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CEFC 300 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Rutherford (ranked 1134 p4p, 139 weight class) and Lugh Blackburn (ranked 1202 p4p, 146 weight class). Blackburn comes into a darkened arena with his song building. When the Man Comes Down kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thomas Rutherford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lugh Blackburn!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Rutherford.
Rutherford wants to clinch up but Blackburn keeps it at a distance.
Blackburn throws a lazy right hand but Rutherford sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rutherford chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Blackburn scores with a body shot.
Rutherford throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Blackburn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rutherford stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rutherford tries to bum rush Blackburn with a series of wild strikes but Blackburn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rutherford misses with a kick to the body
and Rutherford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blackburn closes the distance and clinches.
Rutherford throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rutherford gets through Blackburn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rutherford.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rutherford.
Rutherford has a couple of punches blocked by Blackburn.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rutherford.
Blackburn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rutherford has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rutherford taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Rutherford breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rutherford throws a sloppy head kick and Blackburn moves out of range easily.
Blackburn tries to clinch but Rutherford moves away
and Rutherford counters with a one-two to the body.
Rutherford throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Blackburn let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutherford is looking to score with low kicks.
Rutherford explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Rutherford buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rutherford throws a front kick aimed at Blackburn's knee but Blackburn avoids it well.
Blackburn blocks the body kick.
Rutherford looks to clinch
and Blackburn counters with a nice uppercut.
Blackburn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rutherford scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A leg kick checked by Blackburn.
Blackburn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rutherford throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Blackburn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rutherford is trying to break free.
Rutherford misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rutherford manages to break the clinch.
Blackburn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rutherford throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Blackburn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rutherford can pounce on him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rutherford cracks the inside of Blackburn's front leg.
Blackburn takes a swing at Rutherford's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn tries to clinch up but Rutherford circles away and keeps his distance.
Blackburn is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rutherford rather than just go for the knockout.
Rutherford tries to clinch there but Blackburn circles away.
Blackburn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rutherford misses with a low kick.
We've been told by Rutherford's head coaches at Big Bear Fight Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rutherford cracks the inside of Blackburn's front leg.
Blackburn checks a leg kick nicely.
Rutherford tries to land a leg kick but Blackburn saw it coming and moves away.
Blackburn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rutherford throws a leg kick but Blackburn moved away.
Blackburn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rutherford can pounce on him.
Rutherford connects with an inside leg kick.
Rutherford scores with a head kick.
Blackburn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rutherford. Rutherford obviously looking to wear him down.
Blackburn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rutherford.
It looked like Rutherford was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rutherford is looking to chop away at Blackburn's legs.
Nice jab there from Rutherford.
Blackburn's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rutherford misses with a low kick.
Rutherford tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blackburn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Blackburn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rutherford moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rutherford moves out of range as Blackburn strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutherford misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Rutherford.
Blackburn misses with an uppercut. Rutherford saw that one coming.
Blackburn throws a looping overhand right but Rutherford ducks down to avoid it.
Rutherford throws a head kick that misses.
Rutherford tried to score with a low kick but Blackburn checks it.
Rutherford tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Blackburn is able to avoid easily.
Blackburn misses with a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rutherford bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rutherford is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Some bone on bone action there as Blackburn checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rutherford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rutherford uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blackburn.
Blackburn sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Blackburn checks a leg kick.
Blackburn gets tackled into the cage by Rutherford. Rutherford maintains the clinch.
Blackburn lands a body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Blackburn fails to pull guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rutherford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rutherford.
Rutherford tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rutherford misses with some punches.
Blackburn throws a head punch that misses.
Rutherford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blackburn's elbow.
Rutherford misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Blackburn.
Blackburn tries a knee to the head but Rutherford blocks it.
Blackburn tries to pull guard but Rutherford holds him up against the cage and eventually Blackburn drops back down to his feet.
Rutherford is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Blackburn utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rutherford is trying to maintain a safe position but Blackburn gets an underhook and turns Rutherford into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blackburn tries to pull guard but Rutherford won't allow it.
Thomas Rutherford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lugh Blackburn.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blackburn.
Blackburn throws a punch but it's blocked by Rutherford.
A nice left hand lands by Rutherford.
Rutherford can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Rutherford dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rutherford is looking to clinch but Blackburn is avoiding it.
Thomas Rutherford is winning the standup battle so far.
Rutherford throws a series of punches but Blackburn moves out of range.
Blackburn catches Rutherford with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rutherford is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blackburn can do to turn this around?
Blackburn checks a leg kick.
Blackburn moves out of range of the body kick.
Blackburn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rutherford throws a leg kick which misses Blackburn's front leg but catches the back leg as Blackburn tries to avoid it.
Blackburn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rutherford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Blackburn checks a leg kick.
Blackburn just misses with a punch to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rutherford.
Blackburn lands a body shot.
Blackburn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rutherford. Rutherford obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford clinches up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Rutherford fails to land.
Blackburn is trying to pull guard but Rutherford has him pressed against the cage.
Blackburn manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Blackburn keeping moving, preventing Rutherford from controlling successfully.
Rutherford throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Blackburn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutherford tries to free his leg and advance position but Blackburn is retaining full guard.
Blackburn working a defensive guard here.
Rutherford trying to control but Blackburn is working from the bottom.
Blackburn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rutherford scoring with some ground and pound.
Rutherford landing some decent shots from guard.
Blackburn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rutherford showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rutherford with a nice head shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Blackburn trying to control but Rutherford is working from the bottom.
Blackburn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rutherford manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Blackburn manages to get himself to full guard.
Blackburn working for a triangle but Rutherford defends it easily.
Rutherford trying to control but Blackburn is working from the bottom.
Rutherford trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutherford trying to control the position from guard on top but Blackburn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blackburn is pulling down on Rutherford's head. It's preventing any offense from Rutherford, at least for the moment.
Blackburn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rutherford can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rutherford forces his way into half guard.
Blackburn trying to control here.
Rutherford working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Blackburn won't allow Rutherford to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rutherford passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Blackburn!
Rutherford is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Rutherford looking to control but Blackburn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Blackburn is in a horrible position here. Rutherford smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Rutherford wants to control the pace but Blackburn is squirming around nicely.
Blackburn taking shots to the head.
The referee warns Blackburn that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blackburn tries to hold on but Rutherford pushes him away.
Blackburn sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Rutherford dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Blackburn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rutherford was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Blackburn moves in looking to clinch but Rutherford pushes him off.
Rutherford throws a leg kick
and Rutherford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rutherford has taken the fight to the clinch.
Blackburn tries to land a knee to the head but Rutherford blocks with his arms.
Rutherford is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Blackburn is defending well for now.
Rutherford throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Blackburn blocks it with crossed arms.
A left hand lands to the body for Rutherford.
Rutherford fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rutherford obliges.
Rutherford works on Blackburn's body with a couple of short punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rutherford.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackburn successfully pulls guard.
Rutherford with a nice head shot there.
Thomas Rutherford overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Blackburn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Blackburn keeping full guard, as Rutherford tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blackburn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutherford is working hard here to advance position.
Rutherford postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Blackburn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Blackburn has an active guard here but Rutherford has managed to pass into half guard.
Blackburn is refusing to be controlled, as Rutherford sits in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rutherford in particular looking to stall.
Rutherford trying to mount his opponent but Blackburn defends it.
That's two 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.
Rutherford working over Blackburn with some ground and pound. Blackburn looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rutherford thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Blackburn wants to get back to full guard.
Rutherford wants to take a breather but Blackburn is having none of it.
Blackburn controlling the position well.
Blackburn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rutherford thows a huge punch but Blackburn dodges it nicely.
