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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richard Pounder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Ngursailoa (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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215 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Richard Pounder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gabriel Ngursailoa!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Konstantin Menshow and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ngursailoa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pounder counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Pounder tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ngursailoa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pounder is working hard here to advance position.
Ngursailoa is refusing to be controlled, as Pounder sits in half guard.
Pounder is working for a submission of some sort.
Pounder maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Ngursailoa could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Pounder has cracked it and Ngursailoa is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Pounder!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Richard Pounder!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hamid Norouzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergey Mikhalok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Norouzi comes into the arena with Amantu Billah - Nasheed blaring out of the sound system. Mikhalok has chosen Ты ни при чём? as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Hamid Norouzi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Mikhalok!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Ivan Kurochkin and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norouzi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Norouzi is sitting in close to Mikhalok's body. Mikhalok has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Norouzi is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Norouzi is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Mikhalok.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sergey Mikhalok!
During a confident post fight interview, Sergey Mikhalok thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Dantes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Indio Andreas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marcus Dantes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Indio Andreas!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Sergei Dronov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dantes scores with a jab to the body.
Andreas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Andreas is looking to clinch but Dantes is avoiding it.
Andreas takes one on the button.
Andreas misses the jab.
Andreas misses with an uppercut
and Dantes counters with a stiff right hand.
Andreas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dantes scores with a hook to the body. Andreas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Andreas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dantes shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Andreas eats them both and turns towards Dantes to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Indio Andreas has been cut.
Dantes moves into range and connects with a jab.
Andreas shoots for a takedown but Dantes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dantes pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Andreas back to the ropes. Dantes follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Andreas looks winded!
Andreas has closed the distance and engaged Dantes in a clinch.
Dantes is trying to force a seperation but Andreas has the dominant position.
Andreas tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dantes scores with a shot to the side of Andreas's head.
Dantes breaks the clinch.
Dantes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andreas closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dantes counters with a left and a right that stings Andreas.
Dantes drops Andreas with a big left hand! Andreas is injured, injured bad! Dantes jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Dantes!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Takahiro Akiyoshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Valera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Valera looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takahiro Akiyoshi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, The Valera!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valera with a lazy takedown attempt
and Akiyoshi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Valera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Akiyoshi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Akiyoshi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Akiyoshi trying to control the position from guard on top but Valera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Akiyoshi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Akiyoshi advances position into side control!
Valera taking a bit of punishment here - Akiyoshi scoring with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akiyoshi cracks Valera with a big elbow.
Valera is looking for a sweep.
Akiyoshi in side control lands a decent elbow.
Valera taking a bit of punishment here - Akiyoshi scoring with strikes.
Valera seems a little lost for a moment, as Akiyoshi dominates the positioning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valera takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Check out the look on Akiyoshi's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Valera is trying to improve his position.
Valera looks winded!
Valera manages to get back to half guard.
Valera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Akiyoshi pulls his head out easily.
Akiyoshi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Akiyoshi drops an elbow to the side of Valera's head.
Valera won't allow Akiyoshi to pass to mount.
Akiyoshi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Akiyoshi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Akiyoshi lands strikes from half guard.
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!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Akiyoshi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Akiyoshi lands strikes from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Akiyoshi there.
Akiyoshi lands with a punch from half guard.
Akiyoshi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Akiyoshi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Akiyoshi passes to side control.
Akiyoshi grinds an elbow into Valera's temple.
Akiyoshi scoring with punches from side control.
Akiyoshi controls the position.
Valera taking a bit of punishment here - Akiyoshi scoring with strikes.
Valera taking a bit of punishment here - Akiyoshi scoring with strikes.
Akiyoshi working the head and body with strikes.
Akiyoshi grinds an elbow into Valera's temple.
Akiyoshi landing strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akiyoshi grinds an elbow into Valera's temple.
Valera is rocked!
Akiyoshi in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Valera is still in real trouble! Can Akiyoshi finish him?
Akiyoshi is chipping away with strikes.
Valera is looking to regain half guard here but Akiyoshi keeps moving and retains side control.
Akiyoshi lands a nice forearm strike.
Akiyoshi lands some shots froms side control.
Akiyoshi lands a few punches from side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Akiyoshi works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Check out the look on Akiyoshi's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
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!
