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CFC 279: PPV III PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Peter Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zak Zinfandel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peter Hall's entrance music is Predator Apocalypse. A fine choice. Kevin Peter Hall has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kevin Peter Hall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zak Zinfandel!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peter Hall misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zinfandel tries to score a power double leg takedown but Peter Hall sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zinfandel somewhat.
Peter Hall scores with a head kick. Zinfandel tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Zak Zinfandel has been cut.
Zinfandel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Peter Hall avoids it really well and circles away.
Zinfandel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Peter Hall's waist but Peter Hall gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zinfandel off to one side.
Kevin Peter Hall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zak Zinfandel.
Peter Hall scores with a jab to the body.
Peter Hall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zinfandel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zinfandel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Peter Hall swivels and escapes.
Peter Hall thows a body shot but no joy.
Peter Hall shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
No luck for Zinfandel with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zinfandel with a nice cross.
Nice body kick there by Peter Hall.
Peter Hall looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zinfandel tried to score with a low kick but Peter Hall checks it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Peter Hall. That's going to slow Zinfandel down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Peter Hall. Zinfandel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zinfandel blocks the body kick.
Peter Hall swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Peter Hall fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Zinfandel is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peter Hall misses with a body shot.
Peter Hall throws a leg kick but Zinfandel sees it coming and moves out of range.
Peter Hall throws a front kick that sends Zinfandel stumbling back into the cage.
Zinfandel is trying desperately to land a takedown but Peter Hall is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Zinfandel.
Zinfandel closes the distance and clinches.
Peter Hall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peter Hall tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zinfandel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Peter Hall is looking to land body kicks.
Peter Hall misses with a head kick.
Zinfandel shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Zinfandel thows a huge punch but Peter Hall dodges it nicely.
Peter Hall is looking to control Zinfandel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Peter Hall avoid being mounted?
Zinfandel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Peter Hall is pressing down on Zinfandel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Peter Hall keeping moving, preventing Zinfandel from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peter Hall trying to keep a closed guard but Zinfandel is proving a slippery customer.
Zinfandel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zinfandel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Peter Hall works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zinfandel is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Zinfandel stopping the sweep attempt from Peter Hall.
Peter Hall is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Peter Hall wants to stand up but Zinfandel is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zinfandel trying to control but Peter Hall is working from the bottom.
Peter Hall wants to sweep but no luck.
Peter Hall pulls Zinfandel in to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kevin Peter Hall has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Zinfandel gets a double leg takedown into Peter Hall's guard.
Zinfandel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Peter Hall kicks Zinfandel off and gets to his feet.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Peter Hall, right into the meat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peter Hall misses with a head kick.
Peter Hall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zinfandel slips a jab from Peter Hall.
Peter Hall looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Peter Hall. That's going to slow Zinfandel down.
Kevin Peter Hall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Peter Hall tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Zinfandel is able to avoid easily.
Zinfandel slips a jab and a cross from Peter Hall.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Peter Hall feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Zinfandel's calf.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Peter Hall.
Zinfandel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
No luck for Zinfandel with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Peter Hall dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zak Zinfandel's cut.
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.
Peter Hall misses the body punch
and Zinfandel counters with an outside leg kick.
Zinfandel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Peter Hall misses with a low kick.
Kevin Peter Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peter Hall throws a leg kick but Zinfandel sees it coming and moves out of range.
Zinfandel checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Zinfandel shoots in but no luck this time.
Peter Hall scores with a leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Peter Hall there.
Zinfandel misses with a straight left.
Peter Hall connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Peter Hall shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Peter Hall lands with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peter Hall slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Peter Hall. No joy for Zinfandel on that attempt.
Peter Hall throws a low kick but Zinfandel avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peter Hall thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Zinfandel if he has to take too many more of those.
Peter Hall cracks a nice hook into Zinfandel's ribs.
Zinfandel is breathing heavily.
Peter Hall throws a nice outside leg kick.
Peter Hall lands a leg kick that knocks Zinfandel off balance momentarily.
Peter Hall misses with a head kick.
Peter Hall throws a front kick that sends Zinfandel stumbling back into the cage.
Zinfandel scores with a takedown into Peter Hall's guard.
Peter Hall kicks Zinfandel off and gets to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A chopping leg kick lands by Peter Hall.
Zinfandel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zinfandel there as he acknowledges the shot.
Zinfandel misses with a takedown attempt - Peter Hall sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kevin Peter Hall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zak Zinfandel.
A nice inside leg kick there by Peter Hall. That's going to slow Zinfandel down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peter Hall dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zinfandel. That did some damage!
Zinfandel takes a kick to the side of the head.
Peter Hall is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Peter Hall lands with a nice body kick.
Peter Hall is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Peter Hall. Zinfandel shrugs it off though.
Peter Hall paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zak Zinfandel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Peter Hall tries a low kick but Zinfandel avoids it.
Peter Hall stuffs the takedown attempt from Zinfandel. Zinfandel gets slowly back to his feet.
Zinfandel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zinfandel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zinfandel on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A slapping leg kick lands for Peter Hall.
Peter Hall throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peter Hall punishes Zinfandel's body with a nice straight punch.
Peter Hall lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A nice combination there by Peter Hall.
Zinfandel is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Peter Hall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Peter Hall.
Peter Hall scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A head kick misses from Peter Hall.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peter Hall misses with a low kick.
Peter Hall moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zinfandel shoots in for a takedown but Peter Hall shows good takedown defense.
Zinfandel tries to clinch up.
Peter Hall lands a leg kick that knocks Zinfandel off balance momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peter Hall tries to work over Zinfandel's front leg with a kick but Zinfandel checks it.
Zinfandel tries to clinch but Peter Hall moves away
and Peter Hall counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Peter Hall throws a head kick but Zinfandel moves out of range.
Zinfandel throws a jab when Peter Hall was well out of range.
Peter Hall connects with a single shot there.
Zinfandel is rocked!
Peter Hall circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Zinfandel drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Peter Hall follows Zinfandel to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Peter Hall!
