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SYN 1076 Kamara vs Noeigati PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cole Steel (ranked 527 p4p, 2577 weight class) and Salvatore Coppola (ranked 19 p4p, 293 weight class). Coppola has chosen Duality as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Cole Steel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 34 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Salvatore Coppola!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel scores with a nice right hand.
Steel connects with a single shot there.
A left lands for Steel.
Steel misses the jab.
Steel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cole Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coppola feints and as Steel raises his hands in defense, Coppola changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Coppola avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Coppola accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Coppola wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Coppola passes into half guard.
Coppola prevents Steel from improving his position.
Steel has his hands clasped together around Coppola's back. He's all about the action.
Steel moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coppola trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Coppola gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Steel is trying to keep Coppola in close.
Coppola stopping the sweep attempt from Steel.
Coppola slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Steel gets back to half guard.
Coppola is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Steel defends it well.
Coppola is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Coppola trying to control the action but Steel is working from the bottom.
Steel looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel tries to roll over but Coppola keeps him under control.
Steel gets full guard.
Steel pulls Coppola in to control the position.
Coppola in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel controls Coppola momentarily but Coppola frees himself.
Coppola drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Coppola jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Steel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Coppola wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Steel looking for a sweep. Not yet Steel, not yet.
Coppola is looking to work some ground and pound but Steel has wrist control.
Coppola is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Steel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Coppola gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Coppola wants to stand but Steel is controlling his posture from full guard.
Steel wants to sweep here but Coppola controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel is working hard here to advance position.
Coppola wants to pass the guard but Steel is keeping the position.
Steel is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coppola preventing the sweep.
Steel is looking for a triangle but Coppola pushes his legs off easily.
Coppola stopping the sweep attempt from Steel.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Coppola can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Coppola trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cole Steel dominated that round.
That's time! Steel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Steel lands a really nice looking cross but Coppola seems unphased.
Steel gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Steel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Coppola tries to strike from the bottom.
Steel working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Coppola's head.
Steel working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Coppola's head.
Steel chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Steel is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Steel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Coppola can do to turn this around?
Steel is in close to Coppola's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Steel stays in close to Coppola's body and controls the position.
Coppola working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel works over Coppola with some ground and pound from guard.
Steel postures up and lands a big shot to Coppola's brow.
Steel lands a couple of digs.
Steel drops back looking for a leg! Coppola is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Coppola manages to kick Steel off! Steel jumps back into Coppola's guard.
Steel wants to pass the guard but Coppola is keeping the position.
Steel looking to sit in guard and control but Coppola gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Steel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coppola advances to half guard.
Steel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Steel.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Coppola from controlling successfully.
Coppola passes into half guard.
Coppola thows a huge punch but Steel dodges it nicely.
The fighters are battling for position here. Steel manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Steel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Steel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Coppola defends well.
Steel looking to control.
Steel seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel has a closed guard, preventing Coppola from standing up.
Steel has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Coppola has passed into side control.
Cole Steel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Coppola looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Steel is avoiding damage well.
Coppola tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Coppola has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Steel manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Steel is looking for a sweep. Coppola is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Steel is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Steel trying to control here.
Steel tries to roll over but Coppola keeps him under control.
Steel trying to control but Coppola postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel is trying to get back to full guard.
Steel is trying to control but can't.
Coppola is working for a submission of some sort.
Steel tries to roll over but Coppola keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steel is positioning himself well to prevent Coppola advancing to mount.
Coppola prevents Steel from improving his position.
Steel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Coppola.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Cole Steel will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Steel lands a nice looking body shot.
Coppola bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Coppola wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Steel, who protects the arm well.
Steel is working to avoid the ground and pound but Coppola connects with a decent elbow.
Steel manages to get back to half guard.
Steel wants to improve his position but Coppola is controlling well.
Steel trying to control but Coppola postures up.
Coppola is pressing down on Steel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Steel is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel regains full guard. Nicely done.
Coppola preventing the sweep.
Coppola got a little sloppy there for a moment and Steel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Coppola has managed to get both his arms back between Steel's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel controlling Coppola's posture.
Steel has his foot on Coppola's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Coppola works his way back into a safe position though.
Coppola trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Coppola with a nice head shot there.
Steel is looking for a triangle but Coppola pushes his legs off easily.
Steel has his foot on Coppola's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Coppola works his way back into a safe position though.
Steel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Coppola trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel seems keen to control Coppola's posture.
Steel is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coppola tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard.
Steel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Coppola defends it easily.
Steel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Coppola doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Coppola manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Steel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Coppola gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Steel is controlling Coppola's posture.
Steel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel distracts Coppola with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Steel is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Coppola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coppola working a defensive guard here.
Coppola keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully.
Steel is looking to pass into half guard but Coppola pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Coppola is in guard.
Steel has a closed guard, preventing Coppola from standing up.
Coppola throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coppola throwing strikes from guard but Steel blocks nicely.
Steel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Coppola is one step ahead there.
Coppola trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel has control of Coppola's left arm, preventing Coppola from doing any damage.
Steel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Coppola postures up.
Steel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Salvatore Coppola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cole Steel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Coppola is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Steel defends well.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Cole Steel.