Akiyoshi scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Valera is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Akiyoshi can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takahiro Akiyoshi!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vergil Cry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Wilczy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vergil Cry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jan Wilczy!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Fedor Mirinova and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cry drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cry pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cry closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wilczy tries to roll over but Cry keeps him under control.
Cry is looking for a kimura but Wilczy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cry to get the leverage.
Cry wants to work for an arm triangle but Wilczy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cry is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cry wants to take a breather but Wilczy is having none of it.
Cry wants to pass to mount but Wilczy is defending the position.
Cry works his way into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cry trying to control the action but Wilczy is working from the bottom.
Wilczy prevents Cry from moving into mount.
Cry is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wilczy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cry tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cry has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cry is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wilczy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilczy tries to bench press Cry off him but Cry keeps the position.
Cry advances to mount.
Cry looking to control but Wilczy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cry has control of Wilczy's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Wilczy regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilczy is desperately trying to improve his position but Cry has a good base and remains in mount.
Wilczy defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Cry.
Cry is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Wilczy has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Wilczy!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cry is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wilczy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wilczy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cry has gone for a leg lock! Wilczy slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cry's guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Wilczy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cry looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wilczy is one step ahead there.
Cry is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Wilczy frees his head nicely. Oh but Cry has switched to an armbar! Wilczy is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Vergil Cry!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Manu Tuilagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Mercer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Manu Tuilagi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex Mercer!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Dmitry Maklakov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tuilagi manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mercer on his heels. He'll look to pass Mercer's guard now, I'm sure.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Mercer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tuilagi.
Tuilagi stops Mercer from standing up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mercer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tuilagi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mercer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tuilagi stops Mercer from standing up.
Tuilagi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Manu Tuilagi.
Mercer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tuilagi in his tracks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tuilagi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tuilagi slips under a jab from Mercer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuilagi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mercer tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tuilagi is in Mercer's guard.
Mercer looking for a sweep. Not yet Mercer, not yet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mercer is trying to keep Tuilagi in close.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Tuilagi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tuilagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Mercer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tuilagi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We're going to have a standup here because Manu Tuilagi wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Tuilagi doesn't manage to clinch there - Mercer circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuilagi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mercer throws out the jab.
Mercer throws a right hand that Tuilagi ducks under and follows up with a left that Tuilagi also avoids with ease.
Mercer misses with a low kick as Tuilagi jumps back.
Tuilagi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mercer as he avoids it easily.
Tuilagi dodges the punch combination from Mercer.
Alex Mercer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tuilagi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tuilagi fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mercer throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tuilagi takes a kick to the side of the head.
Tuilagi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mercer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercer keeps the fight on the outside.
Mercer keeps Tuilagi at a distance using the push kick.
Tuilagi wants to clinch up but Mercer keeps it at a distance.
Mercer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mercer thows a body shot but no joy.
Tuilagi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mercer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tuilagi.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manu Tuilagi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tuilagi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mercer looks to throw the jab but Tuilagi is out of range.
Tuilagi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mercer.
Tuilagi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mercer wants to break free but Tuilagi has control.
Tuilagi has Mercer pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Tuilagi pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Mercer tumbling to the mat - Tuilagi dives into Mercer's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tuilagi trying to control but Mercer is working from the bottom.
Tuilagi is working Mercer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mercer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tuilagi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mercer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tuilagi throws an elbow that misses. Mercer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tuilagi's guard. Nice move by Mercer!
Tuilagi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mercer trying to control the position from guard on top but Tuilagi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tuilagi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mercer defends it easily.
Tuilagi looking for a sweep. Not yet Tuilagi, not yet.
Tuilagi keeping moving, preventing Mercer from controlling successfully.
Mercer preventing the sweep.
Mercer is fighting to break Tuilagi's control of his arms but Tuilagi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mercer stopping the sweep attempt from Tuilagi.
Tuilagi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tuilagi has his hands on Mercer's head, controlling the position.
Mercer won't allow Tuilagi to sweep him here.
Tuilagi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mercer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mercer wants to pass the guard but Tuilagi is keeping the position.
Tuilagi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tuilagi wants to control the position but Mercer says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Tuilagi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mercer stops Tuilagi from getting back to his feet.
Mercer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tuilagi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tuilagi wants to control but Mercer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tuilagi tries to get to full guard but Mercer has control of the leg.
Mercer wants to take a breather but Tuilagi is having none of it.
Tuilagi tries to kick Mercer off but Mercer keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mercer prevents Tuilagi from improving his position.
