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HFC 75 Just Bring It! PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gauthier Lambert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krzysztof Kulak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gauthier Lambert has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gauthier Lambert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Krzysztof Kulak!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lambert lands a lovely overhand right.
Lambert fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kulak sprawls well initially but Lambert persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kulak is rocked!
Lambert is pressing down on Kulak's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kulak is holding on for now.
Kulak is still in real trouble! Can Lambert finish him?
Lambert scores with a big shot! Kulak's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Kulak! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gauthier Lambert!
Gauthier Lambert 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kenji Hashimoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eiki Daikaura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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135 lbs
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139 lbs
29 - 25 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kenji Hashimoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eiki Daikaura!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daikaura scores with a leg kick.
Hashimoto looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Daikaura lands a leg kick that knocks Hashimoto off balance momentarily.
Daikaura buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Daikaura scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Daikaura closes the distance and clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hashimoto has clasped his hands together around Daikaura's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hashimoto working away.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Hashimoto trying to control the position but Daikaura is working away.
Daikaura wants to control but Hashimoto postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daikaura sneaks out the side door and pushes Hashimoto away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Hashimoto misses with a body shot.
Eiki Daikaura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Daikaura. That's going to slow Hashimoto down.
Daikaura keeps Hashimoto at a distance using the push kick.
Daikaura throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hashimoto.
Daikaura turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Daikaura getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Daikaura moves into range and clinches up with Hashimoto.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Daikaura.
Hashimoto takes a knee to the side of the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daikaura taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daikaura with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Daikaura connects with a knee to the head.
Daikaura gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Daikaura lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Come on Daikaura - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hashimoto takes a knee right on the jaw!
Daikaura with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Daikaura lands a damaging elbow.
Hashimoto is trying to push Daikaura away but Daikaura has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Daikaura slows down the pace here.
Hashimoto can't get the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daikaura lands a nice knee to the body.
Daikaura connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hashimoto's face.
It looks like Kenji Hashimoto has been cut.
Daikaura lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hashimoto or not.
Daikaura lands a shoulder strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Daikaura.
Hashimoto fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hashimoto takes an elbow to the temple.
Hashimoto is rocked!
Daikaura lands a hook that snaps the head of Hashimoto backwards.
Oh Hashimoto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Come on Daikaura - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Clinched against the cage, Daikaura lands a big elbow that drops Hashimoto! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Hashimoto is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eiki Daikaura!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Orao Krila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Riordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Orao Krila!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tommy Riordan!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krila tries for a takedown but Riordan circles away easily
and Riordan counters with a shoot takedown. Krila fights it but they end up in guard.
Riordan throwing strikes but missing.
Riordan wants to control from the top but Krila keeps moving.
Riordan pushes down on Krila's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Riordan is trying to control. Krila wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Riordan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riordan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Krila tries to kick Riordan off but Riordan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Krila won't allow Riordan to pass to mount.
Krila wants to control but Riordan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tommy Riordan has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Krila.
The fight stays on the outside here - Riordan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krila gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Riordan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riordan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Krila is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Krila has escaped and now he's on top!
Riordan has his hands on Krila's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riordan has his foot on Krila's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Krila works his way back into a safe position though.
Krila trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Riordan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Krila manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riordan trying to control the position from guard on top but Krila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Riordan looking to pass the guard.
Riordan wants to get up but he can't break Krila's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Krila pushes Riordan off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Riordan drives through with a takedown into Krila's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Riordan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Riordan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Krila trying to hold on to Riordan's head to control him but Riordan postures up.
Riordan is pressing down on Krila's thigh, looking to free his foot. Krila is holding on for now.
Riordan is trying to control. Krila wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Riordan wants to free his trapped foot but Krila is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Krila pushes Riordan off looking to stand but Riordan dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Tommy Riordan.
Riordan lands with a shot to the body.
Riordan clinches up against the cage.
Krila changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Riordan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Riordan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Krila to the ground. Riordan is now in Krila's guard.
Riordan trying to control the position from guard on top but Krila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Riordan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Riordan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Riordan tries to free his leg and advance position but Krila is retaining full guard.
Tommy Riordan has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Riordan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Krila gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Riordan is stalling in the full guard.
Krila working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Riordan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Riordan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riordan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tommy Riordan was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Riordan darts in and clinches Krila up against the cage.
Riordan drags the fight down to the ground.
Krila throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riordan pulls Krila in close to prevent any damage.
Riordan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Riordan keeping moving, preventing Krila from controlling successfully.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Tommy Riordan wasn't active enough on the ground.
Riordan fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Riordan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Krila trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Riordan manages to pass to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Riordan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Krila fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Riordan avoids it really well and circles away.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Riordan.
Riordan tries for a kimura but Krila is defending well.
Riordan fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Riordan is looking to take a break and control but Krila is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Riordan working away.
Riordan tries to move into full mount but can't pass Krila's legs.
You can see the frustration on Krila's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Orao Krila.
Riordan slaps away a takedown attempt from Krila, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Riordan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Riordan lands in his opponent's guard.
Krila keeping moving, preventing Riordan from controlling successfully.
Krila is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riordan wants to get up but he can't break Krila's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Krila tries to sprawl but Riordan drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Krila tries to kick Riordan off but Riordan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Riordan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Riordan is trying to control the action in half guard but Krila is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tommy Riordan was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Riordan dives in and scores a takedown into Krila's guard.
Krila pulls Riordan in close to prevent any damage.
Tommy Riordan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Krila isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Riordan stacks Krila on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Riordan!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Riordan looking to control but instead Krila has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Riordan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Riordan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Riordan!
A relieved looking Tommy Riordan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kelvin Redondo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominic Robillard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dominic Robillard has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kelvin Redondo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dominic Robillard!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Redondo or perhaps it was just good defense by Robillard which made him look bad.