Rutherford wants to pass to mount but Blackburn is defending the position.
Ground and pound from Rutherford.
Rutherford is pressing down on Blackburn's thigh, looking to free his foot. Blackburn is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Blackburn manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rutherford is looking to work some ground and pound but Blackburn has wrist control.
Blackburn is looking for a triangle but Rutherford pushes his legs off easily.
Blackburn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rutherford trying to control but Blackburn is working from the bottom.
Lugh Blackburn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rutherford throws an elbow that misses. Blackburn uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rutherford's guard. Nice move by Blackburn!
Rutherford throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn throws a big elbow that misses.
Blackburn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rutherford looking for a sweep. Not yet Rutherford, not yet.
Blackburn advances to half guard.
Blackburn working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Rutherford's thigh. Rutherford counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Blackburn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Thomas Rutherford is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rutherford not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rutherford tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Rutherford showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rutherford has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Rutherford!
Thomas Rutherford managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Riner Clothing and Laundry (85%), into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tee Nah (ranked 1041 p4p, 103 weight class) and Dj Brown (ranked 1259 p4p, 120 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class boxer
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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
47 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tee Nah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dj Brown!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown lands a head kick. Nah smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Tee Nah has been cut.
Tee Nah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nah throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nah blocks a head kick by Brown.
Nah appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Brown.
Brown slips a jab from Nah.
Brown is looking for the big counter here.
Brown finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nah takes one to the side of the head.
Brown scores with a push kick.
Oooooh!!! Brown has knocked Nah down with a huge combo! Brown steps away and waves a wobbly Nah back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nah uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
It looks like Dj Brown has been cut.
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Nah wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A slow jab from Brown misses its intended target.
Nah moves out of range as Brown strikes.
Nah will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Brown is looking for the big counter here.
Nah looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brown closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nah swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nah lands a shoulder strike.
Brown pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brown misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nah uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brown.
An attempted straight right counter from Nah misses the target.
Nah slips a jab from Brown.
A counter left hand to the body from Nah misses its target.
Brown throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nah throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brown looks up at the clock. Bad move! Nah lands a right hand from hell, dropping Brown. Nah pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tee Nah!
A very excited looking Tee Nah made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Brewer (ranked 1272 p4p, 191 weight class) and Ron Burgundy (ranked 984 p4p, 154 weight class). Brewer kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Gangster's Paradise. Frank Brewer 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 15 - 3, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Brewer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
53 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Ron Burgundy!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brewer looks to land a combination but Burgundy avoids it well.
Brewer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
It looks like Frank Brewer has been cut.
Brewer goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Ron Burgundy has been cut.
Brewer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Burgundy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Burgundy connects with a looping right hand.
Burgundy keeps the fight on the outside.
A slapping body kick lands there for Burgundy.
Burgundy keeps the fight on the outside.
Burgundy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brewer.
Brewer lands with a slapping head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burgundy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brewer throws a big counter combination but Burgundy scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Burgundy throws a hook to the side of Brewer's head but Brewer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brewer is looking for a counter combo.
Brewer lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Burgundy backs up against the cage.
Brewer moves into the clinch.
Brewer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burgundy's elbow.
Burgundy breaks from the clinch.
Burgundy throws a jab when Brewer was well out of range.
Burgundy throws a low kick but Brewer avoids it.
Brewer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burgundy.
Good leg kick by Burgundy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ron Burgundy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brewer slips under a jab from Burgundy.
Burgundy connects with a right hand. Brewer shakes it off.
Brewer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Burgundy's calf.
Brewer gets a clinch.
Burgundy tries a body shot but Brewer blocks it.
Brewer looking to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brewer.
A body shot lands from Burgundy.
Brewer swings wildly with an uppercut but Burgundy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burgundy throws a head punch that misses.
Brewer holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Burgundy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Burgundy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burgundy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brewer.
Burgundy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brewer backwards.
Brewer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brewer taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Brewer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Burgundy's efforts to push away.
Burgundy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Burgundy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Burgundy misses the target.
Burgundy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burgundy swings widly with a right hand
and Brewer counters with a one-two to the body.
Burgundy misses with a right hand
and Brewer counters with a two punch combo.
Burgundy misses with an uppercut.
Brewer lands a front kick.
Brewer looks to clinch
letting Burgundy counter with a right hand.
Brewer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Brewer cracks Burgundy with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brewer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Burgundy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Burgundy misses with the head strike.
Brewer dodges an elbow strike from Burgundy.
Brewer lands a hook that snaps the head of Burgundy backwards.
Burgundy is trying to break the clinch but Brewer is controlling him.
Brewer lands a nice uppercut.
Brewer has Burgundy pressed against the cage, preventing Burgundy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Brewer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brewer scores with a shoulder strike.
Brewer misses with a punch to the body.
Brewer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Burgundy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brewer avoids it.
Brewer taking a breather.
Burgundy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burgundy misses with a hook. Brewer ducked under it nicely.
Burgundy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Brewer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Burgundy, pushing him back against the cage.
Brewer stalling in the clinch.
Burgundy lands an uppercut.
Brewer can't find room to land a body shot as Burgundy controls the action.
Brewer misses with the head strike.
Brewer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burgundy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brewer lands a shoulder strike.
Burgundy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brewer tries to clinch there but Burgundy circles away.
Brewer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brewer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burgundy.
Brewer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burgundy.
A swing and a miss from Burgundy.
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 Frank Brewer will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Brewer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Brewer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Burgundy works over Brewer's head and body with a nice combination.
Brewer tries to close the distance and clinch but Burgundy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Burgundy connects with a nice looking jab.
Burgundy scores with a jab.
Burgundy looks to throw the jab but Brewer is out of range.
Burgundy misses with a hook.
Brewer seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Burgundy scores with a jab.
Brewer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Burgundy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Burgundy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brewer counters with a three punch combo that has Burgundy backing up. Burgundy nods at Brewer to acknowledge the strikes.
Ron Burgundy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brewer has closed the distance and engaged Burgundy in a clinch.
Brewer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brewer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stalling in the clinch from Brewer.
Burgundy breaks the clinch.
Brewer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Burgundy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brewer keeps the fight on the outside.
Brewer slips a straight right by Burgundy.
Brewer seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burgundy misses with a hook.
Brewer tries to clinch up but Burgundy circles away and keeps his distance.
A lazy body kick from Burgundy
and Brewer counters with a left and a right that stings Burgundy.
Jab, jab by Burgundy - just one landing.
Burgundy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brewer gets a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brewer.
Brewer taking a breather.
Burgundy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Brewer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burgundy's elbow.
Burgundy stalling in the clinch.
Brewer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Burgundy is trying to push Brewer away but Brewer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Burgundy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Brewer can't find room to land a body shot as Burgundy controls the action.
Brewer tries to throw a body punch but Burgundy avoids it by throwing Brewer back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brewer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Burgundy wants to break free but Brewer has control.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Burgundy as Brewer tries to tie him up.
Brewer prevents Burgundy from breaking the clinch.
Burgundy misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brewer.
Burgundy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Burgundy does no damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brewer slips a jab from Burgundy.
Brewer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Brewer throws a big counter combination but Burgundy scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Burgundy throws out a loose jab but Brewer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brewer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burgundy.
Brewer goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Brewer blocks the body kick.
Burgundy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Brewer is looking to clinch but Burgundy is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burgundy loads up on a big right hand but Brewer slips the punch.
Burgundy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Burgundy. Those never looked like landing.
Burgundy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brewer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Burgundy misses with the combination.
Brewer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Burgundy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brewer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Burgundy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brewer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Burgundy throws out a counter right but Brewer avoids it with no problem.
