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LEGACY! 32 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Artem Irhin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conor Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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186 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Artem Irhin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Conor Harris!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Irhin scores with a nice right hand.
Harris darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Harris looks to land a combination but Irhin avoids it well.
Irhin scores with a head kick.
Irhin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Irhin moves forwards but Harris connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Harris tries a head kick but it misses.
Harris lands a nice looking body shot.
Irhin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Irhin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Harris.
Harris breaks the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harris blocks a head kick by Irhin.
Harris displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Irhin throws out the jab.
Irhin slips a jab and a cross from Harris.
Harris connects with a right hand. Irhin shakes it off.
Harris lands a jab to the head.
A head kick by Harris misses
and Irhin counters with a straight right hand.
Irhin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Harris lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Irhin circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Irhin finds it's way round the side to connect with Harris's head.
Irhin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Harris.
Irhin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harris throws out the jab.
Irhin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Harris counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Conor Harris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Harris paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Irhin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Harris throws a head kick that misses.
Irhin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Irhin shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harris is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Harris has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Irhin is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irhin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Harris sees it coming and defends easily.
Irhin wants to take a breather but Harris is having none of it.
Irhin trying to control from Harris's half guard. Harris has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Irhin wants to pass the guard but Harris is keeping the position.
Harris keeping moving, preventing Irhin from controlling successfully.
Irhin wants to pass the guard but Harris is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irhin advances position into side control!
Irhin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Harris knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Harris regains half guard there - taking advantage of Irhin's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Harris is staying active underneath Irhin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Irhin is working for a kimura but Harris is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four 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.
Irhin is looking for a kimura here.
Harris trying to hold on to Irhin's head to control him but Irhin postures up.
Irhin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Artem Irhin will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Irhin checks a leg kick.
Irhin throws a head kick that misses.
Harris looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Irhin throws a nice head kick!
Harris is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Harris has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Irhin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Harris to score with a decent uppercut.
Harris takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Harris lands a really nice looking cross but Irhin seems unphased.
Irhin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Harris tries a head kick but it misses.
Irhin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Irhin staying out of range there.
Irhin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Harris misses with a few strikes there.
Harris just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Irhin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Harris tries to avoid it but Irhin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Harris to the ground. Harris escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Irhin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harris.
Harris scores with the left hand. Irhin knows he should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Irhin.
Irhin throws a sloppy head kick
and Harris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Irhin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Harris, as that shot connected.
A punch combination from Harris misses.
Harris scores with a hook to the body. Irhin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A punch combination from Harris misses.
Irhin moves into the clinch.
Harris misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Harris tries to stall but Irhin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Harris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Irhin.
Irhin tries a head kick but it misses.
Irhin misses with a two punch combination.
Harris ducks under a wild hook from Irhin.
Harris defending well as Irhin loads up on a big left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Irhin throws a lazy right hand but Harris sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Harris coming out on top.
Conor Harris seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Irhin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Irhin defending well as Harris loads up on a big left hand.
Harris lands a head kick. Irhin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Irhin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Irhin throws a jab but it's blocked by Harris.
Irhin connects with a crisp jab.
Harris connects with a jab.
Harris throws a low kick but Irhin moves out of range easily.
Conor Harris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Irhin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Harris misses with a right hand
and Irhin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Irhin throws a looping overhand right but Harris ducks down to avoid it.
Harris is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Irhin with a body shot.
Irhin misses with a head kick.
Harris doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Harris lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Harris darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Irhin is rocked!
Irhin gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Conor Harris!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Kroblur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francisco dAnconia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). dAnconia is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Revolution. Francisco dAnconia is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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224 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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Kroblur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Francisco dAnconia!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
dAnconia takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kroblur throws a body shot but no joy.
Kroblur throws a leg kick but dAnconia sees it coming and moves out of range.
dAnconia on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
dAnconia loads up on a big right hand but Kroblur slips the punch.
Kroblur misses with a body kick.
Kroblur moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
dAnconia throws a lazy right hand but Kroblur sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kroblur throws a big shot that misses.
dAnconia throws out a loose jab but Kroblur uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matt Kroblur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
dAnconia scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kroblur doesn't seem bothered though.
Kroblur seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kroblur avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
dAnconia looks to land a right hand but Kroblur moved out of range.
Kroblur rushes dAnconia and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
dAnconia throws a punch but it's blocked by Kroblur.
Kroblur is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but dAnconia is defending well.
A head punch blocked on the inside by dAnconia.
That's one minute gone in the round.
dAnconia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kroblur's elbow.
dAnconia lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kroblur backwards.
Kroblur tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from dAnconia on the inside.
Kroblur doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
dAnconia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kroblur blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kroblur can't find room to land a body shot as dAnconia controls the action.
dAnconia misses with some punches.
Kroblur can't find room to land a body shot as dAnconia controls the action.
Kroblur lands with a light punch inside.
dAnconia misses with a punch on the inside.
Kroblur blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kroblur blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
dAnconia scores with a shot to the side of Kroblur's head.
dAnconia is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short uppercut from dAnconia.
dAnconia works on Kroblur's body with a couple of short punches.
Kroblur struggles to land a body shot inside as dAnconia controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kroblur wants to take the fight to the mat but dAnconia manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from dAnconia.
A short left from Kroblur.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
dAnconia struggles to land a body shot inside as Kroblur controls his hands.
