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BEEF Session 17 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dickie Felterbush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rockmeteller Todd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rockmeteller Todd will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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200 lbs
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196 lbs
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Great wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dickie Felterbush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rockmeteller Todd!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Felterbush is looking to score with low kicks.
Felterbush has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Felterbush throws a body punch but Todd moves out of range.
Todd keeps Felterbush at a distance using the push kick.
Felterbush takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Felterbush closes this distance looking for a takedown but Todd circles away.
Felterbush defending well as Todd loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - Todd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Felterbush throws a sloppy head kick and Todd moves out of range easily.
Todd looks to land a body kick but Felterbush moved away.
No joy there for Todd, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Todd with a jab.
Felterbush shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Todd as he jumps to the side.
Todd throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Felterbush avoids a punch combination nicely.
Felterbush closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Todd did well to prevent Felterbush getting side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Felterbush not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Felterbush missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Todd has hold of Felterbush's hands but Felterbush slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Felterbush 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.
Todd is trying to get back to full guard.
Todd has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Felterbush is working away from the top position though.
Felterbush missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Felterbush trying to control from half guard but Todd is working away.
Felterbush thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Felterbush stalling away here and it's allowed Todd to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Felterbush content to stall in guard here.
Felterbush throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Todd works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Todd 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.
Felterbush trying to control the position from guard on top but Todd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Todd not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Felterbush trying to control the position from guard on top but Todd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Dickie Felterbush wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Todd stuffs the takedown attempt from Felterbush. Felterbush gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dickie Felterbush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Todd lands with a good body shot.
Todd gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Todd wants to sweep but no luck.
Felterbush trying to control the position from guard on top but Todd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Felterbush trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Todd is trying to control the position but Felterbush postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Felterbush postures up in Todd's guard and throws a big left but Todd blocks it.
Felterbush is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Felterbush stopping the sweep attempt from Todd.
Felterbush being controlled here momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Felterbush looking to sit in guard and control but Todd gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Felterbush is looking to sweep but instead, Todd has passed into half guard.
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 Dickie Felterbush will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Felterbush attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Todd looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Felterbush fails with a takedown attempt.
Felterbush loads up on a big right hand but Todd slips the punch.
Felterbush manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Todd on his heels. He'll look to pass Todd's guard now, I'm sure.
Felterbush wants to control from the top but Todd keeps moving.
Todd looking for a sweep. Not yet Todd, not yet.
Felterbush throwing strikes but missing.
Felterbush missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Felterbush trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Felterbush throwing strikes from guard but Todd blocks nicely.
Todd 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.
Todd keeping moving, preventing Felterbush from controlling successfully.
Felterbush missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Todd wants to sweep but no luck.
Felterbush throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Felterbush in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Felterbush looking to pass the guard.
Felterbush postures up in Todd's guard and throws a big left but Todd blocks it.
Todd trying to control the position.
Felterbush trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Felterbush scoring with punches to the head and body.
Felterbush tries to free his leg and advance position but Todd is retaining full guard.
Felterbush looking to sit in guard and control but Todd gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Felterbush is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Felterbush controlling the position.
Todd trying to control but Felterbush is working from the bottom.
Felterbush controls Todd momentarily but Todd frees himself.
Todd stopping the sweep attempt from Felterbush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Felterbush fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Todd avoids it really well and circles away.
Felterbush closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Felterbush lands in his opponent's guard.
Todd avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Todd not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Todd pulls Felterbush in close to prevent any damage.
Todd controls Felterbush momentarily but Felterbush frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dickie Felterbush 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. This is the final round!
Todd lunges at Felterbush with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Felterbush's hand.
Todd displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Felterbush.
Felterbush uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Todd.
Felterbush tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Todd stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Todd wants it to stay on the feet.
Todd fakes the leg kick and cracks Felterbush in the body.
Felterbush shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dickie Felterbush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Todd connects with a leg kick. Felterbush looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Felterbush misses with a low kick.
Felterbush takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Felterbush throws a hook but Todd avoids it easily.
Todd lands a right hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Todd cracks Felterbush with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Felterbush stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Todd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Felterbush throws a leg kick
and Todd makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Todd with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Felterbush lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rockmeteller Todd seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Felterbush wants to clinch up but Todd keeps it at a distance.
