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MFN 15: Sun vs. Meyer PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kuai Liang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kirby Navs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liang comes into the arena with So Cold by Breaking Benjamin blaring out of the sound system. Kuai Liang could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kirby Navs's chin.
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kuai Liang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kirby Navs!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liang throws a low kick, looking for Navs's leg but Navs calmly moves out of range.
No luck for Navs with that takedown attempt.
Liang has managed to clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Liang.
Navs is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Navs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Liang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Navs lands a left hand that snaps the head of Liang backwards.
Liang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Navs's elbow.
Liang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Liang misses with a punch to the body.
Liang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Navs looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Liang misses with the head strike.
Navs is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Liang is defending well.
Kuai Liang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirby Navs.
Liang tries to throw a body punch but Navs avoids it by throwing Liang back against the cage.
Navs is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Liang struggles to land a body shot inside as Navs controls his hands.
Navs goes for a takedown attempt but Liang pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liang tries to clinch but Navs moves out of range.
Liang tries to clinch up
and Navs counters by clinching up.
Liang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Navs prevents a body shot from Liang.
Liang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Navs's elbow.
Liang tries a body shot but Navs blocks it.
Navs blocking some punches.
Navs blocking some punches.
Navs blocks a body shot from Liang.
Liang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Liang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liang tries a body shot but Navs blocks it.
Liang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Navs wants a takedown.
Liang throws a head punch that misses.
Navs goes for a takedown attempt but Liang pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Liang pushes Navs up against the cage in a clinch.
Navs drops down looking for an ankle pick but Liang pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kuai Liang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liang looks to throw the jab but Navs is out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Liang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Liang fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Navs, pushing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liang tries to work over Navs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Liang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Liang stalling the fight.
Liang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Liang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Liang tries to work over Navs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Navs wants to break free but Liang has control.
Liang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Liang misses with the head strike.
Navs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Liang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Navs's elbow.
Liang can't find room to land a body shot as Navs controls the action.
Liang misses with a knee to the head.
Liang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Navs's elbow.
Liang pushes off an throws an elbow but Navs leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Liang tries to land knees in the clinch but Navs avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liang misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Liang.
Navs is trying to break the clinch but Liang has him pressed against the cage.
Liang tries to work over Navs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Liang is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Navs is defending well for now.
Liang struggles to land a body shot inside as Navs controls his hands.
Liang struggles to land a body shot inside as Navs controls his hands.
Liang looking to stall.
Liang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Liang tries to throw a body punch but Navs avoids it by throwing Liang back against the cage.
Liang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Liang misses with a knee to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Navs wants a takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liang misses with an elbow over the top.
Navs prevents a body shot from Liang.
Navs drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kuai Liang dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Liang closes the distance and pushes Navs back into the cage.
Liang gets underhooks to prevent Navs's takedown attempt.
Navs has clasped his hands together around Liang's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Liang wants to control but Navs postures up.
Navs wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Liang, who protects the arm well.
Navs is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Liang is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Liang is trying to control Navs's posture but Navs avoids it.
Navs looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Navs is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Liang has escaped the position, nice work there.
Navs tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Navs has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Navs looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Navs is breathing heavily.
Liang sneaks back into half guard.
Liang regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liang has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Navs drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Liang manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Navs has Liang in his guard.
Navs is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Liang slips nicely into half guard.
Liang lands with a punch from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Navs wants to improve his position but Liang is controlling well.
Liang takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Liang is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Liang wants to control but Navs is keeping him busy.
Liang lands a big elbow - Navs is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Liang!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kuai Liang!
After winning the bout, Kuai Liang thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Callme Fukinmaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Harden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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135 lbs
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143 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Callme Fukinmaster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Harden!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harden circles away from the clinch attempt.
Harden gets a clinch.
Harden is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Fukinmaster can't fight it off and eventually Harden manages to take the fight to the floor. Fukinmaster looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Harden is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Fukinmaster has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Harden is looking to defend but Fukinmaster has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Harden! Fukinmaster pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Harden taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Callme Fukinmaster!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Meguru Takayanagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Thielke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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140 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Meguru Takayanagi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jesse Thielke!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Thielke misses.
