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CTS 27 Buda Bing PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mike Fitzpatrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ian McCall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying McCall's choice of entrance music: The Phantoms - Into the Darkness. Ian McCall has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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145 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mike Fitzpatrick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ian McCall!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Roberts and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCall throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fitzpatrick.
A combination from McCall does no damage.
McCall falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fitzpatrick counters with a single leg into guard. McCall didn't expect that.
Fitzpatrick is standing up over McCall. McCall looks to escape but Fitzpatrick dives into side control.
McCall is not content to let Fitzpatrick control the position.
Fitzpatrick throws a strike aimed at the side of McCall's head but McCall avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The strikes coming from Fitzpatrick are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
McCall is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Fitzpatrick is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzpatrick trying to control the position but McCall is working away.
The strikes coming from Fitzpatrick are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
McCall managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
McCall is pushing Fitzpatrick's head away, looking to escape. Fitzpatrick manages to hold on to the position though.
An elbow from Fitzpatrick crashes against the mat.
Fitzpatrick working the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzpatrick thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fitzpatrick wants to control but McCall is keeping him busy.
McCall tries to escape but Fitzpatrick is in control.
Fitzpatrick tries to advance to mount but McCall instead regains half guard.
McCall is looking to escape.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ian McCall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzpatrick will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McCall looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fitzpatrick is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McCall.
McCall lands with a nice combination. Fitzpatrick backs away looking to recover.
Fitzpatrick misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Despite the aggression on McCall's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McCall rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fitzpatrick moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fitzpatrick tries to clinch there but McCall circles away.
McCall misses with a few strikes there.
McCall misses with the combination.
McCall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
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!
Fitzpatrick is trying hard to land a takedown here. McCall sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Fitzpatrick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCall misses with a two punch combination.
Fitzpatrick dodges the punch combination from McCall.
Fitzpatrick is looking for a counter combo.
Some wild striking there from McCall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzpatrick has a takedown stuffed.
McCall is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Fitzpatrick has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McCall.
Fitzpatrick seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Fitzpatrick darts in looking for a takedown but McCall gets double underhooks and turns Fitzpatrick into the cage.
McCall throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McCall lands a two punch combo.
McCall throws a nice looking combination but Fitzpatrick bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice takedown defense from McCall. No joy for Fitzpatrick on that attempt.
Fitzpatrick tries for a takedown but McCall sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ian McCall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fitzpatrick is breathing heavily.
McCall misses with a few strikes there.
No luck for Fitzpatrick with that takedown attempt.
McCall connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A nice combination there by McCall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian McCall dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Fitzpatrick closes this distance looking for a takedown but McCall circles away.
Danga de danga de dang - McCall scores with a four punch combination!
Fitzpatrick tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McCall defends well and Fitzpatrick ends up having to push McCall into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McCall fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fitzpatrick takes one on the button.
Fitzpatrick is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by McCall! Fitzpatrick is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ian McCall!
Post fight, Ian McCall took to the microphone: 'I want to thank to all of my fans, without them, we don't a fuc**** Irishman battle at NY! '.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chris Zyb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stumpy Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zyb comes to the cage accompanied by "Battle" by Gangstarr. The key to victory for Chris Zyb has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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150 lbs
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148 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Brawler
Solid chin |
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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
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Zyb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stumpy Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Steve Montenegro and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson avoids the head kick by Zyb.
Zyb misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnson.
Zyb explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Zyb lands a high kick!
Zyb throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Zyb tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Zyb has a hand on Johnson's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Johnson takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Johnson with good strikes from the mount here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson raining down hammerfists from mount.
Johnson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zyb wants to hold on but Johnson pushes him away.
Zyb working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Johnson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Johnson cracks Zyb with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Johnson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Zyb is rocked!
Johnson cracks Zyb with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stumpy Johnson!
An out of breath and clearly excited Stumpy Johnson thanked BlackStar Athletics for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Chris Zyb was interviewed post fight and said 'It was an accident...'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hendo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hendo Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcus Hardy!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Chad Campbell and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hardy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hardy scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hardy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gracie looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Hardy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gracie takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gracie misses with a double jab
enabling Hardy to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice uppercut there from Hardy.