Kroblur lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kroblur lands a right hand that snaps the head of dAnconia backwards.
dAnconia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
dAnconia tries a body shot but Kroblur blocks it.
Kroblur jumps guard and drags dAnconia to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as dAnconia accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
dAnconia throws an elbow that misses. Kroblur uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in dAnconia's guard. Nice move by Kroblur!
Kroblur in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
dAnconia looking for a sweep. Not yet dAnconia, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kroblur postures up.
Kroblur trying to control but dAnconia is working from the bottom.
dAnconia has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
dAnconia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kroblur manages to get himself to full guard.
dAnconia won't allow Kroblur to sweep him here.
dAnconia stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Kroblur has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! dAnconia manages to get his head free but now Kroblur has transitioned to an armbar! dAnconia grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Kroblur! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matt Kroblur!
In defeat, Francisco dAnconia stepped up to the mic, saying 'Who is John Galt?'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yogi Dhamma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Palmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dhamma comes into the arena with Power Of Soul blaring out of the sound system. Palmer has chosen Sans Pression - Numero 1 as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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189 lbs
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170 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yogi Dhamma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, George Palmer!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palmer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dhamma moves away.
Palmer throws out a powerful jab.
Palmer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dhamma tries to counter with a takedown but Palmer is quick to defend against it.
Dhamma avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dhamma drops down looking for a counter takedown but Palmer sprawls and moves away.
Palmer thumps Dhamma with a low kick.
Palmer cracks a nice hook into Dhamma's ribs.
Palmer throws a sloppy head kick and Dhamma moves out of range easily.
Dhamma attempts a counter takedown but Palmer avoids it well and moves away.
Dhamma closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Palmer did well to prevent Dhamma getting side control.
Palmer is not content to let Dhamma control the position.
Dhamma thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Palmer is defending against the submission attempts here by Dhamma.
Dhamma wants to take a breather but Palmer is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer trying to hold on to Dhamma's head to control him but Dhamma postures up.
Dhamma is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Palmer tries to roll over but Dhamma keeps him under control.
Palmer is refusing to be controlled, as Dhamma sits in half guard.
Dhamma thows a huge punch but Palmer dodges it nicely.
Palmer wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dhamma is trying to work for a kimura but Palmer is defending well.
Dhamma is looking to advance position but Palmer won't allow it.
That's two 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.
Palmer is not content to let Dhamma control the position.
Dhamma is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dhamma trying to control the pace.
Dhamma is trying to control the action in half guard but Palmer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dhamma tries to pass to full mount but Palmer defends it.
Palmer felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Palmer is trying to control but can't.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dhamma takes one to the chin there.
Palmer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dhamma drops down looking for a counter takedown but Palmer sprawls and moves away.
Palmer throws a sloppy head kick and Dhamma moves out of range easily.
Dhamma has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Palmer finds it's way round the side to connect with Dhamma's head.
Palmer throws an overhand right that lands on Dhamma's shoulder, as Dhamma tries to avoid the shot.
Palmer scoring well with a low kick there.
Dhamma looks for a takedown but Palmer sprawls well.
Dhamma fails with the takedown.
Palmer throws a low kick but Dhamma avoids it.
Palmer pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dhamma is out of range and Palmer settles back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Palmer misses the target.
Nice shot lands for Palmer.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dhamma is defended easily by Palmer.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yogi Dhamma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dhamma checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Palmer throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dhamma counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dhamma is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Palmer as he works his way to full guard.
Dhamma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Palmer is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dhamma trying to control but Palmer is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Palmer 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.
Dhamma shoots in looking for a takedown but Palmer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dhamma's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Palmer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dhamma.
Palmer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dhamma blocks a leg kick.
Dhamma fails with the takedown.
Palmer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Palmer is looking to slow Dhamma down with leg kicks.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Palmer. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Dhamma checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dhamma checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dhamma feinted with a counter takedown.
Palmer misses with a head kick.
Palmer misses with a leg kick
and Dhamma counters with a takedown into side control.
Dhamma in side control, throwing shots but Palmer defends.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dhamma tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dhamma has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Palmer struggling a bit here.
Dhamma goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Palmer rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dhamma's guard! Nice work there by Palmer!
Palmer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Palmer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Palmer tries to free his leg and advance position but Dhamma is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palmer drops back looking for a leg! Dhamma is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dhamma manages to kick Palmer off! Palmer jumps back into Dhamma's guard.
Palmer wants to control from the top but Dhamma keeps moving.
Dhamma working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Palmer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Dhamma is tightening it up a little... Palmer has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Palmer reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Palmer taps out! Nice BJJ there by Dhamma!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Yogi Dhamma!
Yogi Dhamma made sure to mention his sponsor, Spartan Nutrition in his post fight interview.
George Palmer spoke after the fight, saying 'Great job Terry I have no excuses. You are clearly a better fighter tonight. You hit so freaking hard man.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kabal Labak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rupert Blasts (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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195 lbs
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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
12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Kabal Labak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rupert Blasts!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Labak avoids a kick to the body.
Blasts misses with a body kick.
Labak throws a body punch but Blasts moves out of range.
Blasts misses with a body kick.
Blasts buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Blasts as he connects with a hook.
Blasts throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blasts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Labak changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Labak drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Blasts walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Labak checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Labak throws the left hand but Blasts avoids the punch easily.
Blasts ducks under a wild hook from Labak.
