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SFL 84:Pinzner VS Mercer PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Billy Axe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stardust Corpsegrinder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Axe comes to the cage accompanied by Bon Jovi - Livin' on a Prayer. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Billy Axe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Stardust Corpsegrinder!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksandr Martynov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Axe is looking to clinch but Corpsegrinder is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Axe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Axe tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Corpsegrinder counters with a nice low kick that buckles Axe's knee momentarily.
Corpsegrinder looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters circling a little - Corpsegrinder finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Corpsegrinder circles away from the clinch attempt.
Axe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Corpsegrinder can pounce on him.
Corpsegrinder swats away the attempt to clinch by Axe.
Corpsegrinder lands a nice looking body kick.
Axe tries to score with a low kick but Corpsegrinder moves his leg out of the way.
Axe stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Axe wants it to stay on the feet.
Billy Axe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Axe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Axe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Corpsegrinder paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Corpsegrinder circles away from the clinch attempt.
Axe closes the distance looking to clinch
and Corpsegrinder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Axe gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Corpsegrinder to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Corpsegrinder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Axe is keeping the position for now.
Corpsegrinder is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Axe working for a triangle but Corpsegrinder defends it easily.
Corpsegrinder showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Axe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Corpsegrinder is one step ahead there.
Corpsegrinder won't allow Axe to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corpsegrinder trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Axe manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Corpsegrinder utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Axe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Axe throwing strikes from guard but Corpsegrinder blocks nicely.
Corpsegrinder looking for a triangle here. Axe is fighting it but it looks tight! Corpsegrinder pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Axe is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Stardust Corpsegrinder!
An out of breath Stardust Corpsegrinder 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 Alexander Goranov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalle Natsisiwa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Goranov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Natsisiwa!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Igor Prikhodko and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goranov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Goranov working the body and head with strikes.
Goranov stands up and beckons Natsisiwa to his feet.
Goranov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Natsisiwa is looking for a sweep.
Goranov misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Goranov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Natsisiwa to see if he's OK.
Natsisiwa is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Goranov trying to control the action but Natsisiwa is working from the bottom.
Goranov is trying to get an arm triangle but Natsisiwa is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goranov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Natsisiwa has escaped the position, nice work there.
Natsisiwa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Goranov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Goranov throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Natsisiwa works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goranov is pressing down on Natsisiwa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Natsisiwa is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goranov trying to control the pace.
Natsisiwa is trying to control but can't.
Goranov seems to be working for a kimura but Natsisiwa defends the submission attempt.
Goranov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Natsisiwa defending well though.
Goranov prevents Natsisiwa from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goranov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Natsisiwa sees it coming and defends easily.
Goranov seems to be working for a kimura but Natsisiwa defends the submission attempt.
Goranov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Natsisiwa is refusing to be controlled, as Goranov sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Natsisiwa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Goranov.
Goranov throwing shots but Natsisiwa is blocking nicely.
Natsisiwa wants to improve his position but Goranov is controlling well.
Natsisiwa is not content to let Goranov control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Natsisiwa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goranov seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Goranov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Goranov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Natsisiwa.
Natsisiwa cracks Goranov with a good jab.
Natsisiwa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goranov manages to avoid it.
Goranov tries for a takedown but Natsisiwa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Alexander Goranov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goranov dives in and grabs Natsisiwa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Natsisiwa pushes down on Goranov's head and hops out.
Natsisiwa misses the shot to the body.
Natsisiwa stuffs the takedown attempt from Goranov. Goranov gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Goranov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goranov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Natsisiwa defends well and Goranov ends up having to push Natsisiwa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A short left from Natsisiwa.
Goranov wants to take the fight to the mat but Natsisiwa manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Natsisiwa.
Natsisiwa controlling the action here for a moment.
Natsisiwa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Goranov throws a punch but it's blocked by Natsisiwa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goranov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Goranov tries to score a body lock takedown but Natsisiwa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Goranov takes a shot to the head.
Goranov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Natsisiwa lands a nice looking body shot.
