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GFC 22 - Frossard vs. Brown PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Castravet (ranked 2175 p4p, 3618 weight class) and Jan Moder (ranked 270 p4p, 435 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jan Moder enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrei Castravet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jan Moder!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moder scores with the left hand. Castravet knows he should have avoided that one.
Castravet drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jab from Moder.
Castravet tries to clinch up but Moder circles away and keeps his distance.
Moder throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Moder wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Moder uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Castravet has time to react.
Moder throws a solid leg kick but Castravet takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Moder.
Moder scores with a body shot.
Castravet throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Moder to counter with a crisp jab.
Moder looks to land a combination. Castravet 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.
Moder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Castravet.
Castravet takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Moder catches Castravet with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Castravet 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.
Moder clobbers Castravet with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Moder lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Moder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Castravet.
Moder fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moder turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Castravet throws a series of punches but Moder moves out of range.
A cross from Moder lands.
Moder connects with an inside leg kick.
Castravet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moder wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Moder lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Castravet at a distance.
Moder scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Moder lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Moder has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Castravet moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
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!
Castravet takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Castravet fails in his attempt to clinch.
Moder is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Castravet had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Moder lands a big uppercut and Castravet crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Castravet looks OK. Moder waves Castravet back to his feet!
 Castravet is rocked!
Moder clinches with his opponent.
Oh Castravet is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Moder as Castravet tries to tie him up.
Castravet seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Castravet.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Moder.
Moder lands a body shot in the clinch.
Moder misses with a body punch.
Moder effectively controlling the action here.
Castravet tries to stall but Moder uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Moder misses with a body punch.
Moder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Castravet is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Moder can't find room to land a body shot as Castravet controls the action.
Castravet tries a knee to the head but Moder blocks it.
Moder lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Moder scores with a nice short uppercut.
Castravet scores with a hook to the body.
Moder pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moder managing to block the knees to the body from Castravet.
A right handed body shot lands from Moder.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Moder.
A knee to the head by Castravet.
A body shot lands from Moder.
Castravet is breathing heavily.
Castravet takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Moder creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Moder softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Moder presses Castravet against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Moder lands a body punch.
Moder lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Castravet.
A left hand lands to the body for Moder.
Moder softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moder lands a shot to the body.
Moder content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short left from Moder.
Castravet tries to land knees in the clinch but Moder avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moder works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Still in the clinch, Moder scores with a nice short uppercut.
Moder scores with a shot to the side of Castravet's head.
Moder cracks Castravet with a nice body shot.
Moder lands a body shot.
Moder slows down the pace here.
Castravet can't find room to land a body shot as Moder controls the action.
Castravet throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Moder blocks it with crossed arms.
A short right from Moder.
Moder prevents a body shot from Castravet.
Moder lands with a short shot to the head.
Castravet goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moder lands a right hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Moder.
Moder pushes Castravet back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Moder lands a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Moder creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Moder dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Moder throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Moder cracks Castravet with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Moder has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Castravet to stand back up!
Moder lands an uppercut, right on the button! Castravet tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jan Moder!
A very excited looking Jan Moder 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tom Eli (ranked 1579 p4p, 2993 weight class) and Ludwig Lohtbrog (ranked 214 p4p, 366 weight class). Ludwig Lohtbrog acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tom Eli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ludwig Lohtbrog!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eli bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Eli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lohtbrog is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Eli lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lohtbrog at a distance.
Eli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Eli throws a hook but Lohtbrog blocks it.
Eli throws a head kick that misses.
Eli throws a head kick but Lohtbrog moves out of range.
Eli has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Eli there as he acknowledges the shot.
Eli throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lohtbrog has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lohtbrog!
 It looks like Tom Eli has been cut.
Eli swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And Lohtbrog tries to counter it with a takedown but Eli pushes his down on his head and steps out.
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!
Lohtbrog showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Eli.
Tom Eli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body kick there by Eli.
Eli throws a jab when Lohtbrog was well out of range.
Eli scores with a hook.
Lohtbrog blocks a head kick by Eli.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lohtbrog.
Nice jab there from Lohtbrog.
Lohtbrog throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Eli on the side of the head.
Lohtbrog misses with a hook.
Lohtbrog dips to his left and cracks Eli with an uppercut!
Lohtbrog has a takedown stuffed.
Lohtbrog connects with the punch.