Takayanagi tries to bum rush Thielke with a series of wild strikes but Thielke uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Takayanagi scores with a hook.
Jesse Thielke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takayanagi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Thielke on the side of the head.
Thielke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takayanagi moves away.
Thielke tries to bum rush Takayanagi with a series of wild strikes but Takayanagi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Takayanagi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Takayanagi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Thielke shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Takayanagi but Takayanagi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Thielke tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thielke tries to close the distance and clinch but Takayanagi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Takayanagi has taken the fight to the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Takayanagi scores with a shot to the side of Thielke's head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Takayanagi.
Thielke takes a shot to the head.
Thielke struggles to land a body shot inside as Takayanagi controls his hands.
Takayanagi misses with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takayanagi lands with a left to the head.
Thielke is rocked!
Thielke is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Takayanagi is defending well for now.
Thielke is still on wobbly legs! Can Takayanagi finish him?
Takayanagi leaning against his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thielke seems to have recovered his senses.
Takayanagi blocks an uppercut.
Thielke is trying to push Takayanagi away but Takayanagi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Thielke being controlled against the cage.
Takayanagi lands a body punch.
Thielke blocks a body shot from Takayanagi.
Takayanagi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Takayanagi scores with a shoulder strike.
Takayanagi cracks Thielke with a nice body shot.
Takayanagi lands a shot to the body.
Takayanagi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thielke backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Takayanagi.
Thielke looks winded!
Good body shot from Takayanagi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good body shot from Takayanagi.
Still in the clinch, Takayanagi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Takayanagi throws a big uppercut that drops Thielke! More strikes from Takayanagi and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Thielke lies dazed against the cage as Takayanagi celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Meguru Takayanagi!
A relieved looking Meguru Takayanagi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Charles Clayton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Stinker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clayton's entrance music is Lose Yourself. A fine choice. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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164 lbs
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164 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charles Clayton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sam Stinker!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clayton throws a combination. Stinker tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Clayton scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stinker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Clayton throws a series of strikes that have Stinker backpedaling.
Clayton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Clayton!
Stinker is rocked!
Clayton drops Stinker with a naaaaasty hook - Stinker is in real trouble here! Clayton dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Clayton!
A very excited looking Charles Clayton 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between RC King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Whitman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Whitman has chosen Welcome To The Jungle as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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145 lbs
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141 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, RC King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Charles Whitman!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whitman throws a nice head kick!
Whitman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Whitman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
RC King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whitman stuffs the takedown attempt from King. King gets slowly back to his feet.
Whitman feints and then cracks King's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow King down.
King shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Whitman but Whitman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Whitman lands with a straight right. King didn't see that one coming.
Whitman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King shoots in for a takedown but Whitman shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for RC King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Whitman. That's going to slow King down.
King shoots in but Whitman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Whitman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. King doesn't seem bothered though.
Whitman leaves King with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Whitman scores with a jab to the head.
King shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Whitman but Whitman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for King. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
King is breathing heavily.
Decent striking displayed by Whitman there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitman connects with a leg kick. King looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Whitman throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Whitman throws a leg kick which misses King's front leg but catches the back leg as King tries to avoid it.
Whitman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Whitman moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
King is rocked!
It looks like RC King has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Whitman scores with a shot to the body.
Whitman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Whitman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
King drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Oh King is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Whitman closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops King! Whitman dives in looking to finish! King is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Whitman!
A victorious Charles Whitman 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Clay Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Pound (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brad Pound has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Clay Matthews's chin.
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clay Matthews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brad Pound!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matthews throws a nice looking combination but Pound bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Matthews throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pound counters with a straight right hand.
Matthews scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Matthews avoids the body shot from Pound.
Some wild striking there from Matthews.
Matthews swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pound throws a good cross that connects.
Matthews moves forwards but Pound connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Matthews swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Matthews misses with a wild body shot.
Pound lands a right hook to the body.
Pound cracks a nice hook into Matthews's ribs.
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!