Blasts checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blasts lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Labak pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Blasts there.
Blasts throws a front kick that sends Labak stumbling back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Labak takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blasts pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rupert Blasts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Labak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blasts tries to counter with a clinch but Labak shakes him off and moves away.
Blasts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheers as Blasts lands an impressive looking overhand right. Labak doesn't seem phased though.
Good work by Labak as he checks the leg kick.
Labak looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Blasts throws a lazy right hand but Labak sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Labak changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Blasts throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Labak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blasts throws out the jab.
Blasts takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Blasts fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Labak with a nice cross.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Labak.
A punch combination from Labak misses.
Blasts looks to score with a jab to the body but Labak is just out of range.
Blasts steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Labak.
Blasts swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blasts connects with a right hand. Labak shakes it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blasts is looking to slow Labak down with leg kicks.
A big left from Blasts misses.
Blasts thuds his shin into the meat of Labak's side.
Blasts digs a good body shot into Labak's ribs.
Labak circles away from the clinch attempt.
Labak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Labak moves out of range of the body kick from Blasts.
Labak on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Blasts tries to clinch but Labak moves out of range.
Labak ducks right into an uppercut from Blasts.
Labak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blasts misses with the combination.
Blasts fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Labak.
Blasts waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Labak.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blasts misses with a wild combination.
Labak is looking to wear down Blasts with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Labak fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Blasts looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Labak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blasts checks a leg kick.
Nice shot by Blasts.
Blasts throws a leg kick that misses.
A low kick from Blasts misses
and Labak counters with a nice double leg into side control. Blasts won't be happy with that.
Blasts throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blasts clinches up with Labak and pushes him back against the cage.
Blasts trying to control the position but instead, Labak has worked for underhooks and has pushed Blasts into the cage.
Labak lands a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Labak fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Blasts landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Blasts tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Blasts lands a hook that snaps the head of Labak backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Blasts fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Labak.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Blasts.
Blasts prevents Labak from breaking the clinch.
Labak avoiding damage as Blasts throws knees to the body.
Blasts is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Labak is defending well for now.
Labak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blasts's elbow.
Blasts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Labak looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Blasts fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blasts misses with a punch to the body.
Blasts with an attempt at a knee that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Labak.
Blasts misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blasts misses with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rupert Blasts dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Blasts throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Blasts attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Blasts tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Labak half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rupert Blasts seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blasts throws a low kick but Labak avoids it.
Blasts displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Labak throws out the jab.
Blasts shapes to counter with a head kick.
Blasts with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Blasts stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Blasts wants it to stay on the feet.
Blasts tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Labak defending well as Blasts loads up on a big left hand.
Blasts takes a swing at Labak's ribcage but misses.
Blasts works Labak's body with a nice hook.
Both fighters circling a little - Blasts finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Labak slips a straight right by Blasts.
Labak throws a body shot but no joy.
Blasts looks to throw the jab but Labak is out of range.
Labak takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Labak throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Labak blocks a leg kick.
Labak feinted with a counter takedown.
Blasts throws a leg kick but Labak sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Labak appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Labak lunges at Blasts with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Blasts's hand.
Labak slips under a jab.
Labak half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Labak misses with a jab, cross combination.
Labak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blasts.
Labak connects with a single shot there.
Blasts misses with a head kick.
Blasts connects with a leg kick. Labak looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Blasts ducks under a wild hook from Labak.
Blasts connects with a body shot.
Labak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blasts.
Blasts throws the left hand but Labak avoids the punch easily.
Labak scores with a shot to the body.
Blasts throws a right and a left that Labak avoids nicely.
Labak slips a straight right by Blasts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Labak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blasts moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Labak defending well as Blasts loads up on a big left hand.
Blasts moves out of range of the strikes.
Labak scores with a decent looking hook.
Labak misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Labak is defended easily by Blasts.
Labak throws a body shot but no joy.
Blasts is trying to counter with his kicks.
Labak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blasts throws out the jab.
Labak avoids the body shot from Blasts.
Blasts lands a nice looking body shot.
Labak will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Labak chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Blasts can pounce on him.
Blasts throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Blasts bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rupert Blasts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Labak darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Blasts pushes Labak off and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blasts looks to land a body kick but Labak moved away.
Blasts shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Blasts lands with a nice combination. Labak backs away looking to recover.
A head kick misses from Blasts.
Labak gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Blasts.
Blasts lands with a straight right. Labak didn't see that one coming.
Blasts lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Blasts throws the left hand but Labak avoids the punch easily.
Blasts misses with a body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blasts with a nice cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Blasts.
A slow jab from Blasts misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Labak. Blasts does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blasts scores with a nice strike.
Blasts chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Blasts throws a leg kick
and Labak counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Blasts manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Blasts takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Blasts keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blasts has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Labak lands a head shot.
Blasts takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blasts fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Labak manages to avoid it.
Blasts tries to work over Labak's front leg with a kick but Labak checks it.
A slow jab from Blasts misses its intended target.
Good leg kick by Blasts there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rupert Blasts showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Labak's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Labak circles away from the clinch attempt.
Labak throws a body shot but no joy.
Blasts throws out a counter right but Labak avoids it with no problem.
Labak stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Blasts.
Blasts has Labak up against the cage in a clinch.
Blasts is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Labak is defending well for now.
Blasts is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Labak is leaning against Blasts and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Labak is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Labak.