Tuilagi is working hard here to advance position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tuilagi trying to control but Mercer postures up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Tuilagi walks into a jab.
Mercer throws a right hand that Tuilagi ducks under and follows up with a left that Tuilagi also avoids with ease.
Tuilagi pushes Mercer up against the ropes in a clinch.
Tuilagi goes for a takedown attempt but Mercer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mercer throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick from Mercer misses
and Tuilagi counters by clinching up.
Mercer stops a takedown attempt from Tuilagi.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mercer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tuilagi.
Tuilagi is trying to drag Mercer to the mat but Mercer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
A frustrated look appears on Mercer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tuilagi dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Tuilagi prevents Mercer from breaking the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tuilagi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mercer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mercer scores with a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Manu Tuilagi.
I think Tuilagi 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 1 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 10:9
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 9:10
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Manu Tuilagi!
Manu Tuilagi very nearly forgot to thank Gojira Industries amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Stampe Eklund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Folsom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eklund's entrance music is Troll - Trollberg. A fine choice. Folsom has chosen Hightower Is Mad as his entrance music. Xavier Folsom has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stampe Eklund!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Xavier Folsom!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Folsom misses with a low kick.
Xavier Folsom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eklund walks forward, straight into a front kick from Folsom.
Folsom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Folsom connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Folsom wants to land a leg kick but Eklund is out of range.
Eklund checks a low kick from Folsom.
Folsom tries to clinch there but Eklund circles away.
Eklund lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Eklund.
Folsom will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Folsom fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Eklund is out of range.
Folsom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Eklund sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Folsom throws a solid leg kick but Eklund takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Folsom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Folsom throws a half hearted mid kick.
Eklund slips under a jab from Folsom.
Folsom connects with a good right hand that stumbles Eklund. Eklund circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Folsom tests Eklund's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Folsom pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Folsom digs a good hook to Eklund's body.
Folsom is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Eklund keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Folsom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Eklund keeps the fight on the outside.
Eklund fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Folsom checks it well.
Folsom fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Folsom will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Eklund throws an off balance right hand
and Folsom counters with a two punch combo.
Folsom bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Folsom moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Eklund moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch combination from Folsom misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Eklund checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Eklund misses with a straight right.
Folsom doesn't manage to clinch there - Eklund circles away.
Eklund fails with a takedown attempt.
Folsom has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Folsom misses with a combination
and Eklund counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Eklund throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Folsom stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eklund lands a jab to Folsom's midsection.
Folsom uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Eklund.
Folsom lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Eklund stuffs the takedown.
Stampe Eklund has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xavier Folsom.
Folsom throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Eklund.
Folsom swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Folsom just misses with a punch to the body.
Folsom is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Eklund fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Folsom manages to avoid it.
Eklund ducks right into an uppercut from Folsom.
Eklund checks the leg kick.
Eklund's corner calls for a 1-2. Eklund obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Folsom fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Folsom scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Folsom swinging wildly here.
Folsom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eklund gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Folsom.
Eklund moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Folsom goes down! Can Eklund finish him!?
Folsom is rocked!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Eklund landing some decent shots from guard.
Folsom is still in real trouble! Can Eklund finish him?
Eklund passes into half guard.
Eklund scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Eklund lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Eklund lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Folsom is trying to get back to full guard.
Eklund is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Eklund is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Folsom is hurt! He's hurt bad - Eklund fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Folsom from any more punishment! Congratulations to Eklund! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stampe Eklund!
During a confident post fight interview, Stampe Eklund thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rufus McTearson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Archie Cummings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rufus McTearson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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199 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rufus McTearson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Archie Cummings!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from McTearson misses.
Cummings scores with a jab. McTearson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McTearson connects with an inside leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cummings throws an overhand right that lands on McTearson's shoulder, as McTearson tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by McTearson.
Cummings steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McTearson.
Cummings throws a jab when McTearson was well out of range.
McTearson lands an overhand right.
McTearson misses the shot to the body.
McTearson lands with a cross.
Cummings looks to land a right hand but McTearson moved out of range.
Cummings throws a nice inside leg kick.
McTearson slips a jab from Cummings.
McTearson throws a lazy right hand but Cummings sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cummings darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McTearson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cummings.
McTearson lands a right hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. McTearson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cummings scores with a decent looking hook.
Cummings misses with a straight left.