Goranov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Natsisiwa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Goranov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Natsisiwa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Goranov.
Natsisiwa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Goranov on the side of the head.
Natsisiwa leaves Goranov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Goranov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Natsisiwa's corner calls for a 1-2. Natsisiwa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Goranov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goranov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Natsisiwa cracks Goranov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kalle Natsisiwa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Decent striking displayed by Natsisiwa there.
Natsisiwa with a nice cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goranov looks for a takedown but Natsisiwa sprawls well.
Goranov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Goranov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Natsisiwa throws a good cross that connects.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Goranov.
Alexander Goranov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Goranov shoots for a double leg takedown but Natsisiwa sprawls well. He's pushed Goranov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Natsisiwa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Goranov.
Natsisiwa scores with a decent looking hook.
Goranov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A shot to the liver by Natsisiwa. Beautiful body shot.
Nice body punch from Natsisiwa.
Natsisiwa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Goranov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Horrible takedown by Goranov or perhaps it was just good defense by Natsisiwa which made him look bad.
Natsisiwa throws a good cross that connects.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Natsisiwa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Goranov on the side of the head.
Natsisiwa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Goranov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kalle Natsisiwa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Natsisiwa lands an overhand right.
Natsisiwa lands with an overhand left.
Goranov is rocked!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Goranov.
Natsisiwa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Goranov doesn't seem bothered though.
Natsisiwa tests Goranov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Natsisiwa lands a nice hook to Goranov's body. Goranov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Goranov shoots in looking for a takedown. Natsisiwa tries to sprawl out of it but Goranov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Natsisiwa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Natsisiwa misses with the combination.
Goranov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Natsisiwa thuds a left hand into Goranov's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Natsisiwa cracks a nice hook into Goranov's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Natsisiwa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Natsisiwa lands a nice shot that snaps Goranov's head back.
Natsisiwa scores with a hook to the body. Goranov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Goranov misses with a takedown attempt - Natsisiwa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Natsisiwa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Natsisiwa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Goranov at a distance.
Goranov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Natsisiwa lands a jab-cross combination.
Goranov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Goranov darts in looking for a takedown but Natsisiwa gets double underhooks and turns Goranov into the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Natsisiwa misses with some punches.
Goranov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Natsisiwa wants to control from the top but Goranov keeps moving.
Natsisiwa won't allow Goranov to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Natsisiwa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Natsisiwa lands with a hook. Goranov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Goranov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Natsisiwa is fending him off so far but Goranov persists. Nope, Natsisiwa circles away and we're back to standing.
Natsisiwa works Goranov's body with a nice hook.
Natsisiwa stuns Goranov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Natsisiwa scores with a jab. Goranov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Natsisiwa scores with a nice right hand.
Natsisiwa lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Goranov tries to move into range but Natsisiwa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Natsisiwa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Natsisiwa sizes up Goranov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Natsisiwa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Goranov.
Oh Goranov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Natsisiwa lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goranov throws a wild hook but Natsisiwa just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Goranov gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Natsisiwa raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kalle Natsisiwa!
Kalle Natsisiwa decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bernardo Bernardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexandr Tarkovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tarkovsky has chosen Sergei Rachmaninov- Bells of Moscow as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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165 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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bernardo Bernardo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexandr Tarkovsky!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Fedor Mirinova and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bernardo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tarkovsky throws out the jab.
Bernardo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tarkovsky.
Tarkovsky throws a poor cross that misses
and Bernardo counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Tarkovsky's guard now.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Tarkovsky is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tarkovsky is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bernardo defends well.
Bernardo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tarkovsky working a defensive guard here.
Tarkovsky is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tarkovsky looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tarkovsky keeping full guard, as Bernardo tries to pass.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bernardo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bernardo trying to control but Tarkovsky is working from the bottom.
Bernardo slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarkovsky makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tarkovsky.
Tarkovsky looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bernardo trying to control the position from guard on top but Tarkovsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bernardo advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tarkovsky makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tarkovsky.
