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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Blok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Indio Andreas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blok comes to the cage accompanied by Bangarang. 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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300 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Michael Blok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Indio Andreas!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Viktor Lagutenko and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andreas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Blok pinned against the cage. Blok gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Andreas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Andreas misses the target.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Andreas.
Blok on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Blok tries to get out of the position.
Andreas creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Blok sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Blok is trying to improve his position.
Andreas tries to stand but Blok is controlling his head.
Blok gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Andreas is trying for a kimura here. Blok looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Andreas wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Indio Andreas!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lilb Sagraves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dougie Diablo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sagraves's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, how you like me now. The key to victory for Lilb Sagraves has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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144 lbs
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152 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lilb Sagraves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dougie Diablo!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Aleksandr Martynov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sagraves throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Diablo slips under a jab from Sagraves.
Diablo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Diablo lands in his opponent's guard.
Sagraves keeping full guard, as Diablo tries to pass.
Sagraves looking for a guillotine here but Diablo defends easily.
Diablo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Diablo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sagraves defending well though.
Diablo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sagraves has managed to free his arm - good work.
Diablo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sagraves is just riding it out for now. Diablo eventually gives up the hold.
Sagraves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diablo pulls his head out easily.
Diablo is looking for a kimura but Sagraves is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Diablo to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagraves looking for submissions off his back.
Sagraves is trying to get back to full guard.
Diablo is working for a submission of some sort.
Diablo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sagraves sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diablo seems to be looking for submissions.
Diablo is working for a submission of some sort.
Diablo is looking for a kimura here.
Sagraves pushes Diablo off looking to stand but Diablo dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diablo is working for a kimura but Sagraves is defending it quite comfortably.
Sagraves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diablo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sagraves doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Diablo.
Diablo throwing shots but Sagraves is blocking nicely.
Sagraves looking for submissions off his back.
Sagraves moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Diablo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Diablo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diablo postures up in Sagraves's guard and throws a big left but Sagraves blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sagraves has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diablo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sagraves has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diablo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Diablo tries to free his leg and advance position but Sagraves is retaining full guard.
Diablo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sagraves preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sagraves is looking for a triangle but Diablo pushes his legs off easily.
Diablo throws a big elbow that misses.
Sagraves is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sagraves is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Diablo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Diablo is working for a kimura but Sagraves is defending it quite comfortably.
Diablo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diablo is working for a submission of some sort.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sagraves has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Diablo. Oh but Sagraves has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Diablo goes limp - he's gone! Sagraves jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lilb Sagraves!
Lilb Sagraves was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Mikhalok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Wooten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mikhalok comes to the cage accompanied by Ты ни при чём?. Wooten has chosen The Fourth Night of My Drinking by The Drive-By Truckers as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Sergey Mikhalok has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Sergey Mikhalok seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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149 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Mikhalok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johnny Wooten!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Illya Tyunina and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mikhalok tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Wooten manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mikhalok rushes Wooten and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wooten tries to score a body lock takedown but Mikhalok shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mikhalok's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sergey Mikhalok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mikhalok throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wooten's waist but Wooten gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mikhalok off to one side.
Mikhalok looks for a takedown but Wooten sprawls well.
Mikhalok darts in and clinches Wooten up against the cage.
Wooten pulls Mikhalok into guard.
Wooten looking to control.
Wooten has a closed guard, preventing Mikhalok from standing up.
Mikhalok wants to stand and escape but instead Wooten has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Mikhalok wants to get back to his feet but Wooten is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Wooten passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wooten tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wooten looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wooten looks winded!
Wooten tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mikhalok is trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mikhalok can't do much from the bottom here.
Mikhalok is pushing Wooten's head away, looking to escape. Wooten manages to hold on to the position though.
Mikhalok gets back to half guard.
Mikhalok is trying to stand up here but Wooten is controlling him well.
Wooten is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mikhalok is trying to stand up here but Wooten is controlling him well.
Wooten is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mikhalok is just riding it out for now. Wooten eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mikhalok tries to kick Wooten off but Wooten keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wooten wants to pass to mount but Mikhalok is defending the position.
Wooten is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mikhalok is doing well to control the position and prevent Wooten from advancing to side control.
Wooten prevents Mikhalok from standing back up.
Wooten not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wooten wants to work for an arm triangle but Mikhalok is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mikhalok is trying to stand.
Wooten is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mikhalok is just riding it out for now. Wooten eventually gives up the hold.
Mikhalok knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wooten on the ground.
Mikhalok is defending against the submission attempts here by Wooten.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wooten not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sergey Mikhalok will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mikhalok shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mikhalok will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nice strikes from Mikhalok there.
Mikhalok is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Wooten is breathing heavily.
Mikhalok decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikhalok misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mikhalok tries to land a front kick but Wooten steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mikhalok checks a leg kick.
Wooten has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mikhalok fails with the takedown.
