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BE 5: Smithers vs Bronson 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Kim (ranked 25213 p4p, 24891 weight class) and Jade Blackshear (ranked 237 p4p, 356 weight class). Jesse Kim has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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265
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jesse Kim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jade Blackshear!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Skip Squint and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackshear misses with a hook
and Kim counters with a takedown into side control.
Kim will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kim has hold of Blackshear's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Blackshear seems comfortable defending it but Kim has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Blackshear is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Blackshear is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Kim couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jesse Kim!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Terry Lyle (ranked 3813 p4p, 3942 weight class) and Gregor Frieberg (ranked 183 p4p, 219 weight class). Gregor Frieberg has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Terry Lyle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gregor Frieberg!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, John Mangel and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frieberg looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Frieberg is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lyle sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Frieberg scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Frieberg thows a huge punch but Lyle dodges it nicely.
Frieberg scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lyle is trying to stand.
Frieberg is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Frieberg throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Frieberg is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lyle defends it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lyle scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Frieberg manages to mount him!
Lyle tries to buck Frieberg off but he can't manage it.
Frieberg scoring with strikes but Lyle is staying in there.
Lyle is in a horrible position here. Frieberg smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Frieberg takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Frieberg cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frieberg has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Lyle is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gregor Frieberg!
Our winner, Gregor Frieberg, 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Lorenzo Smashotti (ranked 3762 p4p, 4723 weight class) and Matthew Bandini (ranked 336 p4p, 397 weight class). Bandini has chosen Everybody as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lorenzo Smashotti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matthew Bandini!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Ben Hemmingworth and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bandini is defended easily by Smashotti.
Smashotti clinches.
Bandini manages to break the clinch.
Smashotti misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bandini fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Smashotti sprawls well initially but Bandini persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bandini throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smashotti is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandini slows the pace down in half guard.
Smashotti is looking to escape.
Smashotti is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bandini scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandini is trying to control. Smashotti wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Smashotti tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Bandini is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Smashotti sees it coming and defends easily.
Smashotti is staying active underneath Bandini, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bandini not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smashotti wants to control but Bandini is keeping busy.
Bandini is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Smashotti defends it well.
Smashotti wants to get back to his feet.
Bandini is trying to work for a kimura but Smashotti is defending well.
Smashotti definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Smashotti is looking to control Bandini's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smashotti avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smashotti is trying to stand.
Bandini landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Smashotti pushes Bandini off looking to stand but Bandini dives back in and keeps control.
Bandini is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bandini is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Smashotti misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Smashotti has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Bandini is on him like a limpet, forcing Smashotti back against the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bandini's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smashotti throws an overhand right that lands on Bandini's shoulder, as Bandini tries to avoid the shot.
Smashotti tries to clinch but Bandini is having none of it.
Smashotti tries to clinch but Bandini is having none of it.
Bandini fails with a takedown attempt.
Smashotti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bandini fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lorenzo Smashotti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Bandini.
Smashotti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bandini swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smashotti tries to clinch but Bandini is having none of it.
Bandini has a takedown stuffed.
Smashotti gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bandini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No joy there for Smashotti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smashotti bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice sprawl there from Smashotti as Bandini shoots in.
Bandini shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smashotti as he avoids it easily.
Bandini throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Smashotti tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bandini is in Smashotti's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bandini connects with a couple of short punches.
Smashotti is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bandini is controlling him.
Smashotti knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bandini on the ground.
Smashotti trying to keep a closed guard but Bandini is proving a slippery customer.
Bandini trying to control the position from guard on top but Smashotti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smashotti looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smashotti looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bandini is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Smashotti throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bandini is in close to Smashotti's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bandini sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bandini lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bandini keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smashotti's head.
Smashotti wants to sweep here but Bandini controlling him for the moment.
Bandini thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bandini passes Smashotti's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Smashotti wants to get back to his feet.
Bandini is stalling here. Smashotti is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bandini seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Smashotti has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bandini is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Smashotti's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bandini is defending against the submission attempts here by Smashotti.
Smashotti is just content to waste time from the top position. Bandini takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Smashotti throwing strikes from guard but Bandini blocks nicely.
Smashotti tries to stand but Bandini is controlling from the bottom.
Bandini trying to keep a closed guard but Smashotti is proving a slippery customer.
Bandini has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bandini might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Smashotti haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bandini escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smashotti gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smashotti is looking to stand up but Bandini won't let him.
Bandini looking for a guillotine here but Smashotti defends easily.
Bandini manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smashotti manages to get himself to full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bandini is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Smashotti bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bandini's guard.
Bandini is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smashotti is aware though and is defending well.
Smashotti is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bandini tries to strike from the bottom.
Smashotti wants to stand and escape but instead Bandini has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bandini won't allow Smashotti to get back to his feet.
Smashotti is wriggling around but Bandini manages to pass to half guard.
Smashotti wants to improve his position but Bandini is controlling well.
Bandini moves nicely into side control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bandini is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smashotti knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Smashotti is trying to stand and escape here. He's got onto all fours but that's just let Bandini take his back! Uh oh - Bandini has got a rear naked choke here! Smashotti is forced to tap! It's all over! One monent is all it takes in this sport!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matthew Bandini!
Our winner, Matthew Bandini, 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Knuckles (ranked 1784 p4p, 1279 weight class) and Victor Strand (ranked 206 p4p, 155 weight class). Victor Strand will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Knuckles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Victor Strand!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Darius Henderson and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strand lands with a right hand.
Knuckles connects with a leg kick.
Victor Strand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strand misses with the combination.
Strand ducks under a wild hook from Knuckles.
Strand throws a nice inside leg kick.
Knuckles throws a nice inside leg kick.
Strand lands with a straight right. Knuckles didn't see that one coming.
Strand scores with a jab to the body.
Knuckles throws an off balance right hand
enabling Strand to counter with a crisp jab.
We've been told by Knuckles's head coaches at The Jungle Room that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Knuckles changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knuckles avoids the head kick by Strand.
Strand throws an off balance right hand
and Knuckles counters with an outside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Strand.
Knuckles misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Strand finds it's target.
Strand lands the left hand.
Strand takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Knuckles throws a lazy body kick
and Strand counters with a crisp right hand that drops Knuckles! Strand lets Knuckles back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
 Knuckles is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knuckles takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Oh Knuckles is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Strand lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Knuckles falls backwards - clearly groggy! Strand dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Victor Strand!