Bernardo trying to control the position from guard on top but Tarkovsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tarkovsky looking for a guillotine here but Bernardo defends easily.
Bernardo pushes down on Tarkovsky's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bernardo wants to take a breather but Tarkovsky is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bernardo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Tarkovsky is looking to get to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bernardo tries to control but Tarkovsky wriggling away.
Tarkovsky really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bernardo wants to control the pace but Tarkovsky is squirming around nicely.
Tarkovsky stops Bernardo from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Bernardo forces the positional change into back control.
Tarkovsky fending off the submission attempt from Bernardo.
Tarkovsky tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarkovsky gets back to half guard.
Bernardo wants to control but Tarkovsky is keeping him busy.
Tarkovsky tries to roll over but Bernardo keeps him under control.
Bernardo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tarkovsky is looking to improve his position.
Tarkovsky looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bernardo prevents Tarkovsky from improving his position.
Bernardo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bernardo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bernardo wants to pass to mount but Tarkovsky is defending the position.
Tarkovsky tries to get to full guard but Bernardo has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tarkovsky trying to control from the bottom.
Bernardo is looking to take a break and control but Tarkovsky is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tarkovsky actively working from the bottom here.
Tarkovsky is refusing to be controlled, as Bernardo sits in half guard.
Bernardo prevents Tarkovsky from improving his position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bernardo is pressing down on Tarkovsky's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tarkovsky is holding on for now.
Bernardo wants to control but Tarkovsky is keeping him busy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tarkovsky trying to hold on to Bernardo's head to control him but Bernardo postures up.
Bernardo wants to work for an arm triangle but Tarkovsky is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bernardo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Tarkovsky!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bernardo Bernardo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tarkovsky doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tarkovsky swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tarkovsky misses with an uppercut.
Tarkovsky connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bernardo's hands.
Tarkovsky scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bernardo needs to keep his hands up - Tarkovsky had a free shot at his head there.
Bernardo takes a swing at Tarkovsky's ribcage but misses.
Tarkovsky scores with a hook.
Bernardo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tarkovsky as he avoids it easily.
Tarkovsky misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Tarkovsky misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tarkovsky lands a jab-cross combination.
Bernardo is rocked!
Alexandr Tarkovsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tarkovsky misses with an uppercut.
Oh Bernardo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bernardo drops his hands momentarily. Tarkovsky doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Bernardo staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Bernardo doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexandr Tarkovsky!
Alexandr Tarkovsky decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Josef Urrah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Owidiusz Sknerski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Urrah comes into the arena with Johnny Cash - Oney blaring out of the sound system. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Josef Urrah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Owidiusz Sknerski!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Viktor Lagutenko and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Urrah - just one landing.
Sknerski misses with a low kick.
Urrah looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sknerski is fending him off so far but Urrah persists. Nope, Sknerski circles away and we're back to standing.
Sknerski throws a leg kick
and Urrah counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sknerski looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Urrah trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sknerski controlling Urrah's posture.
Urrah throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sknerski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sknerski controls Urrah momentarily but Urrah frees himself.
Urrah trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Urrah is working hard here to advance position.
Urrah connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urrah throws a big elbow that misses.
Urrah throws a big right hand that misses.
Sknerski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Urrah tries to free his leg and advance position but Sknerski is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sknerski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Urrah missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sknerski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Urrah wants to control from the top but Sknerski keeps moving.
Urrah throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urrah working some strikes from top position.
Sknerski looking to control.
Sknerski keeping moving, preventing Urrah from controlling successfully.
Urrah looking to sit in guard and control but Sknerski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Urrah wants to sweep here but Sknerski controlling him for the moment.
Urrah is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sknerski defends well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sknerski stopping the sweep attempt from Urrah.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sknerski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sknerski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sknerski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sknerski won't allow Urrah to sweep him here.
Sknerski wants to control from the top but Urrah keeps moving.