Labak lands a right hand that snaps the head of Blasts backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Labak misses with a body punch.
Labak jumps guard but Blasts stands there with Labak around his waist. Labak gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Blasts lands with a short shot to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Labak prevents a body shot from Blasts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blasts's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Blasts looking to slow down the pace here.
A nice left hand lands by Blasts.
Labak swings wildly with an uppercut but Blasts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blasts misses with a knee strike.
Labak lands a body shot in the clinch.
Labak tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Blasts smiles and moves away.
Blasts connects with an inside leg kick.
Jab from Blasts.
Labak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blasts takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Blasts swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blasts is looking to slow Labak down with leg kicks.
Rupert Blasts is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Labak throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blasts moves out of range as Labak throws a body kick.
Blasts jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blasts slips a jab from Labak.
Blasts throws a body kick that misses.
Blasts fails with an attempt to clinch.
Labak throws a body punch but Blasts moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blasts swings for the body but Labak moves out of range.
Blasts misses with a head kick.
Labak takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Labak tries to land a front kick but Blasts steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Blasts throws out a loose jab but Labak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Labak moves out of range of the body kick.
Blasts jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice shot lands for Blasts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Blasts.
Blasts on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Blasts looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Blasts thows a body kick. Labak tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Blasts takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Labak throws a shot from downtown. Blasts moves away and avoids it.
And Blasts responds with a good body kick, but Labak manages to step out the way in time.
Labak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Labak dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Labak connects with a single shot there.
Kabal Labak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Labak blocks a head kick by Blasts.
Labak on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Blasts. Blasts obviously looking to wear him down.
Labak feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Blastss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Blasts looks for the body kick but Labak saw that one coming.
Labak feinted with a counter takedown.
Blasts throws a half hearted mid kick.
Blasts tries to close the distance and clinch but Labak swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Labak misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Blasts was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Blasts looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Labak changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blasts throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Labak half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Labak. Blasts does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blasts tries to clinch but Labak moves out of range.
Labak throws a hook but Blasts avoids it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Blasts. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Blasts.
Blasts fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Labak, pushing him back against the cage.
Labak misses with a punch to the body.
Labak misses with the head strike.
Labak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Labak misses with a body punch.
Labak misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Labak dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rupert Blasts.
Well Blasts 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rupert Blasts!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edinger Nucleus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Kuznetsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuznetsov has chosen Siberia - Cold winter night whispers as his entrance music. Ivan Kuznetsov acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Edinger Nucleus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ivan Kuznetsov!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuznetsov lands with a good body shot.
Kuznetsov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nucleus counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kuznetsov won't be happy with that.
Nucleus looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kuznetsov is avoiding damage well.
Nucleus is looking to take a break and control but Kuznetsov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nucleus controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Kuznetsov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov is trying to get back to half guard.
Nucleus trying to control the action but Kuznetsov is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nucleus is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kuznetsov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kuznetsov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nucleus off and has taken his back!
Kuznetsov is looking for the choke from the back position but Nucleus is controlling his hands well.
Kuznetsov has got his arm under Nucleus's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Nucleus has spun round into Kuznetsov's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Nucleus stands and throws Kuznetsov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The referee asks Nucleus politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Nucleus prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nucleus is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kuznetsov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nucleus has control of an arm but Kuznetsov manages to advance to Nucleus's back!
Nucleus tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nucleus tries to reverse the position but Kuznetsov maintains control.
Nucleus tries to hold on but Kuznetsov postures up.
Nucleus is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nucleus regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nucleus trying to control here.
Nucleus is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kuznetsov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kuznetsov's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nucleus is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Kuznetsov is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Nucleus has locked on a rear naked choke here! Kuznetsov is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Edinger Nucleus!
During a confident post fight interview, Edinger Nucleus thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Ivan Kuznetsov spoke after the fight, saying 'I need to change something. I think i go back to heavyweight, i haven't done good after dropping to 205.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Bomb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adelbert Gainsborough (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gainsborough has chosen Dope - Debonaire 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
77 - 34 - 7, fighting out of Helsinki, James Bomb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adelbert Gainsborough!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gainsborough slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gainsborough. Bomb does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gainsborough connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bomb lands with a nice body kick.
A left lands for Bomb.
Bomb blocks a head kick by Gainsborough.
A left lands for Bomb.
Gainsborough checks a leg kick.
Bomb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bomb swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gainsborough scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bomb moves away from the strike by Gainsborough.
Gainsborough swings for the body but Bomb moves out of range.
Gainsborough circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bomb checks a low kick from Gainsborough.
Gainsborough throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bomb is looking to counter with head kicks.
Crunch! Bomb slams his shin into Gainsborough's torso.
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!
Gainsborough takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gainsborough misses with a body shot
and Bomb counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bomb connects with a leg kick. Gainsborough looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bomb tries to clinch up but Gainsborough circles away and keeps his distance.
Gainsborough takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gainsborough misses with a wild body shot.
Bomb throws a lazy right hand but Gainsborough sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gainsborough throws a leg kick
and Bomb counters with a slapping leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Gainsborough.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gainsborough.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bomb!
We've been informed that Gainsborough 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.
Gainsborough looks winded!
Gainsborough is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gainsborough closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gainsborough is rocked!
Bomb fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
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!
Gainsborough looks for the body kick but Bomb saw that one coming.
