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GFC 17 - Frossard vs. Song PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sauske Uchiha (ranked 5444 p4p, 23598 weight class) and Justin Boyington (ranked 536 p4p, 625 weight class). Justin Boyington is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Good wrestling
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Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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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 2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sauske Uchiha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Justin Boyington!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boyington gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
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.
Uchiha trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boyington working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Uchiha doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Uchiha manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Uchiha scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uchiha is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Boyington striking off his back but it's not causing Uchiha any problems.
Uchiha stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boyington swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Uchiha controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Uchiha working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uchiha makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Uchiha postures up and lands a big shot to Boyington's brow.
Boyington escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Uchiha gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Uchiha with a nice head shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyington has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Uchiha can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Uchiha is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Uchiha works over Boyington with some ground and pound from guard.
Uchiha passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Uchiha looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Uchiha lands some shots froms side control.
Boyington is looking for a sweep.
Uchiha scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Boyington to see if he's OK.
Uchiha scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Boyington to see if he's OK.
Uchiha in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Uchiha advances to full mount.
Boyington is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyington tries to hold on but Uchiha pushes him away.
Boyington is trying desperately to improve position.
Uchiha avoids the attempt from Boyington to control.
A nice elbow there by Uchiha.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
BOOM! Uchiha connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Uchiha with the ground and pound from mount.
Uchiha with good strikes from the mount here!
Boyington tries to reverse the position but Uchiha maintains control.
Boyington in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Boyington defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Uchiha.
Uchiha looking to finish Boyington with some ground and pound. This is bad for Boyington!
Uchiha controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyington is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boyington bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Uchiha throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Boyington escapes and throws Uchiha's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Boyington is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Uchiha knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Boyington looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Uchiha is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Uchiha is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boyington pulls his head out easily.
Uchiha actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boyington trying to control from half guard but Uchiha is working away.
Boyington is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Uchiha is just riding it out for now. Boyington eventually gives up the hold.
Boyington tries to pass the half guard into mount. Uchiha knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Uchiha looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boyington is trying to work for a kimura but Uchiha is defending well.
Uchiha is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boyington pulls his head out easily.
Uchiha looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sauske Uchiha dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Boyington tries to clinch but Uchiha moves out of range.
Uchiha feints and as Boyington raises his hands in defense, Uchiha changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Uchiha thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Boyington working for a triangle but Uchiha defends it easily.
Uchiha with a nice head shot there.
Uchiha keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Boyington's head.
Uchiha connects with a couple of short punches.
Uchiha lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uchiha is pushing down on Boyington's leg trying to pass to half guard. Boyington is fighting to maintain full guard but Uchiha has managed to sneak the leg through.
Boyington looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Uchiha stalling.
Boyington on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uchiha drops an elbow to the side of Boyington's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Uchiha lands a nice short elbow.
Boyington is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Uchiha scores with a couple of nice shots.
Uchiha is working for a kimura but Boyington is defending it quite comfortably.
Uchiha winds up and cracks Boyington with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Boyington manages to get to full guard.
Uchiha scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Uchiha trying to control but Boyington is working from the bottom.
Uchiha with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uchiha is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Uchiha distracts Boyington with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Boyington is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Uchiha is aware though and is defending well.
Uchiha working some strikes from top position.
Uchiha lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've been hearing that Uchiha has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Boyington keeping full guard, as Uchiha tries to pass.
Uchiha lands a couple of elbows.
Uchiha content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Uchiha lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Boyington had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Uchiha defends it easily.
Uchiha lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyington keeping moving, preventing Uchiha from controlling successfully.
Uchiha landing some decent shots from guard.
Uchiha scoring with punches to the head and body.
Uchiha avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boyington is looking for a triangle but Uchiha pushes his legs off easily.
Boyington looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boyington looking for a guillotine here but Uchiha defends easily.
Boyington is breathing heavily.
Uchiha landing with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uchiha landing some decent shots from guard.
Uchiha advances position into side control!
Uchiha tries for a kimura but Boyington is defending well.
Boyington taking punishment in the form of punches.
Boyington wants to control but Uchiha postures up.
Uchiha is trying to get an arm triangle but Boyington is defending well.
Uchiha working away.
Uchiha cracks Boyington with a big right hand but Boyington just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sauske Uchiha dominated that second round.
That's time! Uchiha's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Boyington throws a head kick but Uchiha moves out of range.
Uchiha throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Boyington was covering up waiting for the punch and Uchiha finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Uchiha forces his way into half guard.
Uchiha maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Boyington could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Uchiha has cracked it and Boyington is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Uchiha!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sauske Uchiha!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Potthast (ranked 4905 p4p, 5249 weight class) and Marcel Romanow (ranked 512 p4p, 526 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Solid boxing
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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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charlie Potthast!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marcel Romanow!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romanow has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Romanow there as he acknowledges the shot.
 It looks like Marcel Romanow has been cut.
Potthast looks to land a combination but Romanow avoids it well.
Potthast throws a predictable looking body shot
and Romanow cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oooooh!!! Potthast has knocked Romanow down with a huge combo! Potthast steps away and waves a wobbly Romanow back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 Romanow is rocked!
Charlie Potthast seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Potthast Throws a clean left jab. Potthast Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Romanow's chin! Romanow crumbles to the ground and Potthast follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Potthast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Charlie Potthast!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Reza Chas (ranked 3935 p4p, 5283 weight class) and Vulfgang Takumi (ranked 462 p4p, 529 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Reza Chas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vulfgang Takumi!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Takumi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Takumi throws a series of punches but Chas moves out of range.