Nice takedown defense from Hardy. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hendo Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hardy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gracie doesn't seem bothered though.
Hardy scores with the left hand. Gracie knows he should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hardy wants it to stay on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy works over Gracie's head and body with a nice combination.
Hardy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gracie looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hardy misses with a few strikes there.
Gracie dives in for a single leg takedown but Hardy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hardy counters with a stiff right hand.
Hardy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hardy cracks Gracie with a good jab.
Hardy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hardy lands with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looks up at the clock. Bad move! Hardy lands a right hand from hell, dropping Gracie. Hardy pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Hardy!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesse McGulloch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Barnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Josh Barnett is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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290 lbs
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269 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jesse McGulloch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Josh Barnett!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jonathan Paton and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGulloch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGulloch lands a high kick!
It looks like Josh Barnett has been cut.
Barnett tries for a takedown but McGulloch circles away easily
and McGulloch counters with a straight right hand.
McGulloch avoids the body shot from Barnett.
McGulloch clobbers Barnett with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McGulloch cracks Barnett with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. McGulloch has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Barnett to stand back up!
Barnett is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGulloch and Barnett are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. McGulloch throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Barnett into next week! Ooooh that was huge! McGulloch knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jesse McGulloch!
A victorious Jesse McGulloch thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Superior Nucleus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerald Minor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Nucleus might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Tupac - Hit 'Em Up. Superior Nucleus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
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162 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Superior Nucleus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gerald Minor!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, David Schapiro and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Minor misses with a wild body shot.
Minor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nucleus.
Nucleus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Minor manages to avoid it.
Minor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nucleus.
Minor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nucleus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nucleus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nucleus looks to land a body kick but Minor moved away.
Minor throws a head kick that misses.
Nucleus throwing a counter right hand but Minor manages to avoid it.
Nucleus thuds a left hand into Minor's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nucleus misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nucleus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Minor.
Minor shoots in looking for a takedown but Nucleus manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Minor's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Minor throws a looping overhand right but Nucleus ducks down to avoid it.
Nucleus throws a quick counter kick to the body but Minor avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minor blocks a head kick by Nucleus.
Minor on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Superior Nucleus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Minor shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Minor was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Nucleus is not content to let Minor control the position.
Minor misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Minor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Minor wants to control but Nucleus is keeping him busy.
Nucleus is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Morbid Conditioning, Trans, Esc School $1000, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Minor controlling the position from side mount.
Check out the look on Minor's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Nucleus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nucleus parries the strikes from Minor easily there. Minor is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Nucleus to escape.
Minor tries to score with some ground and pound. Nucleus controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Nucleus tries to buck Minor off but Minor is having none of it.
Minor working away.
Nucleus tries to bench press Minor off him but Minor keeps the position.
Minor is working Nucleus over with some ground and pound from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Minor creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Nucleus sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Nucleus manages to get back to half guard.
Nucleus is defending against the submission attempts here by Minor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nucleus slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nucleus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Minor is one step ahead there.
Nucleus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nucleus has his foot on Minor's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Minor works his way back into a safe position though.
Nucleus is trying to keep Minor in close.
Nucleus keeping full guard, as Minor tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Minor wants to control from the top but Nucleus keeps moving.
Nucleus is looking for a triangle but Minor pushes his legs off easily.
Minor slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Minor is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nucleus rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Minor tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Minor throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nucleus's waist but Nucleus gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Minor off to one side.
Nucleus throws a quick counter head kick but Minor was just out of range.
Minor blocks a head kick by Nucleus.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerald Minor dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Minor slips under a jab.
Minor finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nucleus was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Minor scores with a three punch combo!
Minor moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Minor misses with the combination.
Minor takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nucleus attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nucleus checks a low kick from Minor.
Nucleus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Minor walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nucleus checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It looked like Nucleus was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nucleus cracks a nice hook into Minor's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nucleus throws a head kick that Minor semi-blocks.
Minor looks to score with a jab to the body but Nucleus is just out of range.
Nucleus swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Minor counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gerald Minor has got the better of the ground game so far.
Minor avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Minor wants to control from the top but Nucleus keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nucleus is on top in guard.