Wooten feints and as Mikhalok raises his hands in defense, Wooten changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mikhalok is looking to stand up but Wooten isn't so interested in that idea.
Wooten scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mikhalok looking to control.
Wooten working some strikes from top position.
Wooten drops back looking for a leg! Mikhalok is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mikhalok manages to kick Wooten off! Wooten jumps back into Mikhalok's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mikhalok wants to stand and escape but Wooten is having none of it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wooten trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wooten tries to free his leg and advance position but Mikhalok is retaining full guard.
Wooten stops Mikhalok from standing up.
Wooten trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wooten won't allow Mikhalok to get back to his feet.
Mikhalok escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wooten gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wooten wants to pass the guard but Mikhalok is keeping the position.
Wooten won't allow Mikhalok to get back to his feet.
Wooten trying to move into half guard but instead Mikhalok has managed to sweep!
Mikhalok has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mikhalok tries to stand but Wooten is controlling from the bottom.
Wooten working for a triangle but Mikhalok defends it easily.
Mikhalok tries to stand but Wooten is controlling from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooten looking for a guillotine here but Mikhalok defends easily.
Wooten wants to sweep here but Mikhalok controlling him for the moment.
Mikhalok would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mikhalok with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Mikhalok 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!
A punch combination from Mikhalok misses.
Wooten fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mikhalok checks it well.
Mikhalok shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wooten sprawls well. Wooten wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mikhalok gets slowly back to his feet.
Mikhalok displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wooten.
Mikhalok misses with a series of wild punches.
Wooten looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mikhalok is fending him off so far but Wooten persists. Nope, Mikhalok circles away and we're back to standing.
Mikhalok tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mikhalok fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mikhalok changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wooten tries to avoid it but Mikhalok manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wooten to the ground. Wooten escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mikhalok wants to clinch.
Wooten tries for a takedown but Mikhalok sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sergey Mikhalok has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Wooten.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wooten throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mikhalok has a takedown stuffed.
Sergey Mikhalok is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mikhalok closes the distance looking to clinch
and Wooten counters with a shoot takedown. Mikhalok fights it but they end up in guard.
Wooten won't allow Mikhalok to get back to his feet.
Mikhalok utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wooten stops Mikhalok from standing up.
Wooten passes Mikhalok's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wooten seems to be working for a kimura but Mikhalok defends the submission attempt.
Wooten wants to control but Mikhalok is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooten is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mikhalok sees it coming and defends easily.
Mikhalok won't allow Wooten to pass to mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wooten sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mikhalok defending well though.
Wooten throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wooten wants to work for an arm triangle but Mikhalok is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooten not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mikhalok is trying to stand.
Wooten wants to pass to mount but Mikhalok is defending the position.
Mikhalok is defending against the submission attempts here by Wooten.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikhalok is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wooten is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Johnny Wooten has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mikhalok is looking to escape.
Wooten looking for a submission but Mikhalok manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Wooten is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mikhalok is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mikhalok has escaped and now he's on top!
Wooten wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooten lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mikhalok!
Wooten jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Mikhalok is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Mikhalok and Wooten has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Mikhalok is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sergey Mikhalok is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wooten swings around for an armbar but Mikhalok sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Wooten's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Wooten comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mikhalok 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Alex Mercer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacoby Lombard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lombard has chosen Retaliator as his entrance music. Alex Mercer could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jacoby Lombard's chin.
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177 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex Mercer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Jacoby Lombard!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Sergei Dronov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mercer looks to land a left hand but Lombard moved out of range nicely.
Mercer goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Alex Mercer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lombard walks into a stiff left hand from Mercer.
Lombard blocks a head kick by Mercer.
Mercer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mercer thumps Lombard with a low kick.
Mercer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lombard's head.
Lombard is rocked!
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!
Mercer scores with a nice right hand.
Lombard is still on wobbly legs! Can Mercer finish him?
Nice body punch from Mercer.
Lombard seems to have recovered his senses.
A shot to the liver by Mercer. Beautiful body shot.
Lombard's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mercer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lombard scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lombard looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mercer sends Lombard crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Mercer is motioning to the referee to let Lombard up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Lombard fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mercer to the ground. Lombard is now in Mercer's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lombard won't allow Mercer to sweep him here.
Lombard wants to pass the guard but Mercer is keeping the position.
Mercer is controlling Lombard's posture.
Mercer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lombard is one step ahead there.
Mercer is adopting a defensive guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Alex Mercer.
Mercer lands a nice hook to Lombard's body. Lombard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mercer throws a head kick that misses.
Lombard on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mercer jabs at Lombard's body.
Mercer connects with a jab.
Lombard takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mercer lands the left hand.
Mercer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lombard. That did some damage!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lombard takes one to the side of the head.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Mercer throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Lombard is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Alex Mercer!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Felix Akamai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valko Hai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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165 lbs
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163 lbs
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Felix Akamai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Valko Hai!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Sergei Dronov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Hai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Valko Hai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akamai throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hai counters with a nice uppercut.