Chas misses with an attempted mid kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Takumi has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Chas throws a sloppy head kick and Takumi moves out of range easily.
Chas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Takumi.
Chas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Takumi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chas moves into range and clinches up with Takumi.
Chas stalling in the clinch.
Chas lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Chas throws a knee to the head but misses.
Takumi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takumi.
Takumi throws a series of punches but Chas moves out of range.
Reza Chas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takumi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chas throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Takumi.
Takumi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Takumi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chas moves away.
Takumi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chas throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chas looks for the body kick but Takumi saw that one coming.
As Chas backs off Takumi throws a huge counter combo but Chas manages to avoid it all.
Takumi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Takumi jabs at Chas's body.
Nice takedown defense from Chas. No joy for Takumi on that attempt.
A thudding body kick lands there by Chas!
Chas with a nice calf kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takumi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Takumi cracks Chas with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Takumi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chas circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Chas.
Takumi misses with a series of wild punches.
Chas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Left hook, right uppercut from Takumi.
 Chas is rocked!
Takumi keeps the fight on the outside.
Takumi throws a series of punches but Chas avoids them all with ease.
Takumi ducks under a wild hook from Chas.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Takumi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Oh Chas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Takumi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chas.
Chas seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters circling a little - Chas finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Chas throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Chas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Takumi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chas scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Chas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Takumi unleashes a big counter combination but Chas bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Takumi tests Chas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chas delivers a nice body kick.
Takumi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Chas sprawls well initially but Takumi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chas looking for submissions off his back.
Takumi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Takumi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Takumi is trying to control the action in half guard but Chas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chas tries to get to full guard but Takumi has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takumi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Let's hope that Takumi has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Chas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Takumi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chas keeps working.
Takumi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Chas wants to control but Takumi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chas is staying active underneath Takumi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vulfgang Takumi will probably get the nod.
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.
Chas tries to clinch but Takumi is having none of it.
Jab from Takumi.
Chas shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chas.
A head kick misses from Chas.
Reza Chas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chas is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Reza Chas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takumi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chas.
Chas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Takumi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chas.
Chas is looking to clinch but Takumi is avoiding it.
Sloppy strikes from Takumi. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chas tries to clinch there but Takumi circles away.
Takumi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chas throws a head kick but Takumi moves out of range.
Takumi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chas fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chas clinches up with Takumi and pushes him back against the cage.
Takumi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Takumi pressing his opponent against the cage.
Takumi continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Takumi effectively controlling the action here.
Takumi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Takumi as Chas tries to tie him up.
Takumi wants to break free but Chas has control.
Takumi effectively controlling the action here.
I was talking to Chas's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
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.
Takumi is trying to force a seperation but Chas has the dominant position.
Chas dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Chas is stalling here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Chas misses with an elbow over the top.
Takumi breaks from the clinch.
Takumi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chas. Chas obviously looking to wear him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Chas - just one landing.
Chas misses with a kick to the body
and Takumi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Takumi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Takumi checks a leg kick.
Takumi throws a shot from downtown. Chas moves away and avoids it.
Chas throws a right and a left that Takumi avoids nicely.
Chas throws a head kick that misses.
Takumi tests Chas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sloppy strikes from Takumi. Those never looked like landing.
A thudding body kick lands there by Chas!
Takumi blocks a head kick by Chas.
Takumi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takumi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Takumi tests Chas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vulfgang Takumi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Takumi misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takumi misses with a two punch combination.
Takumi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Chas has Takumi up against the cage in a clinch.
Chas looking to throw knees to the head but Takumi is blocking nicely.
Takumi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Takumi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chas moves away.
Chas looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Chas throws a series of punches but Takumi moves out of range.
Takumi dips to his left and cracks Chas with an uppercut!
Takumi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Takumi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Chas lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Takumi. Those never looked like landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vulfgang Takumi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Chas throws a front kick that sends Takumi stumbling back into the cage.
Chas takes a swing at Takumi's ribcage but misses.
Chas misses with a head kick.
Takumi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Takumi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Takumi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chas on the side of the head.
Takumi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chas moves in looking to clinch but Takumi pushes him off.
Chas gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Takumi to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takumi lands a left and a right that send Chas crashing to the mat, dazed. Takumi thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
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!
Chas looks to clinch
and Takumi counters with a crisp right that sends Chas to the canvas! Takumi follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vulfgang Takumi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Akira Hanzo (ranked 5711 p4p, 3286 weight class) and Abigg Chungus (ranked 566 p4p, 405 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Akira Hanzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Abigg Chungus!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chungus scores with a hook.
 It looks like Akira Hanzo has been cut.
Hanzo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chungus, as that shot connected.
Hanzo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hanzo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hanzo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chungus sees it coming and defends easily.
Hanzo 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.
Hanzo is trying to control the action in half guard but Chungus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chungus tries to kick Hanzo off but Hanzo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hanzo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chungus tries to kick Hanzo off but Hanzo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanzo escapes and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chungus throws a combination that misses
and Hanzo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Chungus won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chungus prevents Hanzo from moving into mount.
Hanzo tries to move to full mount but Chungus actually manages to regain half guard.
Hanzo is stalling here. Chungus is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hanzo seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Chungus has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Hanzo struggling a bit here.
Hanzo tries to bench press Chungus off him but Chungus keeps the position.
Hanzo looks to move to half guard but instead Chungus has passed into mount! Damn!
Hanzo is looking to improve his position but Chungus isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chungus tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Chungus prevents Hanzo from getting the reversal.
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!
Hanzo is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chungus wants to get back to his feet but Hanzo is holding on tight.