Lohtbrog keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lohtbrog feints the counter takedown.
Eli misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab from Eli misses.
Eli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lohtbrog.
Eli on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lohtbrog shoots in and bounces Eli off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
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!
Eli is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Eli has control of Lohtbrog's left arm, preventing Lohtbrog from doing any damage.
Eli keeping full guard, as Lohtbrog tries to pass.
Eli is pulling down on Lohtbrog's head to control his posture.
Lohtbrog trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eli controls Lohtbrog momentarily but Lohtbrog frees himself.
Lohtbrog in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lohtbrog stopping the sweep attempt from Eli.
Eli pulls Lohtbrog in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Eli takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lohtbrog with a nice cross.
Sloppy strikes from Eli. Those never looked like landing.
Eli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lohtbrog blocks a head kick by Eli.
Lohtbrog shoots in and drives through. Eli sprawls well.
Eli slips under a jab from Lohtbrog.
A little feinted left hand from Eli on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lohtbrog connects with the punch.
Lohtbrog works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Eli tries to land a front kick but Lohtbrog steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Eli misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lohtbrog tries to bum rush Eli with a series of wild strikes but Eli uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Eli was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lohtbrog avoids the body shot from Eli.
Eli throws a series of punches but Lohtbrog avoids them all with ease.
Tom Eli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Eli throws a series of punches but Lohtbrog moves out of range.
Eli jabs Lohtbrog right on the nose. Lohtbrog blinks but takes it well.
Lohtbrog 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.
Eli ducks under a wild hook from Lohtbrog.
Lohtbrog doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Eli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Eli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lohtbrog takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lohtbrog ducks under a wild hook from Eli.
Lohtbrog is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tom Eli will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tom Eli's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Eli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lohtbrog.
Lohtbrog tries to move into range but Eli moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lohtbrog slips a jab from Eli.
Eli lands with a kick to the ribs.
Lohtbrog shoots in but Eli avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Eli takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice straight punches there by Eli. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Eli.
Lohtbrog tries to move into range but Eli moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Eli throws a leg kick which misses Lohtbrog's front leg but catches the back leg as Lohtbrog tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Eli misses.
Lohtbrog shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Eli sprawls well. Eli wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lohtbrog gets slowly back to his feet.
Lohtbrog fails with the takedown.
Tom Eli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ludwig Lohtbrog.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lohtbrog throws a right hand that misses
and Eli counters with a good, hard body kick but Lohtbrog shrugs it off.
Tom Eli is winning the standup battle so far.
Lohtbrog misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It looked like Eli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Eli looks to land a right hand but Lohtbrog moved out of range.
Lohtbrog tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Eli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Eli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lohtbrog throws a shot from downtown. Eli moves away and avoids it.
Eli with a nice calf kick.
Lohtbrog tries for a takedown but Eli sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Eli misses with a few strikes there.
Eli throws a nice head kick!
Nice takedown defense from Eli. No joy for Lohtbrog on that attempt.
Lohtbrog takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Eli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lohtbrog can do to turn this around?
Lohtbrog shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Eli as he avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lohtbrog blocks the body kick.
Eli scores with a nice right hand.
Eli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Eli sizes up Lohtbrog with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Eli scores with a jab to the body.
Lohtbrog staying out of range there.
Eli throws a right hand that Lohtbrog ducks under and follows up with a left that Lohtbrog also avoids with ease.
Lohtbrog lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lohtbrog throws a hook but Eli blocks it.
Eli throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Eli cracks a nice hook into Lohtbrog's ribs.
Eli throws the left hand but Lohtbrog avoids the punch easily.
Eli fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lohtbrog has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lohtbrog connects with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lohtbrog staying out of range there.
Eli throws a looping overhand right but Lohtbrog ducks down to avoid it.
Eli lands with a right hand.
Eli missing with a left hand there. Lohtbrog was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sloppy strikes from Eli. Those never looked like landing.
Lohtbrog lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've been told by Eli's head coaches at Kung Pao that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Eli throws a series of strikes that have Lohtbrog backpedaling.
Lohtbrog throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Eli tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lohtbrog is in Eli's guard.
Lohtbrog is looking to work some ground and pound but Eli has wrist control.
Lohtbrog content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lohtbrog has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eli looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lohtbrog is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eli is adopting a defensive guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eli is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lohtbrog content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lohtbrog stopping the sweep attempt from Eli.
