking for a takedown. Abbot pushes Kulvics against the cage but Kulvics circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kulvics throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Abbot.
No joy there for Kulvics, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Abbot is looking to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Kulvics tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abbot tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kulvics manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kulvics throws a body punch but Abbot moves out of range.
Kulvics shoots in for a double leg but Abbot sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kulvics jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kulvics tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abbot was well out of range. Poor timing from Kulvics.
Abbot looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Abbot clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abbot displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kulvics up against the cage.
Abbot's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Abbot avoids the body shot from Kulvics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kulvics keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kulvics misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abbot.
Kulvics will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kulvics fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Abbot tries to clinch but Kulvics moves out of range.
Kulvics misses with a few strikes there.
Kulvics punishes Abbot's body with a nice straight punch.
Abbot will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Christian Kulvics has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leon Abbot.
Abbot showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kulvics.
Some wild striking there from Kulvics.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kulvics throws a big shot that misses.
Kulvics fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kulvics comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Abbot clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abbot breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Kulvics does no damage.
Kulvics swinging wildly here.
Abbot tries to counter with a clinch but Kulvics shakes him off and moves away.
Kulvics throws a combination that misses
and Abbot makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Christian Kulvics seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kulvics is breathing heavily.
Kulvics looks to score with a jab to the body but Abbot is just out of range.
Abbot takes the fight into the clinch.
Abbot with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kulvics breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kulvics tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abbot was well out of range. Poor timing from Kulvics.
Kulvics looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Abbot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kulvics.
Kulvics lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Abbot circles away quickly and effectively.
Kulvics throws a series of punches but Abbot avoids them all with ease.
Kulvics misses with a double jab
and Abbot counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Abbot is taking a breather. Kulvics says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Abbot trying to control from half guard but Kulvics is working away.
Abbot 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.
Abbot trying to control the action but Kulvics is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abbot tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Kulvics.
Abbot throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Abbot wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kulvics keeps working.
Abbot is working for a kimura but Kulvics is defending it quite comfortably.
Kulvics avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Abbot.
Kulvics is trying to stand back up but Abbot is controlling him
Abbot wants to stand up but Kulvics is controlling the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Kulvics dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Abbot slips under a jab from Kulvics.
Christian Kulvics is winning the standup battle so far.
Kulvics ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kulvics looks to land a combination. Abbot sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Abbot tries to clinch there but Kulvics circles away.
Kulvics misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kulvics throws a right and a left that Abbot avoids nicely.
Christian Kulvics is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kulvics throws a series of punches but Abbot moves out of range.
Abbot feints the counter takedown.
Abbot darts in and clinches Kulvics up against the cage.
Kulvics changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Abbot fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Abbot forces Kulvics back against the cage and clinches.
Kulvics is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Abbot can do to turn this around?
Abbot landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kulvics wants a takedown but no success here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abbot working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kulvics breaks the clinch.
Kulvics falls off balance throwing a combination
and Abbot makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Abbot wants to clinch.
Abbot tries to clinch there but Kulvics circles away.
Kulvics throws a lazy right hand but Abbot sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kulvics throws a combination that misses
and Abbot makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Abbot dives in for a single leg takedown but Kulvics sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Abbot closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Abbot breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kulvics falls off balance throwing a combination
and Abbot counters with a three punch combo that has Kulvics backing up. Kulvics nods at Abbot to acknowledge the strikes.
Abbot tries to clinch up but Kulvics circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kulvics throws a low kick but Abbot avoids it.
Abbot connects with a nice looking jab.
Kulvics throws an overhand right that lands on Abbot's shoulder, as Abbot tries to avoid the shot.
Abbot looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kulvics throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abbot doesn't manage to clinch there - Kulvics circles away.
Abbot gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Abbot breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Abbot throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kulvics's waist but Kulvics gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Abbot off to one side.
Abbot has managed to clinch.
Abbot wants to take the fight to the mat but Kulvics manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Christian Kulvics has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leon Abbot.
Abbot jumps guard but Kulvics stands there with Abbot around his waist. Abbot gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Abbot gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Kulvics wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abbot really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kulvics. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Abbot is stalling here. Kulvics is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Abbot seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kulvics has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Kulvics will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kulvics decides to stand up, so the ref orders Abbot to his feet.
Abbot wants to clinch.
Kulvics scores with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kulvics misses with a wild body shot.
Abbot tries to counter with a clinch but Kulvics shakes him off and moves away.
Kulvics misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Abbot fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kulvics misses with a hook
and Abbot counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kulvics throws a combination that misses
and Abbot counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kulvics misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Abbot counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kulvics thinking.
Abbot moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kulvics stops a takedown attempt from Abbot.
Abbot pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Abbot clinches up with Kulvics and pushes him back against the cage.
Abbot drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kulvics pulls his leg out and moves away.