Minor looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Minor 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.
Minor can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nucleus controls the pace.
Nucleus trying to control but Minor is working from the bottom.
Nucleus slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Minor tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nucleus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Minor has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Minor looks to move to half guard but instead Nucleus has passed into mount! Damn!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nucleus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minor tries to reverse the position but Nucleus maintains control.
Nucleus trying to control but Minor is having none of it.
Minor is looking to improve his position but Nucleus isn't that keen on the idea.
Minor is controlling an arm, preventing Nucleus from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Minor regains half guard.
Nucleus is keen to just control but Minor is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Minor is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nucleus's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nucleus's back!
Minor is working the ground and pound. Can Nucleus escape?
Nucleus trying to control but not successfully.
Nucleus is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Nucleus trying to control but not successfully.
Minor wants to control but Nucleus is keeping busy.
Nucleus just trying to survive but Minor is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Minor lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Nucleus hold on?!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerald Minor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Minor lands a head shot.
Minor connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Minor throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nucleus.
Nucleus throws a body punch but Minor moves out of range.
A low kick from Minor is predictable there
and Nucleus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Minor tries to clinch but Nucleus moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Nucleus there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nucleus checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nucleus throws a sloppy head kick and Minor moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minor avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Minor throws a body punch but Nucleus moves out of range.
Nucleus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nucleus throws a push kick but Minor slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Nucleus is predictable there
and Minor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nucleus looks to land a body kick but Minor moved away.
Nucleus lands with a shot to the body.
Minor attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Minor scores with a punch to the head.
Nucleus slips under a jab from Minor.
Minor throws a big shot that misses.
Nucleus misses the shot to the body.
Minor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Minor throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
It looked like Nucleus was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nucleus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Minor's hands.
Nucleus throws a head kick but Minor moves out of range.
Nucleus lands a jab to Minor's midsection.
Nucleus is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minor thows a leg kick but Nucleus checks it
and Nucleus counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nucleus scores with a push kick.
Minor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Minor scores with a jab to the body.
Minor avoids the head kick by Nucleus.
Nucleus misses the shot to the body.
Minor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Minor misses with a takedown attempt
and Nucleus counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Minor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nucleus moves away.
Nucleus throws a body kick that misses.
Superior Nucleus is winning the standup battle so far.
Nucleus moves away from the strike by Minor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nucleus misses the shot to the body.
Minor misses with a body shot.
Minor takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Minor misses the target.
Minor swinging wildly here.
Minor checks a leg kick.
Minor lands a right hook to the body.
Minor misses with the combination.
Minor slips a jab from Nucleus.
Minor connects with a solid leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minor attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Minor closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nucleus quickly recovers to half guard.
Nucleus kicks Minor off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Minor looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nucleus throws a sloppy head kick and Minor moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Nucleus.
Nucleus throws a wild body kick that Minor sees coming a mile off.
Minor throws a jab but it's blocked by Nucleus.
Minor takes a swing at Nucleus's ribcage but misses.
Minor shoots in looking for a takedown. Nucleus tries to sprawl out of it but Minor keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nucleus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Superior Nucleus clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nucleus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nucleus throws a sloppy head kick and Minor moves out of range easily.
Minor shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Nucleus manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Minor preventing the sweep.
Minor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nucleus working a defensive guard but Minor manages to pass into side control anyway.
Nucleus is looking to regain half guard here but Minor keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nucleus is letting Minor control him for a moment.
Minor throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nucleus is looking to reverse the position.
Nucleus stops Minor from passing to mount.
Nucleus is not content to let Minor control the position.
Minor working the body and head with strikes.
Minor is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Nucleus is trying to escape and Minor transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Nucleus is forced to tap! Nice work there by Minor! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gerald Minor!
Gerald Minor is the new lightweight champion!
After the big win, Gerald Minor made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors KAISER and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dante Boudain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Firas Qabbani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Firas Qabbani has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dante Boudain!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Firas Qabbani!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Anthony Taglia and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boudain buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Boudain swings widly with a right hand
and Qabbani connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boudain steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Qabbani. That one must have hurt.
Qabbani connects with an inside leg kick.