Victor Strand seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Caleb DeCoteau (ranked 1027 p4p, 1216 weight class) and Gunnar Skog (ranked 135 p4p, 159 weight class). Skog has chosen Another One Bites the Dust - Queen as his entrance music. Caleb DeCoteau could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Gunnar Skog's chin.
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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 19 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Caleb DeCoteau!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gunnar Skog!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Bruno Hogan and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skog connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Decent striking displayed by Skog there.
Skog misses with the combination.
DeCoteau feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Skog is looking to stand back up but DeCoteau counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Skog.
DeCoteau stops Skog from getting back to his feet.
DeCoteau is working for a kimura but Skog is defending it quite comfortably.
Skog is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeCoteau is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Skog has managed to free his arm - good work.
DeCoteau throwing shots but Skog is blocking nicely.
DeCoteau trying to control the action but Skog is working from the bottom.
DeCoteau is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two 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.
DeCoteau trying to control from half guard but Skog is working away.
Skog won't allow DeCoteau to pass to mount.
Skog pushes DeCoteau off looking to stand but DeCoteau dives back in and keeps control.
DeCoteau is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Skog defends it well.
Skog felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
DeCoteau seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Skog is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Caleb DeCoteau!
Caleb DeCoteau is the new light heavyweight champion!
Caleb DeCoteau 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jim Rhat (ranked 2348 p4p, 813 weight class) and Viktor Kruglov (ranked 271 p4p, 115 weight class). Rhat's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Das Ist It. Kruglov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by МИХÐИЛ КРУГ - ВладимирÑкий централ. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Rhat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Viktor Kruglov!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Eliza Hachem and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rhat misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kruglov throws a head kick that Rhat semi-blocks.
Jim Rhat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruglov looks to land a body kick but Rhat moved away.
Kruglov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rhat. Rhat circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kruglov scores with a nice strike.
Rhat looking to score a takedown here. Kruglov is defending well but Rhat drives through and ends up in Kruglov's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Rhat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kruglov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rhat is looking to work some ground and pound but Kruglov has wrist control.
Rhat trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kruglov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rhat is one step ahead there.
Kruglov is looking to stand back up but Rhat counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Kruglov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruglov wants to get back to his feet.
Rhat definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kruglov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kruglov is trying to maintain the position but Rhat is very close to passing his half guard.
Rhat is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rhat is pressing down on Kruglov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kruglov is holding on for now.
Rhat thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kruglov's head.
Kruglov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rhat wants to free his trapped foot but Kruglov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rhat throwing shots but Kruglov is blocking nicely.
That's two 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.
Rhat wants to free his trapped foot but Kruglov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kruglov manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Rhat keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the ropes.
A right hook to the body lands for Kruglov.
Kruglov looking to stall.
A short uppercut from Kruglov.
Kruglov cracks Rhat with a nice body shot.
Rhat tries to pull guard but Kruglov holds him up against the ropes and eventually Rhat drops back down to his feet.
Kruglov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rhat is trying to pull guard but Kruglov turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Rhat has Kruglov pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Rhat pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Kruglov tumbling to the mat - Rhat dives into Kruglov's guard.
Kruglov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kruglov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kruglov wants to stand but Rhat is controlling the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruglov keeping full guard, as Rhat tries to pass.
Rhat in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kruglov looking to control.
Kruglov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kruglov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rhat stops Kruglov from standing up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rhat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kruglov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rhat steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kruglov.
Kruglov moves out of range of the body kick from Rhat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Kruglov blocks the low kick.
Rhat tries a low kick but Kruglov avoids it.
Kruglov loads up on a big right hand but Rhat slips the punch.
Rhat catches Kruglov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kruglov lunges at Rhat with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rhat's hand.
Rhat fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kruglov misses with a kick to the body.
Kruglov throws a body shot but no joy.
Rhat closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kruglov's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruglov wants to stand but Rhat is controlling the position.
Rhat wants to pass the guard but Kruglov is keeping the position.
Rhat trying to control but Kruglov is working from the bottom.
Kruglov wriggles free and stands up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rhat shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kruglov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kruglov explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
A thudding body kick lands there by Kruglov!
Rhat takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kruglov looks to land a left hand but Rhat moved out of range nicely.
Rhat throws a poor cross that misses
and Kruglov counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Rhat is lucky that one didn't land flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruglov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rhat gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kruglov counters with a stiff right hand.
Rhat throws a low kick but Kruglov avoids it.
Rhat is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rhat misses with a low kick as Kruglov jumps back.
Rhat slips a straight right by Kruglov.
Kruglov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kruglov scores with a leg kick.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rhat ducks right into an uppercut from Kruglov.
Kruglov stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Rhat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kruglov stuffs the takedown.
Kruglov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Rhat throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rhat shoots in but Kruglov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rhat shoots for a double leg takedown but Kruglov sprawls well. He's pushed Rhat's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rhat lands a glancing blow to the side of Kruglov's head.
Rhat closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kruglov quickly recovers to half guard.
Kruglov is looking to escape.
Rhat tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kruglov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kruglov looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rhat passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kruglov!
Rhat lands a nice shot to the head.
Kruglov tries to hold on but Rhat postures up.
Rhat wants to control the action but instead Kruglov gets a body lock and reverses into Rhat's guard! Nice work!
Rhat working for a triangle but Kruglov defends it easily.
Kruglov wanted to stand there but Rhat had control of the position.
Rhat wants to sweep but no luck.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rhat is looking for a triangle but Kruglov pushes his legs off easily.
Rhat wants to sweep here but Kruglov controlling him for the moment.
Rhat is working hard here to advance position.
Rhat keeping full guard, as Kruglov tries to pass.
Kruglov wanted to stand there but Rhat had control of the position.
Rhat can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kruglov controls the pace.
Let's hope that Kruglov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Kruglov is looking to stand up but Rhat won't let him.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kruglov gets to his feet - Rhat follows without any prompting.
Kruglov lands a nice shot that snaps Rhat's head back.
Kruglov moves out of range as Rhat strikes.
Viktor Kruglov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kruglov moves out of range of the leg kick from Rhat.
Kruglov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rhat manages to avoid it.
Rhat looking to score a takedown here. Kruglov is defending well but Rhat drives through and ends up in Kruglov's guard.
Rhat wants to pass the guard but Kruglov is keeping the position.
