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RCD 63: Caged Conflict PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steffen Hansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Up Yours (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Counter striker
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Steffen Hansen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Up Yours!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Hansen does no damage.
Yours decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hansen tries to get to full guard but Yours has control of the leg.
Yours is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Yours is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hansen sees it coming and defends easily.
Yours prevents Hansen from standing back up.
Yours is trying to work for a kimura but Hansen is defending well.
Yours stops Hansen from getting back to his feet.
Hansen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yours on the ground.
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!
Yours has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Hansen defend it? Yours steps over the head and cranks it - Hansen is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Yours!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Up Yours!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hakeem Diaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leon Spyridon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leon Spyridon has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Hakeem Diaw's chin.
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187 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hakeem Diaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leon Spyridon!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaw throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Spyridon on the side of the head.
It looks like Leon Spyridon has been cut.
Spyridon fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice cross by Diaw.
Diaw ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jab, jab by Diaw - just one landing.
Diaw pivots, looking for a leg kick but Spyridon is out of range and Diaw settles back down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spyridon misses with a takedown attempt
and Diaw connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diaw attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Spyridon throws a solid leg kick but Diaw takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Spyridon.
Hakeem Diaw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaw throws out a powerful jab.
Diaw sends Spyridon crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Diaw is motioning to the referee to let Spyridon up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Spyridon is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the liver by Diaw. Beautiful body shot.
Spyridon is still on wobbly legs! Can Diaw finish him?
Spyridon looks gassed!
Diaw is looking to score with low kicks.
Diaw catches Spyridon with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Spyridon forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hakeem Diaw!
Hakeem Diaw was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Pitbull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emerson Montain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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281 lbs
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280 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Johnny Pitbull!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Emerson Montain!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksandr Martynov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pitbull lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Montain sprawling to the canvas. Pitbull follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Montain hang on?
Montain is rocked!
It looks like Emerson Montain has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pitbull sitting in half guard here. He lands a big elbow that has hurt Montain! Oh, Montain is in big trouble! Pitbull lands more strikes and the ref dives in to save him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Johnny Pitbull!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Miodrag Stefanovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ditte Sebastien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stefanovic's entrance music is check yo self. A fine choice. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Miodrag Stefanovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ditte Sebastien!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksandr Martynov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sebastien wants to clinch but Stefanovic slips to the side
and Stefanovic counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sebastien preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Sebastien wants to get back to full guard.
Stefanovic prevents Sebastien from standing back up.
Stefanovic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sebastien pushes Stefanovic off and gets back to his feet.
Good shot there by Stefanovic.
Sebastien closes the distance and pushes Stefanovic back into the cage.
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!
Stefanovic pulls guard.
Stefanovic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sebastien throwing strikes from guard but Stefanovic blocks nicely.
Sebastien postures up in Stefanovic's guard and throws a big left but Stefanovic blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sebastien throwing strikes but missing.
Sebastien loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sebastien throws a big elbow that misses.
Sebastien with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Stefanovic wants to stand up but Sebastien is controlling him.
Sebastien is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sebastien throws an elbow that misses. Stefanovic uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sebastien's guard. Nice move by Stefanovic!
Stefanovic won't allow Sebastien to sweep him here.
Stefanovic is looking to work some ground and pound but Sebastien has wrist control.
Sebastien wants to stand but Stefanovic is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sebastien keeping full guard, as Stefanovic tries to pass.
Sebastien is adopting a defensive guard.
Sebastien is trying to keep Stefanovic in close.
Sebastien is pulling down on Stefanovic's head. It's preventing any offense from Stefanovic, at least for the moment.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Ditte Sebastien hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Sebastien tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stefanovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sebastien clinches.
Sebastien tries for a takedown but Stefanovic manages to get underhooks.
Sebastien gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Stefanovic pushes Sebastien off looking to stand but Sebastien dives back in and keeps control.
Sebastien looks to land a strike but Stefanovic avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stefanovic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stefanovic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sebastien.
Sebastien throwing strikes from guard but Stefanovic blocks nicely.
Sebastien prevents Stefanovic from getting back to his feet.
Stefanovic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sebastien is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sebastien with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sebastien is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sebastien throwing strikes from guard but Stefanovic blocks nicely.
Sebastien stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stefanovic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stefanovic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sebastien.
Sebastien cracks Stefanovic with a solid left hand.
Sebastien has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sebastien loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stefanovic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stefanovic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stefanovic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stefanovic is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sebastien throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stefanovic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sebastien accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sebastien throwing strikes from guard but Stefanovic blocks nicely.