Hanzo slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hanzo wants to sweep but Chungus has passed to side control!
Chungus content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Hanzo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hanzo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Chungus's best efforts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chungus wants to stand but Hanzo has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Hanzo wants to control but Chungus is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chungus's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hanzo under the eye.
Hanzo takes one on the button.
Chungus connects with a jab.
Chungus has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Abigg Chungus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chungus clinches with his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abigg Chungus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Akira Hanzo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Chungus keeps the fight on the outside.
A combination from Hanzo does no damage.
Chungus lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hanzo tries a head kick but it misses.
Hanzo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hanzo wants to control but Chungus is keeping him busy.
Chungus is trying to buck Hanzo off.
Chungus dodges the ground and pound from Hanzo.
Hanzo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Chungus knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Akira Hanzo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hanzo advances nicely into full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanzo goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Chungus turns into him and now he's in Hanzo's guard.
Hanzo is trying to keep Chungus in close.
Hanzo is looking for a triangle but Chungus pushes his legs off easily.
Hanzo is looking for a triangle here but Chungus uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chungus tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Hanzo is looking for a sweep.
Chungus wants to stand but Hanzo has his arm trapped.
Chungus stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Chungus closes the distance and clinches.
Hanzo looking to throw knees to the head but Chungus is blocking nicely.
Chungus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Chungus on the inside.
Chungus dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hanzo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chungus.
Chungus gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hanzo.
A frustrated look appears on Chungus's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Chungus prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hanzo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chungus stops a takedown attempt from Hanzo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akira Hanzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hanzo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chungus is defending well for now.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Chungus.
Hanzo avoids the elbow strike from Chungus, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chungus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chungus looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hanzo missing with knees to the body.
Chungus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Abigg Chungus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chungus tries to clinch but Hanzo is having none of it.
Akira Hanzo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chungus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hanzo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hanzo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chungus was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanzo.
Chungus connects with a single shot there.
Hanzo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chungus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hanzo manages to avoid it.
Hanzo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Chungus sprawls and moves away.
Hanzo walks into a straight right hand from Chungus.
No luck for Hanzo with that takedown attempt.
Chungus let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hanzo needs to keep his hands up - Chungus had a free shot at his head there.
Chungus scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hanzo is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abigg Chungus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Akira Hanzo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Chungus dodges the punch combination from Hanzo.
Chungus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hanzo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hanzo walks into a left hand.
Oh Hanzo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hanzo instigates a clinch.
Hanzo seems to have got his legs back now.
Hanzo can't get the takedown.
Hanzo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chungus.
Hanzo looking to slow down the pace here.
Hanzo missing with knees to the body.
Chungus managing to block the knees to the body from Hanzo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanzo tries a body shot but Chungus blocks it.
A short right from Hanzo on the inside.
Chungus has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hanzo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chungus avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Abigg Chungus seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Chungus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hanzo goes for a takedown attempt but Chungus pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akira Hanzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chungus scores with the left hand. Hanzo knows he should have avoided that one.
Hanzo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chungus let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hanzo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chungus scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hanzo in his tracks.
Chungus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hanzo doesn't seem bothered though.
Chungus drops Hanzo with a huge uppercut! Hanzo drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Chungus is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abigg Chungus!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mack Jackson (ranked 3485 p4p, 3611 weight class) and Matt Starr (ranked 413 p4p, 425 weight class). Matt Starr 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Mack Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Starr!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Starr as he avoids it easily.
Starr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Starr misses with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Starr there.
Jackson gets a takedown into half guard.
Jackson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Starr's head.
Starr is looking to control Jackson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Starr avoid being mounted?
Jackson prevents Starr from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Starr is just riding it out for now. Jackson eventually gives up the hold.
Jackson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starr wants to get back to full guard.
Starr looking for subs from the bottom but Jackson mounts him!
Starr is working to get back to half guard.
Jackson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jackson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson trying to control but Starr is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jackson avoids the attempt from Starr to control.
Jackson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Starr is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson lands with some strikes.
It looks like Matt Starr has been cut.
Jackson unloads with some shots from mount but Starr bucks and avoids them well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Jackson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Starr avoids a series of strikes thrown by Jackson.
Jackson lands a heavy elbow.
Jackson tries to control but Starr wriggling away.
Jackson moves to the back.
Jackson has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Starr is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Jackson off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Jackson gets his hands free as Starr looks to control.
Jackson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Jackson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Starr knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Starr for a finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson controlling well, preventing Starr from escaping the position.
Starr trying to control the hands but Jackson breaks the grip.
Jackson is hanging on to Starr's back as he tries to escape.
Jackson looking for the RNC.
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!
Jackson misses with an elbow to the head.
Starr is really stuck here.
Starr is trying to defend against the choke here but Jackson has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Jackson Tightens the hold and Starr taps out furiously! Jackson displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mack Jackson!
Mack Jackson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Castravet (ranked 3141 p4p, 2603 weight class) and Aythami Garcia (ranked 380 p4p, 320 weight class). Andrei Castravet 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrei Castravet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aythami Garcia!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castravet throws a right and a left that Garcia avoids nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Garcia as he connects with a hook.
Garcia getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Garcia thumps Castravet with a low kick.
Castravet wants to clinch up but Garcia keeps it at a distance.
Garcia swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Garcia.
Garcia misses with a hook.
Garcia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Castravet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Castravet looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Garcia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Castravet manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Castravet back to the cage. Garcia follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Castravet wants to clinch up but Garcia keeps it at a distance.
Garcia feints a counter leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garcia throws a leg kick but Castravet moved away.