A victorious Kevin Peter Hall thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brett Isildor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janos Prohaska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Isildor's entrance music is The Hobbit Music. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
27 - 14 - 4, fighting out of Montreal, Brett Isildor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Janos Prohaska!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Isildor motions for Prohaska to come forward. Isildor throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Prohaska shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Isildor throws a big shot that misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Isildor.
Prohaska shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Isildor is trying to get back to full guard.
Prohaska thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Prohaska throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Prohaska not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Prohaska throwing shots but Isildor is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prohaska missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Isildor keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Prohaska working over Isildor with some ground and pound. Isildor looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Isildor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Prohaska.
Prohaska is looking for a kimura but Isildor is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Prohaska to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Prohaska lands a nice short elbow.
Isildor knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Prohaska on the ground.
Prohaska uses his free foot to push down on Isildor's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Isildor.
Prohaska postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Isildor looks a forlorn figure.
Prohaska scoring with strikes but Isildor is staying in there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Prohaska lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Prohaska avoids the attempt from Isildor to control.
Prohaska has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prohaska looking to finish Isildor with some ground and pound. This is bad for Isildor!
Isildor is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Prohaska! Isildor is hurt baaadly! Prohaska is firing away with more strikes - Isildor is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Janos Prohaska!
A very excited looking Janos Prohaska made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kris Smyth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Worrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smyth comes to the cage accompanied by Painkiller - Pendulum feat. Freestylers. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kris Smyth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Peter Worrell!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Smyth looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smyth is looking to score with low kicks.
Smyth tests Worrell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice body kick there by Worrell.
Worrell with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smyth.
Smyth tries to close the distance and clinch up but Worrell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smyth chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Worrell can pounce on him.
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!
Worrell throws a nice inside leg kick.
Worrell just misses with a punch to the body.
Worrell goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Peter Worrell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smyth throws a leg kick
and Worrell counters with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Worrell looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Worrell misses with a double jab
and Smyth counters with a solid body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Worrell.
Worrell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smyth was well out of range. Poor timing from Worrell.
Smyth throws a front kick aimed at Worrell's knee but Worrell avoids it well.
Worrell connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Worrell staying out of range there.
Smyth looks for the body kick but Worrell saw that one coming.
Worrell tries to work over Smyth's front leg with a kick but Smyth checks it.
Smyth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smyth throws a head kick that misses.
Worrell misses with a left hand
and Smyth counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Worrell lands with a straight right. Smyth didn't see that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Worrell connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smyth momentarily.
Nice body kick from Worrell.
Smyth on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Worrell bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Worrell scores with a kick to the body.
Worrell chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Smyth tries to close the distance and clinch but Worrell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smyth defending well as Worrell loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smyth swings for the body but Worrell moves out of range.
Smyth connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Smyth throws out a loose jab but Worrell uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick from Worrell lands but Smyth takes it in his stride.
A head kick misses from Smyth.
Worrell's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smyth under the eye.
Worrell fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smyth looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Worrell lands a nice shot that snaps Smyth's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smyth takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Worrell throws a front kick that sends Smyth stumbling back into the cage.
Smyth is breathing heavily.
Worrell cracks Smyth with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Worrell tries a head kick but it misses.
Worrell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smyth manages to avoid it.
Worrell dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smyth. That did some damage!
Worrell lands a nice shot that snaps Smyth's head back.
Smyth is rocked!
Worrell throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Oh Smyth is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Worrell. Smyth shrugs it off though.
Worrell fakes the body blow, causing Smyth to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Smyth goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Peter Worrell!
Peter Worrell decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sal Manella (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gaia Ky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manella's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Egg. Ky comes into a darkened arena with his song building. TIAMAT - Gaia kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sal Manella!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gaia Ky!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ky works the jab nicely.
Manella clobbers Ky with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Manella throws a hook but Ky avoids it easily.
Manella staying out of range there.
Manella has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Manella there as he acknowledges the shot.
Manella tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ky. That's going to slow Manella down.
Manella fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ky checks it well.
Ky throws a body punch but Manella moves out of range.
Ky throws a leg kick but Manella sees it coming and moves out of range.
Manella lands a jab.
Ky throws a head kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Ky misses the target.
Manella falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ky makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Manella really felt that one!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manella ducks under a wild hook from Ky.
Ky misses with a body shot.
Ky throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Manella on the side of the head.
Ky takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A nice combination there by Ky.
Manella moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ky fails to land.
Ky blocks the elbow strike.
Ky misses with a hook from the clinch.
Manella blocks a body shot from Ky.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Manella.
Manella is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ky tries to work over Manella's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Manella misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ky.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ky tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Manella's elbow.
Ky blocks an elbow strike.
Ky has a couple of punches blocked by Manella.
Ky tries a body shot but Manella blocks it.
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 short uppercut from Ky.
Ky misses with a punch on the inside.
Ky struggles to land a body shot inside as Manella controls his hands.
Manella working Ky over with knees to the body.
Manella unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ky lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Manella breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Manella misses the shot to the body.
Manella lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ky's sensitive parts.
Gaia Ky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ky throws a leg kick which misses Manella's front leg but catches the back leg as Manella tries to avoid it.
Ky keeps Manella at a distance using the push kick.
Manella takes a swing at Ky's ribcage but misses.
Ky just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manella avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ky misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ky throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Manella counters with a body kick that stops Ky in his tracks momentarily.
Ky looks gassed!
Manella clinches up against the cage.
Manella pushes off an throws an elbow but Ky leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ky throws a punch but it's blocked by Manella.
Ky has a couple of punches blocked by Manella.
Ky tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ky struggles to land a body shot inside as Manella controls his hands.
Ky lands a nice shot to the body.
Ky has a couple of punches blocked by Manella.
A short uppercut from Ky.
Ky is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manella lands with a light punch inside.
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!
Ky tries to work over Manella's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Manella.
Manella lands a knee to the body.
Ky throws a punch but it's blocked by Manella.