Felterbush misses the shot to the body.
Todd cracks Felterbush with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Todd misses with a low kick.
Felterbush keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A combination from Todd does no damage.
Felterbush fails with the takedown.
Todd scores with a decent looking hook.
Rockmeteller Todd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Todd misses with a body shot.
Todd connects with the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Felterbush closes the distance and clinches up with Todd, looking for a takedown. Felterbush pushes Todd against the cage but Todd circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Felterbush is looking to chop away at Todd's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Todd defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Felterbush.
Todd scores with a punch to the head.
Todd lands with a shot to the body.
Todd paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Felterbush is rocked!
Dickie Felterbush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Felterbush crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Todd - the referee stops the clock and Felterbush gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Todd. Felterbush manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Felterbush with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Todd to score with a decent uppercut.
Oh Felterbush is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That kick from Todd tenderised Felterbush's leg. Felterbush is trying to keep his angry face on.
Todd flashes Felterbush a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Felterbush's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Felterbush crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Todd punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rockmeteller Todd!
Rockmeteller Todd thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robbie Rockin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Moreland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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174 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Robbie Rockin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, William Moreland!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moreland is looking to land body kicks.
Rockin throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like William Moreland has been cut.
Rockin connects with a solid leg kick.
Moreland fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Moreland throws a wild body kick that Rockin sees coming a mile off.
Moreland tries to clinch but Rockin is having none of it.
A lazy body kick from Rockin
and Moreland counters with a body kick that stops Rockin in his tracks momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rockin takes a swing at Moreland's ribcage but misses.
Moreland has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rockin.
Rockin throws a hook to the side of Moreland's head but Moreland sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rockin lands a big head kick that sends Moreland tumbling to the mat! Rockin takes a step backwards and waves Moreland back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Moreland is rocked!
Rockin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moreland moves away.
Moreland is still on wobbly legs! Can Rockin finish him?
Rockin avoids the head kick by Moreland.
Moreland misses with the combination.
Rockin drops Moreland with a huge uppercut! Moreland drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Rockin is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robbie Rockin!
After winning the bout, Robbie Rockin 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between James McGuiness (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky George (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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170 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, James McGuiness!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ricky George!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
George misses with a double jab
and McGuiness counters with a stiff right hand.
McGuiness has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gorilla Warfare MMA in the buildup to the fight.
George walks into a stiff left hand from McGuiness.
Nice shot lands for McGuiness.
George is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by McGuiness! George is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James McGuiness!
James McGuiness made sure to mention his sponsor, VICIOUS FIGHT GEAR in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matrim Cauthon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buddie Rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rivera has chosen My Chemical Romance - I'm Not Okay (I Promise) as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Matrim Cauthon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Buddie Rivera!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivera lands a jab to Cauthon's midsection.
Rivera punishes Cauthon's body with a nice straight punch.
Cauthon looks for the body kick but Rivera saw that one coming.
Rivera throws out a loose jab but Cauthon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cauthon throws a push kick but Rivera slaps the foot to one side.
Buddie Rivera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rivera loads up on a big right hand but Cauthon slips the punch.
Cauthon throws a leg kick which misses Rivera's front leg but catches the back leg as Rivera tries to avoid it.
Rivera throws a body punch but Cauthon moves out of range.
Cauthon throws a low kick but Rivera moves out of range easily.
Rivera scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rivera lands with a nice body punch.
Rivera's coach down at Cartel Muerte was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rivera's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cauthon or perhaps it was just good defense by Rivera, which made it look bad.
Cauthon misses with a body kick.
Cauthon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rivera throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cauthon counters with a shoot takedown. Rivera fights it but they end up in guard.
Cauthon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rivera is controlling Cauthon's posture.
Cauthon throws a big elbow that misses.
Rivera is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivera trying to control the position here.
Let's hope that Rivera has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Cauthon has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Buddie Rivera wasn't active enough on the ground.
Cauthon feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rivera's calf.
Rivera looks for a takedown but Cauthon sprawls well.
Rivera has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cauthon.
Cauthon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rivera 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 Cauthon has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cauthon and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A shot to the liver by Rivera. Beautiful body shot.
Cauthon misses with a takedown attempt
and Rivera counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rivera digs a good body shot into Cauthon's ribs.