Matthews misses with a wild combination.
Matthews misses with a hook.
Matthews misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews misses with an uppercut. Pound saw that one coming.
Clay Matthews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Pound lands.
Pound dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pound drops Matthews with a big left hand! Matthews is injured, injured bad! Pound jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brad Pound!
During a confident post fight interview, Brad Pound 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Geoff Sanburg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and AJ Winters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanburg kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Black Sabbath - War Pigs. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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154 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Geoff Sanburg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, AJ Winters!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winters fails with a takedown attempt.
Winters checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sanburg ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sanburg tries to clinch up but Winters circles away and keeps his distance.
Winters slips under a jab.
Sanburg tries to clinch but Winters moves out of range.
Sanburg tries a head kick but it misses.
A big left from Sanburg misses.
Winters slips under a jab from Sanburg.
Sanburg looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Winters with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sanburg counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sanburg wants to control but Winters is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sanburg in particular looking to stall.
Winters looking for subs from the bottom but Sanburg mounts him!
Winters really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sanburg working for a guillotine from mount but Winters is in no mood to give up.
Winters is in a horrible position here. Sanburg smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Winters really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sanburg looking to control and managing it successfully.
Winters tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winters is squirming around, avoiding Sanburg's attempts to control the action.
Sanburg knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Winters on the ground.
Winters is looking to improve his position but Sanburg isn't that keen on the idea.
Sanburg wants to control the pace but Winters is squirming around nicely.
Winters sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanburg content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Geoff Sanburg has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Sanburg tries to bum rush Winters with a series of wild strikes but Winters uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Sanburg.
Sanburg throws a head kick but Winters moves out of range.
Winters throws a body kick that misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Winters crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sanburg - the referee stops the clock and Winters gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sanburg. Winters manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Winters shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sanburg moves into the clinch.
Geoff Sanburg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AJ Winters.
Winters blocks an elbow strike from Sanburg.
Winters is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sanburg is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanburg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Winters moves out of range of the strikes.
Winters shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sanburg as he avoids it easily.
Winters blocks a head kick by Sanburg.
Sanburg tests Winters's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sanburg throws a nice looking combination but Winters bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Winters tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sanburg sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Winters somewhat.
Winters looks winded!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Winters with a poor takedown
and Sanburg counters with a crisp one two that drops Winters! Sanburg thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Winters to his feet! Winters is in big trouble!
Winters is rocked!
Geoff Sanburg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanburg has managed to clinch.
Winters is still on wobbly legs! Can Sanburg finish him?
Winters drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sanburg pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geoff Sanburg dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sanburg misses with the combination.
Sanburg drops Winters with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Winters looks back up at him and smiles so Sanburg waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Sanburg leaves Winters with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sanburg is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanburg scores with a spinning back kick!
Sanburg manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Winters on his heels. He'll look to pass Winters's guard now, I'm sure.
Winters seems to have recovered his senses.
Sanburg has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sanburg got a little sloppy there for a moment and Winters has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sanburg has managed to get both his arms back between Winters's legs - danger averted.
Winters is breathing heavily.
Winters working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sanburg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sanburg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanburg trying to stand up but can't free himself from Winters's guard.
Winters keeping moving, preventing Sanburg from controlling successfully.
Sanburg is working Winters over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Geoff Sanburg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Winters had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sanburg defends it easily.
Sanburg lands a couple of digs.
Sanburg advances position into side control!
Winters is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanburg in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Sanburg working the head with strikes.
Sanburg works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winters is looking to reverse the position.
Sanburg stands up.
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!
Sanburg looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sanburg rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Winters moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Winters dodges the punch combination from Sanburg.
Sanburg fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanburg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Geoff Sanburg is winning the standup battle so far.
Sanburg closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Winters did well to prevent Sanburg getting side control.
Winters looking for submissions off his back.
Sanburg sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sanburg wants to control but Winters is keeping him busy.
Winters is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sanburg pulls his head out easily.
Sanburg wants to stand up but Winters has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanburg scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Winters wants to get back to full guard.