Robillard wants to clinch.
Robillard stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Robillard wants it to stay on the feet.
Robillard tries to clinch there but Redondo circles away.
Robillard tries to clinch up but Redondo circles away and keeps his distance.
Redondo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Robillard swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kelvin Redondo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robillard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Redondo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Robillard.
Robillard moves into the clinch.
Robillard comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Robillard prevents the takedown attempt.
Redondo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Redondo wants a takedown but no success here.
Robillard trying to land knees to the body.
Redondo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Robillard gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Redondo is trying to drag Robillard to the mat but Robillard just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Redondo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redondo takes an elbow to the temple.
Redondo is looking for a takedown.
The referee calls for Robillard to work.
Redondo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Robillard prevents it.
Redondo is looking for a takedown.
Redondo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Robillard to keep the fight standing.
Robillard looking to stall.
Redondo goes for a takedown attempt but Robillard pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Robillard tries to clinch up.
Redondo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Robillard's waist but Robillard gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Redondo off to one side.
Robillard closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redondo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Robillard prevents the takedown attempt.
Redondo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Robillard after a bit of a struggle.
Redondo tries to pull guard but Robillard holds him up against the cage and eventually Redondo drops back down to his feet.
Robillard creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Redondo's defenses.
Robillard prevents a takedown attempt there.
Robillard tries to land a knee to the head but Redondo blocks with his arms.
Nice elbow from Robillard.
It looks like Kelvin Redondo has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robillard tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Robillard gets through Redondo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Robillard creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Redondo's defenses.
Redondo has Robillard pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Robillard manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Robillard.
Robillard lands a damaging elbow.
Redondo is trying to break the clinch but Robillard is controlling him.
Robillard using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Redondo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Redondo tries to circle away but Robillard has him pinned against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robillard keeps control of Redondo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Redondo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Robillard prevents it.
Redondo is working for takedown but Robillard is calmly controlling the position for now.
Robillard lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Redondo is trying to break the clinch but Robillard has him pressed against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Robillard.
Redondo tries to score a body lock takedown but Robillard shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Redondo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Robillard tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Robillard.
Nice elbow from Robillard.
Kelvin Redondo's cut is getting worse.
Redondo wants a takedown.
Redondo fails to pull guard.
Redondo is breathing heavily.
Robillard lands an elbow just above Redondo 's eye.
Redondo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Redondo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Robillard to keep the fight standing.
Robillard with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robillard landing knees to the head.
Redondo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Robillard is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Redondo has Robillard pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Robillard manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robillard gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Robillard gets underhooks to prevent Redondo's takedown attempt.
Robillard lands an elbow inside.
Robillard using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Redondo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Robillard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Redondo backwards.
Nice elbow from Robillard.
Redondo is rocked!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Robillard.
Oh Redondo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Redondo tries to break free but Robillard pushes him back against the cage.
Redondo seems to have got his legs back now.
Robillard throws a knee to the head but misses.
Redondo is trying to drag Robillard to the mat but Robillard just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Redondo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kelvin Redondo's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Redondo takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominic Robillard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kelvin Redondo's cut.
That's time! Redondo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Robillard fails in his attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Redondo is defended easily by Robillard.
Robillard fails in his attempt to clinch.
Robillard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Redondo.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Robillard moves in looking to clinch but Redondo pushes him off.
Robillard circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Redondo drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Robillard follows Redondo to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dominic Robillard!
In his post fight interview, Dominic Robillard started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Monroe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominik Cyran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dominik Cyran will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jacob Monroe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dominik Cyran!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monroe fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Monroe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Monroe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cyran defends it nicely.
Cyran circles away from the clinch attempt.
A good leg kick by Cyran.
Jacob Monroe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monroe shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacob Monroe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cyran fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Monroe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monroe shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cyran sprawls well. Cyran wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Monroe gets slowly back to his feet.
Monroe fails with a takedown attempt.
Monroe is breathing heavily.
Monroe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Look low, kick high! Cyran uses the oldest trick in the book to send Monroe tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Cyran is absolutely delighted - when Monroe wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Dominik Cyran!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pluto Palhares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Peters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palhares's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, TOQUINHO. David Peters acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pluto Palhares!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Peters!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peters throws a nice looking combination but Palhares bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Peters takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
No joy there for Peters, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Peters gets caught flat footed, as Palhares shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Peters manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Palhares manages to get himself to full guard.
Peters wanted to stand there but Palhares had control of the position.
Peters stopping the sweep attempt from Palhares.
Peters has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Palhares is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peters is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Palhares wants to sweep but no luck.
Peters tries to stand but Palhares is controlling from the bottom.
Peters postures up.
Palhares pulls Peters in to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Pluto Palhares wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Peters looks to land a combination but Palhares avoids it well.
Palhares dodges the punch combination from Peters.
Peters throws a right and a left that Palhares avoids nicely.
Peters throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Palhares counters with a stiff right hand.
Peters takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peters on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Palhares. Palhares obviously looking to wear him down.
Peters looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Peters misses its intended target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Palhares, right into the meat.
Palhares moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Palhares thuds his shin into the meat of Peters's side.
Peters has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Palhares.
Peters walks into a left hand.
It looks like David Peters has been cut.
Palhares fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Peters gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Peters is rocked!
Palhares scoring with punches to the head and body.
Peters is still in real trouble! Can Palhares finish him?
Palhares passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Palhares is chipping away with strikes.
Palhares lands a strong strike to the head of Peters. That's dazed him! Palhares looking to finish here. Peters is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Palhares lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pluto Palhares!
Pluto Palhares retains his light heavyweight title!
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