Kruglov is looking to stand up but Rhat isn't so interested in that idea.
Rhat pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kruglov is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Kruglov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rhat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kruglov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kruglov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Kruglov lands a hook that snaps the head of Rhat backwards.
Kruglov trying to control the position but instead, Rhat has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kruglov into the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rhat is trying to pull guard but Kruglov turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Rhat fails to pull guard.
Kruglov is trying to stall.
Kruglov lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruglov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kruglov tries a head kick but it misses.
Rhat looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kruglov is fending him off so far but Rhat persists. Nope, Kruglov circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Rhat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rhat tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kruglov defends well and Rhat ends up having to push Kruglov into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kruglov breaks the clinch.
Kruglov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhat changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kruglov tries to avoid it but Rhat manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kruglov to the ground. Kruglov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rhat rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kruglov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kruglov delivers a nice body kick.
Kruglov looks to score with a jab to the body but Rhat is just out of range.
Nice body punch from Kruglov.
Rhat scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kruglov thuds a left hand into Rhat's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rhat blocks a head kick by Kruglov.
Kruglov looks to score with a jab to the body but Rhat is just out of range.
Kruglov lands with a shot to the body.
Rhat misses with a looping right.
Viktor Kruglov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kruglov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rhat eats them both and turns towards Kruglov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rhat uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kruglov.
Rhat swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rhat throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kruglov.
Kruglov throws a body shot but no joy.
Rhat shoots in for a double leg but Kruglov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kruglov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rhat was well out of range. Poor timing from Kruglov.
Kruglov has closed the distance and engaged Rhat in a clinch.
Rhat has clasped his hands together around Kruglov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Kruglov is looking to regain half guard here but Rhat keeps moving and retains side control.
Rhat trying to control the position but Kruglov is working away.
Kruglov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kruglov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kruglov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rhat wants to free his trapped foot but Kruglov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kruglov wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhat is stalling here. Kruglov is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Rhat seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kruglov has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Rhat tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kruglov stands up.
Kruglov tries to clinch there but Rhat circles away.
Kruglov looks to land a body kick but Rhat moved away.
Kruglov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rhat's head backwards.
Kruglov tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Rhat manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rhat tries to counter with a takedown but Kruglov is quick to defend against it.
Rhat throws the kick towards the body but Kruglov avoids it.
Rhat shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kruglov defends it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruglov swings for the body but Rhat moves out of range.
Rhat drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kruglov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kruglov is trying to stand up here but Rhat is controlling him well.
Rhat is looking to advance position but Kruglov won't allow it.
Rhat is trying to work for a kimura but Kruglov is defending well.
Rhat seems to be working for a kimura but Kruglov defends the submission attempt.
Rhat is thwarting Kruglov's attempts to control the position.
Jim Rhat overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rhat tries to pass to full mount but Kruglov defends it.
Kruglov wants to get back to full guard.
Kruglov has hold of Rhat's hands but Rhat slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kruglov is holding on to half guard well.
Rhat throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rhat is keen to just control but Kruglov is a slippery customer.
Rhat is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rhat stops Kruglov from getting back to his feet.
That's six 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.
Rhat looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kruglov is trying to stand up here but Rhat is controlling him well.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rhat throws a looping overhand right but Kruglov ducks down to avoid it.
Rhat shoots in but no luck this time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kruglov. Rhat does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kruglov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rhat has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kruglov gets a clinch.
Rhat tries to pull guard but Kruglov holds him up against the ropes and eventually Rhat drops back down to his feet.
Rhat fails to pull guard.
Rhat tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kruglov smiles and moves away.
Kruglov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rhat stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kruglov punishes Rhat's body with a nice straight punch.
Kruglov avoids the head kick by Rhat.
Kruglov tries to clinch up.
Rhat throws an off balance right hand
and Kruglov counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kruglov tries a head kick but it misses.
Rhat shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kruglov but Kruglov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rhat throws a jab but it's blocked by Kruglov.
Kruglov scores with a decent looking hook.
Kruglov scores with a jab to the body.
Kruglov throws a series of punches but Rhat moves out of range.
Kruglov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Rhat looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kruglov is fending him off so far but Rhat persists. Nope, Kruglov circles away and we're back to standing.
Rhat misses with a right hand
and Kruglov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rhat sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rhat stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kruglov.
Rhat will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rhat throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kruglov was covering up waiting for the punch and Rhat finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rhat tries to free his leg and advance position but Kruglov is retaining full guard.
Rhat trying to control the position from guard on top but Kruglov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rhat prevents Kruglov from getting back to his feet.
Rhat trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rhat is looking to work some ground and pound but Kruglov has wrist control.
Rhat passes Kruglov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rhat is looking to take a break and control but Kruglov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rhat stops Kruglov from getting back to his feet.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rhat looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kruglov is trying to stand up here but Rhat is controlling him well.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kruglov.
Rhat fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kruglov on the side of the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kruglov, as that shot connected.
Rhat is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kruglov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A nice side step and Kruglov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kruglov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rhat to score with a decent uppercut.
Rhat avoids the head kick by Kruglov.
Kruglov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Kruglov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kruglov slips under a jab.
Kruglov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kruglov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kruglov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kruglov throws a push kick but Rhat slaps the foot to one side.
Rhat ducks under a wild hook from Kruglov.
A clash of legs there as Kruglov blocks the low kick.
Kruglov misses with a kick to the body.
A jab from Kruglov does it's job there.
Rhat looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kruglov is fending him off so far but Rhat persists. Nope, Kruglov circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick there by Kruglov.
Rhat doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rhat listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kruglov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kruglov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kruglov.
Rhat shoots in for a double leg but Kruglov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kruglov just misses with a punch to the body.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rhat.
Kruglov explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kruglov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rhat. Kruglov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kruglov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick from Rhat misses
and Kruglov counters with a big head kick but Rhat shrugs it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruglov misses with the body kick
and Rhat counters with a takedown into side control.
Rhat advances nicely into full mount.
Rhat unloads with some shots from mount but Kruglov bucks and avoids them well.
Rhat throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rhat swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Kruglov is now in Rhat's guard. A big mistake from Rhat there, giving up the dominant position!
Rhat throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rhat is on top in guard.
Kruglov scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Kruglov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rhat throws a head kick that misses.
Rhat takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rhat pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A low kick from Rhat is predictable there
and Kruglov counters with a solid body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruglov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rhat was well out of range. Poor timing from Kruglov.