Boudain just misses with a punch to the body.
Boudain moves into the clinch successfully.
Boudain breaks from the clinch.
Qabbani lands a jab to the head.
A right-left combo lands from Boudain.
It looks like Firas Qabbani has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boudain is looking to chop away at Qabbani's legs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Qabbani. That's going to slow Boudain down.
Boudain attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Qabbani lands a head kick!
A leg kick checked by Boudain.
Boudain is looking to clinch.
Qabbani misses with a low kick as Boudain jumps back.
Boudain is looking to counter with head kicks.
Qabbani throws a sloppy head kick and Boudain moves out of range easily.
Boudain half committed to a counter leg kick.
Qabbani takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Qabbani gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dante Boudain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Qabbani throws a head kick that misses.
Qabbani checks the leg kick nicely there.
Qabbani throws a big counter head kick but Boudain avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Qabbani on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Boudain. Boudain obviously looking to wear him down.
Qabbani checks a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Boudain there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Boudain, right into the meat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Qabbani swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Qabbani wants to slow Boudain down by chopping away at his legs.
Boudain scores with a kick to the midsection.
Qabbani fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Qabbani checks the leg kick nicely there.
Qabbani throws a head kick but Boudain moves out of range.
Boudain is looking to slow Qabbani down with leg kicks.
Boudain blocks a head kick by Qabbani.
Qabbani misses with an uppercut. Boudain saw that one coming.
Good leg kick by Boudain there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Qabbani throws a body punch but Boudain moves out of range.
Boudain shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Qabbani throws a head kick but Boudain moves out of range.
Qabbani uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Boudain has time to react.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Boudain.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Boudain.
Qabbani chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Boudain can pounce on him.
Boudain moves out of range of the body kick from Qabbani.
Boudain checks a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Boudain.
Boudain 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.
Qabbani throws a head kick that misses.
Qabbani's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Boudain takes the fight into the clinch.
Qabbani breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boudain uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Qabbani has time to react.
Boudain thumps Qabbani with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Qabbani throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boudain swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Qabbani throws a body shot but no joy.
Qabbani tries a head kick but it misses.
Qabbani has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Boudain.
Boudain scoring well with a low kick there.
Qabbani scores with a jab to the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Boudain.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Qabbani misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Boudain. That's going to slow Qabbani down.
Qabbani keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Boudain, right into the meat.
You can see that Qabbani has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Qabbani throws a head kick but Boudain moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Boudain, right into the meat.
Qabbani pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice jab there from Boudain.
Qabbani throws a head kick that half lands.
Qabbani on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Boudain. Boudain obviously looking to wear him down.
Boudain scores with a leg kick.
Boudain moves out of range as Qabbani strikes.
Boudain thumps Qabbani with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Qabbani tries to land a front kick but Boudain steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Boudain thumps Qabbani with a low kick.
Qabbani 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.
Boudain throws a chopping leg kick but Qabbani manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Qabbani lands a big head kick that sends Boudain tumbling to the mat! Qabbani takes a step backwards and waves Boudain back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Dante Boudain has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boudain throws a low kick but Qabbani avoids it.
Qabbani looks to land a right hand but Boudain moved out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Boudain. Those never looked like landing.
Boudain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Qabbani flicks out a counter leg kick but Boudain steps away.
Boudain lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Boudain throws a hook but Qabbani blocks it.
Qabbani checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Boudain scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A left lands for Boudain.
Qabbani avoids the head kick by Boudain.
Qabbani throws a fast counter high kick but Boudain manages to duck under it in time.
Qabbani throws a low kick but Boudain moves out of range easily.
Boudain throws a front kick aimed at Qabbani's knee but Qabbani avoids it well.
Qabbani looks to land a body kick but Boudain moved away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Qabbani dodges the punch combination from Boudain.
Qabbani misses with a head kick.
Boudain throws a low kick but Qabbani avoids it.
Boudain jabs Qabbani right on the nose. Qabbani blinks but takes it well.
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 Dante Boudain will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Boudain misses with a series of wild punches.
Qabbani raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Qabbani throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Qabbani is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Boudain just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Qabbani has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dante Boudain!
Dante Boudain retains his heavyweight title!
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