Brewer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brewer clinches.
Brewer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Burgundy lands with a short shot to the head.
Brewer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burgundy's elbow.
Burgundy lands an uppercut.
Burgundy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Brewer can't find room to land a body shot as Burgundy controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brewer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brewer wants to stall.
Brewer lands an uppercut.
Burgundy working hard to break the clinch.
Burgundy displaying some good clinch control by pressing Brewer up against the cage.
Brewer can't find room to land a body shot as Burgundy controls the action.
Burgundy can't break the clinch.
Burgundy lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brewer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Burgundy is trying to break the clinch but Brewer is controlling him.
Burgundy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Burgundy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Brewer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Brewer has Burgundy up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Burgundy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Brewer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Burgundy on the inside.
Burgundy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brewer doesn't manage to clinch there - Burgundy circles away.
Brewer moves into the clinch successfully.
Burgundy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Burgundy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Frank Brewer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brewer misses with a body punch.
Burgundy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Brewer.
Brewer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Burgundy is looking to break free of the clinch but Brewer has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burgundy breaks the clinch.
Brewer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Burgundy feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Brewer sprawling to the canvas! Brewer rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Burgundy finish him?!
Brewer is rocked!
Brewer tries to clinch but Burgundy is having none of it.
Oh Brewer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Burgundy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brewer went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Burgundy throws a body punch but Brewer moves out of range.
Brewer staying out of range there.
Brewer seems to have got his legs back now.
A big left from Burgundy misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burgundy keeps the fight on the outside.
Burgundy misses with a double jab
and Brewer counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Brewer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Burgundy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brewer is defending well for now.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Burgundy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Burgundy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Burgundy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Brewer with a body shot.
Brewer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burgundy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brewer counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Frank Brewer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Burgundy connects with an inside leg kick.
Burgundy throws a shot from downtown. Brewer moves away and avoids it.
Brewer seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Burgundy misses with a head kick.
Brewer moves out of range of the strikes.
Brewer moves into the clinch.
Brewer misses with a body punch.
Brewer prevents a body shot from Burgundy.
Brewer trying to stall but Burgundy improves his position.
Brewer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burgundy's elbow.
Burgundy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Burgundy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brewer.
Burgundy swats away the attempt to clinch by Brewer.
Burgundy lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Burgundy moves out of range of the body kick.
A big right from Burgundy misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brewer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brewer fakes the leg kick and cracks Burgundy in the body.
Burgundy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Burgundy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brewer doesn't seem bothered though.
Burgundy misses with a left hand
and Brewer counters with a two punch combo.
Burgundy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Burgundy lands with a nice body punch.
Burgundy misses with a right hand
and Brewer counters with a one-two to the body.
Brewer has Burgundy up against the cage in a clinch.
Brewer can't find room to land a body shot as Burgundy controls the action.
Brewer misses with a punch to the body.
Brewer tries a body shot but Burgundy blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burgundy blocks a body shot from Brewer.
Brewer scores with a shoulder strike.
Burgundy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brewer fails to land with a series of punches.
Brewer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burgundy throws a body punch but Brewer moves out of range.
Brewer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Burgundy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brewer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Burgundy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Burgundy throws a hook to the side of Brewer's head but Brewer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Brewer was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Brewer connects with a solid leg kick.
Burgundy throws a low kick, looking for Brewer's leg but Brewer calmly moves out of range.
Burgundy swings widly with a right hand
and Brewer counters with a left and a right that stings Burgundy.
Brewer wants to clinch.
Burgundy throws a body punch but Brewer moves out of range.
Burgundy misses with a hook
and Brewer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Burgundy thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Brewer if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brewer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burgundy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ron Burgundy.
I think Burgundy 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ron Burgundy!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ron Burgundy made sure he mentioned Spartan Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vasili Komaroff (ranked 508 p4p, 60 weight class) and Joe Gatsby (ranked 1485 p4p, 174 weight class). Komaroff comes to the cage accompanied by Kaleida - Think. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vasili Komaroff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Gatsby!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Komaroff ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice takedown defense from Gatsby. No joy for Komaroff on that attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gatsby! But no joy.
Komaroff moves into the clinch.
Komaroff lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gatsby is looking for a takedown.
Komaroff lands an uppercut.
Komaroff lands an uppercut.
Gatsby has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Komaroff is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gatsby is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Komaroff is defending well.
Vasili Komaroff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Gatsby.
Gatsby tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gatsby is trying to drag Komaroff to the mat but Komaroff just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Komaroff throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gatsby blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Komaroff has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Gatsby clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gatsby is keeping busy.
Komaroff scores with punches and elbows.
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.
Gatsby covering up well under a series of strikes from Komaroff.
We've been hearing good reports from Komaroff's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Gatsby manages to reverse the position and now he's in Komaroff's guard. Nice work there by Gatsby.
Komaroff working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gatsby.
Komaroff is trying to keep Gatsby in close.
Gatsby drops back looking for a leg! Komaroff is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Komaroff manages to kick Gatsby off! Gatsby jumps back into Komaroff's guard.
Gatsby stopping the sweep attempt from Komaroff.
Gatsby landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Komaroff has momentary wrist control but Gatsby slips an elbow through the middle.
Komaroff is controlling Gatsby's posture.
Gatsby trying to control but Komaroff is working from the bottom.
Komaroff working a defensive guard here.
Gatsby loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gatsby stopping the sweep attempt from Komaroff.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gatsby missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gatsby trying to control but Komaroff is working from the bottom.
Komaroff tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gatsby is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Komaroff is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Komaroff has escaped and now he's on top!
Komaroff works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Komaroff sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gatsby defending well though.
Komaroff scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nice strikes from Komaroff there.
Gatsby is staying active underneath Komaroff, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gatsby is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Komaroff pulls his head out easily.
Gatsby tries to roll over but Komaroff keeps him under control.
Komaroff lands strikes from half guard.
Komaroff takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Komaroff thows a huge punch but Gatsby dodges it nicely.
Komaroff is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gatsby doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Komaroff.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Komaroff is thwarting Gatsby's attempts to control the position.
Komaroff looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Komaroff missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Komaroff is just content to waste time from the top position. Gatsby takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Komaroff sitting in guard here, content to control.
Komaroff is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Komaroff's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasili Komaroff dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Gatsby misses with a wild combination.
Komaroff moves out of range as Gatsby strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Komaroff tests Gatsby's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Komaroff shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Komaroff shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gatsby as he avoids it easily.
Gatsby swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Komaroff wants to clinch.
Komaroff keeps Gatsby at a distance using the push kick.
A head kick misses from Komaroff.
Komaroff is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gatsby can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gatsby digs a good body shot into Komaroff's ribs.
Some wild striking there from Gatsby.
Komaroff is looking to counter with head kicks.
Vasili Komaroff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Komaroff throws a good cross that connects.
A solid leg kick lands there for Komaroff.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatsby avoids the head kick by Komaroff.
Gatsby tests Komaroff's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Komaroff shoots in and bounces Gatsby off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Komaroff trying to control but Gatsby is working from the bottom.
Gatsby working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Komaroff doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Komaroff manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Komaroff lands a couple of digs.
Komaroff postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Komaroff throws a strike but Gatsby rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gatsby trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Komaroff manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gatsby manages to get himself to full guard.
Komaroff missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gatsby working for a triangle but Komaroff defends it easily.
Komaroff is looking to work some ground and pound but Gatsby has wrist control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Komaroff trying to control the position from guard on top but Gatsby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Komaroff looking to pass the guard.
Komaroff trying to control but Gatsby is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Komaroff postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Komaroff wants to control from the top but Gatsby keeps moving.