Sebastien lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ditte Sebastien dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sebastien wants to clinch up but Stefanovic keeps it at a distance.
Sebastien wants to clinch up but Stefanovic keeps it at a distance.
Ditte Sebastien seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sebastien tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Stefanovic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sebastien is looking to clinch.
Stefanovic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sebastien ducks under a wild hook from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sebastien momentarily.
Sebastien tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stefanovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sebastien tries to clinch there but Stefanovic circles away.
Sebastien gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Stefanovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stefanovic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sebastien uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stefanovic.
Sebastien is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sebastien rushes Stefanovic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sebastien is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Stefanovic is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stefanovic can't break the clinch.
Stefanovic looking for a takedown.
Stefanovic prevents the takedown attempt.
Sebastien is looking for a takedown.
Miodrag Stefanovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ditte Sebastien.
Stefanovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ditte Sebastien is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sebastien takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sebastien doesn't manage to clinch there - Stefanovic circles away.
Sebastien wants to clinch
and Stefanovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stefanovic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sebastien drives through and clinches with Stefanovic against the cage.
Stefanovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sebastien tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sebastien looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sebastien tries to clinch but Stefanovic moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stefanovic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sebastien looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sebastien tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Stefanovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sebastien wants to clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Sebastien in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stefanovic misses with a two punch combination.
Stefanovic swinging wildly here.
Sebastien tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stefanovic circles away from the clinch attempt
and Stefanovic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stefanovic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stefanovic throws a one two combo.
Sebastien tries to clinch but Stefanovic moves away
and Stefanovic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stefanovic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sebastien tries to clinch but Stefanovic is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stefanovic circles away from the clinch attempt
and Stefanovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stefanovic lands a glancing blow to the side of Sebastien's head.
Sebastien wants to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Stefanovic. Those never looked like landing.
Sebastien moves to clinch but Stefanovic breaks away
enabling Stefanovic to counter with a crisp jab.
Sebastien tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Stefanovic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sebastien closes the distance but Stefanovic moves to the side
and Sebastien takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Miodrag Stefanovic is winning the standup battle so far.
Sebastien darts in trying to clinch
and Stefanovic counters with a three punch combo that has Sebastien backing up. Sebastien nods at Stefanovic to acknowledge the strikes.
Sebastien stuffs the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sebastien wants to clinch.
Stefanovic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sebastien tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Stefanovic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sebastien tries to clinch but Stefanovic is having none of it.
Sebastien fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sebastien looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Miodrag Stefanovic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sebastien tries to clinch up but Stefanovic circles away and keeps his distance.
Sebastien tries to clinch but Stefanovic moves away
and Stefanovic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
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!
Sebastien is looking to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stefanovic circles away from the clinch attempt
and Stefanovic makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sebastien tries to clinch up but Stefanovic circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Miodrag Stefanovic will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Stefanovic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sebastien but Sebastien pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stefanovic keeps the fight on the outside.
Sebastien tries to clinch
enabling Stefanovic to counter with a crisp jab.
Sebastien tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sebastien tries to clinch there but Stefanovic circles away.
Sebastien tries to clinch but Stefanovic moves away
and Stefanovic counters with a leg kick.
Sebastien moves in looking to clinch but Stefanovic pushes him off.
Sebastien tries to clinch up
and Stefanovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sebastien tries to clinch there but Stefanovic circles away.
Sebastien fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stefanovic lands with a cross.
Sebastien fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sebastien tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stefanovic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sebastien fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sebastien tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stefanovic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sebastien moves in looking to clinch but Stefanovic pushes him off.
Stefanovic keeps the fight on the outside.
Sebastien tries to close the distance and clinch but Stefanovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sebastien tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Stefanovic counters with a left to the body.
Sebastien takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stefanovic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sebastiens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sebastien on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sebastien tries to clinch up
and Stefanovic counters with a left to the body.
Sebastien tries to clinch there but Stefanovic circles away.
Sebastien is looking to clinch but Stefanovic is avoiding it.
Sebastien wants to clinch up but Stefanovic keeps it at a distance.
Sebastien wants to clinch but Stefanovic slips to the side
and Stefanovic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sebastien gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Stefanovic to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stefanovic stays in close to Sebastien's body and controls the position.
Sebastien kicks Stefanovic off and gets to his feet.
Stefanovic connects with a body shot that sends Sebastien's belly button to the back.
Sebastien darts in trying to clinch
and Stefanovic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Stefanovic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sebastien tries to avoid it but Stefanovic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sebastien to the ground. Sebastien escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sebastien is looking to clinch.