Hai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akamai misses with a few strikes there.
Akamai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hai stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hai closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Akamai did well to prevent Hai getting side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hai wants to free his trapped foot but Akamai is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Akamai looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hai is taking a breather. Akamai says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hai wants to pass the guard but Akamai is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hai lands a nice short elbow.
Hai stops Akamai from getting back to his feet.
Hai wants to take a breather but Akamai is having none of it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Akamai manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Akamai is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hai is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hai is working Akamai over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Akamai working for a triangle but Hai defends it easily.
Hai is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Akamai has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hai can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hai must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akamai is looking for a triangle but Hai pushes his legs off easily.
Hai distracts Akamai with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hai wants to pass the guard but Akamai is keeping the position.
Hai controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hai's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akamai is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Hai frees his head nicely. Oh but Akamai has switched to an armbar! Hai is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Felix Akamai!
A victorious Felix Akamai thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Levent Kucuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomislav Boksic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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211 lbs
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222 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Levent Kucuk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tomislav Boksic!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Fedor Mirinova and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kucuk lands with a hook. Boksic tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
It looks like Tomislav Boksic has been cut.
Kucuk closes the distance and clinches.
Kucuk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kucuk softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Kucuk.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kucuk obliges.
Kucuk letting Boksic take a breather here.
Kucuk tries to throw a body punch but Boksic avoids it by throwing Kucuk back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kucuk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boksic backwards.
Kucuk throws an elbow that misses.
Kucuk misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Boksic.
Kucuk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Boksic.
Boksic tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kucuk stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kucuk prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kucuk tries a body shot but Boksic blocks it.
Boksic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A hook to the body from Kucuk.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kucuk.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kucuk just misses with a elbow thrown towards Boksic's brow.
Still in the clinch, Kucuk scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kucuk gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Boksic.
Levent Kucuk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomislav Boksic.
Boksic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kucuk is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Boksic is defending well for now.
Kucuk struggles to land a body shot inside as Boksic controls his hands.
Kucuk tries to work over Boksic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kucuk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boksic backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kucuk softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kucuk lands with a right to the head.
Boksic takes a knee to the side of the body.
A right hand to the body from Kucuk.
Kucuk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hand to the body from Kucuk.
Boksic blocks an elbow strike.
Kucuk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Boksic.
Boksic looks winded!
Kucuk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kucuk can't find room to land a body shot as Boksic controls the action.
Boksic blocks an elbow strike.
A body shot lands from Kucuk.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kucuk.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boksic.
Boksic blocks an elbow strike.
Kucuk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Boksics head.
Kucuk scores with a shoulder strike.
Boksic avoids the elbow strike from Kucuk, against the cage.
Kucuk tries to throw a body punch but Boksic avoids it by throwing Kucuk back against the cage.
Kucuk is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Boksic is defending well for now.
Boksic gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kucuk trying to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kucuk is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kucuk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kucuk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boksic gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kucuk avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Boksic.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kucuk taking some punishment here, with Boksic in his half guard.
Kucuk keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Levent Kucuk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tomislav Boksic's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kucuk moves into the clinch.
Kucuk lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Boksic has Kucuk pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kucuk manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Boksic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kucuk has a couple of punches blocked by Boksic.
Kucuk working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Kucuk - that landed with a thud.
Kucuk pushes Boksic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kucuk tries a body shot but Boksic blocks it.
Boksic blocks the elbow strike.
Kucuk misses with a punch on the inside.
Kucuk misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Kucuk scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boksic tries for a takedown but Kucuk manages to get underhooks.
Kucuk working aggressively here.
Kucuk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Boksic backwards.
Kucuk utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kucuk is leaning against Boksic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Boksic is breathing heavily.
Boksic tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kucuk smiles and moves away.
Levent Kucuk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomislav Boksic.
Boksic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kucuk sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Boksic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kucuk moves into range and clinches up with Boksic.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A body shot lands from Kucuk.
Kucuk tries to throw a body punch but Boksic avoids it by throwing Kucuk back against the cage.
Kucuk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boksic can do to turn this around?
Kucuk can't find room to land a body shot as Boksic controls the action.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kucuk as Boksic tries to tie him up.
Kucuk digs a right hand underneath Boksic's ribcage. Boksic let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kucuk lands a nice uppercut.
Kucuk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kucuk lands a nice uppercut.
Kucuk unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kucuk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Boksic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right from Kucuk.
A short right from Kucuk.
Kucuk lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Boksic drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kucuk is leaning against Boksic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kucuk lands a shot to the body.
Kucuk scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Boksic blocks a body shot from Kucuk.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boksic looking to slow down the pace here.
Kucuk lands a damaging elbow.
Kucuk lands a nice uppercut.
Kucuk tries to work over Boksic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Kucuk on the inside.
Kucuk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kucuk tries to land knees in the clinch but Boksic avoids the damage to the body.