Komaroff chips away with some ground and pound.
Gatsby working a defensive guard here.
Gatsby is looking to sweep but instead, Komaroff has passed into half guard.
Gatsby looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Komaroff missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Komaroff sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gatsby defending well though.
Komaroff seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Komaroff missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gatsby slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gatsby tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Komaroff landing some decent shots from guard.
Komaroff is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Komaroff landing with the ground and pound.
Vasili Komaroff overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Komaroff missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Komaroff accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gatsby preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Komaroff working some strikes from top position.
Komaroff with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasili Komaroff dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Komaroff clinches.
Komaroff is working for takedown but Gatsby is calmly controlling the position for now.
Komaroff swings wildly with an uppercut but Gatsby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gatsby tries to score a body lock takedown but Komaroff shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gatsby is looking to take this one to the mat.
Komaroff wants to get back to striking at distance but Gatsby won't allow it.
Gatsby blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gatsby is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vasili Komaroff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Gatsby.
Gatsby can't get the takedown.
Gatsby is trying to drag Komaroff to the mat but Komaroff just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Komaroff scores with a hook to the body.
Gatsby has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Komaroff after a bit of a struggle.
Komaroff lands a shoulder strike.
Komaroff is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatsby tries for a takedown but Komaroff manages to get underhooks.
Gatsby takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Komaroff lands with a right to the head.
Komaroff is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Gatsby can't fight it off and eventually Komaroff manages to take the fight to the floor. Gatsby looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Komaroff lands a couple of digs.
Komaroff distracts Gatsby with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Komaroff throws a big right hand that misses.
Komaroff trying to control the position from guard on top but Gatsby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Komaroff accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gatsby looking for a guillotine here but Komaroff defends easily.
Komaroff is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Komaroff trying to control but Gatsby is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Komaroff accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Joe Gatsby has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gatsby avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Komaroff wants to control from the top but Gatsby keeps moving.
Gatsby is trying to keep Komaroff in close.
Gatsby avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vasili Komaroff is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Komaroff missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gatsby throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Komaroff stands and throws Gatsby's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Komaroff throws an elbow but Gatsby slips to the side and avoids it well.
Komaroff working away.
Komaroff wants to control but Gatsby is keeping him busy.
Komaroff has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Komaroff is landing with some decent strikes but Gatsby is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Komaroff trying to control but Gatsby is having none of it.
Gatsby sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Komaroff drops an elbow to the side of Gatsby's head.
Gatsby looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Komaroff is keen to just control but Gatsby is a slippery customer.
Komaroff is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Komaroff controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vasili Komaroff showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Komaroff, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasili Komaroff!
A determined Vasili Komaroff didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Castor Rollins (ranked 664 p4p, 84 weight class) and James Harden (ranked 1049 p4p, 139 weight class). James Harden has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
35 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Castor Rollins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Harden!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rollins throws out a loose jab but Harden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rollins misses with a straight right.
Harden fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Harden misses with an uppercut.
Harden thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rollins seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rollins swinging wildly here.
Rollins takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice shot by Rollins.
It looks like James Harden has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rollins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Harden throws out a counter right but Rollins avoids it with no problem.
A telegraphed right hand from Harden misses the target.
Harden takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rollins throws a body punch but Harden moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rollins moves away.
As Harden tries to get set, Rollins tries to push him back and clinch up but Harden manages to avoid the attempt.
Harden cracks Rollins with a good jab.
Rollins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rollins takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rollins just misses with a punch to the body.
Rollins with a hook.
Rollins misses with a body shot.
Harden lands a two punch combo.
Harden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rollins.
Harden staying out of range there.
Rollins throws out a loose jab but Harden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harden jabs Rollins to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Harden pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rollins back to the cage. Harden follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Rollins looks to land a left hand but Harden moved out of range nicely.
Harden throws a leg kick but Rollins moved away.
Harden sizes up Rollins with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A combination from Harden does no damage.
Rollins misses with the combination.
Harden blocks a jab.
Harden now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rollins slips a jab and a cross from Harden.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rollins. Harden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harden tries to counter by closing the distance.
Harden tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rollins is looking to counter the offense by Harden and move into the clinch.
Harden looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rollins takes one on the button.
Rollins throws a lazy uppercut
and Harden counters with a left to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harden tries to clinch but Rollins is having none of it.
Rollins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Harden.
Rollins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rollins slips under a jab.
Rollins thuds his right hand into Harden's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Harden misses with an uppercut. Rollins saw that one coming.
Harden throws a shot from downtown. Rollins moves away and avoids it.
Harden misses with a body shot.
Rollins misses with a straight right.
Good exchange - Harden coming out on top.
A swing and a miss from Harden.
A nice inside leg kick there by Harden. That's going to slow Rollins down.
Rollins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harden.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harden has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rollins finds it's way round the side to connect with Harden's head.
Rollins throws an overhand right that lands on Harden's shoulder, as Harden tries to avoid the shot.
Harden swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rollins throws a hook but Harden blocks it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Harden avoids the body shot from Rollins.
Harden dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rollins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Harden cracks Rollins with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harden. Rollins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rollins misses with a wild body shot.
Harden wants to counter with a clinch but Rollins pushes him away.
Harden ducks right into an uppercut from Rollins.
Harden throws a hook to the side of Rollins's head but Rollins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Harden dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Harden's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Rollins loads up on a big right hand but Harden slips the punch.
Harden slips a jab and a cross from Rollins.
Harden misses with a hook.
Rollins wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rollins cracks Harden with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rollins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harden.
Rollins seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rollins connects with a body shot that sends Harden's belly button to the back.
Rollins throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Harden scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rollins doesn't seem bothered though.
Harden misses with a double jab
and Rollins counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rollins takes a shot to the head.
Harden lands a body punch.
Rollins prevents a body shot from Harden.
Harden swings wildly with an uppercut but Rollins uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rollins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rollins misses with a punch to the body.
Rollins throws a punch but it's blocked by Harden.
Rollins blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harden.
Harden struggles to land a body shot inside as Rollins controls his hands.
Rollins misses with some punches.
Harden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harden has Rollins pressed against the cage.
Rollins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harden.
Harden tries to stall but Rollins uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harden misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Rollins fails to land.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rollins misses with a body punch.
Rollins prevents a body shot from Harden.
Harden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rollins throws a head punch that misses.
Rollins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rollins has a couple of punches blocked by Harden.
Harden throws a punch but it's blocked by Rollins.
Rollins scores with a shot to the side of Harden's head.
Rollins lands a hook that snaps the head of Harden backwards.
Rollins throws a head punch that misses.
Harden has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rollins seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Harden can turn it around.
Rollins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harden misses with some punches.
Castor Rollins has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rollins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rollins tries to work over Harden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Harden blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Harden.
Rollins gets through Harden's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rollins throws a punch but it's blocked by Harden.
Rollins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Harden pushes Rollins back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rollins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rollins misses with a body punch.
Harden misses with the head strike.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Harden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rollins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Harden backwards.
A shot in the inside from Rollins.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Harden takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Harden to work.
Rollins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Harden scores with a shot to the side of Rollins's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rollins lands a shot to the body.
Harden misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Harden working aggressively here.
Rollins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Rollins as the two fighters clinch.
Harden misses with a short punch on the inside.
Harden has a couple of punches blocked by Rollins.
Rollins tries to work over Harden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rollins has a couple of punches blocked by Harden.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Castor Rollins dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James Harden's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Rollins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harden.
Rollins throws a lazy right hand but Harden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
James Harden seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Harden moves away from the strike by Rollins.