Well Steel has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cole Steel!
Cole Steel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bjorn Akerfeldt (ranked 1420 p4p, 1122 weight class) and Sammy Beach (ranked 175 p4p, 141 weight class). Sammy Beach has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bjorn Akerfeldt's chin.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bjorn Akerfeldt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sammy Beach!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beach gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beach.
Beach doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beach stops a takedown attempt from Akerfeldt.
Beach misses with some punches.
Akerfeldt takes an elbow to the forehead.
 It looks like Bjorn Akerfeldt has been cut.
Akerfeldt tries for a takedown. No joy.
Akerfeldt has hold of one of Beach's legs. Beach is fighting the takedown attempt but Akerfeldt gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Akerfeldt trying to control but Beach is working from the bottom.
Akerfeldt prevents Beach from getting back to his feet.
Beach looking to control.
Beach has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Akerfeldt is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Akerfeldt has clasped his hands together around Beach's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
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!
Beach wants to get back to his feet but Akerfeldt drags him back down.
Beach can't do much from the bottom here.
Akerfeldt wants to control but Beach is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beach is looking for a sweep.
Beach sneaks back into half guard.
Beach really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Akerfeldt. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Beach is not content to let Akerfeldt control the position.
Akerfeldt is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Beach is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akerfeldt wants to pass the guard but Beach is defending well.
Akerfeldt is looking to take a break and control but Beach is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Beach tries to get to full guard but Akerfeldt has control of the leg.
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.
Akerfeldt works his foot free and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beach is squirming around, avoiding Akerfeldt's attempts to control the action.
Akerfeldt has hold of Beach's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Beach manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Akerfeldt wants to control the pace but Beach is squirming around nicely.
Akerfeldt misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akerfeldt controlling his opponent.
Beach is squirming around, avoiding Akerfeldt's attempts to control the action.
Beach is desperately trying to improve his position but Akerfeldt has a good base and remains in mount.
Beach is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Akerfeldt wants to control the pace but Beach is squirming around nicely.
Beach tries to hold on but Akerfeldt pushes him away.
Akerfeldt controlling the position easily from mount.
Beach is trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beach is looking to improve his position but Akerfeldt isn't that keen on the idea.
Akerfeldt has control of Beach's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Beach regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Beach is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Akerfeldt is working for a guillotine from mount but Beach frees his head quite easily.
Beach has given up his back. Will we see Akerfeldt going for some submissions?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bjorn Akerfeldt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bjorn Akerfeldt's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Akerfeldt ducks under a wild hook from Beach.
Akerfeldt swats away the attempt to clinch by Beach.
Akerfeldt thows a leg kick but Beach checks it
and Beach counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Beach misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akerfeldt tries for a takedown but Beach manages to get underhooks.
Beach misses with a punch to the body.
Beach lands a hook that snaps the head of Akerfeldt backwards.
Beach misses with a punch to the body.
Beach is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Akerfeldt blocking some punches.
Beach throws a punch but it's blocked by Akerfeldt.
Beach lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beach misses with a body punch.
Akerfeldt goes for a takedown in the clinch but Beach prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjorn Akerfeldt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beach presses Akerfeldt against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Beach lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Akerfeldt has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Beach after a bit of a struggle.
Akerfeldt has Beach pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Beach manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Beach creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Beach lands an uppercut.
Akerfeldt has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Beach is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Beach lands a body shot.
Beach lands with a light punch inside.
Beach lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Akerfeldt backwards.
Beach breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Beach drops Akerfeldt with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Akerfeldt looks back up at him and smiles so Beach waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
 Akerfeldt is rocked!
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!
Beach rushes Akerfeldt and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Oh Akerfeldt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Beach makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Beach lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Akerfeldt goes for a takedown in the clinch but Beach prevents it.
Beach lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Beach lands a right hand that snaps the head of Akerfeldt backwards.
A short left from Beach.
Beach cracks Akerfeldt with a nice body shot.
Akerfeldt is pressed against the cage. Beach pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Akerfeldt! Two more big strikes from Beach and Akerfeldt crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Sammy Beach!
A very excited looking Sammy Beach rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boris Krylov (ranked 1042 p4p, 1538 weight class) and Jack Reaper (ranked 134 p4p, 195 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 38 - 22 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boris Krylov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Reaper!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reaper lands with an uppercut that bounces Krylov off the cage and back into range.
Krylov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Reaper throws the left hand but Krylov avoids the punch easily.
Reaper cracks Krylov with a right hand to the side of the head.
It looks like Boris Krylov has been cut.
A jab from Reaper misses.
Krylov throws a leg kick which misses Reaper's front leg but catches the back leg as Reaper tries to avoid it.
Reaper takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The fighters circle, before Krylov throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Reaper's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Krylov lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Boris Krylov!
Boris Krylov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jacques Bollomard (ranked 1333 p4p, 1337 weight class) and Raleigh St. Clair (ranked 148 p4p, 150 weight class). Bollomard comes to the cage accompanied by Mysterium. Raleigh St. Clair has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jacques Bollomard's chin.
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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 19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jacques Bollomard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Raleigh St. Clair!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St. Clair scores with a leg kick.
