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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Goerge Cantstandya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Church (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Church has chosen Wings Of A Butterfly as his entrance music. Nick Church has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Goerge Cantstandya's chin.
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171 cm
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163 lbs
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170 cm
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155 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Goerge Cantstandya! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Church! The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Church wants to land a leg kick but Cantstandya is out of range. Cantstandya fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Church with a body punch. A glancing blow. Cantstandya avoids the body shot from Church.
Cantstandya slips a straight right by Church. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Church tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cantstandya swats him away and circles back towards the center. Cantstandya moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cantstandya closes this distance looking for a takedown but Church circles away. Nick Church is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Cantstandya checks a low kick from Church. Church closes the distance and lands a one-two. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Cantstandya lands a jab to Church's midsection. Decent striking displayed by Cantstandya there. Church pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Church throws a jab but it's blocked by Cantstandya. Cantstandya listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Cantstandya shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Church as he avoids it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Goerge Cantstandya. That's going to take a lot out of him. Cantstandya with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cantstandya fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Church avoids it really well and circles away. Cantstandya swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Church counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Church scores with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cantstandya misses with a head kick.
Church checks a leg kick. Church misses with a series of wild punches.
Cantstandya uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Church. Cantstandya throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Church tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cantstandya is in Church's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Church is looking to stand up but Cantstandya isn't so interested in that idea. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Church has his hands on Cantstandya's head, controlling the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Church dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Church throws a looping overhand right but Cantstandya ducks down to avoid it. Cantstandya throws a series of punches but Church avoids them all with ease. Cantstandya throws a sloppy head kick letting Church counter with a right hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Church just misses with a punch to the body.
Cantstandya shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Cantstandya was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's one minute gone in the round. Cantstandya throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Church because Cantstandya loaded up on that one. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Church wants to control but Cantstandya is having none of it. Poor strikes thrown by Cantstandya there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cantstandya unloads with some shots from mount but Church bucks and avoids them well.
Church really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cantstandya. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Church is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Church wants to control but Cantstandya is having none of it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Goerge Cantstandya will probably get the nod. That's time! Cantstandya's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Church tries to clinch up but Cantstandya circles away and keeps his distance. Cantstandya swats away the attempt to clinch by Church. Nick Church seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Church wants to land a leg kick but Cantstandya is out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cantstandya looks to land a combination but Church avoids it well. Church slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cantstandya shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Church counters with a lovely straight right hand! Church tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Cantstandya manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Church tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Cantstandya checks the leg kick. Church throws a leg kick that misses.
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. Church thows a left - swing and a miss! Church misses with a jab to the body
and Cantstandya counters with a takedown into side control. Church is trying to buck Cantstandya off.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cantstandya lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Church is trying to improve his position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Cantstandya throws an elbow but Church slips to the side and avoids it well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Goerge Cantstandya clearly takes that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Horrible takedown by Cantstandya or perhaps it was just good defense by Church which made him look bad. Cantstandya tries for a takedown but Church sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Cantstandya ducks under a wild hook from Church. Cantstandya closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cantstandya lands in his opponent's guard. Church is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Church is looking to stand back up but Cantstandya counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Church.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cantstandya is looking to advance position but Church won't allow it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Goerge Cantstandya had his way with Nick Church in that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Cantstandya fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Cantstandya avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Church misses with a wild body shot. Cantstandya shoots in looking for a takedown but Church manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cantstandya's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Church darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Cantstandya dives in and grabs Church's left leg, looking for a takedown. Church pushes down on Cantstandya's head and hops out.
That's one minute gone in the round. Church lands with an uppercut that bounces Cantstandya off the cage and back into rage. Church throws a lazy head kick and Cantstandya counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Church can do anything to dispel that myth. Cantstandya pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Church is keeping the position for now. Cantstandya prevents Church from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Church being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cantstandya trying to control but Church is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight! Goerge Cantstandya showed his dominance in that final round. I think Cantstandya has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge George Francis scores the fight 49:46 Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 49:46 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Goerge Cantstandya! Goerge Cantstandya retains his lightweight title!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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