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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Peyton Canning (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mink Furer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peyton Canning is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Peyton Canning!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mink Furer!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksandr Martynov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Furer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Canning sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Furer misses with the combination.
Furer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Furer takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Furer closes the distance but Canning moves to the side
and Canning counters with a leg kick.
Furer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Peyton Canning has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mink Furer.
Furer has his takedown stuffed
and Canning counters with a nice body kick.
Canning fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Furer.
Canning feints and then cracks Furer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Furer down.
A good leg kick by Canning.
Furer has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Canning.
Furer looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Canning scores with a spinning back kick!
Canning thumps Furer with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Furer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Canning. Canning obviously looking to wear him down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Canning.
Canning fakes the leg kick and cracks Furer in the body.
Canning scores with the left hand. Furer knows he should have avoided that one.
Canning throws a leg kick which misses Furer's front leg but catches the back leg as Furer tries to avoid it.
Canning lands a right hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Furer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Canning connects with a solid leg kick.
Canning throws a quick inside leg kick.
Canning thows a body kick. Furer tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Canning lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Canning scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Canning goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Furer has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Canning.
Crunch! Canning slams his shin into Furer's torso.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canning paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Furer is rocked!
Canning explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Canning scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Good leg kick by Canning there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Canning throws a good cross that connects.
A good leg kick by Canning.
Canning dips to his left and cracks Furer with an uppercut!
Furer is trying desperately to land a takedown but Canning is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Furer.
Canning lands a nice looking body kick.
The fighters circle, before Canning throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Furer's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Canning lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Peyton Canning!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aleksander Petrovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wikus Van Der Merwe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aleksander Petrovich has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksander Petrovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wikus Van Der Merwe!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Igor Prikhodko and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrovich closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Van Der Merwe prevents a takedown attempt there.
Van Der Merwe tries a body shot but Petrovich blocks it.
Petrovich can't break the clinch.
Petrovich is working for takedown but Van Der Merwe is calmly controlling the position for now.
Petrovich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Der Merwe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Van Der Merwe.
Van Der Merwe tries to work over Petrovich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Der Merwe has a couple of punches blocked by Petrovich.
Petrovich blocks a body shot from Van Der Merwe.
Van Der Merwe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Petrovich's elbow.
Petrovich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Petrovich moves into the clinch.
Van Der Merwe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Petrovich is defending well for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrovich tries to work over Van Der Merwe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Petrovich blocks a body shot from Van Der Merwe.
Petrovich is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksander Petrovich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Der Merwe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrovich drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Van Der Merwe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Der Merwe is trying to maintain a safe position but Petrovich gets an underhook and turns Van Der Merwe into the cage.
Petrovich managing to block the knees to the body from Van Der Merwe.
Van Der Merwe taking a breather.
Van Der Merwe misses with a body punch.
Petrovich is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Van Der Merwe gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Van Der Merwe is trying to stall.
Petrovich's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Petrovich circles away from the clinch attempt.
Van Der Merwe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Petrovich manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Van Der Merwe looks to land a right hand but Petrovich moved out of range.
Wikus Van Der Merwe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Petrovich closes the distance and clinches up with Van Der Merwe, looking for a takedown. Petrovich pushes Van Der Merwe against the cage but Van Der Merwe circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Van Der Merwe tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Petrovich counters with a takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Van Der Merwe wants to get back to his feet but Petrovich drags him back down.
Petrovich scoring with punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Van Der Merwe's face as Petrovich controls the position.
Van Der Merwe is trying to buck Petrovich off.
Van Der Merwe regains half guard, as Petrovich was trying to land strikes.
Van Der Merwe is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Merwe pushes Petrovich off looking to stand but Petrovich dives back in and keeps control.
Van Der Merwe regains full guard. Nicely done.
Petrovich postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petrovich trying to control but Van Der Merwe is working from the bottom.
Van Der Merwe wants to stand but Petrovich is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrovich postures up.
Petrovich prevents Van Der Merwe from getting back to his feet.
Petrovich looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Van Der Merwe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van Der Merwe wants to clinch
and Petrovich counters by moving into the clinch.
Van Der Merwe working aggressively here.
Van Der Merwe trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Wikus Van Der Merwe will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Van Der Merwe doesn't manage to clinch there - Petrovich circles away.
Petrovich shoots in looking for a takedown but Van Der Merwe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Petrovich's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Aleksander Petrovich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Petrovich is looking to clinch.
Van Der Merwe closes the distance but Petrovich moves to the side
and Petrovich counters with a takedown into side control.
Van Der Merwe takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The strikes coming from Petrovich are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Petrovich lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Van Der Merwe down.
Petrovich prevents Van Der Merwe from escaping the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Der Merwe is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Petrovich's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Van Der Merwe is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrovich thows a huge punch but Van Der Merwe dodges it nicely.