Bomb throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bomb looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bomb moves into the clinch.
Bomb lands an elbow inside that Gainsborough shrugs off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gainsborough blocks a body shot from Bomb.
Bomb lands a shoulder strike.
Bomb gets through Gainsborough's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bomb makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bomb.
Bomb lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gainsborough or not.
Bomb throws a big uppercut that drops Gainsborough! More strikes from Bomb and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Gainsborough lies dazed against the cage as Bomb celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Bomb!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Boris Gregorovitsj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kirk St Lazarus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gregorovitsj kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Pink Panther Theme. St Lazarus has chosen No Worries as his entrance music. Boris Gregorovitsj had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 156.4lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Boris Gregorovitsj!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 19 - 1, fighting out of New York, Kirk St Lazarus!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters circling a little - St Lazarus finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from St Lazarus.
St Lazarus has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Gregorovitsj is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Gregorovitsj tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. St Lazarus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
St Lazarus with the counter takedown but Gregorovitsj avoids it easily.
Crunch! Gregorovitsj slams his shin into St Lazarus's torso.
St Lazarus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
St Lazarus wants to slow Gregorovitsj down by chopping away at his legs.
Gregorovitsj blocks a low kick nicely.
A punch lands to the side of St Lazarus 's head but he takes it in his stride.
St Lazarus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj lands a glancing blow to the side of St Lazarus's head.
St Lazarus moves out of range of the body kick from Gregorovitsj.
St Lazarus looks to land a combination but Gregorovitsj avoids it well.
St Lazarus just misses with a punch to the body.
Gregorovitsj misses with a looping left.
Gregorovitsj misses with a hook. St Lazarus ducked under it nicely.
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!
A head kick misses from Gregorovitsj.
St Lazarus tries to move into range but Gregorovitsj moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gregorovitsj, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gregorovitsj misses with a hook.
St Lazarus throws a wild body kick that Gregorovitsj sees coming a mile off.
Nice body punch from St Lazarus.
Gregorovitsj connects with a solid leg kick.
Gregorovitsj definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gregorovitsj throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gregorovitsj closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gregorovitsj has a couple of punches blocked by St Lazarus.
Gregorovitsj misses with a knee strike.
St Lazarus takes a knee to the side of the body.
Gregorovitsj can't find room to land a body shot as St Lazarus controls the action.
St Lazarus has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gregorovitsj is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gregorovitsj trying to land knees to the body.
St Lazarus blocks a body shot from Gregorovitsj.
St Lazarus gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Gregorovitsj regains guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gregorovitsj trying to control the position.
St Lazarus landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gregorovitsj managing to control the position.
St Lazarus throwing strikes from guard but Gregorovitsj blocks nicely.
Gregorovitsj pulls St Lazarus in close to his closed guard and prevents St Lazarus from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gregorovitsj is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
St Lazarus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
St Lazarus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Lazarus is looking to work some ground and pound but Gregorovitsj has wrist control.
St Lazarus trying to control the position from guard on top but Gregorovitsj is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
St Lazarus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
St Lazarus sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
St Lazarus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gregorovitsj is able to avoid easily.
Gregorovitsj wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
St Lazarus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gregorovitsj pinned against the cage. Gregorovitsj gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Boris Gregorovitsj has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirk St Lazarus.
Gregorovitsj tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but St Lazarus was well out of range. Poor timing from Gregorovitsj.
St Lazarus throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Gregorovitsj takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A low kick from St Lazarus is predictable there
and Gregorovitsj counters with a stiff right hand.
Gregorovitsj lands with a kick to the ribs.
St Lazarus checks a low kick from Gregorovitsj.
St Lazarus with the counter takedown but Gregorovitsj avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Lazarus shoots in but Gregorovitsj avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gregorovitsj looks to land a right hand but St Lazarus moved out of range.
Gregorovitsj swings for the body but St Lazarus moves out of range.
Kirk St Lazarus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gregorovitsj moves out of range of the body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Gregorovitsj on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gregorovitsj takes a shot right to the bread basket.
St Lazarus takes a kick to the side of the head.
Boris Gregorovitsj is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gregorovitsj takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
St Lazarus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from St Lazarus.
St Lazarus feints and then cracks Gregorovitsj's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gregorovitsj down.
St Lazarus looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
St Lazarus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gregorovitsj keeps working.
St Lazarus tries to pass to full mount but Gregorovitsj defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Boris Gregorovitsj will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gregorovitsj lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A thudding body kick lands there by St Lazarus!
A solid leg kick lands there for Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj wants to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Gregorovitsj.
St Lazarus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gregorovitsj is looking to score with low kicks.
Gregorovitsj misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregorovitsj moves out of range of the body kick from St Lazarus.
St Lazarus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
St Lazarus moves out of range as Gregorovitsj strikes.
Gregorovitsj throws a hook to the side of St Lazarus's head but St Lazarus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice uppercut there from Gregorovitsj.
Boris Gregorovitsj is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gregorovitsj slips under a jab from St Lazarus.
St Lazarus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Gregorovitsj there.
Gregorovitsj throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gregorovitsj takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
St Lazarus throws a leg kick that misses.
St Lazarus lands a nice shot to the body.
Gregorovitsj closes the distance and pushes St Lazarus back into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Gregorovitsj fails to land.
St Lazarus lands a hook to the side of the head.