Urrah tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sknerski passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sknerski wants to control but Urrah is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urrah tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sknerski wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sknerski wants to stand but Urrah has his arm trapped.
Urrah wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Urrah gets back to half guard.
Urrah is trying to get back to full guard.
Urrah makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Urrah.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Urrah looking for a sweep. Not yet Urrah, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josef Urrah dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sknerski takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Urrah staying out of range there.
Sknerski misses with a straight left.
Urrah steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sknerski.
Urrah lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sknerski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sknerski does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nice body punch from Urrah.
Owidiusz Sknerski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sknerski moves out of range of the body kick from Urrah.
Urrah connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sknerski misses with a double jab.
Sknerski misses with a low kick.
Urrah jabs Sknerski to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sknerski throws a jab when Urrah was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urrah on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sknerski catches Urrah with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sknerski takes a swing at Urrah's ribcage but misses.
Sknerski throws a nice head kick!
The fighters circling - Urrah throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Urrah takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sknerski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Urrah.
Sknerski with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Urrah to score with a decent uppercut.
Sknerski swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sknerski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Urrah checks a leg kick.
Urrah wants to land a leg kick but Sknerski is out of range.
A big right from Sknerski misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urrah scores with a decent looking hook.
Urrah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sknerski manages to avoid it.
Sknerski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Urrah misses with a double jab.
Sknerski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sknerski misses with a looping left.
Sknerski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Urrah throws out the jab.
Urrah looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sknerski is fending him off so far but Urrah persists. Nope, Sknerski circles away and we're back to standing.
Sknerski walks into a jab.
Urrah fails to land with a series of punches.
Urrah moves into range and connects with a jab.
Urrah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sknerski was well out of range. Poor timing from Urrah.
Sknerski lands a nice looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urrah misses the jab.
Sknerski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Urrah walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sknerski misses with a leg kick.
Urrah takes one on the button.
Urrah checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sknerski throws a leg kick that is checked
and Urrah counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Urrah is looking to take a break and control but Sknerski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Urrah takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Urrah lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Urrah is nestled in close to Sknerski, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urrah has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sknerski avoids a strike by Urrah and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Urrah's guard! Fantastic escape!
Sknerski trying to control but Urrah is working from the bottom.
Sknerski tries to stand but Urrah is controlling from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Urrah looking for a guillotine here but Sknerski defends easily.
Sknerski preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josef Urrah dominated that second round.
That's time! Urrah's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Sknerski avoids the body shot from Urrah.
Sknerski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Urrah.
Sknerski connects with a leg kick. Urrah looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sknerski takes a swing at Urrah's ribcage but misses.
Urrah looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sknerski throws a head kick but Urrah moves out of range.
Sknerski's jab looks to have found its range, popping Urrah under the eye.
Sknerski misses with a jab, cross combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Urrah. That's going to slow Sknerski down.
A cross from Sknerski lands.
Urrah misses with a straight right.
Sknerski slaps away a takedown attempt from Urrah, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Urrah looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urrah throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sknerski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Urrah.
Urrah won't allow Sknerski to sweep him here.
Urrah trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sknerski wants to stand but Urrah is controlling the position.
Urrah looking to pass the guard.
Urrah looking to sit in guard and control but Sknerski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Urrah looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sknerski preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Urrah is on top in guard.
Urrah loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Urrah throwing strikes but missing.
Urrah loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Urrah trying to control but Sknerski is working from the bottom.
Urrah throws an elbow that misses. Sknerski uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Urrah's guard. Nice move by Sknerski!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sknerski trying to control but Urrah is working from the bottom.
Sknerski stopping the sweep attempt from Urrah.
Sknerski trying to control but Urrah is working from the bottom.
Sknerski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sknerski preventing the sweep.
Owidiusz Sknerski has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Sknerski does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Owidiusz Sknerski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urrah closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Urrah lands in his opponent's guard.
Urrah postures up.