Cauthon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rivera thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cauthon if he has to take too many more of those.
Cauthon gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Rivera counters with a nice body shot.
Cauthon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rivera, right into the meat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rivera moves in looking to clinch but Cauthon pushes him off.
Rivera lands a body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cauthon.
Rivera avoids the head kick by Cauthon.
Jab, jab by Rivera - just one landing.
Rivera takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Rivera lands with an uppercut that bounces Cauthon off the cage and back into range.
Cauthon gets a takedown into half guard.
Rivera is trying to maintain the position but Cauthon is very close to passing his half guard.
Rivera blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cauthon.
Cauthon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rivera defends it well.
Rivera trying to control but Cauthon postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cauthon takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rivera is trying to get back to full guard.
Cauthon stops Rivera from getting back to his feet.
Rivera has hold of Cauthon's hands but Cauthon slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Cauthon prevents Rivera from improving his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rivera wants to sweep but Cauthon has passed to side control!
Cauthon in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Rivera stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Rivera dodges the ground and pound from Cauthon.
Cauthon connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Rivera some visible discomfort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cauthon in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Cauthon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cauthon working away.
Cauthon grinds an elbow into Rivera's temple.
Rivera is looking to regain half guard here but Cauthon keeps moving and retains side control.
Rivera takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
You can see the frustration on Rivera's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rivera is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Cauthon is staying active.
Cauthon cracks Rivera with a big elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rivera takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Cauthon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cauthon trying to control the action but Rivera is working from the bottom.
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 Matrim Cauthon 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.
Rivera throws a series of punches but Cauthon moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cauthon 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 Rivera has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rivera and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cauthon.
Cauthon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A left lands for Rivera.
Cauthon throws a sloppy head kick and Rivera moves out of range easily.
Rivera blocks a head kick by Cauthon.
Rivera looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cauthon is fending him off so far but Rivera persists. Nope, Cauthon circles away and we're back to standing.
Cauthon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rivera looks for a takedown but Cauthon sprawls well.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cauthon.
A telegraphed right hand from Rivera misses the target.
Rivera comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rivera, right into the meat.
Cauthon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rivera's waist but Rivera gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cauthon off to one side.
Rivera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cauthon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivera closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rivera is pressed up against the cage. Cauthon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rivera down to the mat. Rivera avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cauthon 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.
Good leg kick by Cauthon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rivera is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cauthon rather than just go for the knockout.
Rivera throws a low kick but Cauthon avoids it.
Rivera is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cauthon.
Rivera throws a hook to the side of Cauthon's head but Cauthon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cauthon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rivera.
Rivera throws out a leg kick but Cauthon moves out of range and Rivera only half commits.
Cauthon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice body kick there by Cauthon.
Rivera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cauthon manages to avoid it.
Cauthon drops his hands momentarily and Rivera takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cauthon misses with a low kick.
Cauthon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Cauthon.
Cauthon is looking to land body kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cauthon looks for the body kick but Rivera saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cauthon blocks the body kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A head kick misses from Cauthon.
Rivera takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rivera on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cauthon. Cauthon obviously looking to wear him down.
Rivera chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cauthon can pounce on him.
Cauthon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rivera lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rivera connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cauthon. Cauthon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Buddie Rivera seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rivera throws a jab but it's blocked by Cauthon.
Cauthon throws a front kick that sends Rivera stumbling back into the cage.
A good leg kick by Rivera.
Rivera blocks the body kick.
Rivera shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rivera misses with a wild body shot.
Cauthon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Rivera keeping full guard, as Cauthon tries to pass.
Cauthon landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cauthon throws a big elbow that misses.
Rivera tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cauthon 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.
Cauthon trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rivera has his hands on Cauthon's head, controlling the position.
Rivera keeping moving, preventing Cauthon from controlling successfully.
Rivera wants to sweep but no luck.
Rivera seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Matrim Cauthon wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Cauthon throws a head kick that misses.
Cauthon throws a head kick but Rivera moves out of range.
Rivera lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cauthon manages to avoid it.
A jab from Rivera misses.
Cauthon closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rivera did well to prevent Cauthon getting side control.
Rivera is refusing to be controlled, as Cauthon sits in half guard.
Cauthon is thwarting Rivera's attempts to control the position.