Rhat tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kruglov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Kruglov breaks the clinch.
Kruglov punishes Rhat's body with a nice straight punch.
Rhat throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kruglov.
Kruglov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rhat throws a sloppy head kick
and Kruglov counters with a nice body shot.
Rhat throws a shot from downtown. Kruglov moves away and avoids it.
Rhat shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kruglov as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Rhat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kruglov moves out of range as Rhat strikes.
Kruglov swings for the body but Rhat moves out of range.
Kruglov scores with a body shot.
Kruglov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nice sprawl there from Kruglov as Rhat shoots in.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rhat throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruglov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rhat takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rhat fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kruglov avoids it really well and circles away.
Rhat tries to land a front kick but Kruglov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rhat misses with a body kick.
Kruglov works the jab nicely.
Rhat looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kruglov lands a slapping body shot.
Kruglov misses with an uppercut. Rhat saw that one coming.
Rhat rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kruglov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rhat throws a wild body kick that Kruglov sees coming a mile off.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kruglov.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kruglov lands a nice shot to the body.
Kruglov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rhat drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rhat throws a big elbow that misses.
Rhat pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kruglov is keeping the position for now.
Rhat stops Kruglov from standing up.
Rhat won't allow Kruglov to sweep him here.
Rhat won't allow Kruglov to get back to his feet.
Rhat advances to half guard.
Kruglov is trying to maintain the position but Rhat is very close to passing his half guard.
Rhat trying to control the action but Kruglov is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rhat wants to pass the guard but Kruglov is defending well.
Kruglov is staying active underneath Rhat, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rhat is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kruglov wants to improve his position but Rhat is controlling well.
Kruglov gets back to full guard.
Kruglov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kruglov wants to stand and escape but Rhat is having none of it.
Rhat trying to control but Kruglov is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rhat uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jim Rhat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kruglov stuffs the takedown attempt from Rhat. Rhat gets slowly back to his feet.
Kruglov darts in and clinches Rhat up against the ropes.
Kruglov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rhat dives in and scores a takedown into Kruglov's guard.
Rhat has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rhat looking to pass the guard.
Viktor Kruglov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kruglov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kruglov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rhat is controlling him.
Rhat is looking to work some ground and pound but Kruglov has wrist control.
Kruglov scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Rhat throws a leg kick but Kruglov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kruglov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rhat tries a head kick but it misses.
Rhat throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kruglov counters with a nice body shot.
Rhat shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kruglov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rhat wants to pass the guard but Kruglov is keeping the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rhat drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kruglov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kruglov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kruglov!
Rhat looking for a sweep but Kruglov has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Rhat is desperately trying to improve his position but Kruglov has a good base and remains in mount.
Kruglov gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rhat 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 Kruglov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kruglov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nice uppercut lands for Kruglov. That snapped Rhat's head back.
Rhat chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kruglov can pounce on him.
Kruglov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rhat has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kruglov finds it's way round the side to connect with Rhat's head.
Rhat stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kruglov.
Kruglov lands a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Viktor Kruglov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kruglov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight for Viktor Kruglov!
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight for Viktor Kruglov!
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight for Viktor Kruglov!
Viktor Kruglov wins by unanimous decision!
Viktor Kruglov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Little Bandit (ranked 1734 p4p, 1032 weight class) and Jeryl Christ (ranked 137 p4p, 85 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Little Bandit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeryl Christ!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Winston Howard and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bandit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Christ.
Christ throws a head kick that misses.
Christ on the wrong end of a nice jab.
 It looks like Jeryl Christ has been cut.
Bandit lands with an uppercut that bounces Christ off the ropes and back into range.
Christ walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A swing and a miss from Bandit.
Christ takes one to the side of the head.
Christ moves away from the strike by Bandit.
Christ lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bandit misses with a hook.
Christ slips a jab from Bandit.
Christ cracks Bandit with an open hand slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christ uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bandit.
Bandit connects with a good right hand that stumbles Christ. Christ circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
 Christ is rocked!
Bandit misses with a straight right.
Christ defending well as Bandit loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandit throws out a loose jab but Christ uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Bandit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Christ scores with a head kick.
 It looks like Little Bandit has been cut.
Bandit thuds his right hand into Christ's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Christ is still on wobbly legs! Can Bandit finish him?
Bandit lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Little Bandit!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tau Masunwendinghamar (ranked 897 p4p, 2402 weight class) and Bobby Chunks (ranked 115 p4p, 268 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Masunwendinghamar might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to What You Gonna Do. Bobby Chunks acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
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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 21 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tau Masunwendinghamar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Chunks!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Eliza Hachem and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chunks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Masunwendinghamar.
Chunks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Masunwendinghamar.
Chunks is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Chunks shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Masunwendinghamar has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Chunks thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Masunwendinghamar's head.
Chunks with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ground and pound from Chunks.
Masunwendinghamar wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masunwendinghamar on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Masunwendinghamar is refusing to be controlled, as Chunks sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chunks prevents Masunwendinghamar from standing back up.
Chunks is nestled in close to Masunwendinghamar, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Masunwendinghamar taking some punishment here, with Chunks in his half guard.
Chunks controlling the action here.
Chunks thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chunks missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chunks is looking to take a break and control but Masunwendinghamar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chunks is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Masunwendinghamar!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chunks raining down hammerfists from mount.
Chunks controlling from the full mount.
Chunks won't let Masunwendinghamar get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Chunks lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Masunwendinghamar wants to try and get back to his feet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Chunks is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Masunwendinghamar can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Masunwendinghamar is squirming around, avoiding Chunks's attempts to control the action.
Masunwendinghamar taking shots to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chunks trying to control but Masunwendinghamar is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masunwendinghamar squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Chunks raining down hammerfists from mount.
Chunks lands a big elbow.
Chunks cracks Masunwendinghamar with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Masunwendinghamar taking shots to the head.
Chunks trying to control but Masunwendinghamar is having none of it.
Chunks lands a couple of good shots and Masunwendinghamar has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Masunwendinghamar wants to get back to his feet.
Chunks wants to control but Masunwendinghamar manages to buck him off and is now in Chunks's guard! Nice work there by Masunwendinghamar!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chunks is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chunks has his feet on Masunwendinghamar's thighs here. He's pushed Masunwendinghamar off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Masunwendinghamar screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bobby Chunks!