Lohtbrog trying to control the position from guard on top but Eli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eli trying to control the position.
Lohtbrog loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lohtbrog postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lohtbrog is fighting to break Eli's control of his arms but Eli is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Eli utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Eli dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tom Eli's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Lohtbrog misses with a hook. Eli ducked under it nicely.
Lohtbrog slips under a jab from Eli.
Lohtbrog fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Eli avoids it really well and circles away.
Eli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Eli connects with a right hand. Lohtbrog shakes it off.
Nice defenses there by Eli.
Eli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lohtbrog takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Eli.
Lohtbrog smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lohtbrog ducks under a wild hook from Eli.
Eli throws a combination. Lohtbrog tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Eli moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lohtbrog manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Eli on his heels. He'll look to pass Eli's guard now, I'm sure.
Lohtbrog wants to control from the top but Eli keeps moving.
Lohtbrog trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Eli bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lohtbrog's guard.
Lohtbrog is looking for a triangle but Eli pushes his legs off easily.
Ludwig Lohtbrog has got the better of the ground game so far.
Eli sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Eli wants to control from the top but Lohtbrog keeps moving.
Eli avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Eli throws a big right hand that misses.
Tom Eli is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eli passes Lohtbrog's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Eli looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lohtbrog looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lohtbrog tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Eli has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Eli wants to get back to his feet but Lohtbrog is holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eli tries to control but Lohtbrog wriggling away.
Eli controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eli wants to stand but Lohtbrog is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Eli sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lohtbrog sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lohtbrog trying to hold on to Eli's head to control him but Eli postures up.
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.
Eli stalling.
Lohtbrog looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Eli is thwarting Lohtbrog's attempts to control the position.
Lohtbrog is staying active underneath Eli, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eli is controlling the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Eli showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Eli, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Eli!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Tosanesti (ranked 1420 p4p, 5952 weight class) and Jonathan Karres (ranked 192 p4p, 577 weight class). Jonathan Karres 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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chris Tosanesti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jonathan Karres!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tosanesti shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tosanesti showed some decent athleticism there.
Tosanesti is pressing down on Karres's thigh, looking to free his foot. Karres is holding on for now.
Karres tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Tosanesti scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Karres blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tosanesti.
Karres blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tosanesti.
Still in half guard, Tosanesti seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tosanesti is working for a kimura but Karres is defending it quite comfortably.
Tosanesti throwing shots but Karres is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tosanesti prevents Karres from improving his position.
Tosanesti missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Karres is trying to get back to full guard.
Tosanesti is nestled in close to Karres, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tosanesti will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Karres works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tosanesti distracts Karres with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tosanesti wants to pass the guard but Karres is keeping the position.
Tosanesti lands a couple of digs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karres controls Tosanesti momentarily but Tosanesti frees himself.
Tosanesti passes Karres's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tosanesti is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Karres!
Tosanesti with the ground and pound from mount.
Tosanesti working Karres over with strikes here.
Tosanesti pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tosanesti connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Karres taking shots to the head.
Karres is working to get back to half guard.
Tosanesti with shots to the head and body - Karres looks very uncomfortable down there.
 Karres is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karres is looking to improve his position but Tosanesti isn't that keen on the idea.
Karres is squirming around, avoiding Tosanesti's attempts to control the action.
Tosanesti lands a big shot there that rocks Karres but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Tosanesti postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Karres badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Tosanesti around the waist but Tosanesti pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Tosanesti is the winner by TKO! Tosanesti jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Tosanesti!
Chris Tosanesti seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pierre Frossard (ranked 1029 p4p, 1877 weight class) and Leroy Brown (ranked 157 p4p, 272 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pierre Frossard!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leroy Brown!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown throws a leg kick that misses.
Frossard throwing a counter right hand but Brown manages to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Frossard.
We've been told by Frossard's head coaches at CT that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Frossard misses the shot to the body.
Frossard on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Brown with the inside leg kick.
Brown cracks Frossard with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Brown stuns Frossard with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frossard misses with a hook to the body
and Brown connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Frossard is rocked!
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Frossard moves out of range easily.
Oh Frossard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A low kick from Frossard is predictable there
and Brown counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leroy Brown!
Leroy Brown is the new middleweight champion!
Our winner, Leroy Brown, 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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