Petrovich is thwarting Van Der Merwe's attempts to control the position.
Van Der Merwe is trying to stand.
Petrovich lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Petrovich working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Van Der Merwe's thigh. Van Der Merwe counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Merwe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Petrovich prevents Van Der Merwe from getting back to his feet.
Petrovich trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Petrovich prevents Van Der Merwe from getting back to his feet.
Van Der Merwe looking for a sweep. Not yet Van Der Merwe, not yet.
Petrovich has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrovich distracts Van Der Merwe with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Petrovich lands a couple of elbows.
Van Der Merwe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Petrovich controls from within his opponent's guard.
Van Der Merwe looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Petrovich puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Petrovich trying to control the pace.
Petrovich stops Van Der Merwe from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Merwe wants to get back to full guard.
Van Der Merwe works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrovich distracts Van Der Merwe with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Van Der Merwe is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Petrovich loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Van Der Merwe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Petrovich's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksander Petrovich dominated that second 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!
Van Der Merwe closes the distance but Petrovich moves to the side
and Petrovich counters with a body kick.
Van Der Merwe tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Petrovich counters with a shoot takedown. Van Der Merwe fights it but they end up in guard.
Van Der Merwe looking for a sweep. Not yet Van Der Merwe, not yet.
Petrovich seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Petrovich wants to control from the top but Van Der Merwe keeps moving.
Petrovich controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Aleksander Petrovich wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Van Der Merwe tries to clinch up but Petrovich circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrovich gets a takedown into half guard.
Van Der Merwe wants to control but Petrovich is keeping busy.
Van Der Merwe is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Petrovich.
Petrovich looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Petrovich working the head and body with strikes.
Nice strikes from Petrovich there.
Petrovich with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Petrovich thows a huge punch but Van Der Merwe dodges it nicely.
Petrovich looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Van Der Merwe with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrovich content to control rather than advance.
Van Der Merwe trying to control here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Aleksander Petrovich has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Van Der Merwe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Van Der Merwe tries to clinch but Petrovich is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrovich tries to score a power double leg takedown but Van Der Merwe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Petrovich somewhat.
Van Der Merwe lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Van Der Merwe is looking to clinch but Petrovich is avoiding it.
Van Der Merwe tries to close the distance and clinch but Petrovich swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Van Der Merwe misses with a body shot.
Petrovich shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Van Der Merwe is trying to defend but Petrovich finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Petrovich working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Van Der Merwe's thigh. Van Der Merwe counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Van Der Merwe is on top in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksander Petrovich showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Petrovich 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksander Petrovich!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Henry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Leis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leis has chosen No Sleep - Wiz Khalifa as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mike Henry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jesse Leis!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Illya Tyunina and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henry ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Leis drives through with a takedown into Henry's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Leis passes Henry's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Henry blocking the ground and pound attempt from Leis.
Leis has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Henry blocking the ground and pound attempt from Leis.
Leis wants to pass to mount but Henry is defending the position.
Leis prevents Henry from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henry tries to get to full guard but Leis has control of the leg.
Henry wants to control but Leis is keeping busy.
Leis working Henry over with strikes.
Leis not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Henry wants to get back to full guard.
Henry avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Leis.
Leis not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leis keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Leis is looking to take a break and control but Henry is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Leis is nestled in close to Henry, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Henry on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Leis connects with a nice short shot to Henry's temple.
Leis looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henry wants to get back to his feet.
Leis missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Leis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leis stalling.
Leis trying to control the action but Henry is working from the bottom.
Henry blocking the ground and pound attempt from Leis.
Henry keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Leis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Henry defending well though.
Henry is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Leis scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leis scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Leis trying to control from half guard but Henry is working away.
Leis wants to free his trapped foot but Henry is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Leis not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Leis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Henry's head.
Leis controlling the action here.
Henry keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leis lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Leis scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Leis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leis lands with a punch from half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leis controlling the action here.
Leis with the ground and pound but Henry uses the opportunity to regain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Leis dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Leis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Henry slaps away a takedown attempt from Leis, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Leis with a lazy takedown attempt
and Henry counters with a three punch combo that has Leis backing up. Leis nods at Henry to acknowledge the strikes.
Mike Henry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesse Leis.
Henry throws a series of punches but Leis avoids them all with ease.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Henry enables Leis to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Henry manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Leis landing some decent shots from guard.
Leis throwing strikes but missing.
Leis won't allow Henry to get back to his feet.
Leis is in close to Henry's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Leis trying to control but Henry is working from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leis throwing strikes from guard but Henry blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henry working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Leis.
Henry seems keen to control Leis's posture.
Leis throws a big elbow that misses.
Leis throws a big elbow that misses.