St. Clair throws a jab when Bollomard was well out of range.
St. Clair shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bollomard swings for the body but St. Clair moves out of range.
Bollomard takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
St. Clair throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
St. Clair scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bollomard misses the shot to the body.
Bollomard lands a slapping body shot.
St. Clair throws an overhand right that lands on Bollomard's shoulder, as Bollomard tries to avoid the shot.
A lazy left from Bollomard finds it's target.
Bollomard blocks a jab.
Bollomard drops down looking for a counter takedown but St. Clair sprawls and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bollomard sizes up St. Clair with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bollomard connects with a body shot that sends St. Clair's belly button to the back.
A swing and a miss from St. Clair.
St. Clair scores with a hook.
Bollomard darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
St. Clair is looking for a sweep. Bollomard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bollomard looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
St. Clair is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bollomard slips a nice elbow through St. Clair's hands, connecting with St. Clair's forehead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
St. Clair gets full guard.
Bollomard has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bollomard forces his way into half guard.
Bollomard throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
St. Clair is defending against the submission attempts here by Bollomard.
Bollomard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
St. Clair wants to improve his position but Bollomard is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bollomard works his way into side control.
Bollomard looking to punish the body of his opponent here but St. Clair is avoiding damage well.
St. Clair tries to get back to half guard but can't.
St. Clair is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
St. Clair is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bollomard connects with a decent elbow.
St. Clair tries to buck Bollomard off but Bollomard is having none of it.
Bollomard is chipping away with strikes.
Bollomard working the head with strikes.
Check out the look on Bollomard's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Bollomard creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
St. Clair is looking to reverse the position.
Bollomard connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused St. Clair some visible discomfort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St. Clair is trying to get back to half guard.
Bollomard looking to control but instead St. Clair has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Bollomard moves into full mount! St. Clair won't be happy about that!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bollomard landing strikes from the mount.
Bollomard breaks from St. Clair's wrist control and lands an elbow.
St. Clair tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bollomard lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Bollomard lands a nice shot to the head.
 St. Clair is rocked!
Bollomard pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
St. Clair is still in real trouble! Can Bollomard finish him?
Bollomard dominating with strikes here.
A nice elbow there by Bollomard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Bollomard dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
St. Clair tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bollomard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
St. Clair seems to have recovered his senses.
St. Clair looks to throw the jab but Bollomard is out of range.
Bollomard closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
St. Clair tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bollomard can't find room to land a body shot as St. Clair controls the action.
Bollomard scores with a shot to the side of St. Clair's head.
Bollomard tries to throw a body punch but St. Clair avoids it by throwing Bollomard back against the cage.
I was talking to Bollomard's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bollomard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bollomard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from St. Clair on the inside.
Bollomard lands a left hand.
Bollomard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that St. Clair can do to turn this around?
Bollomard misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St. Clair can't find room to land a body shot as Bollomard controls the action.
Bollomard looking to slow down the pace here.
Bollomard can't find room to land a body shot as St. Clair controls the action.
Bollomard misses with a body punch.
St. Clair throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bollomards head.
St. Clair takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Bollomard as the two fighters clinch.
St. Clair prevents a body shot from Bollomard.
Bollomard ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bollomard no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
St. Clair landing with the ground and pound.
Bollomard working a defensive guard here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as St. Clair accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
St. Clair is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Bollomard has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. St. Clair is looking to defend but Bollomard has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for St. Clair! Bollomard pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, St. Clair taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jacques Bollomard!
During a confident post fight interview, Jacques Bollomard thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Choke (ranked 544 p4p, 2108 weight class) and Clinch King Smash Machine (ranked 70 p4p, 257 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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215
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26 - 26 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 21 - 1, fighting out of London, David Choke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 26 - 0, fighting out of London, Clinch King Smash Machine!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smash Machine misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Choke is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Smash Machine.
Smash Machine misses with a takedown attempt - Choke sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Smash Machine drives through with a takedown into Choke's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Choke avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Choke is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Choke has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smash Machine can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Choke has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choke lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Choke lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Choke stopping the sweep attempt from Smash Machine.
Smash Machine keeping full guard, as Choke tries to pass.
Smash Machine throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Smash Machine is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Choke is aware though and is defending well.
Choke is looking to work some ground and pound but Smash Machine has wrist control.
Choke is looking to work some ground and pound but Smash Machine has wrist control.
Choke tries to free his leg and advance position but Smash Machine is retaining full guard.
Choke lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Smash Machine wants to sweep here but Choke controlling him for the moment.
Choke is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Choke slips nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smash Machine is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smash Machine trying to control but Choke postures up.
Choke is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Smash Machine defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Choke working the head and body with strikes.
Smash Machine is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smash Machine wants to control but Choke is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Choke lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Choke works his foot free and advances to mount.
Smash Machine is trying to escape the mount but Choke keeps good control and instead manages to take Smash Machine's back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Choke is hanging on to Smash Machine's back as he tries to escape.
Smash Machine defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Choke's arms.
Choke has the hooks in. Smash Machine is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Choke working for the choke.
Choke is hanging on to Smash Machine's back as he tries to escape.
Smash Machine is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Smash Machine is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Choke gets his way!