Garcia throws the left hand but Castravet avoids the punch easily.
Garcia misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia misses the shot to the body.
Castravet gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Garcia tries to circle away but Castravet has him pinned against the cage.
Castravet misses with a short punch on the inside.
Garcia is trying to push Castravet away but Castravet has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Castravet misses with a punch to the body.
Castravet has Garcia pressed against the cage, preventing Garcia from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Castravet throws a head punch that misses.
Castravet using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Garcia has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Garcia told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Castravet throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short uppercut from Castravet.
Castravet with a knee to the head.
Garcia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Castravet looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Castravet tries to close the distance and clinch up but Garcia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Castravet tries to clinch but Garcia is having none of it.
Sloppy strikes from Garcia. Those never looked like landing.
Castravet tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Garcia manages to circle out of the way.
Nice body punch from Garcia.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Castravet misses with a wild body shot.
Castravet closes the distance and pushes Garcia back into the cage.
Garcia blocks a body shot from Castravet.
Castravet lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Castravet lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Castravet scores with a nice short uppercut.
Castravet keeps control of Garcia as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Castravet lands a right hand.
Castravet misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia breaks from the clinch.
Garcia with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Castravet staying out of range there.
Garcia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Castravet was well out of range. Poor timing from Garcia.
Garcia circles away from the clinch attempt
and Garcia counters with a nice uppercut.
Garcia misses the jab.
Castravet rushes Garcia and presses him up against the cage.
Garcia is trying to break the clinch but Castravet is controlling him.
Garcia has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Garcia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Garcia managing to block the knees to the body from Castravet.
Garcia wants to break the clinch but can't.
Castravet using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Garcia has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Garcia's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Castravet working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Castravet with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Still in the clinch, Castravet scores with a nice short uppercut.
Garcia tries to break free but Castravet pushes him back against the cage.
Castravet connects with a nasty looking knee right to Garcia's face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Castravet tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Castravet throws a punch but it's blocked by Garcia.
Castravet throws a knee to the head but misses.
Castravet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garcia's elbow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Garcia wants to break free but Castravet has control.
Garcia has had enough of the clinch but Castravet keeps him there for the moment.
Castravet working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Andrei Castravet will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Garcia moves into the clinch.
Garcia scores with a shoulder strike.
Garcia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Garcia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Castravet moves to clinch but Garcia breaks away
enabling Garcia to counter with a crisp jab.
Garcia misses with an uppercut. Castravet saw that one coming.
Castravet tries to clinch up
and Garcia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia lands a body shot.
Castravet tries to clinch but Garcia moves out of range.
It seemed like Garcia was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Castravet tries to clinch but Garcia is having none of it.
Garcia misses with a looping left.
Garcia just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia misses with the combination.
Castravet misses with a body shot
and Garcia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Castravet tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Garcia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Garcia feints and then cracks Castravet's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Castravet down.
Garcia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Garcia tries to keep at a distance but Castravet has taken the fight into the clinch.
Garcia lands an elbow that stopped Castravet in his tracks for a moment.
Castravet lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Aythami Garcia has been cut.
Castravet fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Castravet working aggressively here.
Garcia being controlled against the cage.
Castravet with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Castravet scores with a nice short uppercut.
Castravet tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Castravet with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Castravet lands a knee to the body.
Garcia is breathing heavily.
Garcia has Castravet pressed against the cage.
Castravet lands a nice shot to the body.
Andrei Castravet has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Castravet using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Garcia has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Garcia wants to break the clinch but can't.
Garcia is trying to push Castravet away but Castravet has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Castravet unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castravet throws a knee to the head but misses.
Castravet tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Castravet using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Garcia has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Garcia is trying to break free.
Garcia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Castravet.
Castravet looking to throw knees to the head but Garcia is blocking nicely.
Castravet misses with a punch on the inside.
Castravet is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Castravet working aggressively here.
A short right from Castravet.
Castravet swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castravet stalling the fight.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Castravet as Garcia tries to tie him up.
Garcia is trying to break the clinch but Castravet is controlling him.
Castravet swings wildly with an uppercut but Garcia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Castravet swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Castravet with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Castravet landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Castravet.
Come on Garcia - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Garcia tries to break the clinch but Castravet is controlling the position.
Castravet has a couple of punches blocked by Garcia.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Castravet dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aythami Garcia's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Garcia has Castravet up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Castravet.
Castravet tries to land a knee to the head but Garcia blocks with his arms.
Castravet throws a knee to the head but misses.
The referee calls for Garcia to work.
Castravet tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Castravet throws a knee to the head but misses.
Garcia is trying to force a seperation but Castravet has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castravet has a couple of punches blocked by Garcia.
Castravet connects with a nasty looking knee right to Garcia's face.
Garcia breaks the clinch.
Garcia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Castravet.
Garcia scores with a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia throws a body punch but Castravet moves out of range.
Castravet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Garcia closes the distance and clinches.
Castravet using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Garcia has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Castravet looking to throw knees to the head but Garcia is blocking nicely.
Castravet has Garcia pressed against the cage.
Castravet misses with a knee strike.
Castravet misses with a knee to the head.
Castravet is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Garcia wants to break free but Castravet has control.
A short uppercut from Castravet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia is trying to break free.
Come on Garcia - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Garcia manages to break the clinch.
Castravet tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Garcia counters with a nice body shot.
Garcia changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Castravet takes the fight into the clinch.
Garcia working hard to break the clinch.
Castravet throws a knee to the head but misses.
Castravet with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Castravet looking to throw knees to the head but Garcia is blocking nicely.
Castravet throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Garcia blocks it with crossed arms.