Leis trying to control the position from guard on top but Henry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henry looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Leis drops back, looking for a kneebar! Henry looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Henry looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Henry!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henry working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Henry working the ground and pound.
Henry throws an elbow but Leis slips to the side and avoids it well.
Leis is looking to reverse the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Henry.
Henry throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leis is looking for a sweep.
Leis defending against the ground and pound.
Henry is putting a hurting on Leis here, landing some big shots from side control.
Henry scoring with punches and elbows.
Henry in side control, throwing shots but Leis defends.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Leis sneaks back into half guard.
Leis slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Henry with a flurry of punches that miss.
Henry is looking to work some ground and pound but Leis has wrist control.
Henry is looking to stand up but Leis won't let him.
Jesse Leis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Leis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Henry throwing strikes from guard but Leis blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Henry accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henry throws a big elbow that misses.
Henry working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Leis looking to control.
Leis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Henry has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Henry lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Henry is looking to work some ground and pound but Leis has wrist control.
Leis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Henry is one step ahead there.
Henry throws an elbow that misses. Leis uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Henry's guard. Nice move by Leis!
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Henry is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Henry dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Leis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Henry's waist but Henry gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Leis off to one side.
Leis shoots in for a takedown but Henry shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Leis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Henry swivels and escapes.
Mike Henry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesse Leis.
Leis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Henry but Henry pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jesse Leis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leis shoots in looking for a takedown but Henry manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Leis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Leis shoots for a takedown but Henry saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Leis shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Henry sprawls well. Henry wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Leis gets slowly back to his feet.
Henry swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Henry pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Leis shoots in looking for a takedown. Henry tries to sprawl out of it but Leis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Henry manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Leis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Leis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Henry defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henry closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Jesse Leis has been cut.
Leis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Henry circles away.
Leis with a poor takedown
letting Henry counter with a right hand.
Henry throws a series of punches but Leis avoids them all with ease.
Mike Henry is winning the standup battle so far.
Leis fails with the takedown
and Leis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Leis drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Leis is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henry throws out a powerful jab.
Leis is still on wobbly legs! Can Henry finish him?
Henry throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Leis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Leis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Henry.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Henry, as that shot connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Henry counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Henry!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gray Son (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Machin (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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28
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175 lbs
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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
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gray Son!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lee Machin!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Son throws a jab when Machin was well out of range.
Machin misses with a double jab
and Son counters with a left and a right that stings Machin.
Machin misses with a double jab
and Son counters with a series of strikes. Machin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Machin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Son circles away quickly and effectively.
Machin looks to land a combination but Son avoids it well.
Lee Machin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Son avoids a punch combination nicely.
Machin misses with a double jab
and Son counters with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch combination from Machin misses.
Son throws a nice looking combination but Machin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Son throws a leg kick but Machin checks it.
Son uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Machin has time to react.
Machin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Son can pounce on him.
Son looks to throw the jab but Machin is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machin looks to land a combination but Son avoids it well.
Machin throws a head kick that misses.
Son lands a glancing blow to the side of Machin's head.
Machin misses with a series of wild punches.
Machin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Son connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Son dodges the punch combination from Machin.
Son misses with a series of wild punches.
Son tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Machin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Machin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Son moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Machin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Son fails in his attempt to clinch.
A left and a right from Machin both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Gray Son has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Son motions for Machin to come forward. Son throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Son throws a leg kick that misses.
Son fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Machin is out of range.
No joy there for Machin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Machin blocks a leg kick.
Machin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Son circles away quickly and effectively.
Machin slips under a jab from Son.
Machin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Son shoots for a double leg takedown but Machin sprawls well. He's pushed Son's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Son moves into range and clinches up with Machin.
Machin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Son avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Son lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Son connects with a looping right hand.
Machin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lee Machin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Machin swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Son slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Son slips a jab and a cross from Machin.
A punch combination from Son misses.
Son tries to clinch but Machin moves out of range.
Machin misses with a combination
and Son counters with a nice low kick that buckles Machin's knee momentarily.
Machin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A slapping leg kick lands for Son.
A head kick misses from Son.
Son pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Machin throws a nice looking combination but Son bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Son scores with the left hand. Machin knows he should have avoided that one.
Machin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Son lands a big head kick that sends Machin tumbling to the mat! Son takes a step backwards and waves Machin back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Machin is rocked!
It looks like Lee Machin has been cut.
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!
Son changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Machin tries to avoid it but Son manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Machin to the ground. Machin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Machin lands a head shot.
Machin fails to land with a series of punches.
A big left from Son misses.
Son darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Son shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Machin throws a series of strikes that have Son backpedaling.
Son misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Machin fails to land with a series of punches.
Machin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Machin misses with a combination
and Son counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gray Son dominated that round.