Sanburg wants to get back to his feet.
Winters looking for submissions off his back.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sanburg connects with a nice short shot to Winters's temple.
Sanburg wants to stand up but Winters is controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Winters looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanburg seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geoff Sanburg dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Sanburg misses with the combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Winters is defended easily by Sanburg.
Sanburg throws a good cross that connects.
Sanburg throws a right hand that Winters ducks under and follows up with a left that Winters also avoids with ease.
Sanburg fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Winters looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Geoff Sanburg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sanburg tries to close the distance and clinch up but Winters swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winters 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.
Winters gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sanburg lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Winters takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sanburg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No joy there for Sanburg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sanburg throws a hook but Winters blocks it.
Sanburg has Winters up against the cage in a clinch.
Sanburg looking to slow down the pace here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winters drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sanburg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Winters will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Geoff Sanburg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AJ Winters.
Winters moves out of range of the body kick from Sanburg.
Winters shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sanburg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sanburg lands a high kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanburg is looking to score with low kicks.
Winters avoids the head kick by Sanburg.
Some wild striking there from Sanburg.
Winters has his takedown stuffed
and Sanburg counters with a three punch combo that has Winters backing up. Winters nods at Sanburg to acknowledge the strikes.
Sanburg tries to clinch but Winters is having none of it.
Sanburg moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The fighters circle, before Sanburg throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Winters's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Sanburg lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Geoff Sanburg!
Geoff Sanburg seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Clayson McCarthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walter White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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143 lbs
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135 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Clayson McCarthy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Walter White!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCarthy scores with a jab to the body.
McCarthy clinches.
McCarthy slowing the pace effectively.
McCarthy throws an elbow but it misses.
McCarthy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
White drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McCarthy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McCarthy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
McCarthy lands a left hand.
White tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McCarthy just stands there and leans against the cage.
White managing to block the knees to the body from McCarthy.
McCarthy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
White is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McCarthy to keep the fight standing.
Clayson McCarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walter White.
McCarthy throws an elbow that misses.
White tries for a takedown but McCarthy manages to get underhooks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice elbow from McCarthy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White avoids a wild elbow strike from McCarthy.
Nice elbow from McCarthy.
White tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McCarthy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McCarthy lands an elbow inside that White shrugs off.
White tries for a takedown but McCarthy manages to get underhooks.
McCarthy unloads a knee to the mid-section. White lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
White takes a shot to the head.
McCarthy lands a damaging elbow.
McCarthy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stalling in the clinch from McCarthy.
White leaning against his opponent.
McCarthy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy lands an elbow inside that White shrugs off.
White dodges an elbow strike from McCarthy.
McCarthy lands an elbow just above White 's eye.
The referee calls for McCarthy to work.
McCarthy lands a nice elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White working hard to break the clinch.
White tries to pull guard but McCarthy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
McCarthy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and White avoids it.
McCarthy missing with knees to the body.
White working hard to break the clinch.
White can't get the takedown.
White is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McCarthy unloads a knee to the mid-section. White lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McCarthy will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning White up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White takes a shot to the head.
McCarthy scores a nice knee to the body.
White fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McCarthy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through White's defenses.
The referee calls for White to work.
White dodges an elbow strike from McCarthy.
McCarthy struggles to land a body shot inside as White controls his hands.
McCarthy lands an elbow inside.
White fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McCarthy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McCarthy lands a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White wants to take the fight to the mat but McCarthy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
McCarthy slowing the pace effectively.
McCarthy lands an elbow inside.
McCarthy lands a body punch in the clinch.
White is looking to take this one to the mat.
White looks winded!
White takes a knee to the side of the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCarthy trying to land knees to the body.
White can't break the clinch.
McCarthy is fighting off a takedown attempt but White is just too persistent for him and manages to trip McCarthy to the mat. McCarthy regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
White being controlled here momentarily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McCarthy is wriggling around but White manages to pass to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clayson McCarthy dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McCarthy connects with a good right hand that stumbles White. White circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
White throws a right and a left that McCarthy avoids nicely.
McCarthy moves into the clinch.