Bobby Chunks 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nazaire Chenevert (ranked 414 p4p, 488 weight class) and Horacio Sadaval (ranked 52 p4p, 58 weight class). Chenevert comes to the ring accompanied by A Milli. The crowd seem to be enjoying Sadaval's choice of entrance music: Prohibido Olvidar. 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 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 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nazaire Chenevert!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Horacio Sadaval!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Steve Erwin and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sadaval looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sadaval 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.
Chenevert finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sadaval fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sadaval shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nazaire Chenevert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Horacio Sadaval.
Sadaval shoots in for a double leg but Chenevert sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chenevert lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good shot there by Chenevert.
Sadaval fails with the takedown
and Chenevert counters with a low kick, right behind Sadaval 's knee.
Sadaval darts in looking for a takedown but Chenevert gets double underhooks and turns Sadaval into the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chenevert throws a hook but Sadaval blocks it.
Chenevert getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Chenevert throws a shot to the body.
Chenevert looks to score with a jab to the body but Sadaval is just out of range.
Chenevert throws the kick towards the body but Sadaval avoids it.
And Sadaval tries to counter it with a takedown but Chenevert pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sadaval.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chenevert goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Chenevert misses with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Chenevert misses its intended target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sadaval is defended easily by Chenevert.
Sadaval takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Chenevert works the jab nicely.
Sadaval shoots in looking for a takedown but Chenevert manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sadaval's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've been told by Chenevert's head coaches at Xtreme Black House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Chenevert misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chenevert swings for the body but Sadaval moves out of range.
Sadaval goes for a double leg but Chenevert avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Chenevert continues to drive forward.
Chenevert throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sadaval avoids it.
Sadaval shoots in for a takedown but Chenevert shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sadaval will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chenevert ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sadaval moves away.
Chenevert stuffs the takedown.
Sadaval goes for a double leg but Chenevert avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Chenevert continues to drive forward.
Sadaval fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chenevert avoids it really well and circles away.
Chenevert looks to land a body kick but Sadaval moved away.
A slow jab from Chenevert misses its intended target.
Chenevert throws a right hand that Sadaval ducks under and follows up with a left that Sadaval also avoids with ease.
Chenevert jabs at Sadaval's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sadaval misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sadaval tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Chenevert paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sadaval takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chenevert scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sadaval tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Chenevert paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sadaval fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sadaval.
Chenevert keeps the fight on the outside.
Chenevert takes a swing at Sadaval's ribcage but misses.
Chenevert keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chenevert fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chenevert scores with a head kick. Sadaval tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nazaire Chenevert is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sadaval throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chenevert's waist but Chenevert gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sadaval off to one side.
Chenevert swats away the attempt to clinch by Sadaval.
Chenevert throws a leg kick but Sadaval moved away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sadaval.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sadaval takes one to the chin there.
Chenevert with the inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Chenevert throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sadaval.
Chenevert lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sadaval shoots in and bounces Chenevert off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sadaval wants to control from the top but Chenevert keeps moving.
Chenevert wants to stand and escape but Sadaval is having none of it.
Chenevert seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sadaval trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sadaval missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chenevert pulls Sadaval in close to prevent any damage.
Sadaval wants to control from the top but Chenevert keeps moving.
Chenevert is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sadaval is controlling him.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chenevert tries to score with a low kick but Sadaval moves his leg out of the way.
Sadaval shoots for a double leg takedown but Chenevert sprawls well. He's pushed Sadaval's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chenevert looks to throw the jab but Sadaval is out of range.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sadaval blocks a leg kick.
Sadaval changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chenevert tries to avoid it but Sadaval manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chenevert to the ground. Chenevert escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chenevert throws a low kick but Sadaval avoids it.
Sadaval misses with a takedown attempt - Chenevert sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chenevert.
Chenevert throws a hook to the side of Sadaval's head but Sadaval sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sadaval closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Chenevert to the mat! Chenevert manages to get full guard.
Sadaval is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chenevert is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Chenevert is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chenevert being controlled here, momentarily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Chenevert not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chenevert avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sadaval trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sadaval throwing strikes from guard but Chenevert blocks nicely.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chenevert looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chenevert connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jab by Chenevert.
No luck for Sadaval with that takedown attempt.
Nazaire Chenevert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick lands for Chenevert.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sadaval staying out of range there.
Chenevert swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sadaval is defended easily by Chenevert.
Chenevert appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Chenevert gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Chenevert looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sadaval loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sadaval trying to control the position from guard on top but Chenevert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sadaval being controlled here momentarily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sadaval throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chenevert keeping moving, preventing Sadaval from controlling successfully.
Sadaval trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chenevert looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sadaval is one step ahead there.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sadaval tries to clinch but Chenevert is having none of it.
Chenevert smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Chenevert throws a lazy right hand but Sadaval sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chenevert throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sadaval's head.
Chenevert misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nazaire Chenevert dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Chenevert swings for the body but Sadaval moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Sadaval blocks the low kick.
Sadaval looks for a takedown but Chenevert sprawls well.
Chenevert throws a body shot but no joy.
Sadaval ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chenevert.
Chenevert throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chenevert lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sadaval fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chenevert avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chenevert leaves Sadaval with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nazaire Chenevert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Horacio Sadaval.
Nice jab there from Chenevert.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chenevert tries to move into range but Sadaval moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sadaval shoots in for a takedown but Chenevert shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chenevert appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Chenevert takes a swing at Sadaval's ribcage but misses.
Sadaval changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chenevert tries to avoid it but Sadaval manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chenevert to the ground. Chenevert escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chenevert scores with a nice head shot.
Sadaval moves out of range of the body kick from Chenevert.
Chenevert lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sadaval walks into a left hand.
Chenevert misses with a hook. Sadaval ducked under it nicely.
Sadaval shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chenevert pinned against the ropes. Chenevert gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chenevert looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sadaval feints the counter takedown.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chenevert.
Chenevert is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sadaval can do to turn this around?
Sadaval dives in and grabs Chenevert's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chenevert pushes down on Sadaval's head and hops out.
Sadaval takes one on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chenevert scores with a spinning back kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sadaval avoids the body shot from Chenevert.
Chenevert with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sadaval tries to clinch up.
Sadaval looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chenevert with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chenevert jabs Sadaval right on the nose. Sadaval blinks but takes it well.