Smash Machine trying to control the hands but Choke breaks the grip.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Choke has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Smash Machine has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Choke lands punches and elbows.
Choke is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Smash Machine with him. Smash Machine is trying to defend but Choke has an arm under the chin now! Smash Machine grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). David Choke!
Clinch King Smash Machine was interviewed post fight and said 'I want to thank the fans for the support! We'll be back stronger!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arturo Hernandez (ranked 470 p4p, 1270 weight class) and Adriel Nayati (ranked 18 p4p, 45 weight class). Nayati comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Indian Calling - At War kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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27
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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 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arturo Hernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adriel Nayati!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernandez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nayati misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hernandez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nayati thinking.
Nayati darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nayati changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hernandez.
Hernandez misses with a leg kick
enabling Nayati to counter with a crisp jab.
Nayati fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nayati staying out of range there.
Nayati takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hernandez stuffs the takedown.
Nayati shoots in but no luck this time.
Hernandez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nayati shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Hernandez counter with a right hand.
Arturo Hernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adriel Nayati.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nayati shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hernandez napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hernandez wants to get back to his feet.
Nayati throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Nayati has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hernandez can't do much from the bottom here.
Hernandez is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Nayati is controlling him well.
Nayati in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hernandez parries the strikes from Nayati easily there. Nayati is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hernandez to escape.
Sloppy strikes there by Nayati.
You can see the frustration on Hernandez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hernandez is pushing Nayati's head away, looking to escape. Nayati manages to hold on to the position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nayati in side control, throwing shots but Hernandez defends.
Hernandez sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hernandez has hold of Nayati's hands but Nayati slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hernandez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nayati controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nayati postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nayati stops Hernandez from standing up.
Nayati throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hernandez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hernandez keeping moving, preventing Nayati from controlling successfully.
Hernandez scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nayati's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hernandez under the eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nayati closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hernandez's guard.
Nayati won't allow Hernandez to get back to his feet.
Hernandez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nayati throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hernandez wants to get back to his feet but Nayati is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nayati throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nayati with a nice head shot there.
Hernandez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nayati controls the pace.
Nayati throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hernandez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nayati connects with a couple of short punches.
Hernandez trying to keep a closed guard but Nayati is proving a slippery customer.
Hernandez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hernandez is controlling Nayati's posture.
Nayati trying to control but Hernandez is working from the bottom.
Nayati prevents Hernandez from getting back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nayati fails with the takedown.
Hernandez throws a low kick, looking for Nayati's leg but Nayati calmly moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Adriel Nayati will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hernandez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hernandez closes the distance and lands a one-two.
 It looks like Adriel Nayati has been cut.
Hernandez looks to land a right hand but Nayati moved out of range.
Hernandez swats away the attempt to clinch by Nayati.
Hernandez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hernandez walks into a stiff left hand from Nayati.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nayati takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nayati misses with a jab to the body
and Hernandez counters with a right hand to the body.
Hernandez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hernandez throws an off balance right hand
and Nayati counters with a takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nayati throwing strikes but Hernandez manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Nayati tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hernandez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nayati wants to control but Hernandez postures up.
Hernandez stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Nayati swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hernandez seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hernandez slaps away a takedown attempt from Nayati, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nayati looks to land a left hand but Hernandez moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Hernandez misses the target.
Hernandez lands a nice looking body shot.
Nayati fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hernandez manages to avoid it.
Hernandez moves away from the strike by Nayati.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nayati works Hernandez's body with a nice hook.
Nayati throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hernandez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hernandez throws a body punch but Nayati moves out of range.
Hernandez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nayati is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hernandez misses with a hook
and Nayati counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hernandez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nayati throws a shot from downtown. Hernandez moves away and avoids it.
Nayati rushes Hernandez and presses him up against the cage.
Nayati blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hernandez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nayati looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nayati takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hernandez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nayati throws a jab but it's blocked by Hernandez.
Nayati slips a straight right by Hernandez.
Arturo Hernandez is winning the standup battle so far.
Nayati with a poor takedown
and Hernandez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nayati takes a swing at Hernandez's ribcage but misses.
Nayati takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hernandez throws an off balance right hand
and Nayati decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hernandez's guard.
Hernandez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nayati postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nayati throwing strikes from guard but Hernandez blocks nicely.
Hernandez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nayati postures up in Hernandez's guard and throws a big left but Hernandez blocks it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Nayati throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Adriel Nayati has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hernandez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nayati shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hernandez sprawls well. Hernandez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nayati gets slowly back to his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Hernandez misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arturo Hernandez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Adriel Nayati's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Hernandez throws a body shot but no joy.
Nayati tries to clinch but Hernandez is having none of it.
Hernandez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nayati connects with a body shot that sends Hernandez's belly button to the back.
Nayati is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hernandez rather than just go for the knockout.
Hernandez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nayati was well out of range. Poor timing from Hernandez.
Nayati shoots in for a double leg but Hernandez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nayati shoots for a double leg takedown but Hernandez sprawls well. He's pushed Nayati's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nayati drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nayati looking to pass the guard.
Nayati prevents Hernandez from getting back to his feet.