St Lazarus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gregorovitsj misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gregorovitsj obliges.
A shot in the inside from Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj tries to throw a body punch but St Lazarus avoids it by throwing Gregorovitsj back against the cage.
St Lazarus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
St Lazarus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gregorovitsj smiles and moves away.
Gregorovitsj dips to his left and cracks St Lazarus with an uppercut!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Lazarus fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gregorovitsj sprawls well initially but St Lazarus persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gregorovitsj wants to control the action here but instead St Lazarus manages to pass to full mount!
Gregorovitsj is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
A nice elbow there by St Lazarus.
Gregorovitsj is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gregorovitsj is bucking up trying to escape but St Lazarus cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Gregorovitsj is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A nice elbow there by St Lazarus.
St Lazarus throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Kirk St Lazarus has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Lazarus cracks Gregorovitsj with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
St Lazarus lands a big shot there that rocks Gregorovitsj but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
St Lazarus landing strikes, looking to finish!
St Lazarus connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Gregorovitsj is rocked!
St Lazarus postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Gregorovitsj badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of St Lazarus around the waist but St Lazarus pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! St Lazarus is the winner by TKO! St Lazarus jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kirk St Lazarus!
Kirk St Lazarus seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Liam McGuiness (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johny Clattenburg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGuiness comes to the cage accompanied by The Boys are Back by Dropkick Murphys. 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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202 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Liam McGuiness!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johny Clattenburg!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuiness throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Clattenburg stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Clattenburg throws a leg kick
and McGuiness counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McGuiness scores with a hook to the body. Clattenburg takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A slapping body kick lands there for Clattenburg.
Clattenburg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A counter left hand to the body from McGuiness misses its target.
Clattenburg misses with a double jab
and McGuiness counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Clattenburg thows a leg kick but McGuiness checks it
and McGuiness counters with a crisp right hand that drops Clattenburg! McGuiness lets Clattenburg back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Clattenburg is rocked!
It looks like Johny Clattenburg has been cut.
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!
Clattenburg tries to bum rush McGuiness with a series of wild strikes but McGuiness uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice body punch from Clattenburg.
McGuiness moves out of range of the strikes.
Johny Clattenburg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Clattenburg.
McGuiness avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clattenburg cracks McGuiness with a good jab.
Clattenburg takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McGuiness looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Clattenburg throws a right hand that misses
and McGuiness makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Clattenburg throws a head kick that misses.
McGuiness thumps Clattenburg with a low kick.
McGuiness takes a swing at Clattenburg's ribcage but misses.
Clattenburg misses with a head kick.
McGuiness digs a good hook to Clattenburg's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuiness looks to score with a jab to the body but Clattenburg is just out of range.
Clattenburg throws a series of punches but McGuiness avoids them all with ease.
McGuiness looks to score with a jab to the body but Clattenburg is just out of range.
Clattenburg avoids the body shot from McGuiness.
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!
Clattenburg lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A nice inside leg kick there by Clattenburg. That's going to slow McGuiness down.
A cross from Clattenburg lands.
McGuiness is looking to wear down Clattenburg with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McGuiness misses the jab.
Clattenburg looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Clattenburg misses with a double jab
and McGuiness counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from McGuiness misses
and Clattenburg makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Clattenburg misses with a double jab.
Clattenburg scores with a jab to the body.
McGuiness misses with a wild body shot.
Clattenburg looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuiness is just out of range.
A quick step to the side and McGuiness tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clattenburg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Clattenburg's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Clattenburg duly obliges.
Clattenburg throws a body kick that misses.
McGuiness appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McGuiness misses with a body punch
enabling Clattenburg to counter with a crisp jab.
Clattenburg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuiness moves away.
McGuiness was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Clattenburg misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clattenburg swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McGuiness makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left and a right from Clattenburg both land. Nice combination.
McGuiness darts in and clinches Clattenburg up against the cage.
McGuiness works on Clattenburg's body with a couple of short punches.
Clattenburg looks winded!
A nice left hand lands by McGuiness.
McGuiness works on Clattenburg's body with a couple of short punches.
Clattenburg letting McGuiness take a breather here.
McGuiness content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McGuiness blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGuiness lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for McGuiness.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuiness blocks an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from McGuiness.
Clattenburg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Liam McGuiness will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Johny Clattenburg's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
An inside leg kick from Clattenburg misses.
Clattenburg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuiness appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Johny Clattenburg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGuiness throws a head kick that misses
and Clattenburg counters with a good low kick that McGuiness was not able to check.
McGuiness throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGuiness checks the leg kick nicely there.
McGuiness was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Clattenburg misses with a left hand
and McGuiness counters with a right hand to the body.
Clattenburg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGuiness takes a swing at Clattenburg's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy body kick from McGuiness
and Clattenburg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McGuiness checks a leg kick.
Clattenburg lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuiness misses with a body punch
and Clattenburg counters with a stiff right hand.
McGuiness misses with a wild body shot.
Clattenburg connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Clattenburg misses with a right hand
and McGuiness counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Clattenburg is breathing heavily.
Clattenburg walks into a left hand.
Clattenburg misses with a looping left.
A leg kick checked by McGuiness.
Clattenburg misses with a looping right.
Clattenburg misses with a left hand
and McGuiness counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Clattenburg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Clattenburg has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuiness sends Clattenburg crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! McGuiness is motioning to the referee to let Clattenburg up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Clattenburg is still on wobbly legs! Can McGuiness finish him?