Castravet misses with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castravet tries a knee to the head but Garcia blocks it.
Castravet has Garcia pressed against the cage, preventing Garcia from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short uppercut from Castravet.
Garcia working hard to break the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Garcia wants to get back to striking at distance but Castravet won't allow it.
Castravet tries a knee to the head but Garcia blocks it.
Castravet has Garcia pressed against the cage, preventing Garcia from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Castravet prevents a body shot from Garcia.
Castravet working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Castravet with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Castravet keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Garcia's efforts to push away.
Garcia pushes Castravet back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Castravet creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Castravet wants to stall.
A knee to the head by Castravet.
Castravet is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Garcia can do to turn this around?
Castravet with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Castravet landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Garcia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A shot in the inside from Castravet.
A nice left hand lands by Castravet.
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!
Castravet misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Garcia.
Castravet tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Garcia avoids it.
Aythami Garcia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Garcia breaks the clinch.
Andrei Castravet is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Castravet doesn't manage to clinch there - Garcia circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrei Castravet showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Castravet, 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrei Castravet!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Tamburello (ranked 2628 p4p, 2785 weight class) and Clubber Sang (ranked 323 p4p, 341 weight class). Clubber Sang has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Chris Tamburello's chin.
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Excellent 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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Tamburello!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Clubber Sang!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tamburello scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tamburello has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Tamburello misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sang.
Sang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tamburello circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tamburello counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tamburello scores with a jab.
It looks like Clubber Sang has been cut.
Sang tries to bum rush Tamburello with a series of wild strikes but Tamburello uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sang slips a straight right by Tamburello.
That kick from Sang tenderised Tamburello's leg. Tamburello is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sang avoids the body shot from Tamburello.
No joy there for Sang, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sang misses with a low kick.
That kick from Sang tenderised Tamburello's leg. Tamburello is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sang swinging wildly here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tamburello throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sang tries a low kick but Tamburello avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sang feints and then cracks Tamburello's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tamburello down.
A left and a right from Tamburello both land. Nice combination.
Sang scoring well with a low kick there.
Sang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tamburello paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sang throws a low kick, looking for Tamburello's leg but Tamburello calmly moves out of range.
Sang feints and then cracks Tamburello's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tamburello down.
Sang misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tamburello. Sang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sang with the inside leg kick.
Tamburello rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sang misses with a body kick.
Sang throws a front kick aimed at Tamburello's knee but Tamburello avoids it well.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sang.
Clubber Sang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sang motions for Tamburello to come forward. Sang throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Tamburello misses the target.
Tamburello is looking to wear down Sang with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sang gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tamburello.
Sang scores with a one two! Tamburello had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sang takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tamburello.
Tamburello ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tamburello throws a combination. Sang tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
An inside leg kick from Sang misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sang darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tamburello throws an overhand right that lands on Sang's shoulder, as Sang tries to avoid the shot.
Tamburello on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tamburello.
Tamburello misses the shot to the body.
Tamburello avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tamburello takes a swing at Sang's ribcage but misses.
Tamburello swats away the attempt to clinch by Sang.
Sang gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamburello taking a breather.
Tamburello creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tamburello misses with the head strike.
Sang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tamburello is trying to break the clinch but Sang has him pressed against the cage.
Tamburello has had enough of the clinch but Sang keeps him there for the moment.
Sang connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tamburello's face.
It looks like Chris Tamburello has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tamburello doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tamburello scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sang is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Sang.
Sang is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tamburello's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Chris Tamburello will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Some wild striking there from Sang.
Sang avoids the body shot from Tamburello.
Sloppy strikes from Tamburello. Those never looked like landing.
Tamburello takes a swing at Sang's ribcage but misses.
Sang blocks a jab.
Sang lands a leg kick that knocks Tamburello off balance momentarily.
Tamburello throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tamburello on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sang fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sang connects with an inside leg kick.
Tamburello swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sang tries to bum rush Tamburello with a series of wild strikes but Tamburello uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice body kick from Sang.
Sang connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sang throws a low kick but Tamburello avoids it.
Chris Tamburello is winning the standup battle so far.
Tamburello misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sang slips under a jab from Tamburello.
Sang connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tamburello misses with a wild combination.
Tamburello throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chris Tamburello is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sang tries to clinch but Tamburello moves out of range.
Tamburello misses with a body shot.
A lazy left from Tamburello finds it's target.
Sang moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tamburello on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sang. Sang obviously looking to wear him down.
Sang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sang throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sang looks to score with a jab to the body but Tamburello is just out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sang.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sang tries to clinch but Tamburello is having none of it.
Tamburello avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tamburello throws a lazy right hand but Sang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Tamburello.
Tamburello throws a big shot that misses.
That kick from Sang tenderised Tamburello's leg. Tamburello is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sang goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sang misses with a kick to the body.
Sang fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Tamburello was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sang.
Sang tries to clinch up
and Tamburello counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sang avoids the body shot from Tamburello.
Tamburello will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tamburello showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sang.
Sang tries a low kick but Tamburello avoids it.
No joy there for Tamburello, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tamburello will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sang scores with a leg kick.
Sang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tamburello throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tamburello looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tamburello lands a two punch combo.
Sang avoids the body shot from Tamburello.
Sang fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tamburello, pushing him back against the cage.
Sang blocks an elbow strike.
Tamburello is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tamburello tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sang avoids it.
Tamburello misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tamburello just leaning against Sang, taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tamburello taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tamburello seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Sang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tamburello's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sang gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tamburello.