Matrim Cauthon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cauthon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rivera wants to control but Cauthon is keeping busy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rivera gets back to full guard.
Rivera not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Buddie Rivera will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Cauthon closes the distance and clinches up with Rivera, looking for a takedown. Cauthon pushes Rivera against the cage but Rivera circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cauthon scores with a nice body kick.
Rivera tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cauthon counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rivera won't be happy with that.
You can see the frustration on Rivera's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rivera is working to avoid the ground and pound but Cauthon connects with a decent elbow.
You can see the frustration on Rivera's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rivera tries to buck Cauthon off but Cauthon is having none of it.
Rivera is trying to control Cauthon's posture but Cauthon avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cauthon trying to control the action but Rivera is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Rivera's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivera is trying to improve his position.
Cauthon wants to control but Rivera is keeping him busy.
Rivera struggling a bit here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rivera leaves Cauthon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rivera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rivera slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cauthon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cauthon wants to land a leg kick but Rivera is out of range.
Rivera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivera throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Matrim Cauthon has been cut.
Cauthon lands with a nice body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Rivera checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cauthon shoots in looking for a takedown. Rivera tries to sprawl out of it but Cauthon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rivera manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matrim Cauthon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cauthon connects with a high kick.
Rivera takes a swing at Cauthon's ribcage but misses.
Cauthon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rivera misses the shot to the body.
Cauthon swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rivera looks to score with a jab to the body but Cauthon is just out of range.
Cauthon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rivera tries to avoid it but Cauthon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rivera to the ground. Rivera escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rivera stuns Cauthon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rivera has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Cauthon.
Jab, jab by Rivera - just one landing.
A good leg kick by Rivera.
Cauthon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cauthon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rivera.
Cauthon misses with a takedown
enabling Rivera to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cauthon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rivera connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cauthon scrambles back to his feet.
Cauthon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rivera is fending him off so far but Cauthon persists. Nope, Rivera circles away and we're back to standing.
Rivera misses with a looping right.
Rivera scores with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rivera. Cauthon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cauthon has a takedown stuffed.
Rivera throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rivera misses with a head kick.
A lazy left from Rivera finds it's target.
Rivera displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cauthon.
Rivera catches Cauthon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cauthon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rivera.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cauthon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rivera misses with a hook. Cauthon ducked under it nicely.
Rivera paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cauthon takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A telegraphed right hand from Rivera misses the target.
Rivera wants to clinch up but Cauthon keeps it at a distance.
Cauthon tries for a takedown but Rivera circles away easily
and Rivera counters with an outside leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cauthon.
Rivera connects with a body shot.
Rivera throws an overhand right that lands on Cauthon's shoulder, as Cauthon tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cauthon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cauthon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rivera as he jumps to the side.
Cauthon tries to move into range but Rivera moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Buddie Rivera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rivera 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buddie Rivera!
An out of breath Buddie Rivera 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Nickles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Kang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nick Kang acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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190 lbs
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nathan Nickles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nick Kang!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Nickles.
Nickles lands with an overhand left.
Nickles fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Nickles as Kang shoots in.
Kang blocks the body kick.
Kang looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nickles throws a body punch but Kang moves out of range.
Nickles catches Kang with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nickles lands with a nice body punch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nickles.
Kang dives in and grabs Nickles's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nickles pushes down on Kang's head and hops out.
Kang shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nickles defends it nicely.
Nathan Nickles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Kang.
Kang scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Nickles wants to get back to his feet.
Kang connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Nickles some visible discomfort.
Kang misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Nickles on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nickles tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nickles is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kang asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Kang wants to control but Nickles is keeping him busy.
Kang is putting a hurting on Nickles here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kang fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Nickles's coaches at Slaughterhouse MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Kang trying to control the action but Nickles is working from the bottom.
Nickles is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kang asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Kang is looking to take a break and control but Nickles is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nickles is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Kang creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Nickles is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Kang looks up at the clock and then as Nickles takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kang smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kang cracks Nickles with a big right hand but Nickles just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Nickles is rocked!
A big shot lands for Kang! That's hurt Nickles! Will he recover? Kang fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Kang!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Bane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eugene Elephant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lucas Bane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Eugene Elephant !
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elephant 's corner calls for a 1-2. Elephant obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Elephant fails to land the takedown.