Nice cross by Chenevert.
Chenevert defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sadaval.
Chenevert scores with a shot to the body.
Chenevert looks to score with a jab to the body but Sadaval is just out of range.
Chenevert lands a slapping body shot.
Chenevert leaves Sadaval with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick lands for Chenevert.
Sadaval shoots in for a takedown but Chenevert shows good takedown defense.
Chenevert pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chenevert thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sadaval shoots in looking for a takedown but Chenevert manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sadaval's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sadaval is breathing heavily.
Sadaval clinches with his opponent.
Sadaval is trying to maintain a safe position but Chenevert gets an underhook and turns Sadaval into the ropes.
Sadaval tries to pull guard but Chenevert won't allow it.
Sadaval misses with a punch to the body.
Chenevert pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sadaval's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sadaval has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chenevert finds it's way round the side to connect with Sadaval's head.
Sadaval looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Chenevert wants to control but Sadaval is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chenevert is not content to let Sadaval control the position.
Chenevert has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sadaval is working away from the top position though.
Chenevert is looking for a sweep. Sadaval is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chenevert blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sadaval.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chenevert trying to control here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Chenevert tries to get to full guard but Sadaval has control of the leg.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sadaval not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sadaval not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sadaval wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chenevert keeps working.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sadaval fails to land the takedown.
Chenevert lands with a straight right. Sadaval didn't see that one coming.
Sadaval shoots in for a takedown but Chenevert shows good takedown defense.
Chenevert scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chenevert getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sadaval shoots in but no luck this time.
Chenevert is looking to land body kicks.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Chenevert misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sadaval shoots in for a takedown but Chenevert shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Chenevert as Sadaval shoots in.
Chenevert tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sadaval was well out of range. Poor timing from Chenevert.
Chenevert darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Chenevert throws a body shot but no joy.
Chenevert lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Chenevert lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chenevert keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chenevert lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sadaval moves out of range as Chenevert strikes.
Sadaval is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Chenevert throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sadaval's head.
Sadaval shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chenevert pinned against the ropes. Chenevert gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chenevert lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sadaval's sensitive parts.
Chenevert throws a lazy right hand but Sadaval sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sadaval dives in and grabs Chenevert's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chenevert pushes down on Sadaval's head and hops out.
Chenevert throws a hook but Sadaval avoids it easily.
Sadaval is looking to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chenevert. Sadaval does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chenevert moves forwards but Sadaval connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Chenevert fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sadaval on the side of the head.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sadaval or perhaps it was just good defense by Chenevert, which made it look bad.
Sadaval shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chenevert pinned against the ropes. Chenevert gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sadaval changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Chenevert looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sadaval wants to control but Chenevert is keeping him busy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Chenevert struggling a bit here.
Chenevert dodges the ground and pound from Sadaval.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sadaval tries to score with some ground and pound. Chenevert controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Chenevert is trying to get back to half guard.
Sadaval cracks Chenevert with a big elbow.
Chenevert tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sadaval wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sadaval wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chenevert keeps working.
Check out the look on Sadaval's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
An elbow from Sadaval crashes against the mat.
Chenevert is trying to improve his position.
Sadaval trying to control the position but Chenevert is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nazaire Chenevert dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sadaval shoots in for a double leg but Chenevert sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chenevert stuffs the takedown.
Sadaval fails with a takedown attempt.
Nazaire Chenevert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Horacio Sadaval.
Sadaval tries for a takedown but Chenevert sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chenevert is looking to counter punch.
Sadaval shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Chenevert is trying to defend but Sadaval finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Chenevert is not content to let Sadaval control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chenevert is trying to stand up here but Sadaval is controlling him well.
Chenevert avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sadaval.
Sadaval not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chenevert is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sadaval not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sadaval throwing shots but Chenevert is blocking nicely.
Chenevert is not content to let Sadaval control the position.
Chenevert taking some punishment here, with Sadaval in his half guard.
Chenevert wants to control but Sadaval is keeping busy.
Sadaval is looking to take a break and control but Chenevert is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chenevert jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chenevert lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nazaire Chenevert is winning the standup battle so far.
Sadaval closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chenevert circles away.
Chenevert misses with a straight right.
Chenevert lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sadaval closes the distance and clinches up with Chenevert, looking for a takedown. Sadaval pushes Chenevert against the ropes but Chenevert circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chenevert is looking to counter punch.
Chenevert works the jab nicely.
Sadaval tries to move into range but Chenevert moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sadaval uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chenevert.
Sadaval has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sadaval has a takedown stuffed.
Chenevert jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Sadaval throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chenevert's waist but Chenevert gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sadaval off to one side.
Sadaval takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chenevert pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sadaval doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Chenevert to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sadaval shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chenevert pinned against the ropes. Chenevert gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chenevert throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sadaval avoids it.
Chenevert throws an overhand right that lands on Sadaval's shoulder, as Sadaval tries to avoid the shot.
Sadaval avoids the head kick by Chenevert.
Sadaval is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chenevert swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sadaval shoots in for a takedown but Chenevert shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sadaval looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chenevert connects with a right hand. Sadaval shakes it off.
Sadaval dives in and grabs Chenevert's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chenevert pushes down on Sadaval's head and hops out.
Sadaval ducks under a wild hook from Chenevert.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sadaval looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chenevert is fending him off so far but Sadaval persists. Nope, Chenevert circles away and we're back to standing.
Chenevert scores with a jab to the body.
Chenevert with a nice cross.
Chenevert lands a head kick!
Sadaval fails with a takedown attempt.
Sadaval fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chenevert avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice shot lands for Chenevert.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sadaval shoots in but no luck this time.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Chenevert pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chenevert lands with a nice body kick.
Chenevert lands with a good body shot.
Sadaval fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chenevert swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chenevert lands a really nice looking cross but Sadaval seems unphased.
Sadaval drops his hands momentarily and Chenevert takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sadaval clinches with his opponent.
Chenevert blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Chenevert.
A head punch on the inside from Sadaval fails to land.
Sadaval takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sadaval has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Chenevert lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chenevert breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chenevert lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sadaval uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chenevert.
Sadaval slips under a jab from Chenevert.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Chenevert throws a low kick but Sadaval moves out of range easily.
Sadaval with the counter takedown but Chenevert avoids it easily.
Sadaval chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chenevert can pounce on him.