Rollins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Harden throws a leg kick
and Rollins moves into the clinch.
Harden working aggressively here.
Rollins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rollins.
Harden prevents a body shot from Rollins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rollins lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Harden is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rollins is keeping busy.
Rollins takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rollins.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rollins blocking some punches.
Harden has a couple of punches blocked by Rollins.
Harden fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Harden throws a punch but it's blocked by Rollins.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Harden throws a head punch that misses.
Rollins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rollins lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Harden or not.
Harden stalling in the clinch but Rollins improves position.
Rollins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rollins pressing his opponent against the cage.
Harden is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Harden misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rollins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rollins misses with some punches.
Harden lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Harden takes a shot to the head.
Rollins struggles to land a body shot inside as Harden controls his hands.
Harden can't find room to land a body shot as Rollins controls the action.
Harden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Harden - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Harden struggles to land a body shot inside as Rollins controls his hands.
Harden avoiding damage.
A short body shot lands from Rollins as the two fighters clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rollins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Harden will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rollins up against the cage.
Harden blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harden.
A bit of stalling here from Harden.
Harden lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rollins lands a right hand.
Harden misses with a hook from the clinch.
Harden throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rollins.
Harden blocks an uppercut.
Harden lands with a right to the head.
Harden tries to stall but Rollins uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rollins is working Harden over against the cage.
Harden misses with a punch on the inside.
Harden throws a punch but it's blocked by Rollins.
Rollins working aggressively here.
Rollins lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Rollins.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rollins.
A short uppercut from Harden.
Rollins tries to work over Harden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Harden swings wildly with an uppercut but Rollins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rollins tries to work over Harden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Harden displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rollins up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Harden scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Castor Rollins.
I think Rollins has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Castor Rollins!
Castor Rollins managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Arcticus University: London, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lexington Snape (ranked 540 p4p, 57 weight class) and Bunny Anstey (ranked 1242 p4p, 117 weight class). Snape comes to the cage accompanied by DJ Tiësto - Carmina Burana: Remixed. 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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40
237 lbs
44 - 26 - 0 |
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251 lbs
22 - 10 - 1 |
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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
44 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lexington Snape!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bunny Anstey!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anstey goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Snape scores with a decent looking hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Anstey.
Anstey closes the distance and clinches up with Snape, looking for a takedown. Anstey pushes Snape against the cage but Snape circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Anstey misses with a jab to the body
and Snape counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Anstey getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Anstey connects with a right hand. Snape shakes it off.
Snape is rocked!
Anstey shoots in but Snape avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Anstey avoids the body shot from Snape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anstey scores with a jab.
Oh Snape is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Anstey throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Snape counters with a nice uppercut.
Snape seems to have got his legs back now.
Anstey throws a jab when Snape was well out of range.
Anstey misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Snape counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Snape loads up on a big right hand but Anstey slips the punch.
Snape throws a predictable looking body shot
and Anstey counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Snape off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Anstey follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Snape was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bunny Anstey!
Bunny Anstey thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sparky Anderson (ranked 188 p4p, 22 weight class) and Chris Millennium (ranked 919 p4p, 108 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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
41 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Sparky Anderson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Millennium!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson throws a jab when Millennium was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Millennium. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Millennium gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Millennium controlling the action here for a moment.
Millennium content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Anderson blocks a body shot from Millennium.
Millennium doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Anderson wants to take the fight to the mat but Millennium manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Anderson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Millennium fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Millennium scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Anderson doesn't seem bothered though.
Anderson blocks a head kick by Millennium.
Millennium fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Millennium blocks a jab.
Millennium wants to land a leg kick but Anderson is out of range.
Millennium looks to throw the jab but Anderson is out of range.
Anderson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Anderson throws a looping overhand right but Millennium ducks down to avoid it.
Chris Millennium seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Millennium lands with a good body shot.
Anderson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Millennium tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Anderson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Anderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Millennium throws a quick inside leg kick.
Millennium tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Millennium.
Anderson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Anderson.
Millennium scores with a sloppy right hand. Anderson should have avoided that one.
Millennium has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Millennium avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Anderson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Millennium punishes Anderson's body with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Millennium is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Anderson throws a good cross that connects.
Nice uppercut there from Anderson.
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Millennium throws a body shot but no joy.
Millennium moves out of range as Anderson throws a body kick.
Millennium misses with a hook.
Anderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Millennium.
Anderson moves away from the strike by Millennium.
Millennium falls off balance throwing a combination
and Anderson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Millennium's guard.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Millennium has his hands on Anderson's head, controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson trying to control but Millennium is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Millennium tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Millennium is keeping the position.
Anderson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Anderson preventing the sweep.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Anderson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Millennium throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anderson throws a hook to the side of Millennium's head but Millennium sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A shot to the liver by Millennium. Beautiful body shot.
Millennium punishes Anderson's body with a nice straight punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Millennium, as that shot connected.
Anderson walks into a straight right hand from Millennium.
Anderson misses with a kick to the body.
A low kick from Millennium misses
and Anderson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Anderson trying to control the pace.
Millennium is refusing to be controlled, as Anderson sits in half guard.
Still in half guard, Anderson seems content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chris Millennium will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Anderson moves out of range of the strikes.
Anderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Millennium.
Millennium scores with a jab.
Anderson dives in and grabs Millennium's left leg, looking for a takedown. Millennium pushes down on Anderson's head and hops out.
Anderson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Millennium. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Millennium is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Anderson rather than just go for the knockout.
Millennium keeps the fight on the outside.
Millennium throws a low kick but it's checked well by Anderson.
Chris Millennium seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Anderson connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson throws out a loose jab but Millennium uses good head movement to avoid it.
Millennium fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Millennium shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Millennium staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Millennium! But no joy.
Millennium dips to his left and cracks Anderson with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson throws a front kick aimed at Millennium's knee but Millennium avoids it well.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Millennium.
Millennium throws a body shot but no joy.
Anderson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Millennium sprawls and moves away.
A slow jab from Anderson misses its intended target.
Millennium buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Anderson staying out of range there.
Anderson looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Anderson checks a leg kick.
Millennium throws an overhand right that lands on Anderson's shoulder, as Anderson tries to avoid the shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Anderson.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Millennium.
Nice shot by Millennium.
Anderson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Millennium connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Anderson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slapping leg kick lands for Anderson.
Anderson throws out a loose jab but Millennium uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throws a body shot but no joy.
Millennium thumps Anderson with a low kick.
Millennium lands a nice leg kick that just misses Anderson's sensitive parts.
Anderson walks into a left hand.
A big right from Millennium misses.
Anderson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Millennium bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Anderson lands with an uppercut that bounces Millennium off the cage and back into range.
Millennium missing with a left hand there. Anderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Anderson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Anderson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Anderson tries to clinch but Millennium moves out of range.
Millennium throws a poor cross that misses
and Anderson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Anderson blocks a jab.
Millennium loads up on a big right hand but Anderson slips the punch.
Millennium fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Anderson is out of range.
Anderson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Millennium can pounce on him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Millennium closes the distance and clinches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Millennium is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Anderson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Anderson can't break the clinch.
Anderson tightens his grip and picks Millennium up, before dumping him to the ground. Millennium manages to land in guard.
Millennium is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Millennium is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Anderson is trying to maintain the position but Millennium is very close to passing his half guard.
Millennium controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Millennium seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Anderson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Anderson is looking to control Millennium's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Anderson avoid being mounted?
Anderson wants to get back to his feet.
Millennium content to control rather than advance.
Millennium tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Millennium showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Millennium throws a hook but Anderson avoids it easily.
Millennium jabs at Anderson's body.