Sang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sang throws a nice outside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Sang.
Sang with a nice calf kick.
Sang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tamburello.
Tamburello misses with a two punch combination.
Sang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tamburello throws a lazy right hand but Sang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Clubber Sang will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Tamburello tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sang connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tamburello throws out the jab.
Despite the aggression on Sang's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tamburello throws a shot to the body.
Tamburello scores with a decent looking hook.
Tamburello moves out of range of the leg kick from Sang.
Tamburello moves into range and connects with a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sang 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 Tamburello has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tamburello and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sang tries to clinch but Tamburello moves out of range.
Sang tries to clinch but Tamburello is having none of it.
Sang throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tamburello counters with a right hand to the body.
Tamburello changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tamburello rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tamburello throws a right hand that Sang ducks under and follows up with a left that Sang also avoids with ease.
Sang lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tamburello's sensitive parts.
Tamburello tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sang was well out of range. Poor timing from Tamburello.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Tamburello.
Tamburello misses with a few strikes there.
Sang ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sang lands a leg kick that knocks Tamburello off balance momentarily.
Sang dodges the punch combination from Tamburello.
Tamburello connects with a nice looking jab.
Tamburello throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sang tries to clinch but Tamburello moves out of range.
Tamburello fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sang manages to avoid it.
Sang avoids the body shot from Tamburello.
Sang tries to clinch but Tamburello moves out of range.
Sang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tamburello. Sang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sang unleashes a big counter combination but Tamburello bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sang throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tamburello.
Sang fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sang attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sang throws a nice looking combination but Tamburello bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tamburello is looking to counter punch.
A bone on bone clash there as Tamburello blocks the leg kick.
Tamburello takes a swing at Sang's ribcage but misses.
Despite the aggression on Sang's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tamburello throws a body punch but Sang moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sang scores with a one two! Tamburello had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That kick from Sang tenderised Tamburello's leg. Tamburello is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tamburello keeps the fight on the outside.
Tamburello throws a series of punches but Sang avoids them all with ease.
Tamburello misses with a body shot.
Sang tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tamburello manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tamburello swings for the body but Sang moves out of range.
Sang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tamburello swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A cross from Tamburello lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sang lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sang.
Tamburello misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sang.
Sang is looking to clinch.
Sang with a hook.
Sang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tamburello will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sang misses with a low kick.
Sang takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sang tries to clinch up but Tamburello circles away and keeps his distance.
Sang defending well as Tamburello loads up on a big left hand.
Sang lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tamburello throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sang.
Tamburello checks a low kick from Sang.
Sang motions for Tamburello to come forward. Sang throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sang.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tamburello checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tamburello misses with a wild body shot.
Nice jab there from Tamburello.
Sang tries to clinch
and Tamburello counters with a series of strikes. Sang will be more careful next time no doubt.
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!
Sang wants to clinch up but Tamburello keeps it at a distance.
Sang misses with a double jab.
Tamburello misses with an uppercut. Sang saw that one coming.
Sang looks to land a combination. Tamburello sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sang throws a leg kick which misses Tamburello's front leg but catches the back leg as Tamburello tries to avoid it.
Sang throws a right hand that Tamburello ducks under and follows up with a left that Tamburello also avoids with ease.
Sang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tamburello misses with a wild body shot.
Sang clinches with his opponent.
Sang tries to stall but Tamburello uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tamburello swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Tamburello showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tamburello 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Tamburello!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Torn Brot (ranked 1946 p4p, 3620 weight class) and Curtis Rohl (ranked 263 p4p, 427 weight class). Torn Brot 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Torn Brot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Curtis Rohl!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rohl moves to clinch but Brot breaks away
and Brot counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Curtis Rohl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brot throws a nice looking combination but Rohl bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rohl tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brot avoids the head kick by Rohl.
A telegraphed right hand from Brot misses the target.
Rohl tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brot paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rohl is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Brot. That snapped Rohl's head back.
Brot looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brot fails to land with a series of punches.
Rohl steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Brot.
Brot swats away the attempt to clinch by Rohl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brot circles away from the clinch attempt
and Brot cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brot circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rohl fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brot throwing a counter right hand but Rohl manages to avoid it.
Rohl closes the distance but Brot moves to the side
and Brot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've been informed that Rohl has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Brot moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rohl throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rohl bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rohl tries to clinch but Brot is having none of it.
Rohl lands a head kick. Brot smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Brot misses with a looping right.
Brot sets himself, and Rohl steps forward looking for the clinch! Brot avoids it this time.
Brot scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rohl in his tracks.
Rohl tries to clinch but Brot moves away
and Brot counters with a nice uppercut.
Rohl fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Brot wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rohl slips a jab from Brot.
Rohl tries to close the distance and clinch but Brot swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brot keeps the fight on the outside.
Rohl wants to clinch
enabling Brot to counter with a crisp jab.
Rohl lands with a kick to the temple. Brot shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brot throws out a loose jab but Rohl uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rohl uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brot.
Brot is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rohl throws a leg kick which misses Brot's front leg but catches the back leg as Brot tries to avoid it.
Brot throws a shot from downtown. Rohl moves away and avoids it.
Rohl darts in trying to clinch
and Brot counters with a nice uppercut.
Rohl throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rohl is looking to clinch but Brot is avoiding it.
Rohl takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rohl closes the distance looking to clinch
and Brot cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rohl is rocked!
Brot lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Rohl falls backwards - clearly groggy! Brot dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Torn Brot!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pierre Frossard (ranked 1538 p4p, 1615 weight class) and Redemption Song (ranked 228 p4p, 238 weight class). Pierre Frossard has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pierre Frossard!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Redemption Song!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Song on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Song ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frossard moves away.