Urrah works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sknerski is looking for a sweep. Urrah is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Urrah throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Urrah is just content to waste time from the top position. Sknerski takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Urrah wants to control from the top but Sknerski keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josef Urrah showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Urrah has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josef Urrah!
Josef Urrah took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Free Reza!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Callahan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mitchell has chosen Voices- Rev Theory as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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222 lbs
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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
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Harry Callahan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, James Mitchell!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Igor Prikhodko and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitchell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Callahan scores with a nice head shot.
A low kick from Mitchell misses
and Callahan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Callahan checks the leg kick.
Mitchell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mitchell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mitchell doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mitchell fails with a takedown attempt.
Mitchell looks to land a combination but Callahan avoids it well.
Mitchell shoots in and drives through. Callahan sprawls well.
Callahan seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Harry Callahan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Mitchell.
Callahan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Callahan lands a leg kick that knocks Mitchell off balance momentarily.
James Mitchell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Callahan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mitchell is trying hard to land a takedown here. Callahan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mitchell shoots in but Callahan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mitchell looks winded!
Callahan stuns Mitchell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Callahan throws a front kick that sends Mitchell stumbling back into the cage.
Mitchell tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Callahan defends well and Mitchell ends up having to push Callahan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mitchell tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Callahan smiles and moves away.
Callahan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mitchell. That did some damage!
Mitchell tries to bum rush Callahan with a series of wild strikes but Callahan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Callahan connects with a single shot there.
Callahan throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've been informed that Mitchell has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Callahan.
Callahan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mitchell throws an overhand right that lands on Callahan's shoulder, as Callahan tries to avoid the shot.
A head kick by Mitchell misses
and Callahan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Harry Callahan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A leg kick checked by Callahan.
Callahan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mitchell's sensitive parts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Callahan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mitchell's sensitive parts.
Mitchell takes one to the side of the head.
Callahan connects with a leg kick. Mitchell looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Callahan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Callahan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Callahan lands a leg kick that knocks Mitchell off balance momentarily.
Callahan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Callahan lands with a slapping head kick.
Callahan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Callahan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Callahan jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mitchell's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A head kick misses from Mitchell.
Callahan scores with a jab to the body.
Callahan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mitchell's head backwards.
A nice leg kick lands there from Callahan.
Callahan scores with a spinning back kick!
Mitchell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Callahan but Callahan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A jab lands there for Callahan.
Mitchell is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Callahan with a nice cross.
Nice cross by Callahan.
Mitchell is still on wobbly legs! Can Callahan finish him?
Callahan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mitchell. That did some damage!
Callahan leaves Mitchell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mitchell seems to have recovered his senses.
Mitchell takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The fighters circle, before Callahan throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Mitchell's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Callahan lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Harry Callahan!
Harry Callahan thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kirk Karwoski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arstan Selmy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Selmy has chosen DMX - X Gon Give It To Ya as his entrance music. 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 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kirk Karwoski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Arstan Selmy!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Sergei Dronov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Karwoski misses its intended target.
Selmy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karwoski manages to avoid it.
Selmy looks for a takedown but Karwoski sprawls well.
Selmy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Selmy shoots in but no luck this time.
Kirk Karwoski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arstan Selmy.
Karwoski leaves Selmy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Selmy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Karwoski circles away.
Karwoski definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A cross from Karwoski lands.
Selmy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Karwoski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Selmy somewhat.
Karwoski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Karwoski lands with a thumping leg kick.
Selmy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Selmy misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Selmy misses the target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Karwoski.
It looks like Arstan Selmy has been cut.
Selmy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Selmy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karwoski tries to clinch up.
Selmy tries for a takedown but Karwoski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Selmy shoots in but no luck this time.
Selmy blocks a head kick by Karwoski.
Karwoski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Selmy manages to avoid it.
Karwoski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Karwoski thuds his right hand into Selmy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Selmy looks to land a combination but Karwoski avoids it well.
Karwoski scores with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice cross by Karwoski.