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!
Machin swinging wildly here.
Gray Son is winning the standup battle so far.
Machin blocks a head kick by Son.
Machin throws a series of punches but Son moves out of range.
Machin fails to land with a series of punches.
Son misses with a head kick.
Son misses with a low kick.
Son tries a head kick but it misses.
Machin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Son counters with a stiff right hand.
Machin tries to bum rush Son with a series of wild strikes but Son uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A slapping leg kick lands for Son.
Machin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Son counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Machin is still on wobbly legs! Can Son finish him?
Machin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Machin seems to have recovered his senses.
Machin is breathing heavily.
Machin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Son avoids a punch combination nicely.
Son scoring well with a low kick there.
Machin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Son counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A decent looking cross lands there for Son.
Son will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Son tries to clinch up.
Son scores with a jab. Machin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Machin throws a right and a left that Son avoids nicely.
A nice combination there by Machin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machin misses with a series of wild punches.
Machin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Son drops Machin with a huge uppercut! Machin drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Son is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gray Son!
Our winner, Gray Son, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mufasa Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ewert Lauringer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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21
193 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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25
203 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Dangerous knees
Very quick |
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World class 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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mufasa Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ewert Lauringer!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Taylor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Taylor feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lauringer's calf.
Mufasa Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lauringer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The fighters circling - Lauringer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Taylor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lauringer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lauringer misses with a two punch combination.
Lauringer scores with a nice right hand.
Lauringer throws a series of punches but Taylor avoids them all with ease.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Taylor is defended easily by Lauringer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Lauringer.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Taylor.
Taylor needs to keep his hands up - Lauringer had a free shot at his head there.
Taylor tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lauringer swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mufasa Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lauringer works Taylor's body with a nice hook.
Lauringer misses with a straight right.
Taylor has a takedown stuffed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor is looking to clinch but Lauringer is avoiding it.
Taylor fails with a takedown attempt.
Ewert Lauringer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taylor has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Taylor there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taylor throws a front kick that sends Lauringer stumbling back into the cage.
Lauringer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Taylor.
A head kick misses from Taylor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lauringer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taylor manages to avoid it.
Lauringer on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Taylor shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lauringer manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lauringer controlling Taylor's posture.
Taylor wants to pass the guard but Lauringer is keeping the position.
Taylor trying to control but Lauringer is working from the bottom.
Lauringer wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lauringer can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor wants to pass the guard but Lauringer is keeping the position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Ewert Lauringer hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Taylor shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lauringer pinned against the cage. Lauringer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big right from Lauringer misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taylor tries to clinch but Lauringer moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ewert Lauringer dominated that round.
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.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown but Lauringer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch but Lauringer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Taylor misses with a head kick.
Lauringer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Taylor.
A punch combination from Lauringer misses.
Taylor on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lauringer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Taylor.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mufasa Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taylor lands with a kick to the temple. Lauringer shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lauringer scores with the left hand. Taylor knows he should have avoided that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lauringer. Taylor does a little dance to reset his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Taylor.
A swing and a miss from Lauringer.
Ewert Lauringer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Taylor on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lauringer lands a jab to Taylor's midsection.
Taylor lands with a kick to the temple. Lauringer shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lauringer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lauringer misses with a few strikes there.
Lauringer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taylor.
Lauringer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lauringer misses with a wild body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taylor moves into the clinch successfully.
Taylor throws an elbow that misses.
Taylor fails to pull guard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taylor.
Taylor tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lauringer smiles and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Taylor or perhaps it was just good defense by Lauringer which made him look bad.
Taylor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lauringer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lauringer blocks a head kick by Taylor.
Taylor closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lauringer to the mat! Lauringer manages to get full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lauringer holds on and takes a little breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor landing with the ground and pound.
Taylor is working Lauringer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Lauringer keeps moving.
Lauringer keeping full guard, as Taylor tries to pass.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lauringer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taylor wants to control from the top but Lauringer keeps moving.
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 Mufasa Taylor will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Lauringer digs a good body shot into Taylor's ribs.
Nice sprawl there from Lauringer as Taylor shoots in.
Taylor misses with a head kick.
Lauringer digs a good body shot into Taylor's ribs.
Lauringer lands a right hook to the body.
Lauringer throws a right hand that Taylor ducks under and follows up with a left that Taylor also avoids with ease.
Lauringer swats away the attempt to clinch by Taylor.
Lauringer has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nice sprawl there from Lauringer as Taylor shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Taylor there as he acknowledges the shot.
A head kick misses from Taylor.
Lauringer misses with a hook.
Taylor tries to clinch but Lauringer is having none of it.
Lauringer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Taylors jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lauringer swings for the body but Taylor moves out of range.
Taylor gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lauringer.