Bane cracks the inside of Elephant 's front leg.
A big left from Bane misses.
A low kick from Elephant misses
and Bane counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Elephant chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice straight punches there by Elephant . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Elephant .
It looks like Lucas Bane has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bane cracks Elephant with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bane misses with a wild body shot.
Bane works Elephant 's body with a nice hook.
Bane scores with a hook.
Bane swats away the attempt to clinch by Elephant .
A solid leg kick lands there for Elephant .
Bane looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Elephant throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bane stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bane with a jab.
Elephant wants to slow Bane down by chopping away at his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bane closes the distance and clinches.
Bane prevents a body shot from Elephant .
Bane blocks a body shot from Elephant .
Bane misses with some punches.
Elephant misses with a punch to the body.
Bane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Elephant lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bane tries a body shot but Elephant blocks it.
Bane takes a shot to the head.
Elephant lands a body shot.
Elephant manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Elephant is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Elephant is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elephant is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bane defends well.
Bane's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bane wants to control from the top but Elephant keeps moving.
Elephant manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Elephant looking to control but Bane is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elephant throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Elephant lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Elephant punching from mount but Bane doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Elephant avoids the attempt from Bane to control.
Elephant can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bane is looking to escape.
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 big strike lands for Elephant ! That's really hurt Bane and he's turned his back - Elephant keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Elephant jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eugene Elephant !
Post fight, Eugene Elephant stared into the camera and said 'Thanks for a fine fight'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocky McColgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mack Luster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McColgan's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Gael. Mack Luster acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters 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
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rocky McColgan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mack Luster!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luster with a jab.
McColgan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Luster with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Luster misses with a wild combination.
McColgan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Luster's hands.
Luster moves out of range as McColgan strikes.
McColgan with a hook.
McColgan misses with an uppercut. Luster saw that one coming.
Luster has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
McColgan tries to move into range but Luster moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McColgan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Luster misses with an uppercut.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McColgan.
Luster takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Luster lands a leg kick that knocks McColgan off balance momentarily.
A combination from McColgan does no damage.
McColgan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Luster sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Luster misses.
Luster feints and then cracks McColgan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McColgan down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McColgan, as that shot connected.
McColgan tries to keep at a distance but Luster has taken the fight into the clinch.
I was talking to McColgan's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
McColgan misses with a hook to the ribs.
McColgan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McColgan holding his opponent close, against the cage.
McColgan is looking to control Luster's arms but Luster gets an underhook and turns him. Now McColgan has his back to the cage.
McColgan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Luster lands with a left to the head.
Luster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McColgan's elbow.
Luster blocks an uppercut.
Luster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McColgan's elbow.
McColgan lands a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McColgan lands a left hand.
Luster misses with some punches.
McColgan tries a body shot but Luster blocks it.
McColgan breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luster moves into range and clinches up with McColgan.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McColgan.
A nice left hand lands by McColgan.
Luster struggles to land a body shot inside as McColgan controls his hands.
Luster can't find room to land a body shot as McColgan controls the action.
Luster working aggressively here.
McColgan pushes Luster back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Luster looks winded!
McColgan prevents a body shot from Luster.
McColgan scores with a nice hook to the head.
McColgan lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from McColgan.
A hook to the body from McColgan.
Nice body punch from McColgan.
McColgan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McColgan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McColgan lands a really nice looking cross but Luster seems unphased.
A solid leg kick lands there for McColgan.
McColgan scores with a leg kick.
Oooooh!!! McColgan has knocked Luster down with a huge combo! McColgan steps away and waves a wobbly Luster back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Luster is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Luster is still on wobbly legs! Can McColgan finish him?
Luster avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Luster seems to have recovered his senses.
McColgan punishes Luster's body with a nice straight punch.
McColgan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McColgan jabs Luster to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McColgan throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Luster misses its intended target.
McColgan connects with a right hand. Luster shakes it off.
Luster moves in looking to clinch but McColgan pushes him off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McColgan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McColgan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Luster on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McColgan. McColgan obviously looking to wear him down.
The fight stays on the outside here - Luster looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Luster tries to clinch up but McColgan circles away and keeps his distance.
Luster blocks the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McColgan.
McColgan sends Luster crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! McColgan is motioning to the referee to let Luster up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
McColgan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McColgan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McColgan throws a powerful right kick. Luster tried to block low but the kick was high! Luster was taken right off of his feet! McColgan jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rocky McColgan!