Nayati wants to control from the top but Hernandez keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nayati.
Nayati throws an elbow that misses. Hernandez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nayati's guard. Nice move by Hernandez!
Hernandez trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nayati's guard.
Nayati not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hernandez landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hernandez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nayati wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nayati is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nayati working a defensive guard but Hernandez passes into half guard.
Hernandez prevents Nayati from improving his position.
Nayati is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hernandez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hernandez's back!
Nayati thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Nayati looking to break Hernandez's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hernandez remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Nayati will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Hernandez is trying to remain composed but Nayati is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nayati missing with strikes from the back.
Nayati missing with punches from the back.
Nayati is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Hernandez up.
Nayati has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Hernandez fending off the submission attempt from Nayati.
Nayati scores with strikes from the back.
Hernandez wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez trying to control the action but Nayati just sinks the hooks in.
Hernandez is trying to get back to his feet but Nayati has full control of the position and if anything, Hernandez has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Nayati thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Hernandez wants to get back to his feet.
Nayati connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Hernandez to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nayati lands shots from the back.
Hernandez is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adriel Nayati comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nayati has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Arturo Hernandez!
An out of breath Arturo Hernandez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Castellanos (ranked 650 p4p, 376 weight class) and Sparring John (ranked 81 p4p, 50 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Jose Castellanos has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jose Castellanos seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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29
205
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205
10 - 4 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Castellanos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sparring John!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
John throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Castellanos.
John checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
John ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Castellanos tries to work over John's front leg with a kick but John checks it.
John now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Castellanos throws a jab but it's blocked by John.
John throws out a loose jab but Castellanos uses good head movement to avoid it.
John jabs Castellanos to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A slow jab from John misses its intended target.
Castellanos has closed the distance and engaged John in a clinch.
John lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Castellanos.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castellanos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
John misses with a hook to the ribs.
John misses with a shot to the kidneys.
John's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Castellanos can't find room to land a body shot as John controls the action.
Castellanos swings wildly with an uppercut but John uses good head movement to avoid it.
Castellanos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
John breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
John throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Castellanos is looking to counter with a body kick.
John fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little feinted left hand from Castellanos on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
John just misses with a punch to the body.
John swings widly with a right hand
and Castellanos counters with a stiff right hand.
Castellanos smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sloppy strikes from John. Those never looked like landing.
Sparring John seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castellanos misses with a straight left.
The crowd cheers as John lands an impressive looking overhand right. Castellanos doesn't seem phased though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Castellanos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Castellanos has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Undisputed in the buildup to the fight.
John lands a nice looking body shot.
John swings away with a body shot that misses
and Castellanos counters with a nice body shot.
John looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
John will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
John wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castellanos misses with a leg kick.
Castellanos keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
John lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Castellanos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Castellanos darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
John swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Castellanos counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castellanos takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
John jabs Castellanos to the body, keeping him at a distance.
John misses with a body shot
and Castellanos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Castellanos misses with a body shot.
John throws a sloppy body shot
and Castellanos counters with a nice right hand that sends John toppling to the canvas! John scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Castellanos finish him?!
John is rocked!
John misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Castellanos counters with a huge right that knocks John out cold! Castellanos is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jose Castellanos!
Jose Castellanos 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Satanic Panic (ranked 99 p4p, 517 weight class) and John Piercer (ranked 14 p4p, 68 weight class). Panic comes to the cage accompanied by Freezing Moon. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 30 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Satanic Panic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Piercer!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Piercer's corner calls for a 1-2. Piercer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Panic walks into a left hand.
Piercer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Piercer checks the leg kick nicely there.
Piercer lands a head kick. Panic smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Piercer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Piercer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Piercer misses with a hook to the body
and Panic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Piercer. Panic shrugs it off though.
An inside leg kick lands from Piercer.
Panic throws the kick towards the body but Piercer avoids it.
Panic moves out of range of the body kick.
Panic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've been informed that Piercer has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Piercer throws a looping overhand right but Panic ducks down to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Panic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piercer misses the jab.
Panic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It seemed like Piercer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Piercer looks to score with a jab to the body but Panic is just out of range.
Piercer plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Panic scores with a hook.
Piercer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Panic.
It appears Panic was looking to counter with a kick there.
Piercer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
John Piercer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Panic slips under a jab.
Panic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Piercer digs a good body shot into Panic's ribs.
Panic has managed to clinch.
Piercer blocks a body shot from Panic.
A nice left hand lands by Piercer.
Panic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Piercer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panic presses Piercer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Panic scores with a shot to the side of Piercer's head.
Panic misses with a punch to the body.
Panic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Panic effectively controlling the action here.
A right hand to the body from Panic.
Piercer blocks a body shot from Panic.
Piercer misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Piercer.
Panic lands a body punch.
Piercer misses with a punch to the body.
Panic looking to stall.
Piercer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Piercer blocks a body shot from Panic.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Piercer.
Piercer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Panic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Panic.
Piercer throws a punch but it's blocked by Panic.
A short uppercut from Panic.
Panic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Piercer.
Piercer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Panic blocking some punches.
Panic can't find room to land a body shot as Piercer controls the action.
Panic blocks a body shot from Piercer.