Mufasa Taylor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taylor tries to clinch but Lauringer moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lauringer leaves Taylor with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mufasa Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice defenses there by Taylor.
Nice uppercut there from Lauringer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taylor fails with a takedown attempt.
Taylor throws a head kick but Lauringer moves out of range.
Lauringer fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice takedown defense from Lauringer. No joy for Taylor on that attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lauringer looks to land a combination but Taylor avoids it well.
Taylor slips a straight right by Lauringer.
Taylor fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice sprawl there from Lauringer as Taylor shoots in.
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lauringer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown but Lauringer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Some wild striking there from Lauringer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lauringer cracks Taylor with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Taylor shoots in for a double leg but Lauringer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Taylor shoots in but Lauringer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No luck for Taylor with that takedown attempt.
Taylor fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lauringer avoids it really well and circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lauringer misses with a few strikes there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ewert Lauringer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lauringer has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ewert Lauringer!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damo Bodhidharma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerry Mouse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
265 lbs
12 - 13 - 0 |
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28
265 lbs
13 - 12 - 0 |
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Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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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
12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Damo Bodhidharma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jerry Mouse!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bodhidharma misses with a body kick.
Bodhidharma throws a sloppy head kick and Mouse moves out of range easily.
Mouse tries to move into range but Bodhidharma moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bodhidharma fails to land with a series of punches.
Bodhidharma goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Bodhidharma.
Bodhidharma throws a head kick but Mouse moves out of range.
Bodhidharma misses with a body kick.
Mouse moves out of range of the body kick from Bodhidharma.
Damo Bodhidharma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Bodhidharma misses.
Bodhidharma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bodhidharma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bodhidharma.
Bodhidharma looks to land a combination. Mouse sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bodhidharma scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mouse's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bodhidharma connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mouse scrambles back to his feet.
Bodhidharma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mouse blocks a head kick by Bodhidharma.
Bodhidharma misses with a low kick.
Bodhidharma throws a sloppy head kick and Mouse moves out of range easily.
Mouse avoids the head kick by Bodhidharma.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bodhidharma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mouse.
Bodhidharma goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bodhidharma scores with a head kick. Mouse tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bodhidharma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bodhidharma throws a head kick that misses.
Bodhidharma lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mouse circles away quickly and effectively.
Some wild striking there from Bodhidharma.
Bodhidharma thuds his shin into the meat of Mouse's side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bodhidharma lands a head kick!
Bodhidharma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Bodhidharma. Those never looked like landing.
Bodhidharma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bodhidharma plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Mouse takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Some bone on bone action there as Mouse checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bodhidharma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mouse avoids the head kick by Bodhidharma.
Bodhidharma missing with a left hand there. Mouse was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mouse blocks a head kick by Bodhidharma.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bodhidharma connects with a high kick.
Bodhidharma scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bodhidharma feints and then cracks Mouse's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mouse down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bodhidharma lands a big head kick that sends Mouse tumbling to the mat! Bodhidharma takes a step backwards and waves Mouse back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Mouse is rocked!
It looks like Jerry Mouse has been cut.
Bodhidharma misses with a series of wild punches.
Mouse is still on wobbly legs! Can Bodhidharma finish him?
Bodhidharma throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damo Bodhidharma dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jerry Mouse's cut.
That's time! Bodhidharma's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bodhidharma tries a head kick but it misses.
Mouse seems to have recovered his senses.
Mouse avoids the head kick by Bodhidharma.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bodhidharma.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bodhidharma.
Mouse avoids the head kick by Bodhidharma.
Bodhidharma fails to land with a series of punches.
Bodhidharma throws a right hand that Mouse ducks under and follows up with a left that Mouse also avoids with ease.
Some wild striking there from Bodhidharma.
Bodhidharma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mouse was well out of range. Poor timing from Bodhidharma.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick from Bodhidharma lands but Mouse takes it in his stride.
No joy there for Bodhidharma, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bodhidharma lands a high kick!
Bodhidharma throws a series of punches but Mouse moves out of range.
Bodhidharma throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bodhidharma lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mouse defending well as Bodhidharma loads up on a big left hand.
Bodhidharma throws a head kick that Mouse semi-blocks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bodhidharma lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Damo Bodhidharma is winning the standup battle so far.
Mouse ducks under a wild hook from Bodhidharma.
Bodhidharma misses with a head kick.
Bodhidharma throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bodhidharma lands a two punch combo.
Mouse avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bodhidharma throws a looping overhand right but Mouse ducks down to avoid it.
Damo Bodhidharma is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mouse blocks a head kick by Bodhidharma.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bodhidharma looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bodhidharma just misses with a punch to the body.
Bodhidharma throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mouse.
Good work by Mouse as he checks the leg kick.
A head kick misses from Bodhidharma.