Boksic blocks the elbow strike.
Kucuk misses with a punch 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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short right from Kucuk on the inside.
Boksic avoids a wild elbow strike from Kucuk.
Kucuk lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Levent Kucuk dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tomislav Boksic's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kucuk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boksic was well out of range. Poor timing from Kucuk.
Kucuk swings for the body but Boksic moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Boksic.
Kucuk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boksic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kucuk has managed to clinch.
Kucuk scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Boksic blocks a body shot from Kucuk.
A nice left hand lands by Kucuk.
Kucuk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kucuk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kucuk throws an elbow that misses.
Kucuk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kucuk creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kucuk prevents a takedown attempt there.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kucuk as Boksic tries to tie him up.
Kucuk tries to land knees in the clinch but Boksic avoids the damage to the body.
Kucuk pushes off an throws an elbow but Boksic leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Kucuk.
Boksic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kucuk lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kucuk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Boksic tries to pull guard but Kucuk forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Levent Kucuk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomislav Boksic.
A short body shot lands from Kucuk as the two fighters clinch.
Levent Kucuk has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kucuk throws an elbow that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kucuk.
Kucuk lands a nice shot to the body.
Kucuk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kucuk lands a body punch.
Kucuk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Boksic.
Kucuk tries a body shot but Boksic blocks it.
Kucuk tries to work over Boksic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kucuk digs a right hand into Boksic's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Boksic's gas tank.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kucuk unloads a knee to the mid-section. Boksic lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kucuk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Boksics head.
Kucuk gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Boksic has Kucuk pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kucuk manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kucuk tries to work over Boksic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kucuk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Kucuk on the inside.
Kucuk misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Boksic.
A short uppercut from Kucuk.
Kucuk lands a body punch in the clinch.
Boksic takes a shot to the head.
Kucuk is working Boksic over against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kucuk tries to work over Boksic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boksic avoids a wild elbow strike from Kucuk.
Boksic blocks a body shot from Kucuk.
Kucuk lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kucuk landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Still in the clinch, Kucuk scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kucuk throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kucuk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kucuk tries to work over Boksic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kucuk scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kucuk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tomislav Boksic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boksic misses with an elbow over the top.
And that's the end of the fight!
Levent Kucuk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kucuk, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:25
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:26
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Levent Kucuk!
An out of breath Levent Kucuk thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andre Ribero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Nwachukwu (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight 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, Andre Ribero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Nwachukwu!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Illya Tyunina and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nwachukwu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nwachukwu.
Nwachukwu lands a knee to the head.
Ribero can't get the takedown.
Nwachukwu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ribero backwards.
Ribero managing to block the knees to the body from Nwachukwu.
Ribero is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nwachukwu to keep the fight standing.
Nwachukwu lands a body punch.
Nwachukwu misses with a knee strike.
Ribero pulls guard successfully.
Nwachukwu tries to free his leg and advance position but Ribero is retaining full guard.
Ribero escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nwachukwu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nwachukwu stays in close to Ribero's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribero working a defensive guard here.
Nwachukwu is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nwachukwu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nwachukwu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nwachukwu showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nwachukwu trying to control but Ribero is working from the bottom.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. John Nwachukwu wasn't active enough on the ground.
Nwachukwu takes a swing at Ribero's ribcage but misses.
Nwachukwu throws a sloppy head kick and Ribero moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribero with a poor takedown
and Nwachukwu holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Ribero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ribero wants a takedown.
Ribero drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nwachukwu with a knee to the head.
Nwachukwu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nwachukwu obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ribero takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Andre Ribero has been cut.
Nwachukwu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ribero's elbow.
Nwachukwu connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ribero's face.
Ribero tries to pull guard but Nwachukwu won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribero fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ribero wants to take the fight to the mat but Nwachukwu manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ribero jumps guard but Nwachukwu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ribero jumps guard but Nwachukwu stands there with Ribero around his waist. Ribero gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nwachukwu landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ribero is breathing heavily.
Nwachukwu with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nwachukwu is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nwachukwu taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ribero avoiding damage as Nwachukwu throws knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nwachukwu with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nwachukwu landing knees to the head.
Nwachukwu looking to throw knees to the head but Ribero is blocking nicely.
Nwachukwu scores a nice knee to the body.
Nwachukwu using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nwachukwu crunches a lovely knee into Ribero's ribcage.
Nwachukwu putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ribero in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nwachukwu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ribero has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nwachukwu misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Come on Nwachukwu - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nwachukwu putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ribero in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Nwachukwu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andre Ribero's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nwachukwu lands a high kick to the side of Ribero's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Nwachukwu dives into guard, looking to finish.
Ribero is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ribero looking for a sweep. Not yet Ribero, not yet.
Nwachukwu trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nwachukwu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ribero is keeping the position for now.
Nwachukwu slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ribero has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nwachukwu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nwachukwu wants to control from the top but Ribero keeps moving.