White has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McCarthy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
White is looking to take this one to the mat.
McCarthy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McCarthy lands an elbow that stopped White in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by McCarthy.
McCarthy misses with an elbow over the top.
McCarthy holding his opponent close, against the cage.
McCarthy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White fails to pull guard.
Clayson McCarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walter White.
McCarthy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McCarthy working White over with knees to the body.
White is trying to maintain a safe position but McCarthy gets an underhook and turns White into the cage.
McCarthy tries to work over White's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
White goes for a takedown attempt but McCarthy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
White is breathing heavily.
White moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McCarthy scores with a jab to the jaw.
McCarthy tries to clinch but White moves out of range.
McCarthy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Whites jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McCarthy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy instigates a clinch.
McCarthy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McCarthy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
White changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McCarthy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McCarthy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCarthy tries to clinch but White is having none of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCarthy moves into the clinch successfully.
McCarthy lands a nice knee to the body.
McCarthy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
White on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McCarthy avoiding damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from McCarthy - that landed with a thud.
McCarthy is stalling here.
White on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from McCarthy.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McCarthy.
A short right from McCarthy.
McCarthy lands an elbow that stopped White in his tracks for a moment.
McCarthy lands an elbow inside.
McCarthy missing with knees to the body.
McCarthy holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy is pressed up against the cage. White has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McCarthy down to the mat. McCarthy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
White fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McCarthy has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
White throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McCarthy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
White lands a right hook to the body.
White throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Walter White is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McCarthy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McCarthy avoids a punch combination nicely.
McCarthy looks to land a left hand but White moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clayson McCarthy dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
McCarthy lands a nice shot that snaps White's head back.
McCarthy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCarthy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCarthy is looking to clinch.
McCarthy has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The fight stays on the outside here - McCarthy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McCarthy tries to clinch up.
McCarthy lands a body shot.
White ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCarthy moves away.
McCarthy misses with a looping left.
White lands with an overhand left.
McCarthy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McCarthy throws the left hand but White avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
White avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
White rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McCarthy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
White takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McCarthy scores with a hook to the body. White takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McCarthy clinches.
White is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McCarthy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McCarthy leaning against his opponent.
McCarthy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through White's defenses.
McCarthy prevents the takedown attempt.
McCarthy lands a good knee to the midsection. White won't want to take too many of those.
A short right from McCarthy on the inside.
McCarthy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
White working hard to break the clinch.
McCarthy scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
McCarthy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from White.
White tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McCarthy smiles and moves away.
Clayson McCarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walter White.
White tries to keep at a distance but McCarthy has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCarthy lands a left hand that snaps the head of White backwards.
Nice elbow from McCarthy.
White being controlled against the cage.
McCarthy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy lands an uppercut.
White struggles to land a body shot inside as McCarthy controls his hands.
White is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
White takes a knee to the side of the body.
McCarthy crunches a lovely knee into White's ribcage.
White takes an elbow to the temple.
McCarthy lands with a right to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McCarthy just misses with a elbow thrown towards White's brow.
McCarthy lands a damaging elbow.
Nice elbow from McCarthy.
McCarthy slows down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that White can do to turn this around?
McCarthy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but White has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Clayson McCarthy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McCarthy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
White prevents a body shot from McCarthy.
McCarthy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
White has had enough of the clinch but McCarthy keeps him there for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clayson McCarthy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McCarthy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clayson McCarthy!
Clayson McCarthy decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wei Sun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Meyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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19
146 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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26
145 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wei Sun!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paul Meyer!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meyer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sun is fending him off so far but Meyer persists. Nope, Sun circles away and we're back to standing.
Meyer has a takedown stuffed.
Sun is looking to clinch.
Meyer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wei Sun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Meyer.
Meyer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sun circles away.
Meyer shoots in but Sun avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sun tries to clinch up
and Meyer counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Sun looking to hit a scissor sweep but Meyer is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sun pulls Meyer in close to his closed guard and prevents Meyer from doing any damage or advancing position.
Meyer forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meyer works his way into full mount!
Sun is trying to stand.