Cummings swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McTearson moves into range and connects with a jab.
An inside leg kick from Cummings misses.
Cummings throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Cummings misses.
McTearson's corner calls for a 1-2. McTearson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McTearson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cummings.
Cummings is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McTearson.
Cummings scores with a jab.
Cummings connects with a solid leg kick.
Cummings gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McTearson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cummings tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McTearson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McTearson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McTearson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cummings bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McTearson's head.
McTearson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McTearson walks into a stiff left hand from Cummings.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid leg kick lands there for Cummings.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McTearson moves out of range of the strikes.
McTearson ducks under a wild hook from Cummings.
McTearson moves in looking to clinch but Cummings pushes him off.
McTearson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cummings.
McTearson tries to clinch but Cummings is having none of it.
Cummings misses with a leg kick.
McTearson lands a really nice looking cross but Cummings seems unphased.
McTearson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cummings misses the shot to the body.
McTearson tests Cummings's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A head kick misses from Cummings.
Cummings misses with a hook. McTearson ducked under it nicely.
Cummings throws an off balance right hand
and McTearson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McTearson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cummings cracks McTearson with an open hand slap.
Cummings swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McTearson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A right-left combo lands from Cummings.
McTearson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cummings on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cummings misses with a looping left.
Cummings fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McTearson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice body kick there by Cummings.
A telegraphed right hand from McTearson misses the target.
McTearson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McTearson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sloppy strikes from McTearson. Those never looked like landing.
McTearson lands with a shot to the body.
Good work by McTearson as he checks the leg kick.
A combination from McTearson does no damage.
No joy there for Cummings, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cummings lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McTearson circles away quickly and effectively.
Cummings walks into a straight right hand from McTearson.
McTearson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McTearson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Cummings throws a leg kick which misses McTearson's front leg but catches the back leg as McTearson tries to avoid it.
McTearson jabs at Cummings's body.
McTearson lands a nice shot that snaps Cummings's head back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from McTearson misses.
Cummings changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Cummings.
Cummings on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McTearson with a nice cross.
Cummings throws an overhand right that lands on McTearson's shoulder, as McTearson tries to avoid the shot.
Cummings loads up on a big right hand but McTearson slips the punch.
Cummings misses with a straight left.
Cummings ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McTearson avoids the body shot from Cummings.
A big left from Cummings misses.
Cummings lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sloppy strikes from McTearson. Those never looked like landing.
McTearson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McTearson has Cummings up against the ropes in a clinch.
McTearson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cummings backwards.
Cummings avoids a wild elbow strike from McTearson.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
McTearson is struggling to control the position.
Cummings has a couple of punches blocked by McTearson.
McTearson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cummings is looking to control McTearson's arms but McTearson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cummings has his back to the ropes.
Cummings pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Donk. Cummings catches McTearson right on the button with a cross.
McTearson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cummings.
Cummings throws a low kick but McTearson avoids it.
Cummings fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McTearson manages to avoid it.
McTearson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cummings.
Cummings looks to throw the jab but McTearson is out of range.
A left lands for McTearson.
McTearson needs to keep his hands up - Cummings had a free shot at his head there.
Cummings misses with a low kick.
McTearson misses with a hook. Cummings ducked under it nicely.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cummings throws a low kick but McTearson moves out of range easily.
Cummings throws a leg kick
and McTearson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A good leg kick by McTearson.
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!
Cummings bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cummings takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McTearson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cummings throws a head kick but McTearson moves out of range.
McTearson lands with a shot to the body.
McTearson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McTearson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cummings takes a step back to recover.
McTearson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McTearson prevents Cummings from breaking the clinch.
McTearson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McTearson.
Cummings misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Cummings escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cummings throws out a loose jab but McTearson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cummings slips under a jab.
McTearson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McTearson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cummings.
Cummings misses with a straight right.
McTearson moves out of range of the strikes.
McTearson ducks under a wild hook from Cummings.
Cummings throws the left hand but McTearson avoids the punch easily.
A punch combination from Cummings misses.
Cummings misses with a low kick as McTearson jumps back.
The fighters circling - Cummings throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cummings misses with a double jab.
McTearson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cummings throws a right and a left that McTearson avoids nicely.
Cummings misses with a low kick.
McTearson jabs Cummings right on the nose. Cummings blinks but takes it well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McTearson lands a head kick. Cummings smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
McTearson throws a looping overhand right but Cummings ducks down to avoid it.