That has opened up Johny Clattenburg's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuiness. Clattenburg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clattenburg leaves his chin hanging out and McGuiness seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Clattenburg crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Liam McGuiness!
Liam McGuiness retains his light heavyweight title!
Liam McGuiness decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Neo Kable (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Carlton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carlton has chosen 2Pac - I'm A Soldier (Echale Mojo Remix) as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Neo Kable has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Neo Kable seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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275 lbs
37 - 14 - 0 |
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273 lbs
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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
37 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Neo Kable!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
39 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kyle Carlton!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carlton slips under a jab from Kable.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kable. Carlton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kable takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kable swinging wildly here.
Kable looks to land a right hand but Carlton moved out of range.
Kable does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kable connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Kyle Carlton has been cut.
Kable with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Good shot there by Kable.
Kable scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Carlton doesn't seem bothered though.
Kable cracks Carlton on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Carlton falls backwards against the cage. Kable follows up with more strikes that drop Carlton to his knees. Kable keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Carlton! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Neo Kable!
Neo Kable thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Fjera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Culver Crimson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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277 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Fjera!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Culver Crimson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crimson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
No luck for Fjera with that takedown attempt.
Crimson tries a quick counter leg kick but Fjera is wise to it.
Fjera takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fjera scores with a nice head shot.
Crimson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Crimson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Crimson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Crimson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fjera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crimson moves away.
Crimson throws a body shot but no joy.
A counter left hand to the body from Fjera misses its target.
Fjera swings widly with a right hand
and Crimson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Nick Fjera has been cut.
Fjera is trying hard to land a takedown here. Crimson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fjera swings widly with a right hand
and Crimson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crimson throws the left hand but Fjera avoids the punch easily.
Fjera swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fjera pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice side step and Crimson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nick Fjera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crimson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Crimson scores with a kick to the body.
Fjera shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Crimson but Crimson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Fjera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fjera misses with a left hand
and Crimson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fjera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crimson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fjera cracks Crimson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Crimson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fjera counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fjera scores with a crisp jab that stopped Crimson in his tracks.
Fjera shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fjera connects with a body shot.
Fjera gets a takedown into half guard.
Fjera throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fjera throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fjera thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crimson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Fjera lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Crimson is defending against the submission attempts here by Fjera.
Crimson is trying to maintain the position but Fjera is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fjera not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fjera not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fjera definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Crimson wants to control but Fjera is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fjera scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fjera throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fjera thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Crimson's head.
Fjera not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fjera throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Crimson to regain full guard.
Fjera is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Crimson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Crimson has escaped and now he's on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crimson content to stall in guard here.
Fjera escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Crimson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fjera can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Crimson controls the pace.
Crimson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Crimson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Culver Crimson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nick Fjera's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Crimson misses with an uppercut.
Crimson throws a leg kick but Fjera sees it coming and moves out of range.
Crimson scores with a sloppy right hand. Fjera should have avoided that one.
Crimson slips under a jab from Fjera.
Crimson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Crimson moves away from the strike by Fjera.
Crimson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fjera blocks a jab.
Fjera throws an overhand right that lands on Crimson's shoulder, as Crimson tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crimson moves away from the strike by Fjera.
Fjera throws an overhand right that lands on Crimson's shoulder, as Crimson tries to avoid the shot.
Crimson lands a nice shot to the body.
Fjera on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crimson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Crimson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fjera.
Crimson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fjera fails with the takedown
and Crimson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Crimson takes one on the button.
Fjera throws a shot to the body.
A jab from Fjera misses.
Fjera missing with a left hand there. Crimson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fjera stuns Crimson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Crimson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Culver Crimson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crimson slips under a jab.
Fjera backing away here, and Crimson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Crimson misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crimson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fjera.
Crimson throws a body punch but Fjera moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crimson misses with a kick to the body
and Fjera counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fjera uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Crimson throws a low kick but Fjera moves out of range easily.
Fjera lands a right hook to the body.
Crimson slips a straight right by Fjera.
Fjera throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crimson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crimson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fjera moves away.
Fjera takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fjera gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fjera connects with a body shot that sends Crimson's belly button to the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crimson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Crimson tries to move into range but Fjera moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Fjera.
Fjera throws the left hand but Crimson avoids the punch easily.
Crimson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fjera throws an off balance right hand
and Crimson counters with a nice uppercut.
Crimson misses with a wild body shot.
Crimson slaps away a takedown attempt from Fjera, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Crimson lands a body shot.
Fjera darts in looking for a takedown but Crimson gets double underhooks and turns Fjera into the cage.
Crimson throws out a counter right but Fjera avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Fjera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Fjera does it's job there.
Fjera throws a poor cross that misses
and Crimson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fjera rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Crimson counters with a three punch combo that has Fjera backing up. Fjera nods at Crimson to acknowledge the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fjera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crimson.
Fjera is looking to counter punch.
Crimson avoids the body shot from Fjera.
A nice side step and Crimson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fjera throws an off balance right hand
and Crimson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fjera shoots for a takedown but Crimson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fjera checks a leg kick nicely.
Fjera appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fjera checks a leg kick.
Fjera swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Crimson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Crimson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fjera's head backwards.
Fjera closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Crimson did well to prevent Fjera getting side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Culver Crimson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Nick Fjera's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fjera connects with a nice looking jab.