Meyer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sun manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Meyer trying to mount his opponent but Sun defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meyer with the ground and pound but Sun uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Meyer wants to pass the guard but Sun is keeping the position.
Sun is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sun utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Meyer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sun is keeping the position for now.
Meyer trying to control but Sun is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meyer stops Sun from standing up.
Meyer passes Sun's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Meyer seems to be working for a kimura but Sun defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Meyer wants to work for an arm triangle but Sun is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sun preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Meyer misses with a head shot. Sun uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meyer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sun is keeping the position for now.
Meyer stays in close to Sun's body and controls the position.
Sun controlling the position.
Meyer trying to control but Sun is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meyer is in close to Sun's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Meyer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sun swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Meyer dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Meyer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Meyer shoots in for a double leg but Sun sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sun wants to clinch.
Sun uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Meyer.
Meyer shoots and misses
and Sun counters with a low kick, right behind Meyer 's knee.
Wei Sun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Meyer.
Meyer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sun pinned against the cage. Sun gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Meyer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sun as he jumps to the side.
Meyer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sun pinned against the cage. Sun gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meyer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sun as he avoids it easily.
Sun looks to land a left hand but Meyer moved out of range nicely.
Sun misses with a hook. Meyer ducked under it nicely.
Meyer shoots in looking for a takedown. Sun tries to sprawl out of it but Meyer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sun manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sun wants to clinch.
Meyer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sun sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sun tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Meyer checks a leg kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sun stuffs the takedown.
Horrible takedown by Meyer or perhaps it was just good defense by Sun which made him look bad.
Sun wants to clinch.
Sun fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sun 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.
Meyer misses with a low kick.
Sun has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sun.
Sun slows down the pace here.
Meyer is trying to pull guard but Sun turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meyer takes an elbow to the temple.
Sun lands a nice elbow.
Sun wants to stall.
Maybe Sun would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Sun prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sun lands an elbow inside that Meyer shrugs off.
Sun lands an elbow that stopped Meyer in his tracks for a moment.
Sun misses with a knee to the head.
Meyer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sun pulls his leg out and moves away.
Meyer shoots for a takedown but Sun saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sun moves to clinch but Meyer breaks away
so Meyer counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sun is adopting a defensive guard.
Meyer passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meyer swings around for an armbar but Sun sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Meyer's guard.
Sun gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sun keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Meyer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sun as he avoids it easily.
Meyer is breathing heavily.
Sun throws a head kick but Meyer moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Sun. No joy for Meyer on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Wei Sun will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Meyer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sun tries to avoid it but Meyer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sun to the ground. Sun escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sun fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sun stuffs the takedown.
Meyer drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sun regains half guard, as Meyer was trying to land strikes.
Sun moves into full guard.
Meyer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sun is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meyer trying to control but Sun is working from the bottom.
Sun managing to control the position.
Meyer wants to pass the guard but Sun is keeping the position.
Meyer wants to control from the top but Sun keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Meyer.
Wei Sun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Meyer.
Sun throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Meyer shoots in but Sun avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Meyer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sun misses with a low kick.
Sun gets a clinch.
Meyer takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sun blocks an elbow strike from Meyer.
Sun gets underhooks to prevent Meyer's takedown attempt.
Sun creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Meyer's defenses.
Sun lands an elbow just above Meyer 's eye.
Meyer drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sun gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sun lands a nice elbow.
Sun taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sun keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Meyer's efforts to push away.
Meyer has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sun after a bit of a struggle.
Sun gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Meyer.
Sun lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sun tries a knee to the head but Meyer blocks it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sun gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Meyer tries for a takedown but Sun manages to get underhooks.
Meyer tries to pull guard but Sun won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sun lands an elbow just above Meyer 's eye.
Sun comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sun lands an elbow inside.
Sun taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Meyer looking for a takedown.
Sun stalling.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Wei Sun.
Sun throws out a leg kick but Meyer moves out of range and Sun only half commits.
Sun misses with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sun closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wei Sun clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Sun looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sun fails in his attempt to clinch.