Rocky McColgan retains his heavyweight title!
Rocky McColgan thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Silver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Chuck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chuck has chosen You Ain't Stoppin Me 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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153 lbs
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152 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Silver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vincent Chuck!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chuck takes one on the chin but seems OK.
It looks like Vincent Chuck has been cut.
Chuck thows a left - swing and a miss!
Silver with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chuck to score with a decent uppercut.
Chuck takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Silver uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chuck.
Silver misses with an uppercut. Chuck saw that one coming.
Silver swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chuck takes a swing at Silver's ribcage but misses.
Chuck takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Silver works the jab nicely.
Silver smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Chuck is rocked!
Silver has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gorilla Warfare MMA in the buildup to the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chuck ducks under a wild hook from Silver.
Chuck is still on wobbly legs! Can Silver finish him?
Silver throws a big shot that misses.
Silver throws a shot from downtown. Chuck moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Silver misses.
Silver waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chuck.
Silver throws a looping overhand right but Chuck ducks down to avoid it.
Silver swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Silver looks to land a left hand but Chuck moved out of range nicely.
Silver throws a hook to the side of Chuck's head but Chuck sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Silver goes for a small jab and connects. Now Silver goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Chuck stumbles back but Silver runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Chuck to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Chuck will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Johnny Silver!
Johnny Silver bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Fransino Tirta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yaniv Schulmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yaniv Schulmann has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fransino Tirta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yaniv Schulmann!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tirta tries to close the distance and clinch but Schulmann swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Schulmann has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tirta dives in and scores a takedown into Schulmann's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Tirta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schulmann trying to control the position here.
Tirta trying to control the position from guard on top but Schulmann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schulmann is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schulmann takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tirta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ground and pound from Schulmann.
Well, if Schulmann is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Tirta might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Schulmann is thwarting Tirta's attempts to control the position.
Schulmann is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schulmann slows the pace down in half guard.
Schulmann's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Tirta trying to hold on to Schulmann's head to control him but Schulmann postures up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Schulmann circles away from the clinch attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tirta checks a leg kick.
Schulmann connects with a jab.
Schulmann throws a hook to the side of Tirta's head but Tirta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Schulmann uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tirta.
Schulmann lands a head shot.
Tirta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Schulmann.
Tirta is trying hard to land a takedown here. Schulmann sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tirta tries to close the distance and clinch but Schulmann swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Schulmann misses with a leg kick.
Schulmann takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Schulmann is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oooooh!!! Schulmann has knocked Tirta down with a huge combo! Schulmann steps away and waves a wobbly Tirta back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Tirta is rocked!
It looks like Fransino Tirta has been cut.
Tirta moves out of range of the strikes.
Oh Tirta is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tirta tries to clinch but Schulmann is having none of it.
Schulmann drops Tirta with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Tirta! Schulmann dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yaniv Schulmann!
A relieved looking Yaniv Schulmann 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Brian Fantana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Saint Louis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fantana comes to the cage accompanied by The Sex Panther Is Out Tonight - Barry White feat. Brian Fantana. Saint Louis is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Nique La Police. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brian Fantana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Martin Saint Louis!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fantana dives in and scores a takedown into Saint Louis's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Saint Louis working a defensive guard here.
Fantana looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Saint Louis controlling the position.
Saint Louis trying to control the position.
Fantana throws a big right hand that misses.
Saint Louis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fantana can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Saint Louis is adopting a defensive guard.
Saint Louis trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fantana slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A shot to the liver by Fantana. Beautiful body shot.
Saint Louis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fantana looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fantana lands a nice looking body shot.
Fantana changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Saint Louis tries to avoid it but Fantana manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Saint Louis to the ground. Saint Louis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fantana checks a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Fantana blocks the low kick.
Saint Louis has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Fantana dips to his left and cracks Saint Louis with an uppercut!
Fantana ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saint Louis wants to slow Fantana down by chopping away at his legs.
Saint Louis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantana throws a jab but it's blocked by Saint Louis.
Fantana shoots in looking for a takedown. Saint Louis tries to sprawl out of it but Fantana keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Saint Louis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fantana slips under a jab from Saint Louis.