Good leg kick by Stefanovic there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sebastien tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stefanovic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sebastien tries to clinch up
and Stefanovic counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sebastien wants to clinch up but Stefanovic keeps it at a distance.
Sebastien moves in looking to clinch but Stefanovic pushes him off.
Stefanovic throws a shot to the body.
Sebastien takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stefanovic.
Sebastien tries to clinch there but Stefanovic circles away.
Stefanovic scores with a one two! Sebastien had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sebastien looks to clinch
and Stefanovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stefanovic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sebastien fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sebastien moves to clinch but Stefanovic breaks away
and Sebastien takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sebastien takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sebastien is looking to clinch but Stefanovic is avoiding it.
Stefanovic circles away from the clinch attempt
and Stefanovic counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sebastien wants to clinch
and Stefanovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sebastien looks to clinch
and Stefanovic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stefanovic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sebastien tries to clinch but Stefanovic moves away
and Stefanovic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sebastien gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sebastien is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stefanovic pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Stefanovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stefanovic throws a good cross that connects.
Sebastien takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sebastien tries to clinch but Stefanovic moves away
and Stefanovic counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sebastien wants to clinch up but Stefanovic keeps it at a distance.
Stefanovic throws out a powerful jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Stefanovic.
Sebastien tries to close the distance and clinch but Stefanovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miodrag Stefanovic showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stefanovic 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miodrag Stefanovic!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between BeeJay Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brodie Sinclair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sinclair has chosen as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, BeeJay Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brodie Sinclair!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Fedor Mirinova and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sinclair misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sinclair. Penn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Penn wants to clinch.
Sinclair throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sinclair misses with a series of wild punches.
Sinclair shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Penn defends it nicely.
Sinclair shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Penn pinned against the cage. Penn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Penn lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sinclair doesn't seem phased though.
Penn misses with a hook.
Penn closes the distance but Sinclair moves to the side
letting Sinclair counter with a right hand.
Penn fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sinclair is out of range.
Penn scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sinclair ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Penn connects with a single shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Penn tries to clinch but Sinclair moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair feints and as Penn raises his hands in defense, Sinclair changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Penn is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sinclair throwing strikes from guard but Penn blocks nicely.
Sinclair loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sinclair slips nicely into half guard.
Penn wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair throwing shots but Penn is blocking nicely.
Sinclair missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sinclair has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sinclair thows a huge punch but Penn dodges it nicely.
Sinclair not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sinclair throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sinclair working over Penn with some ground and pound. Penn looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sinclair seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair trying to control the action but Penn is working from the bottom.
Sinclair is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Penn has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sinclair is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Penn defends it well.
Penn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sinclair.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brodie Sinclair will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Penn tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sinclair counters with a nice uppercut.
Sinclair looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Penn is fending him off so far but Sinclair persists. Nope, Penn circles away and we're back to standing.
BeeJay Penn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A looping hook to the body misses from Penn. Sinclair does a little dance to reset his feet.
Penn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Penn takes the fight into the clinch.
Penn misses with the head strike.
Penn lands a left hand.
Penn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Penn.
Penn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sinclair can't get the takedown.
Sinclair blocking some punches.
Penn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sinclair has Penn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Penn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
BeeJay Penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brodie Sinclair.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn lands a hook that snaps the head of Sinclair backwards.
Sinclair is breathing heavily.
Penn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Penn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Penn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sinclair wants a takedown but no success here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Penn.
Sinclair is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Penn is defending well.
Penn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sinclair blocks an uppercut.
Penn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Penn is pressed up against the cage. Sinclair has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Penn down to the mat. Penn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Penn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Penn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sinclair closes the distance and clinches up with Penn, looking for a takedown. Sinclair pushes Penn against the cage but Penn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Penn defending well as Sinclair loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Penn! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). BeeJay Penn!
BeeJay Penn took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Kazuhide, last fight was also mine!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andy Kaufman Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kegan Williamson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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195 lbs
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29
190 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andy Kaufman Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kegan Williamson!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaufman Jr looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Williamson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kaufman Jr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Williamson's head.
Kaufman Jr postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Williamson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kaufman Jr, into his guard.
Kaufman Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Williamson wants to get up but he can't break Kaufman Jr's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kaufman Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Kaufman Jr, not yet.
Williamson is looking to stand up but Kaufman Jr won't let him.
Kaufman Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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!
Williamson gets to his feet. Kaufman Jr looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kegan Williamson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaufman Jr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Williamson wants to clinch.
Kaufman Jr lands an overhand right.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Williamson enables Kaufman Jr to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Williamson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Williamson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kaufman Jr trying to control but Williamson is working from the bottom.