Sadaval ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chenevert stuffs the takedown attempt from Sadaval. Sadaval gets slowly back to his feet.
Chenevert fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sadaval has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chenevert throws a head kick that misses.
Chenevert scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sadaval dives in and grabs Chenevert's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chenevert pushes down on Sadaval's head and hops out.
Chenevert defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sadaval.
Sadaval takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chenevert connects with a body shot that sends Sadaval's belly button to the back.
Chenevert lands a leg kick that knocks Sadaval off balance momentarily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Chenevert lands but Sadaval takes it in his stride.
Sadaval with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chenevert connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chenevert dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chenevert lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sadaval uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chenevert.
Sadaval feints the counter takedown.
Sadaval goes for a double leg but Chenevert avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Chenevert continues to drive forward.
Chenevert stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chenevert wants it to stay on the feet.
Chenevert lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sadaval has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sadaval there as he acknowledges the shot.
Chenevert cracks Sadaval with an open hand slap.
Sadaval looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chenevert throws a wild body kick that Sadaval sees coming a mile off.
Sadaval dives in and grabs Chenevert's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chenevert pushes down on Sadaval's head and hops out.
Chenevert throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both fighters circling a little - Chenevert finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Chenevert throws a lazy right hand but Sadaval sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chenevert throws a leg kick which misses Sadaval's front leg but catches the back leg as Sadaval tries to avoid it.
Sadaval is looking to clinch.
Chenevert darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sadaval closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chenevert circles away.
Chenevert stuffs the takedown attempt from Sadaval. Sadaval gets slowly back to his feet.
Chenevert turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chenevert chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sadaval closes the distance and clinches up with Chenevert, looking for a takedown. Sadaval pushes Chenevert against the ropes but Chenevert circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sadaval shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chenevert as he avoids it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Chenevert as he connects with a hook.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Chenevert is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chenevert lands with an uppercut that bounces Sadaval off the ropes and back into range.
Chenevert works the jab nicely.
Chenevert misses with a straight right.
Sadaval looks for a takedown but Chenevert sprawls well.
Sadaval shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice takedown defense from Chenevert. No joy for Sadaval on that attempt.
Sadaval shoots in but Chenevert avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sadaval avoids a kick to the body.
Chenevert fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sadaval on the side of the head.
Chenevert fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sadaval has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chenevert ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sadaval moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nazaire Chenevert clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sadaval looks for a takedown but Chenevert sprawls well.
A little feinted left hand from Chenevert on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chenevert lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sadaval closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sadaval lands in his opponent's guard.
Chenevert is scooting his butt against the ropes and has managed to get back to his feet. Sadaval presses him back against the ropes, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Sadaval decides to pull guard.
Chenevert engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Chenevert wants to control from the top but Sadaval keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sadaval is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sadaval is looking to stand back up but Chenevert counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Sadaval.
Chenevert takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Chenevert wants to take a breather but Sadaval is having none of it.
That's two 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.
Sadaval pushes Chenevert off looking to stand but Chenevert dives back in and keeps control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Chenevert. No joy for Sadaval on that attempt.
Sadaval is looking to clinch but Chenevert is avoiding it.
Sadaval moves out of range of the body kick from Chenevert.
Sadaval tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Chenevert avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chenevert defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sadaval.
Nazaire Chenevert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Horacio Sadaval.
Chenevert keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chenevert tries to sprawl but Sadaval drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Sadaval is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Chenevert makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chenevert.
Chenevert wants to stand up but Sadaval is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chenevert controls Sadaval momentarily but Sadaval frees himself.
Chenevert tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Horacio Sadaval has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sadaval missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chenevert wants to stand and escape but Sadaval is having none of it.
Sadaval postures up in Chenevert's guard and throws a big left but Chenevert blocks it.
Sadaval trying to control but Chenevert is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chenevert slaps away a takedown attempt from Sadaval, before circling back to the center of 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.
Sadaval tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Chenevert manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sadaval will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Chenevert tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chenevert connects with a jab.
Sadaval keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chenevert throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sadaval on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sadaval has a takedown stuffed.
Sadaval shoots for a takedown but Chenevert saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sadaval fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chenevert avoids it really well and circles away.
Sadaval moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sadaval looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chenevert is fending him off so far but Sadaval persists. Nope, Chenevert circles away and we're back to standing.
Chenevert throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sadaval avoids it.
Sadaval moves in looking to clinch but Chenevert pushes him off.
Sadaval takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sadaval fails with the takedown.
Chenevert cracks Sadaval with an open hand slap.
Sadaval closes the distance and clinches.
Chenevert prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sadaval wants to take the fight to the mat but Chenevert manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Chenevert goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chenevert looking to throw knees to the head but Sadaval is blocking nicely.
Sadaval tries to pull guard but Chenevert holds him up against the ropes and eventually Sadaval drops back down to his feet.
Sadaval goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chenevert prevents it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Chenevert softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Chenevert gets underhooks to prevent Sadaval's takedown attempt.
Chenevert with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chenevert with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chenevert with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Chenevert struggles to land a body shot inside as Sadaval controls his hands.
Chenevert gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sadaval.
Sadaval lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sadaval wants to take the fight to the mat but Chenevert manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Chenevert lands with a right to the head.
Sadaval jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Chenevert walks away with a smile on his face. Sadaval gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sadaval fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chenevert throwing a counter right hand but Sadaval manages to avoid it.
Chenevert getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Chenevert throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sadaval is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Chenevert lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Chenevert as Sadaval shoots in.
Chenevert half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sadaval fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chenevert throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sadaval shoots in looking for a takedown. Chenevert tries to sprawl out of it but Sadaval keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Chenevert manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sadaval walks into a jab.
Sadaval gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chenevert connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Chenevert lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sadaval's sensitive parts.
Nice takedown defense from Chenevert. No joy for Sadaval on that attempt.
Sadaval shoots in looking for a takedown. Chenevert tries to sprawl out of it but Sadaval keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Chenevert manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Chenevert throws a half hearted mid kick.
And Sadaval tries to counter it with a takedown but Chenevert pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sadaval is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chenevert sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chenevert half committed to a counter leg kick.
Chenevert tries to land a front kick but Sadaval steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chenevert connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sadaval's hands.
Chenevert looks to land a combination but Sadaval avoids it well.