Manella creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ky lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Manella backwards.
Manella stalls.
Manella scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ky avoiding damage.
Ky struggles to land a body shot inside as Manella controls his hands.
Ky working aggressively here.
Ky fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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 Sal Manella will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ky moves out of range of the strikes.
Manella keeps Ky at a distance using the push kick.
Ky pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ky cracks Manella with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ky bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Manella tries a head kick but it misses.
Ky scores with a body shot.
A slow jab from Manella misses its intended target.
Ky throws a half hearted mid kick.
Manella lands a head shot.
Ky on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manella is looking to score with low kicks.
Ky moves away from the strike by Manella.
Manella cracks Ky with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manella scores with a leg kick.
Ky misses with a jab to the body
and Manella makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Manella throws a sloppy head kick
and Ky counters with a nice kick to the body.
Manella lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sal Manella is winning the standup battle so far.
Ky swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ky throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ky scores with a sloppy right hand. Manella should have avoided that one.
Ky throws a low kick but Manella moves out of range easily.
Nice shot by Ky.
Ky throws a hook to the side of Manella's head but Manella sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ky throws a shot from downtown. Manella moves away and avoids it.
Ky shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manella fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ky on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ky throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ky bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A solid body kick from Manella.
Ky is breathing heavily.
Manella throws an overhand right that lands on Ky's shoulder, as Ky tries to avoid the shot.
Ky misses with a body kick.
Ky lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ky misses the shot to the body.
Manella lands the left hand.
That kick from Manella tenderised Ky's leg. Ky is trying to keep his angry face on.
Manella scores with a jab. Ky acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Manella shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ky eats them both and turns towards Manella to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Manella misses with a body shot
and Ky counters with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ky connects with the punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Ky.
Manella misses with a wild combination.
Ky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ky misses with an uppercut.
Ky throws a leg kick which misses Manella's front leg but catches the back leg as Manella tries to avoid it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ky is defended easily by Manella.
Ky throws a head kick but Manella moves out of range.
Manella ducks under a wild hook from Ky.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manella misses with a double jab
and Ky counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Manella slips a straight right by Ky.
Manella throws a quick inside leg kick.
Manella moves out of range of the body kick.
Manella ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ky throws a jab when Manella was well out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ky checks a leg kick.
Ky tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Manella was well out of range. Poor timing from Ky.
Manella blocks a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ky tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Manella swivels and escapes.
Sal Manella has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaia Ky.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manella looks to land a body kick but Ky moved away.
Ky bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sal Manella dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ky - that will leave a mark!
Ky tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Manella is able to avoid easily.
Both fighters circling a little - Ky finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Manella throws a leg kick but Ky moved away.
A head kick misses from Ky.
Ky closes this distance looking for a takedown but Manella circles away.
Manella needs to keep his hands up - Ky had a free shot at his head there.
Ky cracks Manella with an open hand slap.
Ky misses with a body shot.
Manella misses with a body shot.
Ky throws a jab when Manella was well out of range.
Manella misses with a wild body shot.
Manella blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ky bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Manella keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manella manages to avoid it.
Manella pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ky waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Manella.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Manella - that will leave a mark!
Ky takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Manella lands with a shot to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Manella. Ky shrugs it off though.
Ky ducks under a wild hook from Manella.
Manella scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manella misses with a wild body shot.
Ky has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Manella.
Ky keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ky avoids the body shot from Manella.
Sal Manella is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Manella blocks the leg kick.
Ky throws a right hand that Manella ducks under and follows up with a left that Manella also avoids with ease.
Ky gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ky throws a head kick but Manella moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Ky.
Manella throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Manella throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Manella looks to land a combination but Ky avoids it well.
Ky misses with an uppercut.
Manella throws the kick towards the body but Ky avoids it.
Ky tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ky moves out of range of the body kick from Manella.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manella throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Some wild striking there from Ky.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ky!
Ky lands a high kick!
Ky throws a jab but it's blocked by Manella.
Gaia Ky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Manella throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ky is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Manella.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Manella.
Manella lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Manella.
Manella throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A punch combination from Ky misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Ky finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Manella is looking to score with low kicks.
Manella tries to move into range but Ky moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ky misses with an uppercut.
Ky throws a good cross that connects.
Ky misses the shot to the body.
Ky lands with a nice body 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!
Ky misses with a right hand
and Manella counters with a leg kick.
Ky has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Manella.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice defenses there by Manella.
Ky misses with a body shot.
Ky looks to throw a body kick
and Manella counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ky's knee momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sal Manella showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Manella has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sal Manella!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Sal Manella waved his t-shirt featuring Popeye’s Spinach - 159 + 158 Proof Supps's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Mantegna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kearney McGarrity (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGarrity has chosen Payback-Slayer 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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33
242 lbs
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28
264 lbs
14 - 5 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tony Mantegna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Kearney McGarrity!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mantegna fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McGarrity on the side of the head.
McGarrity chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mantegna lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mantegna.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mantegna looks to land a body kick but McGarrity moved away.
McGarrity misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mantegna connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mantegna fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McGarrity looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mantegna blocks a head kick by McGarrity.
Mantegna lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mantegna.
No joy there for Mantegna, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McGarrity looks for the body kick but Mantegna saw that one coming.
Mantegna dips to his left and cracks McGarrity with an uppercut!
Mantegna misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mantegna thuds his right hand into McGarrity's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A low kick from McGarrity misses
and Mantegna counters with a nice right hand that sends McGarrity toppling to the canvas! McGarrity scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Mantegna finish him?!
McGarrity is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mantegna misses with a double jab
and Mantegna takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McGarrity is still on wobbly legs! Can Mantegna finish him?
McGarrity is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mantegna.
McGarrity seems to have recovered his senses.
A big left from Mantegna misses.
McGarrity lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mantegna swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McGarrity counters with a flying knee that sends his opponent to the canvas! McGarrity looking to finish!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mantegna keeping moving, preventing McGarrity from controlling successfully.