Song fails with the takedown
and Frossard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Song throws a body punch but Frossard moves out of range.
Frossard feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Frossard, right into the meat of the thigh.
Song ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've been informed that Song has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A slow jab from Song misses its intended target.
Frossard moves away from the strike by Song.
Song feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Frossards jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Frossard throws a solid leg kick but Song takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Frossard.
Song throws a lazy right hand but Frossard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Song throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Frossard counters with a straight right hand.
Frossard throws a head kick that misses.
Jab from Song.
Song misses with an uppercut
and Frossard makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Song really felt that one!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left lands for Frossard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Song takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Frossard takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A cross from Frossard lands.
It looks like Redemption Song has been cut.
Frossard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Song manages to avoid it.
Song tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Frossard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Song keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Song swings for the body but Frossard moves out of range.
Song moves out of range of the strikes.
Song shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Frossard but Frossard pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Song takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Song throws a lazy uppercut
and Song takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Frossard staying out of range there.
Frossard connects with a body shot that sends Song's belly button to the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Song is trying hard to land a takedown here. Frossard sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pierre Frossard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Redemption Song.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frossard connects with a jab.
Frossard wants to clinch.
Song tries to counter with a clinch but Frossard shakes him off and moves away.
Song takes a swing at Frossard's ribcage but misses.
Frossard tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Song is able to avoid easily.
Song fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frossard manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Frossard is predictable there
and Song counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Song throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Song lands with a cross.
We've been told by Frossard's head coaches at CT that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Frossard.
A swing and a miss from Frossard.
A looping hook to the body misses from Song. Frossard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Frossard throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Song on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Song scores with a body shot.
A leg kick checked by Song.
A jab from Frossard misses.
Redemption Song seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frossard misses with a wild body shot.
Song looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Song catches Frossard with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Song pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Song pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Frossard has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Frossard there as he acknowledges the shot.
Frossard fails in his attempt to clinch.
Song swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frossard is looking to chop away at Song's legs.
Frossard avoids the body shot from Song.
Frossard is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Song throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Frossard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Frossard is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Song.
A looping hook to the body misses from Frossard. Song does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Song throws an overhand right that lands on Frossard's shoulder, as Frossard tries to avoid the shot.
Frossard appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Frossard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And Song tries to counter it with a takedown but Frossard pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Frossard misses with a body shot.
Frossard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frossard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Song.
Song misses with a hook.
Frossard attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Frossard looks to land a left hand but Song moved out of range nicely.
Song darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Song wants to control but Frossard is keeping him busy.
Song lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Pierre Frossard will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Redemption Song's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Song swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Song takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Song tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Frossard counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Song looks to land a right hand but Frossard moved out of range.
Frossard throws a low kick, looking for Song's leg but Song calmly moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Song misses.
A low kick lands for Frossard.
Song circles away from the clinch attempt.
Song takes a swing at Frossard's ribcage but misses.
Frossard on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Frossard misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Song misses the jab.
Frossard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Song.
A big right from Song misses.
Frossard is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Song lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Frossard throws a leg kick which misses Song's front leg but catches the back leg as Song tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Frossard - just one landing.
Song swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Frossard.
Pierre Frossard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Frossard throws a half hearted mid kick.
Song throws a body shot but no joy.
Song avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Song scores with a punch to the head.
Frossard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Song.
A quick step to the side and Frossard tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pierre Frossard is winning the standup battle so far.
Song connects with a looping right hand.
Song stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Frossard.
Song misses with a right hand
and Frossard counters with a stiff right hand.
Song avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Song throws a body punch but Frossard moves out of range.
Song throws a big shot that misses.
Frossard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frossard throws a looping overhand right but Song ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Song on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frossard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Frossard. Song does a little dance to reset his feet.
Song looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Frossard.
Song takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Song moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Song shoots in but no luck this time.
Frossard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Song ducks under a wild hook from Frossard.
Frossard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Frossard missing with a left hand there. Song was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Song connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Frossard momentarily.
Song tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frossard was well out of range. Poor timing from Song.
Song keeps the fight on the outside.
Frossard throws a push kick but Song slaps the foot to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frossard lands with a slapping head kick.
Song has managed to clinch.
Frossard lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Song misses with a short punch on the inside.
Song swings wildly with an uppercut but Frossard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frossard tries to throw a body punch but Song avoids it by throwing Frossard back against the cage.
Frossard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Song backwards.
Song blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Song tries for a takedown but Frossard manages to get underhooks.
Frossard presses Song against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Frossard blocking some punches.
Frossard misses with the head strike.
Song misses with a body punch.
Frossard lands a left hand.
Frossard scores with a nice hook to the head.
Frossard throws a punch but it's blocked by Song.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frossard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frossard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Song looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Frossard sizes up Song with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Frossard forces Song back against the cage and clinches.
Song goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Song slows down the pace here.
Frossard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Song can't find room to land a body shot as Frossard controls the action.
Frossard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Frossard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Frossard blocks a body shot from Song.
Song misses with a short punch on the inside.
Frossard stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Song lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Frossard backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Song.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Frossard dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Redemption Song's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Song misses the shot to the body.
Song misses the jab.
Song throws an off balance right hand
and Frossard counters with a straight right hand.
Song misses with a takedown attempt
and Frossard counters with a straight right hand.
Frossard tries to close the distance and clinch but Song swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Song throws a hook to the side of Frossard's head but Frossard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Frossard fires out a quick counter leg kick but Song just manages to avoid it.