Anderson slips a straight right by Millennium.
Anderson moves out of range of the body kick from Millennium.
Millennium throws a sloppy head kick and Anderson moves out of range easily.
Anderson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Millennium punishes Anderson's body with a nice straight punch.
Millennium throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Anderson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Anderson tries to break free but Millennium pushes him back against the cage.
Anderson has had enough of the clinch but Millennium keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Anderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Millennium only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Millennium comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Millennium tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Millennium.
Millennium connects with a looping right hand.
Millennium has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Millennium throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Anderson counters with a low kick, right behind Millennium 's knee.
Millennium throws a low kick but Anderson moves out of range easily.
Millennium misses with the combination.
Millennium takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Millennium throws an off balance right hand
and Anderson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Millennium scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Anderson doesn't seem bothered though.
Anderson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Anderson looks to land a left hand but Millennium moved out of range nicely.
Millennium is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Millennium changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A low kick from Millennium is predictable there
and Anderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anderson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab, jab by Millennium - just one landing.
Millennium darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Anderson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Millennium falls off balance throwing a combination
and Anderson counters with a nice leg kick.
Anderson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A head kick misses from Anderson.
Millennium misses with a hook. Anderson ducked under it nicely.
Anderson thinks about countering with a body kick.
Millennium shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Anderson as he avoids it easily.
Anderson rushes Millennium and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Anderson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Millennium.
Millennium tries to throw a body punch but Anderson avoids it by throwing Millennium back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Anderson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A bit of stalling here from Anderson.
A bit of stalling here from Millennium.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Anderson as Millennium tries to tie him up.
Millennium tries to throw a body punch but Anderson avoids it by throwing Millennium back against the cage.
Millennium effectively controlling the action here.
Anderson prevents a body shot from Millennium.
Nice body punch from Millennium.
Anderson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Millennium misses with a looping right.
Anderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Millennium takes a swing at Anderson's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Anderson lands a jab to the nose.
Millennium moves out of range of the body kick from Anderson.
Millennium has taken the fight to the clinch.
Anderson manages to break the clinch.
Anderson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Millennium defends well and Anderson ends up having to push Millennium into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Anderson misses with a looping right.
Millennium misses with a wild body shot.
Millennium jabs Anderson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Millennium 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 Anderson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Anderson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Millennium tries to clinch up but Anderson circles away and keeps his distance.
Millennium works the jab nicely.
Millennium throws a lazy right hand but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Anderson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Millennium throws a sloppy head kick and Anderson moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Millennium really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Millennium connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Anderson misses with a head kick.
Anderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Millennium looks to land a combination but Anderson avoids it well.
Millennium looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
Millennium misses with a body shot
and Anderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Millennium.
Anderson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Millennium sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Millennium takes a swing at Anderson's ribcage but misses.
Anderson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Millennium dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Anderson. That did some damage!
Anderson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Millennium.
Millennium ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
Millennium misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Millennium fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Anderson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Millennium lands a really nice looking cross but Anderson seems unphased.
Anderson tries a head kick but it misses.
Millennium scores with a punch to the head.
Millennium fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Anderson misses with a head kick.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Millennium.
An inside leg kick lands from Anderson.
Millennium jabs at Anderson's body.
Anderson throws a body shot but no joy.
Millennium lands with a cross.
Millennium misses with a body punch
and Anderson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Millennium tests Anderson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Millennium fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Anderson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Anderson wants to slow Millennium down by chopping away at his legs.
Nice uppercut lands for Millennium. That snapped Anderson's head back.
Anderson looks to throw the jab but Millennium is out of range.
Millennium fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Anderson checks it well.
Millennium fails to land with a series of punches.
Anderson avoids the head kick by Millennium.
Millennium scoring well with a low kick there.
Millennium throws a head kick that misses
enabling Anderson to counter with a crisp jab.
Millennium is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Millennium uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderson.
Anderson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Anderson throws a body kick that misses.
Millennium moves out of range as Anderson strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Millennium lands a high kick!
Millennium tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Millennium.
Millennium is looking to clinch but Anderson is avoiding it.
A counter left hand to the body from Anderson misses its target.
Millennium throws a sloppy head kick and Anderson moves out of range easily.
Anderson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Anderson loads up on a big right hand but Millennium slips the punch.
Millennium dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Millennium checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Millennium manages to avoid it.
Millennium stuns Anderson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd cheers as Anderson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Millennium doesn't seem phased though.
Millennium misses with an uppercut.
Anderson defending well as Millennium loads up on a big left hand.
Millennium lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Millennium fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Millennium throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Anderson's head.
Millennium throws a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Millennium misses the jab.
Anderson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Millennium.
Millennium blocks a head kick by Anderson.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Millennium's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Millennium takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Anderson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Anderson feints and then cracks Millennium's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Millennium down.
Millennium throws a shot from downtown. Anderson moves away and avoids it.
Millennium blocks a low kick nicely.
Anderson scores with a nice right hand.
Millennium misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderson.
Anderson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Millennium dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Millennium throws a shot to the body.
Anderson avoids the head kick by Millennium.
Millennium swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
Millennium throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anderson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Anderson misses with a leg kick.
Anderson scores with the left hand. Millennium knows he should have avoided that one.
Anderson misses with a straight right.
Nice defenses there by Anderson.
Millennium fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Millennium swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Millennium misses with a hook. Anderson ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Anderson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Millennium.
Anderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Millennium misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Millennium listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Anderson tries to clinch there but Millennium circles away.
Anderson lands with a nice body punch.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses
and Millennium counters with a series of strikes. Anderson will be more careful next time no doubt.
A jab from Millennium misses.
Millennium scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A big left from Anderson misses.
Millennium lands a nice shot to the body.
Millennium throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anderson misses with an uppercut. Millennium saw that one coming.
Millennium takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Millennium tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Anderson defends well and Millennium ends up having to push Anderson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sparky Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chris Millennium is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Anderson rushes Millennium and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Anderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A decent looking cross lands there for Millennium.
Millennium lands a glancing blow to the side of Anderson's head.
Millennium plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Anderson throws a head kick that misses.
Anderson lands a jab.
Millennium connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Anderson's hands.
Millennium defending well as Anderson loads up on a big left hand.
Millennium ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Anderson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Anderson swings for the body but Millennium moves out of range.
Millennium tests Anderson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Anderson thumps Millennium with a low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Anderson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Anderson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Millennium keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anderson.
Millennium lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Millennium listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Anderson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Millennium scores with a sloppy right hand. Anderson should have avoided that one.
Anderson misses the shot to the body.
Millennium connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
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!
Millennium fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Anderson on the side of the head.
Millennium jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Millennium.
Millennium shoots in looking for a takedown but Anderson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Millennium's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Anderson tries a head kick but it misses.
Millennium scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Millennium cracks Anderson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Millennium stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Millennium wants it to stay on the feet.
Anderson motions for Millennium to come forward. Anderson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Millennium with a nice cross.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Millennium comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Millennium winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 45:50
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 46:49
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Millennium!
Chris Millennium is the new lightweight champion!
Chris Millennium seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jay Gatsby (ranked 165 p4p, 21 weight class) and Phol Hunt (ranked 941 p4p, 115 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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180 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jay Gatsby!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
49 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Phol Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt doesn't manage to clinch there - Gatsby circles away.
Gatsby has managed to clinch.
Gatsby has a couple of punches blocked by Hunt.
Hunt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Gatsby as the two fighters clinch.
Gatsby gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Gatsby prevents Hunt from standing back up.
Gatsby controlling the pace.
Hunt has hold of Gatsby's hands but Gatsby slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gatsby throwing shots but Hunt is blocking nicely.