McGarrity postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McGarrity trying to control but Mantegna is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mantegna not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tony Mantegna.
Mantegna fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGarrity manages to avoid it.
McGarrity throws a good cross that connects.
McGarrity lands with a thumping leg kick.
McGarrity fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mantegna manages to avoid it.
Mantegna lands a nice hook to McGarrity's body. McGarrity takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A low kick from Mantegna is predictable there
and McGarrity counters with a nice leg kick.
Mantegna throws a solid leg kick but McGarrity takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mantegna.
A decent looking cross lands there for McGarrity.
Mantegna looks to score with a jab to the body but McGarrity is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mantegna throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McGarrity lands a jab to Mantegna's midsection.
Mantegna swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McGarrity counters with an inside leg kick.
Mantegna is breathing heavily.
Mantegna misses with a two punch combination.
Mantegna avoids the head kick by McGarrity.
McGarrity changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mantegna tries to avoid it but McGarrity manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mantegna to the ground. Mantegna escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mantegna uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGarrity.
Mantegna scoring well with a low kick there.
McGarrity slips under a jab.
Mantegna fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGarrity manages to avoid it.
Mantegna lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body kick from McGarrity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGarrity cracks Mantegna with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mantegna just misses with a punch to the body.
Mantegna takes one to the side of the head.
Mantegna scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McGarrity throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McGarrity throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mantegna throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mantegna misses with an uppercut.
McGarrity cracks Mantegna with a good jab.
Tony Mantegna is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mantegna swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McGarrity makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McGarrity scores with a nice body kick.
McGarrity lands a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kearney McGarrity will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mantegna throws a lazy uppercut
and McGarrity counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mantegna is rocked!
Tony Mantegna is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mantegna misses with a combination
and McGarrity counters with a beautiful punch that sends Mantegna to the canvas!
Oh Mantegna is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGarrity controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
McGarrity with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mantegna seems to have got his legs back now.
Mantegna avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mantegna utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McGarrity missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mantegna takes a jab right on the kisser.
McGarrity throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mantegna misses with a double jab
and McGarrity counters with an outside leg kick.
Mantegna falls off balance throwing a combination
and McGarrity makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Mantegna really felt that one!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head kick misses from McGarrity.
McGarrity fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGarrity throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McGarrity avoids the body shot from Mantegna.
McGarrity gets the takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGarrity tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
McGarrity wants to control but Mantegna is keeping him busy.
The strikes coming from McGarrity are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
McGarrity tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Mantegna defending against the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mantegna being controlled for a moment.
Mantegna defending against the ground and pound.
McGarrity misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McGarrity lands some shots froms side control.
McGarrity working the head and body with strikes.
McGarrity creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Mantegna sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
McGarrity throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Mantegna works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
McGarrity thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kearney McGarrity showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Mantegna takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A punch combination from Mantegna misses.
Mantegna throws a poor cross that misses
and McGarrity finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Mantegna takes a swing at McGarrity's ribcage but misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McGarrity.
McGarrity connects with a jab.
Mantegna looks up at the clock. Bad move! McGarrity lands a right hand from hell, dropping Mantegna. McGarrity pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kearney McGarrity!
After winning the bout, Kearney McGarrity thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Kronburger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takashi Katsumoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kronburger might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Turn up. Shawn Kronburger has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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30
180 lbs
26 - 11 - 0 |
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28
175 lbs
19 - 7 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shawn Kronburger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Takashi Katsumoto!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kronburger blocks a head kick by Katsumoto.
Nice shot lands for Kronburger.
Katsumoto is looking to slow Kronburger down with leg kicks.
Sloppy strikes from Kronburger. Those never looked like landing.
Katsumoto moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Katsumoto throws a head kick that misses
and Kronburger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kronburger throws a jab when Katsumoto was well out of range.
Katsumoto lands with an uppercut that bounces Kronburger off the cage and back into range.
Kronburger slips a straight right by Katsumoto.
Kronburger scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
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!
Katsumoto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice jab there from Katsumoto.
Kronburger blocks a head kick by Katsumoto.
Katsumoto throws a shot from downtown. Kronburger moves away and avoids it.
Katsumoto misses with a body kick.
Katsumoto looks to score with a jab to the body but Kronburger is just out of range.
Katsumoto throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kronburger connects with a jab.
Kronburger blocks a head kick by Katsumoto.
Kronburger avoids the head kick by Katsumoto.
Kronburger throws a shot to the body.
Katsumoto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kronburger tries a head kick but it misses.
Kronburger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Katsumoto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Katsumoto tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kronburger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Katsumoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Kronburger.
Kronburger misses with a wild body shot.
Kronburger thows a body shot but no joy.
Katsumoto blocks a head kick by Kronburger.
Katsumoto tries a head kick but it misses.
Kronburger avoids the head kick by Katsumoto.
Kronburger lands a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kronburger moves out of range as Katsumoto throws a body kick.
Katsumoto staying out of range there.
Katsumoto thuds his shin into the meat of Kronburger's side.
Kronburger throws a shot from downtown. Katsumoto moves away and avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Katsumoto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kronburger is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Katsumoto throws a leg kick but Kronburger sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Katsumoto throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Shawn Kronburger has been cut.
Kronburger looks to score with a jab to the body but Katsumoto is just out of range.
Katsumoto has Kronburger up against the cage in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Katsumoto.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kronburger - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kronburger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kronburger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kronburger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kronburger misses with some punches.
Katsumoto working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Kronburger.
Katsumoto scores with a shot to the side of Kronburger's head.
Katsumoto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Kronburger.
A head punch on the inside from Kronburger fails to land.
Kronburger blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Katsumoto manages to break the clinch.
Kronburger ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kronburger is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kronburger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Katsumoto manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kronburger misses the shot to the body.
Katsumoto throws a head kick but Kronburger moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Katsumoto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Katsumoto throws a head kick that misses.
Shawn Kronburger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Katsumoto scores with a spinning back kick!