Bodhidharma pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mouse back to the cage. Bodhidharma follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nice defenses there by Mouse.
Mouse avoids the head kick by Bodhidharma.
Bodhidharma throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bodhidharma throws out a leg kick but Mouse moves out of range and Bodhidharma only half commits.
Bodhidharma plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A punch combination from Bodhidharma misses.
Bodhidharma throws a head kick but Mouse moves out of range.
Bodhidharma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bodhidharma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bodhidharma throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bodhidharma is looking to chop away at Mouse's legs.
Bodhidharma throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damo Bodhidharma dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jerry Mouse's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Bodhidharma fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bodhidharma throws a sloppy head kick and Mouse moves out of range easily.
Bodhidharma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Mouse 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bodhidharma throws a head kick that misses.
Bodhidharma rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mouse moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bodhidharma dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mouse. That did some damage!
Bodhidharma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bodhidharma. Mouse does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bodhidharma misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bodhidharma fails to land with a series of punches.
Bodhidharma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bodhidharma fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bodhidharma tries a head kick but it misses.
Bodhidharma throws a series of punches but Mouse moves out of range.
Mouse blocks a leg kick.
Bodhidharma misses with a double jab.
A head kick misses from Bodhidharma.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bodhidharma throws a front kick aimed at Mouse's knee but Mouse avoids it well.
Bodhidharma swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mouse avoids the head kick by Bodhidharma.
Bodhidharma throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mouse avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mouse dodges the punch combination from Bodhidharma.
Bodhidharma connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mouse checks a leg kick.
Bodhidharma fails to land with a series of punches.
Bodhidharma lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mouse circles away quickly and effectively.
Bodhidharma lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mouse circles away quickly and effectively.
Bodhidharma thumps Mouse with a low kick.
Bodhidharma tried to score with a low kick but Mouse checks it.
A nice combination there by Bodhidharma.
Bodhidharma cracks Mouse with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bodhidharma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mouse avoids the head kick by Bodhidharma.
Bodhidharma throws a head kick but Mouse moves out of range.
Bodhidharma tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bodhidharma misses with a head kick.
Mouse avoids the body shot from Bodhidharma.
Bodhidharma throws a body punch but Mouse moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Bodhidharma.
Bodhidharma misses with a double jab.
Jerry Mouse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Damo Bodhidharma is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bodhidharma throws a head kick but Mouse moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damo Bodhidharma showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bodhidharma has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:24
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:24
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damo Bodhidharma!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ground Guru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Van Dinh Nguyen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guru comes into the arena with Linkin Park - Burning In The Skies blaring out of the sound system. Nguyen has chosen Rolling Stones - Paint it Black as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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141 lbs
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146 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ground Guru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Van Dinh Nguyen!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Igor Prikhodko and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guru fails with a takedown attempt.
Nguyen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Guru misses with a takedown
and Nguyen counters with a solid body kick.
Guru 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.
Guru takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nguyen stuffs the takedown attempt from Guru. Guru gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ground Guru. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guru shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Guru showed some decent athleticism there.
Guru throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Guru prevents Nguyen from improving his position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guru controlling the action here.
Guru is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guru is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nguyen sees it coming and defends easily.
Nguyen regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Guru.
Guru won't allow Nguyen to get back to his feet.
Guru pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nguyen is keeping the position for now.
Nguyen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Guru pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nguyen is keeping the position for now.
Nguyen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Guru being controlled here momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guru drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nguyen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nguyen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nguyen!
Nguyen decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Nguyen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Guru fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nguyen avoids it really well and circles away.
Guru showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nguyen.
A head kick misses from Nguyen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen throws out a leg kick but Guru moves out of range and Nguyen only half commits.
Guru takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nguyen connects with a body shot.
Nguyen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Guru shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Guru seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Guru looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Guru is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nguyen defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen tries to get to full guard but Guru has control of the leg.
Nguyen wants to control but Guru is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Guru is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nguyen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Guru.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nguyen has hold of Guru's hands but Guru slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guru is working for a submission of some sort.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nguyen wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Van Dinh Nguyen will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A good leg kick by Nguyen.
No luck for Guru with that takedown attempt.
Guru looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nguyen is fending him off so far but Guru persists. Nope, Nguyen circles away and we're back to standing.
Nguyen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Guru defending well as Nguyen loads up on a big left hand.
Guru fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ground Guru. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nguyen throws a hook to the side of Guru's head but Guru sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Guru 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.
Nguyen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Guru moves away.
Nguyen scores with a jab to the head.
Guru fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Nguyen to the ground. Guru is now in Nguyen's guard.
Guru trying to control but Nguyen is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guru missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Guru trying to control but Nguyen is working from the bottom.
Nguyen managing to control the position.
Guru postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nguyen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Guru, into his guard.