Piercer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Piercer has a couple of punches blocked by Panic.
Panic lands a body punch.
Panic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Panic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Panic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Panic is working Piercer over against the cage.
Piercer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Piercer throws a head punch that misses.
Piercer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Piercer blocking some punches.
Panic tries to work over Piercer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panic can't find room to land a body shot as Piercer controls the action.
Panic scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Piercer on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Panic blocking some punches.
Panic can't find room to land a body shot as Piercer controls the action.
Piercer scores with a hook to the body.
Panic is working Piercer over against the cage.
Panic digs a right hand underneath Piercer's ribcage. Piercer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Piercer working aggressively here.
Panic blocks an uppercut.
Panic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Panic blocks an uppercut.
Piercer blocks a body shot from Panic.
Piercer blocks a body shot from Panic.
Panic is stalling here.
Piercer swings wildly with an uppercut but Panic uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Piercer.
Panic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Piercer's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Piercer dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Panic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Piercer lands with a kick to the ribs.
Piercer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Panic avoids the head kick by Piercer.
Panic misses with a straight right.
Piercer misses with a body kick.
Piercer throws a shot from downtown. Panic moves away and avoids it.
John Piercer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Piercer throws a low kick but it's checked well by Panic.
Panic slips under a jab from Piercer.
Panic avoids the head kick by Piercer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Piercer ducks right into an uppercut from Panic.
Panic moves out of range as Piercer strikes.
An inside leg kick from Panic misses.
Piercer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Panic with a jab.
Panic closes the distance and clinches.
Panic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Piercer misses with a punch on the inside.
Piercer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Piercer lands a hook that snaps the head of Panic backwards.
Panic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Panic can't find room to land a body shot as Piercer controls the action.
Panic blocking some punches.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Panic blocks an uppercut.
I was talking to Panic's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A head punch on the inside from Piercer fails to land.
Panic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Satanic Panic has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Panic swings wildly with an uppercut but Piercer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Piercer misses with the head strike.
Piercer pushes Panic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Panic can't find room to land a body shot as Piercer controls the action.
Panic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Piercer throws a head punch that misses.
Panic blocking some punches.
Piercer tries a body shot but Panic blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Piercer fails to land.
Panic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Panic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Panic lands a shot to the body.
Panic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Good body shot from Panic.
Piercer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Piercer prevents a body shot from Panic.
Piercer misses with a hook from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Panic.
Piercer gets through Panic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Piercer.
Panic is leaning against Piercer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Piercer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Piercer tries to work over Panic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Panic as the two fighters clinch.
Panic lands an uppercut.
Panic has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Panic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Panic misses with a body punch.
Panic blocks a body shot from Piercer.
Panic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Panic misses with a body punch.
Panic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Panic struggles to land a body shot inside as Piercer controls his hands.
Piercer scores with a shoulder strike.
Panic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Piercer working aggressively here.
Panic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Piercer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Piercer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Panic lands a shot to the body.
Panic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Panic.
Piercer is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Piercer takes a shot to the head.
Piercer tries to throw a body punch but Panic avoids it by throwing Piercer back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Panic.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Panic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Panic struggles to land a body shot inside as Piercer controls his hands.
Piercer prevents a body shot from Panic.
Panic lands with a left to the head.
Piercer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Panic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Panic tries to throw a body punch but Piercer avoids it by throwing Panic back against the cage.
Piercer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Piercer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Piercer prevents a body shot from Panic.
Panic scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Piercer.
Panic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Panic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Panic tries to work over Piercer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Panic.
Panic tries a body shot but Piercer blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Satanic Panic dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Piercer tries to move into range but Panic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Piercer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Panic lunges at Piercer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Piercer's hand.
Piercer wants to slow Panic down by chopping away at his legs.
Piercer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Piercer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Panic moves away.
Piercer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Piercer lands a nice looking kick to the body. Panic takes a step back to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piercer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Piercer.
Panic has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Piercer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panic attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Piercer moves out of range as Panic strikes.
Piercer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Panic misses the target.
Panic throws a low kick but it's checked well by Piercer.
Piercer misses with an uppercut
and Panic counters with a slapping leg kick.
Piercer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Panic throws a right hand that misses
and Piercer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Piercer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Piercer keeps Panic at a distance using the push kick.
Piercer throws a lazy body kick
enabling Panic to counter with a crisp jab.
Piercer looks to score with a jab to the body but Panic is just out of range.
Panic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Panic slips a straight right by Piercer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piercer lands a head shot.
Piercer throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Panic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Panic slips under a jab.
Panic misses with a body kick.
Piercer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Piercer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Panic with the inside leg kick.
Panic moves forwards but Piercer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Piercer lands a jab to the head.
Panic looks to land a body kick but Piercer moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panic forces Piercer back against the cage and clinches.
Piercer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Piercer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Piercer misses with a punch to the body.
Piercer prevents a body shot from Panic.
Panic misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Piercer.
A nice right hand lands inside from Panic.
Piercer blocks a body shot from Panic.
Piercer tries to throw a body punch but Panic avoids it by throwing Piercer back against the cage.
Panic tries a body shot but Piercer blocks it.
A short right from Piercer on the inside.
A short left from Piercer.