Williamson pulls Kaufman Jr in close to prevent any damage.
Williamson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kaufman Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kaufman Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Williamson is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaufman Jr wants to control from the top but Williamson keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kaufman Jr shoots for a takedown but Williamson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kaufman Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Williamson.
Kaufman Jr shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Williamson pinned against the cage. Williamson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Kaufman Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kaufman Jr shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaufman Jr postures up in Williamson's guard and throws a big left but Williamson blocks it.
Williamson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kaufman Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Williamson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kaufman Jr slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaufman Jr throwing shots but Williamson is blocking nicely.
Kaufman Jr trying to control the action but Williamson is working from the bottom.
Kaufman Jr seems to be working for a kimura but Williamson defends the submission attempt.
Williamson won't allow Kaufman Jr to pass to mount.
Williamson wants to get back to full guard.
Kaufman Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Williamson trying to get back to full guard but Kaufman Jr takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williamson can't escape the position.
Williamson is squirming around, avoiding Kaufman Jr's attempts to control the action.
Williamson wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Kaufman Jr lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Williamson hang on?
It looks like Kegan Williamson has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaufman Jr is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Williamson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Williamson shrugs it off.
Williamson is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kaufman Jr with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Kaufman Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kegan Williamson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kaufman Jr shoots in but no luck this time.
Kaufman Jr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Williamson swivels and escapes.
Williamson gets caught flat footed, as Kaufman Jr shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kaufman Jr postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Williamson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kaufman Jr, into his guard.
Williamson wanted to stand there but Kaufman Jr had control of the position.
Andy Kaufman Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Williamson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Williamson tries to stand but Kaufman Jr is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaufman Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaufman Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Williamson gets to his feet. Kaufman Jr looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Williamson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Horrible takedown by Kaufman Jr or perhaps it was just good defense by Williamson which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Kaufman Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williamson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Williamson lands a slapping body shot.
Williamson thows a body shot but no joy.
Williamson misses the shot to the body.
Williamson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Williamson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williamson misses with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williamson misses the shot to the body.
Williamson misses with a body shot.
Kaufman Jr throws a right and a left that Williamson avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williamson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kaufman Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kaufman Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Williamson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Williamson.
It looks like Andy Kaufman Jr has been cut.
Kegan Williamson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Williamson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Williamson works Kaufman Jr's body with a nice hook.
Williamson wants to clinch up but Kaufman Jr keeps it at a distance.
Williamson scoring well with a low kick there.
Williamson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kaufman Jr.
Williamson misses with a body shot.
Williamson throws the left hand but Kaufman Jr avoids the punch easily.
Kaufman Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Williamson.
Kaufman Jr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Williamson avoids it really well and circles away.
Williamson lands with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williamson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Williamson misses with the combination.
Kaufman Jr avoids the body shot from Williamson.
Kaufman Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Williamson with a hook.
Kaufman Jr shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Williamson defends it nicely.
Williamson has Kaufman Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Kaufman Jr prevents a body shot from Williamson.
Williamson gets underhooks to prevent Kaufman Jr's takedown attempt.
Kaufman Jr tries to pull guard but Williamson won't allow it.
Williamson prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaufman Jr has had enough of the clinch but Williamson keeps him there for the moment.
Kaufman Jr tries to pull guard but Williamson won't allow it.
Kaufman Jr tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kaufman Jr is trying to pull guard but Williamson has him pressed against the cage.
Williamson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kegan Williamson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaufman Jr is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Williamson.
Kaufman Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Williamson throws the left hand but Kaufman Jr avoids the punch easily.
Kaufman Jr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Williamson but Williamson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Williamson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kaufman Jr rather than just go for the knockout.
Kaufman Jr takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Williamson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Williamson works Kaufman Jr's body with a nice hook.
Williamson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Kaufman Jr 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Williamson throws a body punch but Kaufman Jr moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kegan Williamson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Williamson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Williamson takes one on the button.
Williamson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kaufman Jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Williamson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Williamson pushes Kaufman Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Williamson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kaufman Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Williamson.
Williamson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oooooh!!! Williamson has knocked Kaufman Jr down with a huge combo! Williamson steps away and waves a wobbly Kaufman Jr back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Kaufman Jr is rocked!
Williamson connects with a body shot that sends Kaufman Jr's belly button to the back.
Oh Kaufman Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kaufman Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Kaufman Jr seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kaufman Jr wants to clinch up but Williamson keeps it at a distance.
Kaufman Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Williamson connects with a right hand. Kaufman Jr shakes it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williamson closes the distance and pushes Kaufman Jr back into the cage.