Sadaval will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sadaval takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sadaval tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chenevert defends well and Sadaval ends up having to push Chenevert into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sadaval shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chenevert defends it nicely.
Chenevert throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sadaval fails to land the takedown.
Chenevert lands with a hook. Sadaval tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sadaval takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chenevert throws a solid leg kick but Sadaval takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chenevert.
Good exchange - Chenevert coming out on top.
Sadaval tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chenevert sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sadaval somewhat.
It looked like Chenevert wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nazaire Chenevert had his way with Horacio Sadaval in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Chenevert lands a nice shot to the body.
Sadaval keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sadaval fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chenevert avoids it really well and circles away.
Chenevert displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sadaval.
Chenevert throws a chopping leg kick but Sadaval manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sadaval changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadaval keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chenevert displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sadaval.
Nazaire Chenevert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Horacio Sadaval.
Chenevert lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sadaval takes a step back to recover.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sadaval gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chenevert counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sadaval thinking.
Chenevert scores with a kick to the body.
Chenevert scores with a kick to the midsection.
Chenevert will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Chenevert sizes up Sadaval with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chenevert misses the shot to the body.
Sadaval dives in and grabs Chenevert's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chenevert pushes down on Sadaval's head and hops out.
Chenevert jabs at Sadaval's body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sadaval is defended easily by Chenevert.
Nice sprawl there from Chenevert as Sadaval shoots in.
Sadaval closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chenevert cracks Sadaval with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sadaval is looking to clinch but Chenevert is avoiding it.
Chenevert connects with a solid leg kick.
Chenevert throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sadaval shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Chenevert manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sadaval lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Chenevert manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sadaval manages to get himself to full guard.
Sadaval is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Chenevert is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chenevert stops Sadaval from standing up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chenevert looks to land a combination but Sadaval avoids it well.
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.
Sadaval shoots in looking for a takedown but Chenevert manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sadaval's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sadaval tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chenevert defends well and Sadaval ends up having to push Chenevert into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sadaval ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice takedown defense from Chenevert. No joy for Sadaval on that attempt.
Sadaval is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Chenevert lands a jab-cross combination.
Chenevert scores with a jab to the body.
Chenevert moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sadaval throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chenevert's waist but Chenevert gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sadaval off to one side.
Sadaval fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chenevert avoids it really well and circles away.
Sadaval ducks under a wild hook from Chenevert.
Some bone on bone action there as Sadaval checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sadaval.
Chenevert went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sadaval tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chenevert sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sadaval somewhat.
Sadaval has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chenevert.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chenevert.
Chenevert displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sadaval.
Sadaval closes the distance and clinches up with Chenevert, looking for a takedown. Sadaval pushes Chenevert against the ropes but Chenevert circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chenevert was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sadaval or perhaps it was just good defense by Chenevert, which made it look bad.
Sadaval has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Chenevert.
Chenevert lands a lovely overhand right.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Chenevert wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sadaval has his takedown stuffed
and Chenevert counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chenevert lands a two punch combo.
Chenevert lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sadaval dives in for a single leg takedown but Chenevert sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Chenevert tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sadaval was well out of range. Poor timing from Chenevert.
Chenevert throws a jab when Sadaval was well out of range.
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!
Sadaval changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Chenevert looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Chenevert is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Sadaval is controlling him well.
Chenevert can't do much from the bottom here.
Chenevert takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sadaval throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Chenevert is not content to let Sadaval control the position.
The strikes coming from Sadaval are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Chenevert wants to get back to his feet.
Sadaval is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Chenevert is looking to reverse the position.
Sadaval working away.
Chenevert gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's eight 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.
Chenevert tries to kick Sadaval off but Sadaval keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Chenevert tries to roll over but Sadaval keeps him under control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chenevert throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sadaval will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sadaval shoots in but Chenevert avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nazaire Chenevert is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sadaval shoots in for a takedown but Chenevert shows good takedown defense.
Sadaval tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Chenevert manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chenevert jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Sadaval walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sadaval shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It looked like Chenevert was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Horacio Sadaval has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chenevert displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sadaval.
Chenevert feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Chenevert stuffs the takedown attempt from Sadaval. Sadaval gets slowly back to his feet.
Chenevert jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Chenevert throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sadaval takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chenevert throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Both fighters circling a little - Chenevert finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sadaval shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sadaval drives through with a takedown into guard.
Chenevert is looking to stand up but Sadaval isn't so interested in that idea.
Sadaval won't allow Chenevert to sweep him here.
Sadaval loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chenevert wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nazaire Chenevert showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chenevert, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight for Nazaire Chenevert!
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight for Nazaire Chenevert!
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight for Nazaire Chenevert!
Nazaire Chenevert wins by unanimous decision!
Nazaire Chenevert is the new middleweight champion!
Nazaire Chenevert seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlton Smithers (ranked 411 p4p, 855 weight class) and Keith Bronson (ranked 54 p4p, 110 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carlton Smithers!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Keith Bronson!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Ben Hemmingworth and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bronson throws a looping overhand right but Smithers ducks down to avoid it.
Bronson defending well as Smithers loads up on a big left hand.
Bronson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smithers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bronson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bronson misses with a straight right.
Smithers darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Smithers wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Smithers throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Smithers misses the target.
Smithers takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Smithers avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bronson throws the left hand but Smithers avoids the punch easily.
Smithers is looking to land body kicks.
Smithers misses with a wild body shot.
Bronson throws the left hand but Smithers avoids the punch easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smithers tries to land a leg kick but Bronson saw it coming and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bronson.
It looks like Carlton Smithers has been cut.
Smithers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bronson.
Smithers misses with a wild combination.
Smithers scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Keith Bronson has been cut.
Bronson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smithers.
Bronson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bronson throws out a loose jab but Smithers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smithers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bronson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smithers.
Smithers misses with a hook. Bronson ducked under it nicely.
Bronson misses with an uppercut.
Bronson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smithers doesn't seem bothered though.
Smithers takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smithers connects with a nice looking jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smithers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bronson.
Smithers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bronson.
As Bronson looks to move away, Smithers throws a big counter combo but Bronson just gets out of the way.
Smithers staying out of range there.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bronson!
Carlton Smithers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bronson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smithers moves away.
Smithers steps in with a hook that catches Bronson right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Smithers follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Bronson looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlton Smithers!
Carlton Smithers retains his heavyweight title!
Carlton Smithers thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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