Nice uppercut lands for Kronburger. That snapped Katsumoto's head back.
Katsumoto thows a leg kick but Kronburger checks it
letting Kronburger counter with a right hand.
Kronburger connects with a nice looking jab.
Katsumoto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kronburger is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kronburger lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kronburger fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Katsumoto has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Katsumoto takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Katsumoto moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters circling - Katsumoto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Katsumoto fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kronburger has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Katsumoto fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Kronburger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shawn Kronburger's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Katsumoto blocks a low kick nicely.
Katsumoto throws a low kick but Kronburger avoids it.
Kronburger throws a lazy head kick
and Kronburger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Katsumoto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kronburger lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A slow jab from Katsumoto misses its intended target.
Kronburger throws a right and a left that Katsumoto avoids nicely.
Katsumoto tries a head kick but it misses.
A big right from Katsumoto misses.
Kronburger lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kronburger connects with a body shot that sends Katsumoto's belly button to the back.
Katsumoto just misses with a punch to the body.
Kronburger tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kronburger keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Katsumoto is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kronburger fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shawn Kronburger is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kronburger scores with a nice strike.
Katsumoto is still on wobbly legs! Can Kronburger finish him?
The crowd cheers as Kronburger lands an impressive looking overhand right. Katsumoto doesn't seem phased though.
Kronburger works Katsumoto's body with a nice hook.
Kronburger circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Katsumoto to the canvas! Katsumoto doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Kronburger keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shawn Kronburger!
During a confident post fight interview, Shawn Kronburger thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joao Pequeno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kassidy Cullen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pequeno's entrance music is Căo da Morte by Măo Morta. A fine choice. Joao Pequeno could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kassidy Cullen's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joao Pequeno!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kassidy Cullen!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pequeno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cullen moves away.
Pequeno throws a head kick that misses
and Cullen counters with an outside leg kick.
Pequeno lands a nice shot that snaps Cullen's head back.
Cullen misses with a low kick.
Cullen throws a leg kick but Pequeno moved away.
Cullen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pequeno is able to avoid easily.
Pequeno staying out of range there.
Good shot there by Pequeno.
Pequeno blocks a head kick by Cullen.
Pequeno misses with a right hand
letting Cullen counter with a right hand.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Pequeno enables Cullen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Pequeno manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Pequeno avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cullen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cullen scoring with some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cullen wants to pass the guard but Pequeno is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cullen is looking to work some ground and pound but Pequeno has wrist control.
Cullen wants to pass the guard but Pequeno is keeping the position.
Cullen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pequeno is trying to control the position but Cullen postures up.
Cullen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cullen slips nicely into half guard.
Cullen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cullen winds up and cracks Pequeno with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cullen is looking to advance position but Pequeno won't allow it.
Cullen moves nicely into side control.
Pequeno struggling a bit here.
Cullen in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Pequeno struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pequeno managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Cullen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pequeno is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cullen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Pequeno controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cullen lands a nice short elbow.
Pequeno regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Cullen.
Cullen prevents Pequeno from getting back to his feet.
Pequeno avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pequeno utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cullen works over Pequeno with some ground and pound from guard.
Cullen throwing strikes but missing.
Pequeno manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Pequeno controlling from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kassidy Cullen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cullen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cullen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cullen lands in his opponent's guard.
Pequeno working a defensive guard but Cullen passes into half guard.
Cullen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cullen wants to advance to full mount but Pequeno doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Cullen throwing strikes from guard but Pequeno blocks nicely.
Pequeno is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pequeno trying to control the position.
Cullen scoring with some ground and pound.
Cullen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cullen is fighting to break Pequeno's control of his arms but Pequeno is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Pequeno is trying to control the position but Cullen postures up.
Pequeno looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cullen is one step ahead there.
Pequeno preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pequeno avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cullen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cullen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pequeno working a defensive guard here.
Cullen throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cullen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cullen wants to pass the guard but Pequeno is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pequeno working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cullen.
Pequeno looking to control.
Cullen distracts Pequeno with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cullen is looking to work some ground and pound but Pequeno has wrist control.
Cullen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cullen postures up in Pequeno's guard and throws a big left but Pequeno blocks it.
Pequeno avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pequeno looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cullen with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cullen tries to free his leg and advance position but Pequeno is retaining full guard.
Cullen connects with a couple of short punches.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cullen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pequeno controls Cullen momentarily but Cullen frees himself.
Cullen landing some decent shots from guard.
Cullen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cullen throws an elbow that misses. Pequeno uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cullen's guard. Nice move by Pequeno!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cullen wants to sweep here but Pequeno controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kassidy Cullen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cullen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Pequeno. That one must have hurt.
A telegraphed right hand from Pequeno misses the target.
Pequeno is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cullen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cullen moves out of range of the body kick.
Pequeno wants to clinch but Cullen slips to the side
and Cullen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pequeno throws a nice outside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Cullen.
Pequeno chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pequeno attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cullen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pequeno.
Pequeno ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cullen avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pequeno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cullen.
Cullen throws a sloppy head kick and Pequeno moves out of range easily.
Cullen scoring well with a low kick there.
Cullen cracks the inside of Pequeno's front leg.
Cullen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cullen 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.
Pequeno lands with a nice body kick.
Cullen scores with a takedown into Pequeno's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pequeno holds on and takes a little breather.
Cullen won't allow Pequeno to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pequeno is controlling Cullen's posture.
Kassidy Cullen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pequeno utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cullen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
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!
Cullen throws a strike but Pequeno rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Pequeno sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cullen's guard.
Cullen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cullen.
Cullen is looking for a triangle but Pequeno pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cullen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pequeno is one step ahead there.
Pequeno trying to control the position from guard on top but Cullen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pequeno throws a strike but Cullen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Pequeno is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Pequeno content to control rather than advance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pequeno wants to stand but Cullen has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Joao Pequeno did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Pequeno looks to throw the jab but Cullen is out of range.
Joao Pequeno is winning the standup battle so far.