Gatsby slips a nice elbow through Hunt's hands, connecting with Hunt's forehead.
Hunt is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatsby missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gatsby not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gatsby content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt is trying to stand up here but Gatsby is controlling him well.
Gatsby working the head and body with strikes.
Gatsby is nestled in close to Hunt, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gatsby looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gatsby connects with a nice short shot to Hunt's temple.
Gatsby thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is looking to escape.
Gatsby 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.
Gatsby sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hunt defending well though.
Hunt is trying to stand.
Hunt trying to control but Gatsby postures up.
Ground and pound from Gatsby.
Gatsby is trying to control. Hunt wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gatsby scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gatsby looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hunt with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gatsby with the ground and pound but Hunt uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Gatsby postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hunt wants to get back to his feet but Gatsby is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hunt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gatsby.
Gatsby controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gatsby with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gatsby throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hunt works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hunt wants to stand up but Gatsby is controlling him.
Hunt has his feet on Gatsby's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby moves into the clinch successfully.
Gatsby lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
The referee calls for Hunt to work.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hunt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gatsby lands with a light punch inside.
Hunt gets through Gatsby's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Gatsby fails to land.
Hunt throws a head punch that misses.
Gatsby tries to throw a body punch but Hunt avoids it by throwing Gatsby back against the cage.
Gatsby lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gatsby swings wildly with an uppercut but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
I was talking to Gatsby's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Gatsby wants a takedown but no success here.
Gatsby is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gatsby goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gatsby blocks a body shot from Hunt.
Hunt scores with a shot to the side of Gatsby's head.
Gatsby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Gatsby dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gatsby tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No joy there for Hunt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hunt swats away the attempt to clinch by Gatsby.
Gatsby fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hunt, pushing him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hunt.
Gatsby throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hunts head.
Hunt has a couple of punches blocked by Gatsby.
Hunt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Gatsby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt.
Hunt with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nice body punch from Gatsby.
Gatsby misses with a body punch.
Gatsby lands with a left to the head.
Gatsby lands a right hand.
Gatsby lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gatsby.
Hunt prevents a body shot from Gatsby.
Hunt stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gatsby is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hunt can do to turn this around?
Hunt controlling the action here for a moment.
Gatsby lands a body punch.
Hunt misses with a knee to the head.
Gatsby pushes Hunt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hunt taking a breather.
Hunt misses with a body punch.
Gatsby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunt throws a head punch that misses.
Gatsby lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gatsby pushes Hunt back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hunt is breathing heavily.
Gatsby struggles to land a body shot inside as Hunt controls his hands.
Gatsby scores with a shoulder strike.
Gatsby can't get the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt prevents a body shot from Gatsby.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gatsby has a couple of punches blocked by Hunt.
Hunt blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Gatsby.
A short uppercut from Gatsby.
Gatsby lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gatsby blocks an uppercut.
Gatsby misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Gatsby scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Gatsby.
Jay Gatsby has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gatsby lands with a short shot to the head.
Gatsby prevents a body shot from Hunt.
Gatsby lands with a right to the head.
Gatsby lands a shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Gatsby.
Gatsby lands a hook that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Hunt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gatsby is defending well for now.
Gatsby lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gatsby lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt gets underhooks to prevent Gatsby's takedown attempt.
Gatsby gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Gatsby scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gatsby seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gatsby looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gatsby is looking to take a break and control but Hunt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hunt trying to hold on to Gatsby's head to control him but Gatsby postures up.
Gatsby trying to control from half guard but Hunt is working away.
Gatsby sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hunt defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt wants to get back to his feet.
Ground and pound from Gatsby.
Gatsby trying to control from half guard but Hunt is working away.
Gatsby not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gatsby throwing shots but Hunt is blocking nicely.
Hunt is trying to stand.
Gatsby throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gatsby scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gatsby is pressing down on Hunt's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hunt is holding on for now.
Gatsby looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hunt with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Gatsby dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gatsby just misses with a punch to the body.
Gatsby ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gatsby keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gatsby drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gatsby works over Hunt with some ground and pound from guard.
Hunt wants to stand but Gatsby is controlling the position.
Hunt controlling Gatsby's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt wants to get back to his feet but Gatsby is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hunt is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatsby landing with the ground and pound.
Gatsby wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Gatsby showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gatsby keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hunt's head.
Gatsby scoring with some ground and pound.
Gatsby engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gatsby trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gatsby with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gatsby with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hunt utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gatsby cracks Hunt with a solid left hand.
Hunt is pulling down on Gatsby's head to control his posture.
Hunt wants to stand up but Gatsby is controlling him.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby chips away with some ground and pound.
Jay Gatsby overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gatsby prevents Hunt from getting back to his feet.
Hunt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gatsby.
Hunt controlling Gatsby's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gatsby fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hunt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hunt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gatsby lands a body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Gatsby.
Gatsby cracks Hunt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hunt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A decent looking cross lands there for Gatsby.
Hunt clinches.
Hunt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Gatsby as the two fighters clinch.
Hunt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gatsby throws a head punch that misses.
Hunt is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hunt looking to slow down the pace here.
Gatsby misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hunt working aggressively here.
Gatsby gets through Hunt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Gatsby.
Hunt blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gatsby creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Gatsby.
Gatsby works on Hunt's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hunt is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hunt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gatsby lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gatsby stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gatsby lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hunt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Gatsby clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gatsby cracks Hunt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hunt moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gatsby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunt manages to avoid it.
Hunt tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gatsby instigates a clinch.
Gatsby scores with a shoulder strike.
Gatsby blocks a body shot from Hunt.
Gatsby lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gatsby lands a right hand.
Hunt is rocked!
Gatsby misses with a body punch.
Gatsby has hold of one of Hunt's legs. Hunt is fighting the takedown attempt but Gatsby gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gatsby scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hunt is still in real trouble! Can Gatsby finish him?
Gatsby showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hunt seems to have recovered his senses.
Hunt wants to get back to his feet but Gatsby is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatsby throwing strikes from guard but Hunt blocks nicely.
Hunt wants to stand up but Gatsby is controlling him.
Hunt has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Gatsby has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Hunt can't find room to land a body shot as Gatsby controls the action.
Hunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gatsby lands a right hand.
Gatsby lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hunt trying to control the position but instead, Gatsby has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hunt into the cage.
Gatsby tries to score a body lock takedown but Hunt shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Hunt.
Gatsby throws a head punch that misses.
Hunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gatsby blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gatsby.
Hunt misses with a knee to the head.
Hunt stalling against the cage.
Gatsby blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gatsby blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gatsby blocks a body shot from Hunt.
Gatsby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gatsby lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gatsby throws a punch but it's blocked by Hunt.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hunt.
Gatsby tries a body shot but Hunt blocks it.
Hunt tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hunt tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Hunt prevents a body shot from Gatsby.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gatsby.
Hunt is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Hunt takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Gatsby scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Gatsby.
Gatsby working aggressively here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hunt tries a body shot but Gatsby blocks it.
Gatsby lands a shot to the body.
Gatsby lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gatsby lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hunt or not.
Gatsby lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gatsby lands a hook that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
A shot in the inside from Gatsby.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gatsby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby floors Hunt with a big punch on the inside! Hunt is trying to recover but Gatsby dives into side control.
Hunt is trying to buck Gatsby off.
Gatsby cracks Hunt with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Gatsby immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Hunt is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Gatsby!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jay Gatsby!
Jay Gatsby retains his middleweight title!
Jay Gatsby made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'My life, old sport, my life... my life has got to be like this... It's got to keep going on.'.