Martin Saint Louis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantana chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Saint Louis can pounce on him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fantana fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Saint Louis slips a straight right by Fantana.
Saint Louis throws a nice outside leg kick.
Saint Louis moves into range and connects with a jab.
Saint Louis looks to land a left hand but Fantana moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint Louis lands with a hook. Fantana tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Saint Louis works Fantana's body with a nice hook.
Saint Louis swings for the body but Fantana moves out of range.
Saint Louis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Saint Louis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fantana stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Saint Louis.
Fantana bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saint Louis misses with a kick to the body.
Saint Louis leaves Fantana with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Fantana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantana takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fantana misses with a body shot.
Saint Louis takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Saint Louis, as that shot connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That kick from Saint Louis tenderised Fantana's leg. Fantana is trying to keep his angry face on.
A shot to the liver by Saint Louis. Beautiful body shot.
Fantana checks a low kick from Saint Louis.
Saint Louis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saint Louis misses with a left hand
letting Fantana counter with a right hand.
Fantana throws a shot from downtown. Saint Louis moves away and avoids it.
Saint Louis ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fantana swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saint Louis tests Fantana's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Martin Saint Louis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fantana throws a hook to the side of Saint Louis's head but Saint Louis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saint Louis throws a chopping leg kick but Fantana manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Saint Louis dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Saint Louis lands with a good body shot.
Saint Louis works Fantana's body with a nice hook.
Fantana looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Saint Louis!
Saint Louis is trying to control Fantana's posture but Fantana avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Saint Louis is trying to escape the position but Fantana is controlling the position.
Fantana throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Saint Louis can't do much from the bottom here.
Fantana trying to control the position but Saint Louis is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fantana throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Saint Louis manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Fantana wants to improve his position but Saint Louis is controlling well.
Saint Louis not doing much here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Saint Louis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fantana ducks under a wild hook from Saint Louis.
Saint Louis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A telegraphed right hand from Fantana misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saint Louis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Saint Louis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fantana cracks Saint Louis with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fantana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saint Louis was well out of range. Poor timing from Fantana.
Martin Saint Louis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saint Louis throws a sloppy head kick and Fantana moves out of range easily.
Saint Louis gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fantana takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Saint Louis avoids the body shot from Fantana.
Saint Louis feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fantana's calf.
Fantana on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fantana keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Saint Louis. That's going to slow Fantana down.
Jab by Saint Louis.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fantana has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fantana there as he acknowledges the shot.
Saint Louis scores with a hook to the body. Fantana takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fantana slips a jab from Saint Louis.
Fantana throws a hook but Saint Louis blocks it.
Saint Louis connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fantana's hands.
Fantana misses with a looping left.
Saint Louis jabs Fantana to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Saint Louis digs a good hook to Fantana's body.
Fantana is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fantana swings widly with a right hand
and Saint Louis holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Saint Louis pushes Fantana back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fantana blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Saint Louis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantana is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saint Louis lands a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saint Louis misses with some punches.
Saint Louis taking a breather.
Saint Louis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fantanas head.
Oh Fantana is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Saint Louis swings wildly with an uppercut but Fantana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saint Louis misses with some punches.
Saint Louis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saint Louis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fantana blocking some punches.
Fantana blocking some punches.
Saint Louis working aggressively here.
Saint Louis throws a punch but it's blocked by Fantana.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saint Louis.
Saint Louis swings wildly with an uppercut but Fantana uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fantana.
Saint Louis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fantana is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Saint Louis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Saint Louis working aggressively here.
Saint Louis throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fantana.
Saint Louis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saint Louis misses with the head strike.
Saint Louis misses with a punch on the inside.
Saint Louis throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Saint Louis misses with a punch on the inside.
Saint Louis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantana blocking some punches.
Fantana blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saint Louis misses with the head strike.
Saint Louis swings wildly with an uppercut but Fantana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantana blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saint Louis.
Saint Louis throws a punch but it's blocked by Fantana.
Saint Louis throws a punch but it's blocked by Fantana.
Saint Louis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saint Louis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Saint Louis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Saint Louis cracks Fantana with a hook to the temple - Fantana is on wobbly legs here! Saint Louis swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Fantana falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Saint Louis wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Martin Saint Louis!
A relieved looking Martin Saint Louis 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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