Nguyen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Guru is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guru working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nguyen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nguyen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Guru looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nguyen decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Guru, up you get!
Nguyen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Guru if he has to take too many more of those.
Ground Guru is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nguyen scores with the left hand. Guru knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nguyen feints and then cracks Guru's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Guru down.
Van Dinh Nguyen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Guru misses with a takedown attempt
and Nguyen counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Nguyen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Nguyen.
Guru needs to keep his hands up - Nguyen had a free shot at his head there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guru shoots for a takedown but Nguyen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nguyen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nguyen tries to clinch but Guru is having none of it.
Nguyen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Guru checks it well.
Nguyen throws a leg kick which misses Guru's front leg but catches the back leg as Guru tries to avoid it.
Guru closes the distance and clinches up with Nguyen, looking for a takedown. Guru pushes Nguyen against the cage but Nguyen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nguyen scores with the left hand. Guru knows he should have avoided that one.
Guru drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nguyen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nguyen lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Guru!
Nguyen is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Nguyen does it's job there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nguyen lands a jab to Guru's midsection.
Nguyen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Guru keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nguyen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nguyen thows a body kick. Guru tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Guru's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nguyen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Guru scrambles back to his feet.
Guru gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nguyen counters with a big head kick but Guru shrugs it off.
Guru is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Guru has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Guru there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nguyen lands with an overhand left.
Guru is rocked!
Nguyen is looking to clinch but Guru is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Van Dinh Nguyen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nguyen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Guru's head backwards.
Nguyen wants to clinch up but Guru keeps it at a distance.
Guru takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Oh Guru is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Guru will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Guru seems to have got his legs back now.
Nguyen lands with a cross.
Nguyen scores with a jab.
Nguyen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A thudding body kick lands there by Nguyen!
Nguyen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nguyen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nguyen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nguyen is looking to clinch.
Guru shoots in for a takedown but Nguyen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nguyen looks to land a body kick but Guru moved away.
Guru checks a leg kick nicely.
Nguyen forces Guru back against the cage and clinches.
Guru blocks the elbow strike.
Guru tries to score a body lock takedown but Nguyen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ground Guru. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nguyen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Guru avoids it.
Nguyen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Ground Guru has been cut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nguyen.
A short right from Nguyen on the inside.
Nguyen lands a damaging elbow.
Guru gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Nguyen regains guard.
Guru sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nguyen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ground Guru has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guru stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nguyen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Guru postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nguyen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Guru, into his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nguyen stopping the sweep attempt from Guru.
Nguyen wants to stand but Guru has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Guru is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nguyen stands up and waves to Guru to follow him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guru gets tackled into the cage by Nguyen. Nguyen maintains the clinch.
Nguyen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nguyen trying to land knees to the body.
Guru changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nguyen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nguyen lands a leg kick that knocks Guru off balance momentarily.
Guru has a takedown stuffed.
Nguyen throws a push kick but Guru slaps the foot to one side.
A big right from Nguyen misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen misses with a wild body shot.
Guru shoots and misses
and Nguyen moves into the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nguyen.
Guru tries for a takedown but Nguyen manages to get underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nguyen.
Guru tries to pull guard but Nguyen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nguyen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Guru pulls guard.
Guru keeping moving, preventing Nguyen from controlling successfully.
Nguyen wants to get up but he can't break Guru's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nguyen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Guru swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nguyen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Van Dinh Nguyen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nguyen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Van Dinh Nguyen!
Van Dinh Nguyen took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I trained very hard for this rematch. I wanted to keep you all entertained. Shout out to my sponsor Balco Boys supplements. Thank you to the Balco Boys Industries gym and my training partners for this fight, Sig Hansen, Yourn Rotterdamn, and Chino Cochino.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Garrett Hudson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hayate Mizurugi Samuelsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Samuelsson has chosen Cryin Like a Bitch - Godsmack as his entrance music. The key to victory for Garrett Hudson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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167 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Garrett Hudson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Hayate Mizurugi Samuelsson!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Fedor Mirinova and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samuelsson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hudson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Samuelsson shoots in looking for a takedown but Hudson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Samuelsson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hudson misses with a looping left.
Samuelsson fails to land the takedown.
Garrett Hudson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hayate Mizurugi Samuelsson.
Samuelsson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Samuelsson lands in his opponent's guard.
Hudson working a defensive guard here.
Samuelsson stands and throws Hudson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hudson tries to buck Samuelsson off but Samuelsson is having none of it.
Samuelsson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hudson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Hudson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hudson tries to improve position but can't.
Samuelsson wants to control but Hudson is keeping him busy.
Hudson tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Hudson is trying to get back to his feet but Samuelsson has full control of the position and if anything, Hudson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
You can see the frustration on Hudson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Hudson showing good submission defense here.