In defeat, Phol Hunt stepped up to the mic, saying 'vittu'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luciano Bizarria (ranked 364 p4p, 57 weight class) and Ramses Xll (ranked 417 p4p, 66 weight class). Bizarria comes to the cage accompanied by Arnaldo Antunes - Alta Noite. Xll has chosen Kvelertak - Åpenbaring as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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33
211 lbs
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226 lbs
23 - 15 - 0 |
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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
24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luciano Bizarria!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ramses Xll!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xll misses with a series of wild punches.
Bizarria tries to counter with a takedown but Xll is quick to defend against it.
Xll is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bizarria feinted with a counter takedown.
Xll lands a jab to the head.
It looks like Luciano Bizarria has been cut.
Xll misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xll rushes Bizarria and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bizarria breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Xll misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xll throws a poor cross that misses
and Bizarria counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Xll!
Xll is trying to improve his position.
Xll is trying to control Bizarria's posture but Bizarria avoids it.
Xll is trying to improve his position.
Bizarria wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Xll, who protects the arm well.
Xll is looking for a sweep.
Xll stops Bizarria from passing to mount.
Xll 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.
The strikes coming from Bizarria are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Xll is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bizarria misses with the ground and pound.
Xll regains half guard.
Bizarria is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Xll doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bizarria.
Xll is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bizarria thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bizarria slips a nice elbow through Xll's hands, connecting with Xll's forehead.
Xll keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Xll pushes Bizarria off looking to stand but Bizarria dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xll trying to control but Bizarria postures up.
Bizarria scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xll looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Xll looking for submissions off his back.
Xll is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bizarria scores with a couple of nice shots.
Xll is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bizarria lands a nice short elbow.
Xll is refusing to be controlled, as Bizarria sits in half guard.
Xll is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bizarria's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bizarria's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xll is trying to stick to Bizarria's back but Bizarria is turning into Xll. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Xll's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bizarria.
Bizarria trying to control the position from guard on top but Xll is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Xll keeping full guard, as Bizarria tries to pass.
Bizarria postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bizarria throws a big right hand that misses.
Bizarria throws a big elbow that misses.
Xll looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bizarria got a little sloppy there for a moment and Xll has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bizarria has managed to get both his arms back between Xll's legs - danger averted.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bizarria trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bizarria throwing strikes from guard but Xll blocks nicely.
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 Luciano Bizarria will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Luciano Bizarria's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Xll fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bizarria checks it well.
Bizarria tries to counter with a takedown but Xll is quick to defend against it.
Ramses Xll seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xll lands with a cross.
Xll throws a hook but Bizarria avoids it easily.
Bizarria drops down looking for a counter takedown but Xll sprawls and moves away.
Xll misses with a double jab
so Bizarria counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Xll manages to escape and get back to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Xll.
Xll throws a head kick that misses.
Xll listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xll fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bizarria manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bizarria staying out of range there.
Xll misses the shot to the body.
Xll throws a looping overhand right but Bizarria ducks down to avoid it.
Xll looks to score with a jab to the body but Bizarria is just out of range.
Xll misses with a hook. Bizarria ducked under it nicely.
Bizarria avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Xll throws the left hand but Bizarria avoids the punch easily.
Bizarria half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Xll throws a lazy uppercut
and Bizarria counters with a nice double leg into side control. Xll won't be happy with that.
Bizarria tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bizarria landing strikes.
Bizarria is putting a hurting on Xll here, landing some big shots from side control.
Bizarria working the body and head with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xll is looking to regain half guard here but Bizarria keeps moving and retains side control.
Bizarria throws an elbow but Xll slips to the side and avoids it well.
Xll is trying to get back to his feet.
Bizarria looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Xll is avoiding damage well.
Bizarria creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Xll is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Xll is not content to let Bizarria control the position.
Bizarria working the body and head with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bizarria trying to control the action but Xll is working from the bottom.
Xll managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bizarria.
You can see the frustration on Xll's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Luciano Bizarria overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bizarria working the ground and pound but Xll is defending the strikes.
Xll is looking for a sweep.
Bizarria is looking to take a break and control but Xll is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Xll is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Xll's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bizarria lands some shots froms side control.
Bizarria is staying tight to Xll's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Bizarria cracks Xll with a big elbow.
Xll looking for a sweep but Bizarria has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Xll is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bizarria working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bizarria looking to finish Xll with some ground and pound. This is bad for Xll!
Xll is rocked!
Bizarria punishing his opponent with strikes.
Xll is still in real trouble! Can Bizarria finish him?
Oooh a big shot lands for Bizarria! Xll is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Luciano Bizarria!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roman Sionis (ranked 173 p4p, 19 weight class) and Samson Goldstein (ranked 378 p4p, 39 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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243 lbs
41 - 13 - 1 |
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260 lbs
39 - 20 - 1 |
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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
41 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Roman Sionis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
39 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Samson Goldstein!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sionis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Goldstein ducks right into an uppercut from Sionis.
Sionis swats away the attempt to clinch by Goldstein.
Sionis is looking to counter punch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sionis.
Goldstein wants to clinch.
Sionis throws a leg kick that misses.
Goldstein darts in trying to clinch
and Sionis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Goldstein moves into range and clinches up with Sionis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldstein blocks a body shot from Sionis.
Sionis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sionis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Goldstein backwards.
Sionis working aggressively here.
Goldstein misses with the head strike.
Sionis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sionis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sionis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Sionis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sionis blocking some punches.
A short left from Goldstein.
It looks like Roman Sionis has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goldstein.
Sionis throws a head punch that misses.
Sionis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sionis.
Sionis misses with a punch on the inside.
Sionis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goldstein lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sionis obliges.
Goldstein blocks a body shot from Sionis.
Sionis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Goldstein avoids it.
A head punch on the inside from Sionis fails to land.
Goldstein misses with some punches.
Goldstein makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sionis misses with a punch to the body.
Sionis throws a head punch that misses.
Goldstein tries to work over Sionis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goldstein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sionis prevents a body shot from Goldstein.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sionis misses with a punch on the inside.
Sionis swings wildly with an uppercut but Goldstein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sionis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sionis.
Goldstein misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Sionis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sionis trying to land knees to the body.
Sionis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sionis throws a head punch that misses.
Goldstein works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Goldstein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Goldstein lands with a left to the head.
Goldstein avoiding damage as Sionis throws knees to the body.
Sionis swings wildly with an uppercut but Goldstein uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Sionis on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Goldstein scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sionis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goldstein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Sionis.
Sionis swings wildly with an uppercut but Goldstein uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Goldstein pushes Sionis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sionis blocks a body shot from Goldstein.
Sionis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Goldstein backwards.
Goldstein takes a shot to the head.
Goldstein misses with some punches.
Goldstein blocks an uppercut.
Goldstein lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sionis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goldstein's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sionis.
Goldstein working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Goldstein misses with the head strike.
Sionis lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goldstein prevents a body shot from Sionis.
Good body shot from Goldstein.
Sionis tries to throw a body punch but Goldstein avoids it by throwing Sionis back against the cage.
Sionis working aggressively here.
Goldstein blocking some punches.
Sionis blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Goldstein lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sionis throws a punch but it's blocked by Goldstein.
Sionis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Goldstein lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sionis backwards.
Goldstein throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sioniss head.
Goldstein working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Goldstein on the inside.
Sionis is rocked!
Goldstein dips a shoulder and cracks Sionis with a mighty uppercut! Sionis falls back against the cage and Goldstein unloads with a barrage of strikes! Sionis is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Goldstein screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samson Goldstein!
Samson Goldstein is the new heavyweight champion!
Samson Goldstein bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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