Nwachukwu sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ribero's guard.
Nwachukwu is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribero is looking to control Nwachukwu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ribero avoid being mounted?
Nwachukwu tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Ribero.
Nwachukwu wants to pass to mount but Ribero is defending the position.
Ribero is defending against the submission attempts here by Nwachukwu.
Ribero is trying to get back to full guard.
Nwachukwu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ribero. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nwachukwu seems to be working for a kimura but Ribero defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nwachukwu is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ribero looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ribero gets back to full guard.
Ribero wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nwachukwu passes Ribero's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ribero actively working from the bottom here.
Nwachukwu is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nwachukwu scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ribero is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ribero moves into full guard.
Nwachukwu slips nicely into half guard.
Nwachukwu is thwarting Ribero's attempts to control the position.
Nwachukwu is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nwachukwu is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribero is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nwachukwu pulls his head out easily.
Nwachukwu seems to be looking for submissions.
Ribero is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nwachukwu pulls his head out easily.
Nwachukwu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ribero does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nwachukwu is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
John Nwachukwu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nwachukwu is trying to work for a kimura but Ribero is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nwachukwu wants to pass the guard but Ribero is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Nwachukwu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andre Ribero's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ribero gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nwachukwu gets a clinch.
Nwachukwu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ribero has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nwachukwu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ribero avoids it.
Nwachukwu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ribero's elbow.
Nwachukwu trying to land knees to the body.
Ribero tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nwachukwu just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nwachukwu tries a knee to the head but Ribero blocks it.
Ribero has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nwachukwu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ribero jumps guard but Nwachukwu stands there with Ribero around his waist. Ribero gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Ribero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nwachukwu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ribero is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ribero is trying to drag Nwachukwu to the mat but Nwachukwu just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nwachukwu lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ribero is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nwachukwu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nwachukwu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nwachukwu stalling in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nwachukwu struggles to land a body shot inside as Ribero controls his hands.
Nwachukwu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ribero.
Nwachukwu with a knee to the head.
Nwachukwu lands with a short shot to the head.
John Nwachukwu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nwachukwu with a knee to the head.
Nwachukwu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nwachukwu is pushing Ribero up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nwachukwu scores a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nwachukwu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nwachukwu utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nwachukwu landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nwachukwu has Ribero pressed against the cage.
Nwachukwu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ribero has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nwachukwu slows down the pace here.
Ribero fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nwachukwu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ribero jumps into guard, dragging Nwachukwu to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nwachukwu gets to his feet - Ribero follows without any prompting.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nwachukwu throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ribero.
Nwachukwu lands the left hand.
A good leg kick by Nwachukwu.
Ribero with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nwachukwu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ribero with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nwachukwu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big head kick from Nwachukwu and Ribero is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Oh Ribero is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nwachukwu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Nwachukwu really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andre Ribero's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nwachukwu lands a nice looking body shot.
Ribero seems to have got his legs back now.
Ribero circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ribero counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Nwachukwu's guard now.
Nwachukwu wants to stand and escape but Ribero is having none of it.
Ribero wants to pass the guard but Nwachukwu is keeping the position.
Ribero is working hard here to advance position.
Ribero won't allow Nwachukwu to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ribero has gone for a leg lock! Nwachukwu slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ribero's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nwachukwu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nwachukwu is looking to pass into half guard but Ribero pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ribero is in guard.
Ribero has gone for a leg lock! Nwachukwu slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ribero's guard.
Ribero is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Nwachukwu trying to control but Ribero is working from the bottom.
Nwachukwu looking to pass the guard.
Nwachukwu wants to control from the top but Ribero keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribero throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Nwachukwu escapes and throws Ribero's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Nwachukwu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ribero keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Ribero's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nwachukwu trying to control the action but Ribero is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Ribero's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nwachukwu tries for a kimura but Ribero is defending well.
Nwachukwu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ribero gets back to half guard.
Ribero looking for submissions off his back.
Ribero looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nwachukwu is looking to take a break and control but Ribero is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nwachukwu trying to control the pace.
Ribero looking for submissions off his back.
Ribero is defending against the submission attempts here by Nwachukwu.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nwachukwu is working for a kimura but Ribero is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but John Nwachukwu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Andre Ribero's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Nwachukwu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nwachukwu throws a head kick that misses
and Ribero decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nwachukwu's guard.
Nwachukwu wants to stand up but Ribero is controlling him.
Nwachukwu keeping moving, preventing Ribero from controlling successfully.
Ribero looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribero slips nicely into half guard.
Ribero trying to mount his opponent but Nwachukwu defends it.
Ribero stops Nwachukwu from getting back to his feet.
Nwachukwu scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Ribero manages to mount him!
Ribero swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Nwachukwu is now in Ribero's guard. A big mistake from Ribero there, giving up the dominant position!
Ribero is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nwachukwu defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nwachukwu trying to control but Ribero is working from the bottom.