Pequeno misses with a straight right.
Pequeno thuds his shin into the meat of Cullen's side.
Pequeno fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cullen checks it well.
Pequeno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pequeno jabs at Cullen's body.
Cullen throws a leg kick which misses Pequeno's front leg but catches the back leg as Pequeno tries to avoid it.
Cullen throws a leg kick
and Pequeno counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Pequeno crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cullen - the referee stops the clock and Pequeno gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cullen. Pequeno manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Pequeno is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cullen.
A clash of legs there as Pequeno blocks the low kick.
Pequeno gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pequeno working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pequeno lands with a short shot to the head.
Cullen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pequeno lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Pequeno.
Cullen blocks a body shot from Pequeno.
Pequeno misses with some punches.
Pequeno doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pequeno scores with a shot to the side of Cullen's head.
Cullen looking to throw knees to the head but Pequeno is blocking nicely.
Cullen blocks an uppercut.
Cullen tries a body shot but Pequeno blocks it.
A short left from Pequeno.
Pequeno is trying to maintain a safe position but Cullen gets an underhook and turns Pequeno into the cage.
Cullen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pequeno lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Pequeno scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pequeno breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cullen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pequeno swings for the body but Cullen moves out of range.
Cullen shoots for a takedown but Pequeno saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
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!
Pequeno moves out of range of the leg kick from Cullen.
Cullen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pequeno ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A clash of legs there as Cullen blocks the low kick.
Pequeno doesn't manage to clinch there - Cullen circles away.
Cullen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Joao Pequeno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kassidy Cullen.
Pequeno lands with an overhand left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pequeno takes a kick to the side of the head.
Cullen throws a head kick that misses.
Cullen misses with a wild body shot.
Cullen moves away from the strike by Pequeno.
Pequeno's corner calls for a 1-2. Pequeno obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pequeno turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pequeno cracks the inside of Cullen's front leg.
Cullen cracks the inside of Pequeno's front leg.
A jab from Pequeno does it's job there.
Cullen shoots in looking for a takedown. Pequeno tries to sprawl out of it but Cullen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pequeno manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cullen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pequeno counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cullen thinking.
Cullen is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Pequeno slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cullen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pequeno.
Pequeno throws a head kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pequeno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cullen was well out of range. Poor timing from Pequeno.
Pequeno blocks a jab.
Pequeno with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pequeno tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cullen looks to score with a jab to the body but Pequeno is just out of range.
Cullen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Joao Pequeno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cullen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pequeno.
Pequeno closes the distance but Cullen moves to the side
so Cullen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cullen tries to free his leg and advance position but Pequeno is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Pequeno had his way with Kassidy Cullen in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Pequeno walks into a jab.
Pequeno is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cullen thows a body shot but no joy.
Pequeno misses with a body shot.
Pequeno with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cullen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pequeno but Pequeno pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pequeno misses with a body shot.
Cullen throws a head kick but Pequeno moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Cullen.
Cullen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pequeno finds it's way round the side to connect with Cullen's head.
Cullen misses with a shot to the body
and Pequeno counters with a right hand to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pequeno lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cullen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cullen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cullen misses with a leg kick.
Cullen throws a sloppy head kick
and Cullen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cullen checks the leg kick.
Joao Pequeno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cullen shoots in and drives through. Pequeno sprawls well.
Cullen is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Pequeno lands an overhand right.
Cullen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pequeno napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Cullen looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Pequeno is avoiding damage well.
Cullen throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Pequeno works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Cullen looks to land a strike but Pequeno avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cullen postures up.
Cullen slips nicely 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!
Cullen working the head and body with strikes.
Cullen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pequeno looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cullen lands a nice short elbow.
Cullen throwing shots but Pequeno is blocking nicely.
Pequeno works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cullen passes Pequeno's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cullen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cullen misses with a head shot. Pequeno uses the momentum to regain guard.
Pequeno tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cullen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pequeno wants to get back to his feet but Cullen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pequeno working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cullen.
Cullen postures up in Pequeno's guard and throws a big left but Pequeno blocks it.
Cullen stands and throws Pequeno's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Pequeno struggling a bit here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pequeno tries to improve position but can't.
Cullen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cullen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kassidy Cullen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cullen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 47:48
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 47:48
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kassidy Cullen! Kassidy Cullen retains his lightweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Kassidy Cullen waved his t-shirt featuring Hell's Balls Recovery (160)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Al Bundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Larkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bundy comes to the cage accompanied by Bad to The Bone. Larkin has chosen I'm Shipping Up To Boston as his entrance music. Al Bundy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
26 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Al Bundy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Larkin!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Larkin.
Bundy throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Larkin was covering up waiting for the punch and Bundy finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Larkin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bundy trying to control the position from guard on top but Larkin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Larkin is trying to keep Bundy in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bundy trying to control but Larkin is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Al Bundy.
Bundy throws an overhand right that lands on Larkin's shoulder, as Larkin tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bundy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Larkin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Larkin lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bundy takes a step back to recover.
Bundy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Larkin.
A nice leg kick lands there from Larkin.
Larkin throws a big shot that misses.
Larkin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bundy was well out of range. Poor timing from Larkin.
Larkin just misses with a punch to the body.
Bundy throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Larkin was covering up waiting for the punch and Bundy finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Larkin pulls Bundy in close to his closed guard and prevents Bundy from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larkin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bundy is controlling him.
Bundy looking to sit in guard and control but Larkin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Larkin wants to control from the top but Bundy keeps moving.
Larkin trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bundy's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larkin preventing the sweep.
Bundy is trying to keep Larkin in close.
Bundy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Larkin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bundy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Larkin is one step ahead there.
Bundy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bundy controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larkin wants to stand but Bundy has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bundy is on top in guard.
Bundy throws a big elbow that misses.
Bundy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Larkin keeping moving, preventing Bundy from controlling successfully.
Larkin wants to get back to his feet but Bundy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Larkin looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bundy puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bundy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bundy wants to control but Larkin is keeping him busy.