Abbot fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kulvics, pushing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leon Abbot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kulvics throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abbot closes the distance and clinches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Abbot takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Abbot's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good exchange - Kulvics coming out on top.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kulvics. Abbot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kulvics will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Abbot swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kulvics misses with a combination
and Abbot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulvics misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kulvics lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Abbot at a distance.
Kulvics cracks a nice hook into Abbot's ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kulvics throws a series of punches but Abbot avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kulvics misses the shot to the body.
Kulvics keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kulvics was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kulvics throws a series of punches but Abbot avoids them all with ease.
Abbot closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kulvics circles away.
Abbot stuffs the takedown.
Abbot clinches with his opponent.
Abbot jumps guard.
Abbot looking to control.
Abbot has control of Kulvics's left arm, preventing Kulvics from doing any damage.
Abbot is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kulvics wants to stand and escape but instead Abbot has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Abbot trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulvics is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abbot scoring with punches to the head and body.
Abbot wants to control from the top but Kulvics keeps moving.
Kulvics preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abbot postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kulvics wants to stand but Abbot is controlling the position.
Kulvics wriggles free and stands up.
Abbot shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kulvics sprawls well. Kulvics wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Abbot gets slowly back to his feet.
Christian Kulvics has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leon Abbot.
Kulvics swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Abbot fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kulvics, pushing him back against the cage.
Kulvics is trying to pull guard but Abbot turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Abbot gets control of Kulvics's arms and successfully pulls guard. Abbot will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kulvics preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abbot is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kulvics is controlling him.
Kulvics stands and steps away. Abbot gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Abbot shoots in for a double leg but Kulvics sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Abbot tries to clinch there but Kulvics circles away.
No joy there for Kulvics, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kulvics throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Abbot tries to clinch up but Kulvics circles away and keeps his distance.
Kulvics throws a series of punches but Abbot moves out of range.
Abbot steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kulvics.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abbot wants to clinch up but Kulvics keeps it at a distance.
Kulvics throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Abbot moves into the clinch.
Abbot jumps guard and drags Kulvics to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Christian Kulvics.
I think Kulvics 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christian Kulvics!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hukkelberry Flint (ranked 2135 p4p, 3245 weight class) and Danny Peterson (ranked 236 p4p, 338 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Flint might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Farmer Song. Hukkelberry Flint 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hukkelberry Flint!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Danny Peterson!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Franklyn Lucas and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flint avoids the body shot from Peterson.
Flint attempts a counter takedown but Peterson avoids it well and moves away.
Flint throws a poor cross that misses
and Peterson counters with a nice body shot.
Flint fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Peterson manages to avoid it.
Peterson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've been hearing reports that Flint has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Peterson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Flint half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Flint is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson misses with a body shot.
Flint lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Flint swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Flint changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Peterson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Peterson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Flint was well out of range. Poor timing from Peterson.
Peterson connects with a body shot.
Peterson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Flint scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Peterson tries to kick Flint off but Flint keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Flint drops an elbow to the side of Peterson's head.
Flint passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Peterson!
Flint lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Peterson hang on?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flint looking to control but Peterson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peterson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Peterson is working to get back to half guard.
Peterson is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Flint looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Flint wants to control the pace but Peterson is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peterson tries to hold on but Flint pushes him away.
Flint quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Flint but it's paid off an Peterson is forced to tap! Nice work by Flint.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hukkelberry Flint!
During a confident post fight interview, Hukkelberry Flint thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Morra Jr (ranked 1662 p4p, 2988 weight class) and Ergun Cerrahoglu (ranked 187 p4p, 313 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricardo Morra Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ergun Cerrahoglu!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Alyssa Summers and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cerrahoglu closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Morra Jr to the mat! Morra Jr manages to get full guard.
Morra Jr looking for a guillotine here but Cerrahoglu defends easily.
Cerrahoglu wants to pass the guard but Morra Jr is keeping the position.
Cerrahoglu is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morra Jr trying to control the position.
Morra Jr has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Cerrahoglu doesn't defend quickly enough and Morra Jr has managed to lock this one up! Can Cerrahoglu escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Morra Jr on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ricardo Morra Jr!
A very excited looking Ricardo Morra Jr 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hatebreed Rebel (ranked 2260 p4p, 1866 weight class) and Joe Dinapoli (ranked 295 p4p, 250 weight class). Joe Dinapoli is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hatebreed Rebel!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Dinapoli!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Alyssa Summers and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dinapoli throws a hook to the side of Rebel's head but Rebel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rebel attempts a counter takedown but Dinapoli avoids it well and moves away.
Rebel blocks a jab.
Rebel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dinapoli connects with a right hand. Rebel shakes it off.
 It looks like Hatebreed Rebel has been cut.
Rebel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dinapoli sends Rebel crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Dinapoli is motioning to the referee to let Rebel up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Rebel is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dinapoli closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Rebel out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joe Dinapoli!
Joe Dinapoli is the new light heavyweight champion!
Joe Dinapoli thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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