Williamson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Williamson throws a nice looking combination but Kaufman Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Williamson has closed the distance and engaged Kaufman Jr in a clinch.
Williamson manages to break the clinch.
Williamson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kaufman Jr moves away.
Williamson misses with an uppercut.
Kaufman Jr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kaufman Jr closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Williamson quickly recovers to half guard.
Kaufman Jr is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Williamson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kaufman Jr drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Williamson dives on top into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaufman Jr has a closed guard, preventing Williamson from standing up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaufman Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Williamson wants to get up but he can't break Kaufman Jr's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Williamson wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Kaufman Jr's closed guard. He's half up but Kaufman Jr has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Kaufman Jr pivots and extends the arm, Williamson falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Kaufman Jr! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andy Kaufman Jr!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Horse Mania (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Mania might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Congo Natty Ft TopCat - Police In Helicopter . The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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30
220 lbs
17 - 10 - 0 |
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213 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Horse Mania!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Frankie Boy!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Fedor Mirinova and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mania missing with a left hand there. Boy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mania throws a hook but Boy avoids it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mania darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Boy fails with a takedown attempt.
An inside leg kick from Mania misses.
Mania feints and then cracks Boy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Boy down.
Mania catches Boy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Boy shoots in but Mania avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Boy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mania.
Mania motions for Boy to come forward. Mania throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mania scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mania throws a big shot that misses.
Mania swings for the body but Boy moves out of range.
Mania chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mania is looking to chop away at Boy's legs.
Boy fails with the takedown
and Mania makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Horse Mania has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frankie Boy.
Boy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boy shoots in for a double leg but Mania sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Boy staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mania throws a series of punches but Boy avoids them all with ease.
Boy dives in and scores a takedown into Mania's guard.
Boy is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mania is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mania has escaped and now he's on top!
Mania throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boy is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Mania frees his head nicely. Oh but Boy has switched to an armbar! Mania is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Frankie Boy!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lorenzo Von Matterhorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magne Midgard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Von Matterhorn kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sharp Dressed Man. Midgard has chosen Crazy Train as his entrance music. Lorenzo Von Matterhorn could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Magne Midgard's chin.
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214 lbs
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217 lbs
17 - 9 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lorenzo Von Matterhorn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Magne Midgard!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Illya Tyunina and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Matterhorn cracks Midgard with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Good leg kick by Midgard there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Von Matterhorn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Midgard lands a nice looking kick to the body. Von Matterhorn takes a step back to recover.
Midgard misses with a series of wild punches.
Von Matterhorn has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Midgard.
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!
Midgard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Midgard forces Von Matterhorn back against the cage and clinches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Midgard obliges.
With the fighters up against the cage, Midgard throws an elbow but misses.
Midgard using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Von Matterhorn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Midgard tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Von Matterhorn avoids it.
Midgard tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Midgard throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Von Matterhorn blocks it with crossed arms.
Midgard tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Midgard with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Midgard looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Von Matterhorn - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Midgard is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Von Matterhorn is defending well for now.
Von Matterhorn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Von Matterhorn really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Midgard tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Midgard with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Midgard with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Von Matterhorn dodges an elbow strike from Midgard.
Von Matterhorn tries to stall but Midgard uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short right from Von Matterhorn.
Midgard missing with knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Von Matterhorn takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Midgard trying to control the position but instead, Von Matterhorn has worked for underhooks and has pushed Midgard into the cage.
Midgard scores a nice knee to the body.
Von Matterhorn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Midgard tries to land a knee to the head but Von Matterhorn blocks with his arms.
Von Matterhorn is pushing Midgard up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Von Matterhorn lands a hook that snaps the head of Midgard backwards.
It looks like Magne Midgard has been cut.
Von Matterhorn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Midgard.
Von Matterhorn lands a head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Midgard tries to move into range but Von Matterhorn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Von Matterhorn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Midgard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Von Matterhorn jabs Midgard to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Midgard looks gassed!
Von Matterhorn lands a right hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Midgard.
Von Matterhorn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Von Matterhorn getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Von Matterhorn catches Midgard with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Midgard is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Midgard chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Von Matterhorn can pounce on him.
Von Matterhorn clinches.
Von Matterhorn pushes Midgard back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Von Matterhorn effectively controlling the action here.
Von Matterhorn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Von Matterhorn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Von Matterhorn digs a good body shot into Midgard's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Von Matterhorn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Midgard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Von Matterhorn scores with a crisp jab that stopped Midgard in his tracks.
Midgard is still on wobbly legs! Can Von Matterhorn finish him?
Von Matterhorn lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Midgard crumples to the floor! Von Matterhorn milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Lorenzo Von Matterhorn!