Hudson prevents Samuelsson from getting a body triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hudson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Hudson is looking to improve his position but Samuelsson isn't that keen on the idea.
Samuelsson trying to control but Hudson is having none of it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Samuelsson with good strikes from the mount here!
Samuelsson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Samuelsson landing strikes from the mount and Hudson is in trouble!
Samuelsson raining down shots from the mount!
Samuelsson looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samuelsson is stalling here but it's allowed Hudson to get half guard.
Samuelsson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Samuelsson is trying to control the action in half guard but Hudson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hudson wants to get back to full guard.
Samuelsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hudson keeps working.
Hudson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hudson.
Hudson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hudson pulls Samuelsson in close to prevent any damage.
Hudson wants to stand and escape but Samuelsson is having none of it.
Hudson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Samuelsson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Samuelsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hudson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Hayate Mizurugi Samuelsson.
Samuelsson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hudson is fending him off so far but Samuelsson persists. Nope, Hudson circles away and we're back to standing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Samuelsson is looking to clinch.
Samuelsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hudson throws out the jab.
Hudson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hudson misses with an uppercut. Samuelsson saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hayate Mizurugi Samuelsson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hudson looks to land a combination but Samuelsson avoids it well.
Samuelsson tries to clinch up but Hudson circles away and keeps his distance.
Samuelsson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hudson circles away.
Samuelsson cracks a nice hook into Hudson's ribs.
Samuelsson shoots for a double leg takedown but Hudson sprawls well. He's pushed Samuelsson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hayate Mizurugi Samuelsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hudson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hudson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hudson leaves Samuelsson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Garrett Hudson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hayate Mizurugi Samuelsson.
Hudson misses with a straight right.
Samuelsson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hudson on his heels. He'll look to pass Hudson's guard now, I'm sure.
Samuelsson trying to control but Hudson is working from the bottom.
Samuelsson looking to pass the guard.
Samuelsson preventing the sweep.
Hayate Mizurugi Samuelsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hudson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hudson stands up from mount. Strange move.
Hudson jabs Samuelsson right on the nose. Samuelsson blinks but takes it well.
Samuelsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hudson.
Hudson throws a sloppy head kick and Samuelsson moves out of range easily.
Samuelsson misses with a takedown attempt - Hudson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Samuelsson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Samuelsson looking to sit in guard and control but Hudson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Samuelsson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hudson's guard.
Hudson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hudson keeping moving, preventing Samuelsson from controlling successfully.
Hudson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Samuelsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hudson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Samuelsson content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Samuelsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Samuelsson slips a jab from Hudson.
Samuelsson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Samuelsson lands in his opponent's guard.
Hudson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Samuelsson is controlling him.
Hudson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Samuelsson is now in half guard.
Hudson trying to control but Samuelsson postures up.
Hudson tries to get to full guard but Samuelsson has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hudson moves into full guard.
Samuelsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Samuelsson stopping the sweep attempt from Hudson.
Hudson is trying to keep Samuelsson in close.
Hudson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Samuelsson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Samuelsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hudson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hayate Mizurugi Samuelsson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Samuelsson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Samuelsson moves into the clinch successfully.
Hudson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Samuelsson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hudson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Samuelsson fails to pull guard.
Garrett Hudson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hayate Mizurugi Samuelsson.
Hudson cracks Samuelsson with a nice body shot.
Hudson tries to work over Samuelsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Samuelsson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hudson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Samuelsson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hudson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Samuelsson, up you get!
Hudson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Samuelsson.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Samuelsson.
Hudson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hudson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samuelsson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Samuelsson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Samuelsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hudson can't do much from the bottom here.
Hudson looking for a sweep but Samuelsson has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Samuelsson working Hudson over with strikes here.
Samuelsson wants to control the pace but Hudson is squirming around nicely.
Samuelsson lands with some strikes.
Hudson is squirming around, avoiding Samuelsson's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samuelsson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hudson is trying to escape the mount.
Samuelsson dominating with strikes here.
Samuelsson prevents Hudson from getting the reversal.
BOOM! Samuelsson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hudson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samuelsson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Hudson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Samuelsson working for a triangle but Hudson defends it easily.
Hudson wants to stand and escape but instead Samuelsson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Hudson working a defensive guard here.
Hudson is looking to stand up but Samuelsson isn't so interested in that idea.
Samuelsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hudson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samuelsson works over Hudson with some ground and pound from guard.
Hayate Mizurugi Samuelsson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Samuelsson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Samuelsson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hudson is trying to control the position but Samuelsson postures up.
Garrett Hudson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Samuelsson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Samuelsson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Samuelsson wants to control from the top but Hudson keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hayate Mizurugi Samuelsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Samuelsson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hayate Mizurugi Samuelsson!
Hayate Mizurugi Samuelsson made sure to mention his sponsor, Torment Fightwear in his post fight interview.
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