Panic is trying to maintain a safe position but Piercer gets an underhook and turns Panic into the cage.
Piercer blocks a body shot from Panic.
Panic scores with a shot to the side of Piercer's head.
Panic misses with a punch to the body.
Panic lands with a light punch inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Piercer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Panic has a couple of punches blocked by Piercer.
Panic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Piercer scores with a shoulder strike.
Piercer takes a shot to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Panic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Piercer backwards.
Panic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Panic misses with a body punch.
Panic blocks an uppercut.
Panic misses with some punches.
Panic can't find room to land a body shot as Piercer controls the action.
Panic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Piercer misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Piercer.
Panic tries to work over Piercer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Piercer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Panic blocking some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Piercer.
I think Piercer has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Piercer!
John Piercer decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cormac McCarthy (ranked 127 p4p, 411 weight class) and Vlad Tepes lV (ranked 17 p4p, 55 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cormac McCarthy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vlad Tepes lV!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCarthy slips a straight right by Tepes lV.
A quick step to the side and McCarthy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tepes lV lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheers as McCarthy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tepes lV doesn't seem phased though.
McCarthy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tepes lV moves away.
And Tepes lV responds with a good body kick, but McCarthy manages to step out the way in time.
McCarthy throws a hook to the side of Tepes lV's head but Tepes lV sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tepes lV tries a quick counter leg kick but McCarthy is wise to it.
Tepes lV slips a jab from McCarthy.
McCarthy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McCarthy throws a big shot that misses.
Tepes lV doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McCarthy blocks a jab.
Nice shot lands for McCarthy.
Tepes lV is looking to slow McCarthy down with leg kicks.
McCarthy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McCarthy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McCarthy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tepes lV.
Tepes lV slips under a jab from McCarthy.
Tepes lV doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McCarthy thuds a left hand into Tepes lV's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tepes lV misses with a low kick as McCarthy jumps back.
McCarthy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McCarthy throws a one two combo.
McCarthy lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Tepes lV dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy connects with a jab.
Tepes lV misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like McCarthy was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The fighters circling - McCarthy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A countering left hand to the body from Tepes lV misses.
A swing and a miss from McCarthy.
Nice body kick from Tepes lV.
McCarthy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
McCarthy trying to control the position from guard on top but Tepes lV is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCarthy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McCarthy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tepes lV is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCarthy is trying to control but can't.
McCarthy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tepes lV scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tepes lV is taking a breather. McCarthy says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Tepes lV missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tepes lV is pressing down on McCarthy's thigh, looking to free his foot. McCarthy is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy is looking to control Tepes lV's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McCarthy avoid being mounted?
Well, if Tepes lV is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
McCarthy is looking to control Tepes lV's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McCarthy avoid being mounted?
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tepes lV looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McCarthy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
McCarthy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McCarthy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McCarthy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tepes lV wants to control from the top but McCarthy keeps moving.
McCarthy being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McCarthy shoots for a takedown but Tepes lV saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tepes lV thows a left - swing and a miss!
McCarthy checks the leg kick.
McCarthy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McCarthy misses with a combination
and Tepes lV counters with a good low kick that McCarthy was not able to check.
Tepes lV dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McCarthy. That did some damage!
McCarthy jabs at Tepes lV's body.
Tepes lV displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCarthy throws out the jab.
Tepes lV let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Horrible takedown attempt by McCarthy or perhaps it was just good defense by Tepes lV, which made it look bad.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac McCarthy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McCarthy cracks Tepes lV with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cormac McCarthy is winning the standup battle so far.
Danga de danga de dang - McCarthy scores with a four punch combination!
McCarthy misses with a lunging right hand
and Tepes lV counters with a leg kick.
Nice body punch from McCarthy.
McCarthy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McCarthy throws a shot from downtown. Tepes lV moves away and avoids it.
Tepes lV misses with an attempted mid kick.
McCarthy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McCarthy throws a shot from downtown. Tepes lV moves away and avoids it.
Tepes lV pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McCarthy looks to score with a jab to the body but Tepes lV is just out of range.
Tepes lV keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCarthy.
McCarthy scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot lands for Tepes lV.
McCarthy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tepes lV's head backwards.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCarthy. Tepes lV does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tepes lV avoids the body shot from McCarthy.
Tepes lV raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCarthy. Tepes lV does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tepes lV tries a low kick but McCarthy avoids it.
McCarthy misses with a straight right.
Tepes lV wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice shot lands for McCarthy.
Tepes lV bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McCarthy's head.
McCarthy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tepes lV can do to turn this around?
Tepes lV takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cormac McCarthy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tepes lV is looking to land body kicks.
Tepes lV pivots, looking for a leg kick but McCarthy is out of range and Tepes lV settles back down.
Tepes lV misses with a looping left.
McCarthy throws a shot to the body.
Jab from McCarthy.
McCarthy lands with a straight right. Tepes lV didn't see that one coming.
McCarthy scores with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCarthy misses with a double jab.
Tepes lV fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McCarthy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McCarthy throws a good cross that connects.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tepes lV wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tepes lV fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McCarthy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tepes lV throws a lazy right hand but McCarthy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCarthy misses with a wild body shot.