Frossard tries a head kick but it misses.
Song uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Frossard throws a front kick aimed at Song's knee but Song avoids it well.
Frossard is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Frossard ducks right into an uppercut from Song.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Song checks a low kick from Frossard.
A looping hook to the body misses from Song. Frossard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Frossard misses with a straight left.
Song lands with an overhand left.
Song tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Frossard defends well and Song ends up having to push Frossard into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Song misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Frossard.
Frossard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Song slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Frossard throws a leg kick that misses.
Frossard scores with a sloppy right hand. Song should have avoided that one.
Song shoots in looking for a takedown but Frossard manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Song's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pierre Frossard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Redemption Song.
Song tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frossard was well out of range. Poor timing from Song.
Frossard tries to score with a low kick but Song moves his leg out of the way.
Song bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Frossard's head.
Frossard scores with a jab.
Frossard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frossard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Song.
Frossard drives through and clinches with Song against the cage.
Frossard prevents a body shot from Song.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Frossard.
Frossard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Song misses with a punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frossard lands an uppercut.
Frossard blocking some punches.
Frossard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Song ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frossard moves away.
Song lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Song blocks a low kick nicely.
Frossard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Song throws out the jab.
Frossard throws a nice inside leg kick.
Frossard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Song sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Frossard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Song blocks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Song on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Song misses the body punch
and Frossard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frossard looks to score with a jab to the body but Song is just out of range.
Song misses with a wild body shot.
Song takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A low kick from Frossard is predictable there
and Song counters with a single leg into guard. Frossard didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Song is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Song throws an elbow that misses. Frossard uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Song's guard. Nice move by Frossard!
Song not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Song throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Song throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Frossard escapes and throws Song's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frossard has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Frossard wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Song bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Pierre Frossard did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Redemption Song's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Frossard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Frossard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Frossard fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Frossard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Song.
Frossard lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Frossard misses with the combination.
Frossard throws a body shot but no joy.
Song walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Frossard has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Frossard there as he acknowledges the shot.
Song misses with a left hand
and Frossard counters with an outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Song listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Frossard.
Song rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Frossard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Frossard takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Song blocks a body shot from Frossard.
A right hand to the body from Frossard.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Frossard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Song.
Frossard lands a shoulder strike.
Frossard lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Frossard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Frossard scores with a shot to the side of Song's head.
Song is rocked!
Song tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Frossard smiles and moves away.
Song is still on wobbly legs! Can Frossard finish him?
Song fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Frossard is looking to counter the offense by Song and move into the clinch.
A big left from Song misses.
Song seems to have recovered his senses.
Song tries to close the distance and clinch but Frossard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Frossard throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Song takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Song scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Frossard doesn't seem bothered though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frossard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Song shoots in but no luck this time.
Pierre Frossard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Redemption Song.
Frossard staying out of range there.
Frossard connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Frossard tries to clinch up but Song circles away and keeps his distance.
Frossard tries to keep at a distance but Song has taken the fight into the clinch.
Frossard lands a shoulder strike.
Song drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Frossard gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Song tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frossard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Song throws a head punch that misses.
Frossard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Song blocks an uppercut.
Song fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Frossard working aggressively here.
Frossard lands a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Frossard.
Frossard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Song can do to turn this around?
Frossard throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Songs head.
Song misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Frossard can't find room to land a body shot as Song controls the action.
Frossard lands a big right hand that drops Song! The killer instinct kicks in and Frossard finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Frossard!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pierre Frossard!
Pierre Frossard retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Pierre Frossard thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Melo Motts (ranked 1740 p4p, 2747 weight class) and Mike KnockOut (ranked 240 p4p, 331 weight class). Melo Motts 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Melo Motts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike KnockOut!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Motts.
Motts tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but KnockOut swivels and escapes.
Motts misses with a takedown attempt
enabling KnockOut to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Melo Motts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Motts takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Motts has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from KnockOut finds it's way round the side to connect with Motts's head.
Jab, jab by KnockOut - just one landing.
KnockOut has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
KnockOut fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Motts closes the distance and clinches up with KnockOut, looking for a takedown. Motts pushes KnockOut against the cage but KnockOut circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Motts takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Motts darts in looking for a takedown but KnockOut gets double underhooks and turns Motts into the cage.
Motts is looking to control KnockOut's arms but KnockOut gets an underhook and turns him. Now Motts has his back to the cage.
Motts taking a breather.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Motts looking to slow down the pace here.
KnockOut is trying to break the clinch but Motts is controlling him.
KnockOut avoiding damage as Motts throws knees to the body.
KnockOut avoiding damage.
KnockOut manages to break the clinch.
Motts walks into a stiff left hand from KnockOut.
KnockOut connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
KnockOut digs a good hook to Motts's body.
KnockOut cracks Motts with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Motts shoots for a takedown but KnockOut saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Motts fails with the takedown
and KnockOut counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Motts is breathing heavily.
KnockOut scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
KnockOut scores with a crisp jab that stopped Motts in his tracks.
Motts is rocked!
Motts shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and KnockOut counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Motts thinking.
Motts has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
KnockOut with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Motts takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Motts misses with a takedown
and KnockOut counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Motts thinking.
Decent striking displayed by KnockOut there.
KnockOut cracks Motts with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. KnockOut has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Motts to stand back up!
Oh Motts is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Motts takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
KnockOut throws a shot to the body.
Motts drops his hands momentarily. KnockOut doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Motts staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Motts doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike KnockOut!
Mike KnockOut 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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