Cummings takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cummings throws a sloppy head kick
and Cummings takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cummings looks winded!
Cummings moves out of range of the body kick from McTearson.
Cummings throws a body punch but McTearson moves out of range.
McTearson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cummings.
Cummings gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cummings slips a straight right by McTearson.
McTearson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McTearson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cummings buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McTearson moves out of range of the leg kick from Cummings.
Cummings throws a wild body kick that McTearson sees coming a mile off.
Cummings throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McTearson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McTearson throws a jab but it's blocked by Cummings.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cummings bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McTearson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cummings walks into a jab.
Cummings misses with a head kick.
Cummings blocks the body kick.
McTearson blocks a leg kick.
Cummings walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McTearson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McTearson cracks Cummings with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McTearson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McTearson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cummings has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A big right from Cummings misses.
Cummings fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McTearson.
Cummings misses with a wild body shot.
Cummings lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A big right from Cummings misses.
Cummings connects with a single shot there.
Cummings tries to move into range but McTearson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McTearson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cummings.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rufus McTearson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McTearson 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 1 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 10:9
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 10:9
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rufus McTearson!
After the fight, Rufus McTearson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anze Kopitar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Stanley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stanley has chosen The man that you fear - Marilyn Manson as his entrance music. Kyle Stanley has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anze Kopitar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kyle Stanley!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Konstantin Menshow and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kopitar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stanley listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A good leg kick by Stanley.
Kopitar fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stanley checks it well.
Kopitar misses with an uppercut.
Kopitar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stanley.
Stanley throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kopitar.
Kopitar gets caught napping as Stanley dives in and scores a takedown. Kopitar manages to retain guard.
Kopitar seems keen to control Stanley's posture.
Stanley wants to control from the top but Kopitar keeps moving.
Stanley connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stanley tries to free his leg and advance position but Kopitar is retaining full guard.
Kopitar is looking to stand up but Stanley isn't so interested in that idea.
Kopitar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stanley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanley wants to control from the top but Kopitar keeps moving.
Stanley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kopitar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stanley has managed to get both his arms back between Kopitar's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Stanley throwing strikes from guard but Kopitar blocks nicely.
Stanley trying to control the position from guard on top but Kopitar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stanley stopping the sweep attempt from Kopitar.
Kopitar is working hard here to advance position.
Stanley scoring with punches to the head and body.
Stanley works over Kopitar with some ground and pound from guard.
Stanley forces his way into half guard.
Kopitar is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanley looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stanley is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Stanley is trying to control. Kopitar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kopitar actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Stanley trying to mount his opponent but Kopitar defends it.
Stanley is looking for a kimura but Kopitar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stanley to get the leverage.
Stanley controlling the action here.
Stanley is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kopitar!
Stanley working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Stanley working for a guillotine from mount but Kopitar is in no mood to give up.
Kopitar working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanley scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Stanley cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Stanley goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Kopitar turns into him and now he's in Stanley's guard.
Stanley has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Kopitar doesn't defend quickly enough and Stanley has managed to lock this one up! Can Kopitar escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Stanley on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kyle Stanley!
Kyle Stanley managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Cold Blooded Kemists ↑ 5x160Q, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Rivers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aaron Rivers!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva misses with an attempted mid kick.
Silva slaps away a takedown attempt from Rivers, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rivers looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rivers throws a leg kick but Silva checks it.
Silva throws a head kick that misses
and Rivers counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Silva drives through with a takedown into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Rivers has his foot on Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silva works his way back into a safe position though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rivers working for a triangle but Silva defends it easily.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rivers is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva wants to control from the top but Rivers keeps moving.
Silva knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rivers on the ground.
Rivers is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silva is aware though and is defending well.
Rivers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rivers has his foot on Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silva works his way back into a safe position though.
Silva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rivers escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rivers had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Silva defends it easily.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Rivers is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivers is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rivers looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rivers is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Silva is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Rivers looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rivers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivers is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rivers has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rivers has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Silva has managed to get both his arms back between Rivers's legs - danger averted.
Rivers throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rivers working for a triangle but Silva defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivers controlling Silva's posture.
Rivers throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Silva engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Rivers.
Rivers trying to control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Silva is sitting in close to Rivers's body. Rivers has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Silva is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Silva is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Rivers.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Aaron Rivers!
Our winner, Aaron Rivers, 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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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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