McCarthy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tepes lV counters with a straight right hand.
McCarthy checks a low kick from Tepes lV.
Tepes lV tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like McCarthy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Good exchange - McCarthy coming out on top.
Tepes lV throws a body shot but no joy.
McCarthy scores with a body shot.
Tepes lV moves away from the strike by McCarthy.
Tepes lV pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tepes lV looks to throw the jab but McCarthy is out of range.
McCarthy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy connects with a right hand. Tepes lV shakes it off.
A slow jab from McCarthy misses its intended target.
Tepes lV swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McCarthy dives in and grabs Tepes lV's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tepes lV pushes down on McCarthy's head and hops out.
McCarthy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tepes lV scores with a crisp jab that stopped McCarthy in his tracks.
McCarthy moves forwards but Tepes lV connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tepes lV throws a hook but McCarthy avoids it easily.
McCarthy throws a jab when Tepes lV was well out of range.
McCarthy looks to land a left hand but Tepes lV moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Tepes lV misses.
McCarthy is looking for a counter combo.
Tepes lV with the inside leg kick.
Tepes lV thows a left - swing and a miss!
McCarthy throws a lazy right hand but Tepes lV sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCarthy throws a body shot but no joy.
Tepes lV misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCarthy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy throws a looping overhand right but Tepes lV ducks down to avoid it.
Tepes lV fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McCarthy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A big left from Tepes lV misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCarthy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McCarthy throws a jab when Tepes lV was well out of range.
McCarthy misses with a double jab.
Tepes lV defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McCarthy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cormac McCarthy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tepes lV tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCarthy was well out of range. Poor timing from Tepes lV.
Tepes lV tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McCarthy sizes up Tepes lV with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tepes lV will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McCarthy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tepes lV moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tepes lV keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McCarthy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Cormac McCarthy will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
McCarthy digs a good body shot into Tepes lV's ribs.
Vlad Tepes lV has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cormac McCarthy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McCarthy misses with an uppercut.
Tepes lV misses with a wild body shot.
McCarthy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tepes lV cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tepes lV dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tepes lV moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tepes lV throws a head kick that misses.
Tepes lV lands a high kick!
Tepes lV ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCarthy moves away.
Tepes lV stuffs the takedown attempt from McCarthy. McCarthy gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tepes lV looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A bone on bone clash there as McCarthy blocks the leg kick.
McCarthy misses with a double jab
and Tepes lV counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab, jab by Tepes lV - just one landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy misses the jab.
McCarthy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tepes lV. Tepes lV circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tepes lV scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McCarthy gets the takedown into side control.
Cormac McCarthy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McCarthy is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Tepes lV is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
McCarthy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
McCarthy's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Further stalling from McCarthy.
Tepes lV is trying to get back to full guard.
McCarthy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McCarthy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tepes lV does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy content to control rather than advance.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McCarthy misses with the combination.
McCarthy moves away from the strike by Tepes lV.
Tepes lV throws a body kick that misses.
Tepes lV pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McCarthy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tepes lV throws out a counter right but McCarthy avoids it with no problem.
Tepes lV thows a left - swing and a miss!
McCarthy scores with a body shot.
Tepes lV throws a jab when McCarthy was well out of range.
Vlad Tepes lV is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tepes lV swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tepes lV misses with a straight right.
Tepes lV misses with a looping right.
A counter left hand to the body from McCarthy misses its target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy misses with a shot to the body
and McCarthy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McCarthy lands a jab to Tepes lV's midsection.
Tepes lV has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McCarthy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tepes lV.
Tepes lV bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCarthy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tepes lV tries a low kick but McCarthy avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from McCarthy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tepes lV throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tepes lV jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tepes lV ducks under a wild hook from McCarthy.
Tepes lV blocks a jab.
McCarthy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McCarthy scores with a hook.
Tepes lV misses the jab.
McCarthy defending well as Tepes lV loads up on a big left hand.
McCarthy lands with a shot to the body.
McCarthy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vlad Tepes lV.
Well McCarthy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Cormac McCarthy!
After winning the bout, Cormac McCarthy thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tagnarach Kamara (ranked 26 p4p, 149 weight class) and Benjamin Noeigati (ranked 4 p4p, 23 weight class). Kamara comes to the cage accompanied by BLIND SPOTS. Noeigati is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Cremation of Sam McGee. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tagnarach Kamara!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Benjamin Noeigati!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamara ducks under a wild hook from Noeigati.
Noeigati on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
It looks like Benjamin Noeigati has been cut.
Kamara pushes Noeigati away with a front kick.
Noeigati misses with a looping left.
Kamara is looking to counter punch.
Noeigati lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
It looks like Tagnarach Kamara has been cut.
Kamara is looking to slow Noeigati down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noeigati takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kamara connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noeigati scores with a sloppy right hand. Kamara should have avoided that one.
Noeigati throws an off balance right hand
and Kamara counters with a stiff right hand.
Noeigati throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kamara counters with a huge left! Noeigati is in big trouble! He's backing up but Kamara isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Noeigati from any more damage. A dominating finish by Kamara!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tagnarach Kamara!
Tagnarach Kamara retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Tagnarach Kamara made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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