Nwachukwu has gone for a leg lock! Ribero slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nwachukwu's guard.
Ribero drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nwachukwu looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nwachukwu looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nwachukwu!
Nwachukwu lands some shots froms side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nwachukwu looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nwachukwu tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nwachukwu has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Nwachukwu tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ribero's legs.
Ribero manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ribero wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nwachukwu keeps working.
Nwachukwu kicks Ribero off and gets back to his feet.
Nwachukwu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Nwachukwu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nwachukwu misses with a body kick.
John Nwachukwu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ribero doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nwachukwu holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Andre Ribero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nwachukwu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nwachukwu working Ribero over with knees to the body.
Nwachukwu scores with a knee to the head.
Nwachukwu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nwachukwu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ribero tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nwachukwu blocks an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Andre Ribero.
Well Nwachukwu has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 46:50
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 46:49
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Nwachukwu!
John Nwachukwu took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Horacio Vanderbeet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Hertz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hertz has chosen PORN MUZIK as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Dick Hertz acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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142 lbs
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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
8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Horacio Vanderbeet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dick Hertz!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Fedor Mirinova and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vanderbeet lands a glancing blow to the side of Hertz's head.
Hertz misses with a takedown attempt
and Vanderbeet counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice sprawl there from Vanderbeet as Hertz shoots in.
Vanderbeet lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hertz keeps the fight on the outside.
A big left from Vanderbeet misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hertz is defended easily by Vanderbeet.
Horacio Vanderbeet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Hertz.
Vanderbeet moves in looking to clinch but Hertz pushes him off.
Hertz throws a lazy right hand but Vanderbeet sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vanderbeet looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vanderbeet moves out of range of the strikes.
Vanderbeet darts in and clinches Hertz up against the cage.
Vanderbeet breaks the clinch.
Vanderbeet tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hertz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hertz fails with the takedown.
Hertz misses with a takedown attempt
and Vanderbeet counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vanderbeet is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hertz.
Vanderbeet moves into the clinch successfully.
Hertz misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hertz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vanderbeet pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hertz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vanderbeet pinned against the cage. Vanderbeet gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vanderbeet has managed to clinch.
Vanderbeet breaks the clinch.
Vanderbeet scores with the left hand. Hertz knows he should have avoided that one.
Hertz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vanderbeet is fending him off so far but Hertz persists. Nope, Vanderbeet circles away and we're back to standing.
Horrible takedown by Hertz or perhaps it was just good defense by Vanderbeet which made him look bad.
Vanderbeet tries to clinch there but Hertz circles away.
Vanderbeet wants to clinch.
Hertz fails to land the takedown.
Hertz lands with a straight right. Vanderbeet didn't see that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hertz tries to keep at a distance but Vanderbeet has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hertz is looking for a takedown.
Hertz takes a shot to the head.
Hertz can't get the takedown.
Hertz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hertz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hertz trying to stall but Vanderbeet improves his position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vanderbeet.
Vanderbeet's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hertz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vanderbeet sprawls well. Vanderbeet wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hertz gets slowly back to his feet.
Vanderbeet has managed to clinch.
Vanderbeet prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vanderbeet lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hertz backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hertz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vanderbeet avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vanderbeet breaks the clinch.
Hertz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vanderbeet tries to clinch up.
Hertz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vanderbeet moves into the clinch.
Vanderbeet scores with a shot to the side of Hertz's head.
Vanderbeet manages to break the clinch.
Hertz tries to keep at a distance but Vanderbeet has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vanderbeet escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice sprawl there from Vanderbeet as Hertz shoots in.
Vanderbeet misses with a wild combination.
Vanderbeet lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hertz circles away quickly and effectively.
Hertz shoots in for a takedown but Vanderbeet shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vanderbeet wants to clinch up but Hertz keeps it at a distance.
Hertz shoots in and drives through. Vanderbeet sprawls well.
Horacio Vanderbeet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hertz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hertz won't allow Vanderbeet to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hertz is looking to advance position but Vanderbeet has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Vanderbeet pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hertz is looking to get to half guard.
Vanderbeet working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Vanderbeet lands a big shot there that rocks Hertz but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hertz is rocked!
Hertz is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hertz is still in real trouble! Can Vanderbeet finish him?
Hertz regains half guard.
Vanderbeet is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hertz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vanderbeet.
Hertz seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vanderbeet uses his free foot to push down on Hertz's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hertz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Horacio Vanderbeet dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Vanderbeet misses with a right hand
and Hertz counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hertz trying to advance position but Vanderbeet counters by regaining guard.
Hertz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Vanderbeet wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Hertz misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Dick Hertz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hertz misses with the ground and pound.
Hertz is putting a hurting on Vanderbeet here, landing some big shots from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hertz prevents Vanderbeet from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hertz content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Hertz creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Vanderbeet sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Hertz in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hertz working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hertz controls the position from side control.