Meyer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sun swivels and escapes.
Meyer looks for a takedown but Sun sprawls well.
Sun wants to slow Meyer down by chopping away at his legs.
Meyer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sun swivels and escapes.
Wei Sun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Meyer.
Sun misses with a low kick.
Meyer shoots in but Sun avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Meyer shoots in and drives through. Sun sprawls well.
Meyer blocks a head kick by Sun.
Meyer is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Nice sprawl there from Sun as Meyer shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sun pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Meyer keeps the fight on the outside.
Sun misses with an uppercut. Meyer saw that one coming.
Wei Sun is winning the standup battle so far.
Sun tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sun fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Meyer, pushing him back against the cage.
Meyer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sun pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sun tries to close the distance and clinch but Meyer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sun shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sun tries to clinch there but Meyer circles away.
Meyer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sun sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sun ducks under a wild hook from Meyer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sun tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Meyer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sun looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sun fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sun darts in and clinches Meyer up against the cage.
Meyer letting Sun take a breather here.
Sun lands an elbow inside.
Meyer being controlled against the cage.
Meyer is looking for a takedown.
Nice elbow from Sun.
Sun effectively controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sun lands an elbow that stopped Meyer in his tracks for a moment.
Sun lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sun gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sun throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Meyer blocks it with crossed arms.
Sun misses with a knee strike.
Sun lands an elbow just above Meyer 's eye.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sun.
Sun creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Meyer's defenses.
Sun lands an elbow inside.
Sun lands an elbow that stopped Meyer in his tracks for a moment.
Wei Sun has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sun tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Meyer avoids it.
Sun tries to stall but Meyer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sun is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Meyer is defending well for now.
Sun lands an elbow inside.
Meyer takes an elbow to the temple.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Meyer as Sun tries to tie him up.
Sun throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sun just leaning against Meyer, taking a breather.
Sun lands an elbow that stopped Meyer in his tracks for a moment.
Sun lands an elbow inside that Meyer shrugs off.
Sun holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sun lands an elbow that stopped Meyer in his tracks for a moment.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sun.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wei Sun had his way with Paul Meyer in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Meyer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sun as he avoids it easily.
Meyer gets a takedown into half guard.
Sun is not content to let Meyer control the position.
Sun is trying to control but can't.
Meyer is trying to control the action in half guard but Sun is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Meyer looks to land a strike but Sun avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Meyer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sun preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Meyer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sun swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meyer looking to sit in guard and control but Sun gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Meyer is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Sun gets to his feet. Meyer looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sun misses with a wild body shot.
Sun slaps away a takedown attempt from Meyer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Meyer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wei Sun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Meyer.
Meyer shoots in for a takedown but Sun shows good takedown defense.
Meyer dives in and grabs Sun's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sun pushes down on Meyer's head and hops out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meyer misses with a straight right.
Sun tries to clinch but Meyer moves out of range.
Sun wants to clinch.
Sun doesn't manage to clinch there - Meyer circles away.
Meyer looks for a takedown but Sun sprawls well.
Sun looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sun clinches up with Meyer and pushes him back against the cage.
Sun stalling in the clinch.
Meyer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sun walks away with a smile on his face. Meyer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sun wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sun wants to clinch.
Sun tries to score with a low kick but Meyer moves his leg out of the way.
Meyer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sun counters by clinching up.
Sun lands a damaging elbow.
Nice elbow from Sun.
Meyer can't get the takedown.
Meyer jumps guard but Sun turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sun - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Meyer is trying to pull guard but Sun has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sun lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Sun.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sun.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sun.
Paul Meyer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sun slowing the pace effectively.
Sun lands an elbow inside.
Sun tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Meyer avoids it.
Meyer wants a takedown but no success here.
Sun lands a nice elbow.
Sun has Meyer pressed against the cage.
Meyer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sun lands an elbow inside that Meyer shrugs off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice elbow from Sun.
Sun with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wei Sun showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sun has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 49:46
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wei Sun!
Wei Sun retains his bantamweight title!
After winning the bout, Wei Sun 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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