Bundy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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 Al Bundy will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bundy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Larkin lands a jab to Bundy's midsection.
Larkin misses with a hook.
Larkin tries to land a front kick but Bundy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bundy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A big left from Bundy misses.
Bundy shoots in for a double leg but Larkin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Larkin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bundy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Larkin tries to avoid it but Bundy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Larkin to the ground. Larkin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Larkin tries to score with a low kick but Bundy moves his leg out of the way.
Bundy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Larkin as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Al Bundy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bundy walks into a left hand.
Larkin misses with an uppercut.
Larkin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bundy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larkin thows a body shot but no joy.
Bundy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Larkin manages to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Larkin blocks the leg kick.
Ryan Larkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Larkin. Those never looked like landing.
Larkin looks to score with a jab to the body but Bundy is just out of range.
Bundy shoots in for a double leg but Larkin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Donk. Bundy catches Larkin right on the button with a cross.
Larkin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Larkin looks to clinch
and Bundy counters with a single leg into guard. Larkin didn't expect that.
Bundy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Larkin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bundy scoring with some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Larkin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bundy is controlling him.
Bundy wants to control from the top but Larkin keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bundy is really struggling to control Larkin but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Bundy postures up and lands a big shot to Larkin's brow.
Larkin is looking to stand up but Bundy isn't so interested in that idea.
Bundy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Larkin wants to stand up but Bundy is controlling him.
Bundy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Larkin is keeping the position for now.
Bundy passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bundy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bundy looks to land a strike but Larkin avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Bundy cracks Larkin with a solid left hand.
Bundy works over Larkin with some ground and pound from guard.
Larkin keeping full guard, as Bundy tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Larkin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bundy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bundy wants to control from the top but Larkin keeps moving.
Bundy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Larkin keeping full guard, as Bundy tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Larkin is on top in guard.
Bundy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Larkin manages to get himself to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bundy is pushing down on Larkin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Larkin is fighting to maintain full guard but Bundy has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bundy 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.
Bundy throwing shots but Larkin is blocking nicely.
Larkin wants to get back to full guard.
Larkin is trying to stand back up but Bundy is controlling him
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bundy wants to take a breather but Larkin is having none of it.
Larkin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Larkin looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Al Bundy dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Larkin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bundy.
Larkin tries to sprawl but Bundy drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Larkin is trying to control but can't.
Bundy thows a huge punch but Larkin dodges it nicely.
Larkin wants to get back to his feet.
Bundy winds up and cracks Larkin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Larkin is staying active underneath Bundy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Larkin scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Bundy manages to mount him!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bundy cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bundy putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Bundy working the ground and pound effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bundy lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Larkin! Bundy sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Larkin and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Al Bundy!
Al Bundy retains his light heavyweight title!
Al Bundy decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Chong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jai Malek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chong's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, I SHOT THE SHERIFF. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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
21 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bob Chong!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jai Malek!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malek misses with a hook. Chong ducked under it nicely.
Chong tries to bum rush Malek with a series of wild strikes but Malek uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Malek throws a leg kick
and Chong counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Malek looks to land a body kick but Chong moved away.
Malek misses the shot to the body.
Chong misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Malek tries to work over Chong's front leg with a kick but Chong checks it.
Malek connects with a right hand. Chong shakes it off.
Chong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Malek.
Chong moves out of range of the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Malek throws out the jab.
Malek blocks a jab.
Malek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chong.
Malek throws a head kick that misses
and Chong counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chong scores with a body shot.
Jai Malek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Malek takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chong throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Malek throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chong avoids the head kick by Malek.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malek lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malek misses with a low kick as Chong jumps back.
Chong moves out of range as Malek strikes.
Chong will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Malek moves out of range of the body kick.
Chong checks a leg kick nicely.
Malek loads up on a big right hand but Chong slips the punch.
Chong ducks under a wild hook from Malek.
Jai Malek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malek pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malek throws a leg kick
and Chong counters with a single leg into guard. Malek didn't expect that.
Chong won't allow Malek to get back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chong keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Malek's head.
Malek tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Malek working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chong.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chong looking to pass the guard.
Chong with a flurry of punches that miss.
Malek is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chong is controlling him.
Malek is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chong stands and throws Malek's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Chong is looking to take a break and control but Malek is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ground and pound from Chong seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Malek is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Chong has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Chong cracks Malek with an elbow. That is naaassty.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Chong dominated that round.
That's time! Chong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Malek misses the shot to the body.
Chong moves in looking to clinch but Malek pushes him off.
Chong avoids a kick to the body.
Chong blocks the body kick.
Crunch! Chong slams his shin into Malek's torso.
Chong misses the shot to the body.
Malek lands with a nice body punch.
Malek misses with a leg kick.
Malek misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chong misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chong blocks a jab.
Chong has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Malek.
Chong scores with a body shot.
Malek misses with an uppercut.
A big right from Malek misses.
Malek connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chong. Chong circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice jab there from Chong.
Malek lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malek thows a leg kick but Chong checks it
and Chong counters with a right hand to the body.
A good leg kick by Malek.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malek looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chong lands a glancing blow to the side of Malek's head.
Chong lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Malek looks to land a body kick but Chong moved away.
Chong tries to land a leg kick but Malek saw it coming and moves away.
Chong lands a nice looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Malek swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Malek blocks the body kick.
Bob Chong is winning the standup battle so far.
Malek attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Chong throws a head kick but Malek moves out of range.
Chong scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Malek doesn't seem bothered though.
Malek lands a head shot.
Malek tries a low kick but Chong avoids it.
Malek takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Malek slips a jab and a cross from Chong.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malek waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chong.
Malek misses with a leg kick
and Chong counters with a three punch combo that has Malek backing up. Malek nods at Chong to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chong checks a leg kick.
Malek misses with a head kick.
Chong is looking to wear down Malek with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Chong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Malek.
Chong scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Malek rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chong counters with a solid body kick.
Malek is breathing heavily.