Fjera throws a lazy right hand but Crimson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fjera tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Crimson swivels and escapes.
Fjera pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fjera throws a body shot but no joy.
Crimson defending well as Fjera loads up on a big left hand.
Crimson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fjera lands with a nice body punch.
Crimson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Culver Crimson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crimson throws a right hand that Fjera ducks under and follows up with a left that Fjera also avoids with ease.
Fjera is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Crimson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fjera is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fjera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fjera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crimson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crimson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fjera.
Fjera lands a really nice looking cross but Crimson seems unphased.
Fjera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fjera shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Crimson as he jumps to the side.
Crimson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fjera lands a right hook to the body.
Crimson misses with a hook to the body
and Fjera counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fjera ducks under a wild hook from Crimson.
A low kick from Crimson is predictable there
and Fjera connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fjera swings for the body but Crimson moves out of range.
Crimson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Crimson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fjera throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Fjera with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Fjera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fjera misses with a right hand
enabling Crimson to counter with a crisp jab.
Crimson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fjera slips a jab and a cross from Crimson.
Fjera swings for the body but Crimson moves out of range.
Crimson is looking for the big counter here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crimson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fjera counters with a stiff right hand.
Fjera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Fjera on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Crimson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fjera changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fjera blocks a leg kick.
Fjera dives in and scores a takedown into Crimson's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fjera throwing strikes from guard but Crimson blocks nicely.
Fjera drops back, looking for a kneebar! Crimson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Crimson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Crimson!
Fjera stops Crimson from passing to mount.
Fjera 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.
Fjera tries to bench press Crimson off him but Crimson keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fjera is working hard here to advance position.
Fjera is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Crimson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fjera is looking to improve his position.
Fjera looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Crimson prevents Fjera from improving his position.
Fjera manages to get to full guard.
Fjera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Crimson is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Fjera clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Fjera's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Fjera closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Crimson did well to prevent Fjera getting side control.
Crimson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fjera looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Crimson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fjera throws a strike but Crimson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Fjera throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Crimson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fjera lands a couple of digs.
Fjera working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Crimson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Crimson keeping moving, preventing Fjera from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fjera tries to free his leg and advance position but Crimson is retaining full guard.
Fjera won't allow Crimson to sweep him here.
Fjera loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fjera wants to control from the top but Crimson keeps moving.
Nick Fjera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fjera loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fjera tries to free his leg and advance position but Crimson is retaining full guard.
Fjera's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fjera throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Crimson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fjera on the side of the head.
Fjera shoots for a double leg takedown but Crimson sprawls well. He's pushed Fjera's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fjera.
Jab, jab by Crimson - just one landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fjera shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Crimson but Crimson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Fjera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crimson is looking to slow Fjera down with leg kicks.
Fjera throws a hook but Crimson blocks it.
Crimson throws a jab but it's blocked by Fjera.
Crimson misses with a low kick.
Fjera throws an overhand right that lands on Crimson's shoulder, as Crimson tries to avoid the shot.
Crimson tests Fjera's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fjera will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fjera moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fjera throws a lazy right hand but Crimson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fjera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crimson.
Fjera darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fjera seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Crimson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fjera is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Crimson defends it well.
Crimson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fjera.
Fjera missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crimson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fjera.
Fjera looks to land a strike but Crimson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Fjera throwing strikes but missing.
Fjera throws a big elbow that misses.
Fjera trying to control but Crimson is working from the bottom.
Fjera throwing strikes from guard but Crimson blocks nicely.
Fjera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crimson is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fjera throws a strike but Crimson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Nick Fjera will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nick Fjera's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Fjera missing with a left hand there. Crimson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fjera lands a head shot.
Crimson throws a looping overhand right but Fjera ducks down to avoid it.
Crimson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fjera looks to land a right hand but Crimson moved out of range.
Fjera throws a poor cross that misses
and Crimson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fjera works Crimson's body with a nice hook.
Crimson slips a jab from Fjera.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fjera shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Crimson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
An elbow from Fjera crashes against the mat.
Fjera is trying to ground and pound but Crimson uses the momentary lack of control by Fjera to regain half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fjera trying to mount his opponent but Crimson defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crimson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fjera.
Crimson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fjera working over Crimson with some ground and pound. Crimson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fjera missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Crimson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fjera throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fjera sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Crimson defending well though.
Fjera sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Crimson defending well though.
Fjera thows a huge punch but Crimson dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crimson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Crimson has hold of Fjera's hands but Fjera slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fjera looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Fjera takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fjera is nestled in close to Crimson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fjera takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fjera not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fjera working Crimson over with strikes.
Well, if Fjera 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.
Fjera tries to pass the half guard into mount. Crimson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fjera seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fjera throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fjera sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Crimson defending well though.
Crimson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fjera.
Crimson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fjera throwing shots but Crimson is blocking nicely.
Fjera thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Crimson's head.
Fjera sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Crimson defending well though.
Fjera seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Crimson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Crimson is trying to maintain the position but Fjera is very close to passing his half guard.
Crimson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fjera throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Crimson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Fjera not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fjera looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Crimson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Crimson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Crimson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fjera.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Fjera showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fjera 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 48:47
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 48:47
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Fjera!
Nick Fjera retains his heavyweight title!
A victorious Nick Fjera thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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