Hertz swings around for an armbar but Vanderbeet sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hertz's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hertz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hertz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hertz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vanderbeet defends it easily.
Vanderbeet throws a big elbow that misses.
Hertz controls Vanderbeet momentarily but Vanderbeet frees himself.
Vanderbeet is looking to stand up but Hertz won't let him.
Hertz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vanderbeet in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hertz wants to sweep but no luck.
Vanderbeet lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanderbeet is looking to stand up but Hertz won't let him.
Vanderbeet has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Vanderbeet postures up and lands a big shot to Hertz's brow.
Vanderbeet cracks Hertz with a solid left hand.
Hertz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vanderbeet is aware though and is defending well.
Vanderbeet in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hertz has his foot on Vanderbeet's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vanderbeet works his way back into a safe position though.
Vanderbeet lands a couple of elbows.
Hertz trying to control the position.
Hertz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work 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!
Vanderbeet tries to stand but Hertz is controlling from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vanderbeet scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Vanderbeet trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hertz's guard.
Hertz looking for subs off his back but Vanderbeet has passed one foot through into half guard.
Hertz is looking for a sweep. Vanderbeet is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vanderbeet is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Hertz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vanderbeet wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Hertz 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! This is the final round!
Hertz tries to keep at a distance but Vanderbeet has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hertz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hertz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vanderbeet lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vanderbeet manages to break the clinch.
Hertz misses with a looping left.
Hertz swings for the body but Vanderbeet moves out of range.
Vanderbeet is looking to clinch but Hertz is avoiding it.
Hertz dives in and grabs Vanderbeet's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vanderbeet pushes down on Hertz's head and hops out.
Vanderbeet wants to clinch up but Hertz keeps it at a distance.
Hertz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Horacio Vanderbeet is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vanderbeet's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Vanderbeet duly obliges.
Horacio Vanderbeet is winning the standup battle so far.
Vanderbeet lands a body shot.
Vanderbeet pushes Hertz away with a front kick.
Vanderbeet misses the shot to the body.
Vanderbeet tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hertz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hertz throws a big shot that misses.
Hertz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vanderbeet manages to avoid it.
Vanderbeet wants to clinch up but Hertz keeps it at a distance.
Vanderbeet stuffs the takedown.
Hertz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hertz closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Vanderbeet wants to get back to his feet.
Vanderbeet is not content to let Hertz control the position.
Hertz winds up and cracks Vanderbeet with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hertz looks to land a strike but Vanderbeet avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Hertz wants to pass the guard but Vanderbeet is keeping the position.
Hertz trying to control the position from guard on top but Vanderbeet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vanderbeet wants to stand but Hertz is controlling the position.
Hertz throws a strike but Vanderbeet rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanderbeet wanted to stand there but Hertz had control of the position.
Hertz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vanderbeet gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hertz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hertz looking to control.
Hertz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vanderbeet defends well.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Vanderbeet here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Hertz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vanderbeet is aware though and is defending well.
Hertz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vanderbeet stands up and waves to Hertz to follow him.
Hertz swats away the attempt to clinch by Vanderbeet.
Vanderbeet tries to clinch up but Hertz circles away and keeps his distance.
Hertz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hertz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vanderbeet avoids it really well and circles away.
Horacio Vanderbeet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Hertz.
Vanderbeet has managed to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hertz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short right from Vanderbeet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vanderbeet breaks the clinch.
Vanderbeet instigates a clinch.
Hertz is looking to take this one to the mat.
Vanderbeet lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vanderbeet escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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 Horacio Vanderbeet.
I think Vanderbeet 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Horacio Vanderbeet!
After the fight, Horacio Vanderbeet 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Troy Tungston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adolfo Dias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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233 lbs
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Excellent MT
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Troy Tungston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adolfo Dias!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tungston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Tungston.
Dias throws a lazy right hand but Tungston sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tungston takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dias.
Tungston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dias throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dias throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dias scores with a head kick.
It looks like Troy Tungston has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dias connects with a looping right hand.
Tungston walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dias throws out a leg kick but Tungston moves out of range and Dias only half commits.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dias pushes Tungston away with a front kick.
Dias throws a leg kick which misses Tungston's front leg but catches the back leg as Tungston tries to avoid it.
Tungston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dias lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Adolfo Dias seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dias chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tungston is breathing heavily.
Dias listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
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!
Dias smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dias misses with a straight right.
Dias fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tungston.
Tungston on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dias. Dias obviously looking to wear him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tungston has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dias.
Dias connects with a high kick.
Dias lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dias scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dias lands a big uppercut and Tungston crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Tungston looks OK. Dias waves Tungston back to his feet!
Dias circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Tungston tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Dias wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adolfo Dias!
A very excited looking Adolfo Dias made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Scott Gouken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Haigh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Haigh has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Scott Gouken!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Haigh!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Igor Prikhodko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gouken tries to clinch up.
Gouken throws a half hearted mid kick.