A low kick from Malek misses
and Chong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Chong dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Chong cracks Malek with a big right hand and Malek goes down!
Malek is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malek pushes Chong off and scrambles back to his feet.
Malek is still on wobbly legs! Can Chong finish him?
Malek misses with a jab to the body
and Chong counters with a left hand that sends Malek to the canvas!
Chong postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Malek covers up, he's hurt! Chong keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Chong and the ref steps in to end the fight! Chong can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Chong!
Bob Chong retains his heavyweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Bob Chong made sure he mentioned Convicted Trap House, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jamal Quik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Montana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quik comes to the cage accompanied by Zro ft. Devin the Dude - Hit'em with the Mule (Ratatatat Remix). Montana has chosen Push It To The Limit as his entrance music. 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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176 lbs
24 - 9 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jamal Quik!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Antonio Montana!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montana throws a quick inside leg kick.
Montana gets tackled into the cage by Quik. Quik maintains the clinch.
Quik is trying to break the clinch but Montana has him pressed against the cage.
Quik lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Montana backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Quik.
Quik lands a shot to the body.
Quik is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Montana is defending well for now.
Quik lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Quik.
Montana swings wildly with an uppercut but Quik uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quik throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Quik goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Quik missing with knees to the body.
Quik lands a hook that snaps the head of Montana backwards.
Montana prevents a body shot from Quik.
Quik pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Quik looks to score with a jab to the body but Montana is just out of range.
Montana checks a leg kick nicely.
Jamal Quik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quik attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Quik misses with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quik with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Some bone on bone action there as Montana checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Montana chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Quik takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Quik throws out a loose jab but Montana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Montana connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Quik throws a leg kick
and Montana counters with a leg kick.
Montana checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Montana cracks the inside of Quik's front leg.
Quik on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Montana moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Quik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Montana manages to avoid it.
Quik misses with a hook.
Montana shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Quik dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Montana. That did some damage!
Montana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Quik misses with a straight right.
Montana misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quik misses with an uppercut. Montana saw that one coming.
Quik closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Quik with a nice cross.
Quik throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Quik.
Quik ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Montana looks gassed!
Quik misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Montana throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Quik thows a leg kick but Montana checks it
and Montana counters with a big head kick but Quik shrugs it off.
Quik uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Montana has time to react.
Quik connects with an inside leg kick.
Quik works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Quik misses with a head kick.
Quik misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Montana checks a low kick from Quik.
Montana uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Quik.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montana throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Montana scoring well with a low kick there.
Montana takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Montana checks a leg kick.
Quik throws a leg kick which misses Montana's front leg but catches the back leg as Montana tries to avoid it.
Quik pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Quik tries to bum rush Montana with a series of wild strikes but Montana uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Quik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Montana.
Quik lands with a thumping leg kick.
Quik ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Montana moves away.
Montana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Quik was well out of range. Poor timing from Montana.
Montana has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Quik.
Montana throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice body punch from Quik.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Quik tries a head kick but it misses.
Montana throws a hook but Quik avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Quik gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Montana defending well as Quik loads up on a big left hand.
Quik throws a right and a left that Montana avoids nicely.
Quik throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Quik is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Montana thumps Quik with a low kick.
Montana showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Quik.
Quik throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Quik misses with a wild combination.
Quik thows a leg kick but Montana checks it
and Montana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Montana takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Montana blocks a low kick nicely.
Quik takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Montana lands a nice hook to Quik's body. Quik takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Quik tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamal Quik dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Quik takes one to the side of the head.
Quik is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A punch combination from Quik misses.
Quik pivots, looking for a leg kick but Montana is out of range and Quik settles back down.
Montana just misses with a punch to the body.
Quik throws a solid leg kick but Montana takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Quik.
Quik swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Quik throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Montana connects with a solid leg kick.
Montana takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Montana dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Quik. That did some damage!
Quik throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Montana.
Quik has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Montana.
Good work by Montana as he checks the leg kick.
Quik throws a sloppy head kick and Montana moves out of range easily.
Jamal Quik is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Montana - that will leave a mark!
Montana keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Quik.
Quik throws a low kick but Montana avoids it.
Montana moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montana thuds a left hand into Quik's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Quik looks to throw the jab but Montana is out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Quik lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Montana has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Montana and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jamal Quik is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheers as Montana lands an impressive looking overhand right. Quik doesn't seem phased though.
Montana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Quik.
Montana cracks Quik with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Quik cracks Montana with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Montana comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Montana scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Quik throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Montana fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice cross by Montana.
Montana connects with an inside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Quik lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Montana has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Montana and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Montana jabs at Quik's body.
A good leg kick by Montana.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Montana.
Montana scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Montana wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Montana digs a good body shot into Quik's ribs.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Montana - that will leave a mark!
Quik chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Montana can pounce on him.
Quik misses the shot to the body.
Quik tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Quik feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Montana's calf.
Montana lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Montana connects with a looping right hand.
Montana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Quik throws the kick towards the body but Montana avoids it.
Quik throws a big shot that misses.
Quik just misses with a punch to the body.
Montana swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Quik.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montana scores with a jab to the body.
Quik misses with a series of wild punches.
Quik throws a series of punches but Montana avoids them all with ease.
The crowd cheers as Montana lands an impressive looking overhand right. Quik doesn't seem phased though.
Montana dips to his left and cracks Quik with an uppercut!
Quik tried to score with a low kick but Montana checks it.
Montana scores with a decent looking hook.
Montana avoids the head kick by Quik.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Montana.
Montana throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Quik takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Montana lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Quik is rocked!
Montana thows a body kick. Quik tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Oh Quik is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Quik crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Montana - the referee stops the clock and Quik gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Montana. Quik manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Montana lands a right hook to the body.
Quik takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A shot to the liver by Montana. Beautiful body shot.
Montana fakes the body blow, causing Quik to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Quik goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Antonio Montana! Antonio Montana retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Antonio Montana thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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