An out of breath Lorenzo Von Matterhorn thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Euringer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kristian Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kelly comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Senses Fail - Bonecrusher kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jimmy Euringer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kristian Kelly!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Fedor Mirinova and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Euringer misses with a looping left.
Euringer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kelly misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Euringer to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Kristian Kelly has been cut.
Euringer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kelly moves away.
Euringer tries a head kick but it misses.
Euringer scores with a hook to the body. Kelly takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kelly connects with a right hand. Euringer shakes it off.
Euringer misses with a double jab
and Kelly counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kelly throwing strikes but missing.
Kelly loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Euringer trying to keep a closed guard but Kelly is proving a slippery customer.
Euringer managing to control the position.
Euringer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kelly on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly postures up in Euringer's guard and throws a big left but Euringer blocks it.
Kelly sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Euringer's guard.
Euringer regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kelly.
Euringer kicks Kelly off and gets to his feet.
Kelly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Euringer.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kelly. Euringer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Euringer closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kelly quickly recovers to half guard.
Kelly is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Euringer is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Euringer is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kelly manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kelly is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Euringer is trying to stand back up but Kelly is controlling him
Kelly is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Euringer defends it well.
Kelly in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Euringer tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Kelly!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kristian Kelly!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bas Rutten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alf Tanner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rutten comes to the cage accompanied by El Guapo Likes to Dance. Alf Tanner has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bas Rutten's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bas Rutten!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alf Tanner!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Dmitry Maklakov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tanner misses with a body kick.
Rutten catches Tanner with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tanner scores with a sloppy right hand. Rutten should have avoided that one.
Tanner throws a leg kick but Rutten moved away.
Tanner moves out of range as Rutten throws a body kick.
Tanner tried to score with a low kick but Rutten checks it.
Tanner with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tanner.
Rutten ducks under a wild hook from Tanner.
Tanner moves out of range of the body kick from Rutten.
Rutten tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tanner throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tanner checks a leg kick.
Rutten looks to land a combination but Tanner avoids it well.
Rutten goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tanner is looking to chop away at Rutten's legs.
Tanner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rutten fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tanner tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rutten fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tanner, pushing him back against the cage.
Rutten scores a nice knee to the body.
Tanner looks gassed!
Rutten creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tanner's defenses.
Rutten is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tanner is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rutten tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tanner tries to circle away but Rutten has him pinned against the cage.
Rutten pushes off an throws an elbow but Tanner leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rutten breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rutten connects with a solid leg kick.
Tanner tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tanner throws a solid leg kick but Rutten takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tanner.
Bas Rutten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tanner throws a leg kick
and Rutten counters with a two punch combo.
Nice straight punches there by Rutten. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rutten.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanner throws a low kick but Rutten moves out of range easily.
Tanner thows a body shot but no joy.
Tanner tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rutten is looking to land body kicks.
Rutten scores with a push kick.
Tanner takes a kick to the side of the head.
Tanner takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tanner takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Decent striking displayed by Rutten there.
Rutten throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tanner's head.
Rutten moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rutten lands a high kick!
Rutten is looking to slow Tanner down with leg kicks.
Rutten lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tanner will feel that in the morning.
Rutten pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanner takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rutten lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tanner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rutten closes the distance and pushes Tanner back into the cage.
Nice elbow from Rutten.
Tanner managing to block the knees to the body from Rutten.
Tanner misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Tanner fails to land.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rutten.
Tanner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rutten lands a damaging elbow.
Rutten lands a nice elbow.
Rutten is looking to control Tanner's arms but Tanner gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rutten has his back to the cage.
Tanner lands a hook that snaps the head of Rutten backwards.
Rutten blocking some punches.
Tanner misses with a punch on the inside.
Rutten escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rutten turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tanner gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rutten throws a sloppy head kick and Tanner moves out of range easily.
Tanner needs to keep his hands up - Rutten had a free shot at his head there.
Rutten chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tanner misses with a kick to the body
and Rutten counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rutten throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tanner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rutten.
Tanner on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rutten tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tanner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tanner shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rutten throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Tanner counters with an outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bas Rutten dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rutten throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tanner throws a leg kick but Rutten moved away.
Bas Rutten is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rutten uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tanner has time to react.
Rutten moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rutten goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tanner moves out of range of the body kick.
Rutten tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tanner is able to avoid easily.
Tanner misses with a low kick.
Bas Rutten is winning the standup battle so far.
Rutten misses with an attempted mid kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Rutten as he connects with a hook.
A head kick misses from Tanner.