Haigh scores with a nice right hand.
Nice defenses there by Gouken.
Gouken keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Haigh.
Gouken uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Haigh.
Gouken shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Haigh checks a leg kick.
Haigh misses with a looping right.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gouken.
Gouken avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Haigh throws out a loose jab but Gouken uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haigh connects with a single shot there.
Haigh paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gouken ducks right into an uppercut from Haigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haigh takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Haigh lunges at Gouken with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gouken's hand.
It looks like Scott Gouken has been cut.
Gouken tries to clinch
and Gouken takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gouken.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gouken tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Haigh paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gouken lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Haigh circles away quickly and effectively.
John Haigh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gouken slips a straight right by Haigh.
Gouken falls off balance throwing a combination
and Haigh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gouken tries a head kick but it misses.
Haigh might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jab from Haigh.
Haigh scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gouken in his tracks.
Gouken throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Haigh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gouken was well out of range. Poor timing from Haigh.
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!
Gouken moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Haigh on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gouken lands a nice looking body kick.
Gouken throws a combination that misses
and Haigh counters with a left and a right that stings Gouken.
A bone on bone clash there as Haigh blocks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gouken waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Haigh.
Gouken misses with a takedown attempt - Haigh sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Haigh uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gouken has time to react.
Gouken tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Haigh misses with a double jab.
Gouken lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Haigh looks to score with a jab to the body but Gouken is just out of range.
Haigh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gouken manages to avoid it.
Haigh defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gouken.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Gouken. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gouken shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gouken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haigh manages to avoid it.
Gouken throws a head kick that Haigh semi-blocks.
The fighters circling - Haigh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Haigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gouken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haigh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gouken moves in looking to clinch but Haigh pushes him off.
Gouken shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A slow jab from Gouken misses its intended target.
Gouken shoots in for a double leg but Haigh sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Haigh misses with a straight right.
Haigh takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Gouken throws a sloppy head kick and Haigh moves out of range easily.
Gouken looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A leg kick checked by Haigh.
Gouken keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Haigh.
Gouken fails to land with a series of punches.
Haigh is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gouken had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Haigh moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A clash of legs there as Haigh blocks the low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haigh scores with a hook.
Gouken throws a sloppy head kick and Haigh moves out of range easily.
Gouken moves away from the strike by Haigh.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gouken lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Haigh has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Haigh and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Some wild striking there from Haigh.
Haigh lands with a straight right. Gouken didn't see that one coming.
Gouken thows a body kick. Haigh tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Haigh tests Gouken's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gouken tries for a takedown but Haigh sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gouken moves to clinch but Haigh breaks away
and Haigh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Haigh lands a body shot.
Gouken fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Scott Gouken will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Scott Gouken's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Haigh lands a left and a right that send Gouken crashing to the mat, dazed. Haigh thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Gouken is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gouken misses with a series of wild punches.
Gouken misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gouken shoots for a double leg takedown but Haigh sprawls well. He's pushed Gouken's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A head kick misses from Gouken.
Haigh misses with a hook. Gouken ducked under it nicely.
Gouken ducks under a wild hook from Haigh.
Haigh throws a jab but it's blocked by Gouken.
Gouken misses the body punch
and Haigh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Haigh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gouken.
Haigh lands a nice hook to Gouken's body. Gouken takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Haigh cracks Gouken with a good jab.
Gouken fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Haigh checks it well.
Scott Gouken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gouken takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Scott Gouken is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haigh stuffs the takedown attempt from Gouken. Gouken gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Haigh cracks Gouken with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Gouken looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Haigh finish him?
Oh Gouken is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Scott Gouken's cut is getting worse.
Gouken looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haigh throws the left hand but Gouken avoids the punch easily.
Haigh rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gouken counters with an inside leg kick.
Haigh misses with a right hand
and Gouken counters with a big head kick but Haigh shrugs it off.
Haigh misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Haigh misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Haigh rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gouken makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Haigh really felt that one!
Haigh throws a right hand that misses
and Gouken counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gouken seems to have got his legs back now.
Haigh lands with an uppercut that bounces Gouken off the cage and back into range.
A head kick misses from Gouken.
Gouken throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Haigh's head.
Gouken tries a low kick but Haigh avoids it.
Haigh with a nice cross.
Donk. Haigh catches Gouken right on the button with a cross.
Haigh avoids the head kick by Gouken.
Haigh throws a looping overhand right but Gouken ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haigh stuns Gouken with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Haigh lands a right hook to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gouken is defended easily by Haigh.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Gouken. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gouken darts in trying to clinch
and Haigh counters with a stiff right hand.
Haigh cracks Gouken with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Gouken looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Haigh finish him?
Gouken cracks the inside of Haigh's front leg.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Haigh! Gouken is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Haigh!
John Haigh is the new welterweight champion!
John Haigh gave a mention to Black Belt Nutrition #=========||=========# in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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