Good work by Rutten as he checks the leg kick.
Tanner throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rutten fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tanner looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tanner has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rutten.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutten scoring well with a low kick there.
Tanner is breathing heavily.
Rutten misses with a low kick.
Rutten scores with a leg kick.
Rutten scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tanner 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.
Rutten throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tanner's head.
Tanner moves out of range of the body kick.
Rutten misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rutten closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tanner moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rutten lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutten scores with a head kick.
Rutten tries a head kick but it misses.
Rutten lands a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutten throws a sloppy head kick
letting Tanner counter with a right hand.
Tanner throws a low kick but Rutten avoids it.
Rutten turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tanner thows a leg kick but Rutten checks it
and Rutten counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rutten checks the leg kick nicely there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tanner. That's going to slow Rutten down.
Rutten pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tanner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rutten checks a low kick from Tanner.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rutten.
Tanner takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tanner's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rutten thows a body kick. Tanner tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Rutten throws a body kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutten tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Tanner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tanner throws a sloppy head kick and Rutten moves out of range easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rutten throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tanner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rutten.
Tanner tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rutten lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rutten throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A low kick from Tanner misses
and Rutten counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rutten lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rutten moves into range and connects with a jab.
A low kick from Tanner misses
and Rutten counters with a nice body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Rutten.
Rutten scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tanner throws a leg kick
and Rutten counters with a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rutten thows a body kick. Tanner tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tanner on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A solid body kick from Rutten.
Rutten misses with a body kick.
Rutten is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tanner can do to turn this around?
Rutten lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rutten.
Rutten throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rutten bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tanner's head backwards.
Rutten tries to land a front kick but Tanner steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Decent striking displayed by Rutten there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tanner will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A leg kick checked by Rutten.
Tanner takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bas Rutten dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rutten breaks the clinch.
Tanner takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rutten, right into the meat.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tanner.
Tanner lands a right hook to the body.
Rutten throws a nice head kick!
Rutten lands a jab to the nose.
Rutten throws a good cross that connects.
Tanner just misses with a punch to the body.
Tanner takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tanner throws a front kick that sends Rutten stumbling back into the cage.
Rutten scores with a sloppy right hand. Tanner should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rutten throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rutten lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tanner circles away quickly and effectively.
Rutten throws a head kick that misses.
Tanner avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tanner misses with a leg kick
and Rutten counters with a head kick. That will keep Tanner thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Tanner throws a leg kick but Rutten sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rutten plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tanner fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rutten has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rutten throws a nice inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tanner.
Rutten sizes up Tanner with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tanner throws a leg kick that misses.
Rutten throws a head kick but Tanner moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanner throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tanner throws a leg kick that misses.
Rutten keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rutten tries to clinch but Tanner moves out of range.
Tanner takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tanner throws out a leg kick but Rutten moves out of range and Tanner only half commits.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rutten tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rutten darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tanner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tanner tried to score with a low kick but Rutten checks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tanner.
Rutten looks to land a body kick but Tanner moved away.
Tanner looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutten is looking to chop away at Tanner's legs.
Tanner looks to land a body kick but Rutten moved away.
Rutten throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rutten misses with a two punch combination.
Rutten misses with a body kick.
Rutten blocks a leg kick.
Tanner blocks a head kick by Rutten.
Rutten throws a body kick that misses.
Tanner connects with a solid leg kick.
Tanner tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rutten is able to avoid easily.
Tanner moves out of range as Rutten strikes.
Tanner misses with a body kick.
Tanner throws a leg kick but Rutten moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Rutten finds it's target.
Tanner fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rutten is out of range.
Tanner takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rutten looks to land a combination but Tanner avoids it well.
Rutten misses with a body kick.
Tanner has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rutten checks a leg kick.
Tanner takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tanner tries to work over Rutten's front leg with a kick but Rutten checks it.
Rutten scores with a punch to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tanner steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rutten. That one must have hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rutten goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Tanner throws a head kick that misses.
Rutten works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bas Rutten clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Rutten feints and then cracks Tanner's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tanner down.
Tanner throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tanner tried to score with a low kick but Rutten checks it.
Rutten connects with a jab.
Tanner looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rutten clinches up with Tanner and pushes him back against the cage.
Rutten escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tanner works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A low kick from Tanner misses
and Rutten counters with a solid body kick.
Tanner blocks a head kick by Rutten.
Tanner wants to slow Rutten down by chopping away at his legs.
Rutten's corner calls for a 1-2. Rutten obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tanner is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Rutten takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice jab there from Rutten.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutten lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tanner takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rutten misses with a body kick.
Nice body kick there by Rutten.
Rutten tries to land a leg kick but Tanner saw it coming and moves away.
Tanner lands a leg kick that knocks Rutten off balance momentarily.
Tanner wants to land a leg kick but Rutten is out of range.
Tanner throws out a loose jab but Rutten uses good head movement to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Tanner 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rutten thumps Tanner with a low kick.
Rutten throws a wild body kick that Tanner sees coming a mile off.
Rutten throws a good cross that connects.
Rutten throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tanner's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanner throws a leg kick
and Rutten cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tanner has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Rutten.
Rutten throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tanner throws a leg kick but Rutten sees it coming and moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tanner throws a sloppy head kick and Rutten moves out of range easily.
Tanner takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rutten throws a lazy head kick
and Rutten takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Donk. Rutten catches Tanner right on the button with a cross.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rutten.
Rutten throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rutten blocks a leg kick.
Tanner moves out of range as Rutten throws a body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Rutten checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rutten connects with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutten lands a lovely overhand right.
Rutten digs a good hook to Tanner's body.
Rutten scores with a nice strike.
Rutten lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tanner thows a leg kick but Rutten checks it
and Rutten counters with a low kick, right behind Tanner 's knee.
Rutten connects with a solid leg kick.
Tanner throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rutten cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rutten tries to land a front kick but Tanner steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A clash of legs there as Tanner blocks the low kick.
Rutten scores with a hook to the body. Tanner takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tanner throws out a leg kick but Rutten moves out of range and Tanner only half commits.
Rutten scores with a head kick.
Rutten with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rutten throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rutten. Tanner shrugs it off though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tanner walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rutten.
Tanner takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tanner throws a low kick but Rutten moves out of range easily.
Both fighters circling a little - Rutten finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Tanner looks for the body kick but Rutten saw that one coming.
Rutten chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rutten lands with a right hand.
Rutten blocks a low kick nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tanner throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tanner avoids a kick to the body.
A low kick from Tanner misses
and Rutten counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bas Rutten had his way with Alf Tanner in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Rutten bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tanner blocks a head kick by Rutten.
Tanner misses with a low kick.
Rutten looks to land a combination but Tanner avoids it well.
Tanner has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rutten.
Tanner throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rutten throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tanner misses with a head kick.
Rutten looks for the body kick but Tanner saw that one coming.
Tanner takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rutten is looking to slow Tanner down with leg kicks.
Tanner throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rutten.
Tanner is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Rutten throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rutten moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanner finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rutten lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tanner walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A low kick from Tanner is predictable there
and Rutten counters with a left and a right that stings Tanner.
Nice straight punches there by Rutten. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rutten.
Rutten lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tanner's sensitive parts.
Rutten looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
No joy there for Rutten, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rutten throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tanner.
Rutten tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tanner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tanner walks into a straight right hand from Rutten.
Tanner throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rutten.
Tanner checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanner connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tanner avoids a kick to the body.
Tanner is looking to score with low kicks.
Rutten lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rutten clinches with his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tanner tries a body shot but Rutten blocks it.
Rutten lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tanner is trying to push Rutten away but Rutten has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rutten breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tanner.
Rutten throws a head kick but Tanner moves out of range.
Tanner thows a leg kick but Rutten checks it
enabling Rutten to counter with a crisp jab.
Tanner throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tanner blocks a head kick by Rutten.
Alf Tanner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutten throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rutten checks a leg kick.
Rutten tries to clinch
and Tanner counters with a one-two to the body.
A left and a right from Rutten both land. Nice combination.
Tanner tries a head kick but it misses.
Rutten misses with a kick to the body.
Rutten lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tanner crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rutten - the referee stops the clock and Tanner gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rutten. Tanner manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Rutten blocks a head kick by Tanner.
Rutten has closed the distance and engaged Tanner in a clinch.
Rutten escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tanner throws a leg kick
and Rutten counters with an outside leg kick.
Rutten moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rutten throws a front kick that sends Tanner stumbling back into the cage.
Some wild striking there from Tanner.
Good standup being displayed there by Rutten as he connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rutten throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nice shot lands for Rutten.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rutten checks a leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rutten.
Rutten lands a really nice looking cross but Tanner seems unphased.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jab from Rutten.
Tanner fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rutten checks it well.
Tanner takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tanner throws a chopping leg kick but Rutten manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bas Rutten showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rutten has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 50:45
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 50:45
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bas Rutten!
Bas Rutten retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Bas Rutten made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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