Karwoski stuffs the takedown attempt from Selmy. Selmy gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Selmy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Selmy gets the takedown into side control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
You can see the frustration on Karwoski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Selmy creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Karwoski sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Karwoski regains half guard, as Selmy was trying to land strikes.
Karwoski tries to get to full guard but Selmy has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karwoski is trying to control but can't.
Selmy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Karwoski with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Selmy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Karwoski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Karwoski regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Selmy.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Selmy working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Karwoski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Selmy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Karwoski is keeping the position for now.
Selmy cracks Karwoski with a solid left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Selmy looking to sit in guard and control but Karwoski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karwoski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Selmy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Selmy pulls Karwoski in close to his closed guard and prevents Karwoski from doing any damage or advancing position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Karwoski trying to control the position from guard on top but Selmy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Kirk Karwoski will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Arstan Selmy's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Selmy takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Selmy misses with a body shot.
Karwoski moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kirk Karwoski is winning the standup battle so far.
Karwoski misses the shot to the body.
Karwoski is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Karwoski connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Selmy throws a hook but Karwoski blocks it.
Selmy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Selmy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Selmy lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Karwoski down.
Selmy throws an elbow but Karwoski slips to the side and avoids it well.
Karwoski is looking for a sweep.
Selmy lands a few punches from side control.
Selmy fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Selmy is putting a hurting on Karwoski here, landing some big shots from side control.
Selmy misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Karwoski parries the strikes from Selmy easily there. Selmy is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Karwoski to escape.
Karwoski is looking to reverse the position.
Arstan Selmy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Selmy trying to control the action but Karwoski is working from the bottom.
The strikes coming from Selmy are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Selmy throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Karwoski works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Karwoski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Karwoski.
Karwoski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karwoski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Selmy wants to control from the top but Karwoski keeps moving.
Selmy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Karwoski controlling the position.
Karwoski trying to control the position.
Karwoski wants to improve his position but instead Selmy has moved into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Selmy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Karwoski sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karwoski regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Selmy.
Selmy postures up in Karwoski's guard and throws a big left but Karwoski blocks it.
Karwoski trying to keep a closed guard but Selmy is proving a slippery customer.
Karwoski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Selmy manages to get himself to full guard.
Selmy working a defensive guard here.
Karwoski trying to control the position from guard on top but Selmy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Selmy pulls Karwoski in close to prevent any damage.
Selmy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Karwoski's guard.
Selmy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Karwoski controls Selmy momentarily but Selmy frees himself.
Karwoski has control of Selmy's left arm, preventing Selmy from doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Arstan Selmy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Arstan Selmy's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A head kick misses from Karwoski.
Karwoski thuds his right hand into Selmy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Karwoski throws a front kick aimed at Selmy's knee but Selmy avoids it well.
Karwoski scores with a shot to the body.
A big right from Selmy misses.
Karwoski thuds his shin into the meat of Selmy's side.
Karwoski slips a straight right by Selmy.
Selmy misses with a looping left.
Selmy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Selmy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Karwoski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Karwoski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Selmy.
A cross from Karwoski lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karwoski tests Selmy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Selmy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Selmy looks to throw the jab but Karwoski is out of range.
Selmy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Selmy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karwoski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Selmy is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Selmy with a jab.
Karwoski defending well as Selmy loads up on a big left hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Karwoski.
An inside leg kick lands from Karwoski.
Kirk Karwoski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Selmy takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karwoski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Karwoski closes the distance and clinches.
Karwoski lands a body punch.
Selmy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karwoski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That has opened up Arstan Selmy's cut even more.
Karwoski lands with a left to the head.
Karwoski lands a hook that snaps the head of Selmy backwards.
Selmy takes an elbow to the temple.
Karwoski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karwoski lands an elbow inside that Selmy shrugs off.
The cut above Arstan Selmy's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Selmy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Selmy throws an elbow that misses.
Karwoski lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Arstan Selmy's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Arstan Selmy's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kirk Karwoski!
During a confident post fight interview, Kirk Karwoski thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Outfuh Blood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rufus McTearson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Outfuh Blood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rufus McTearson!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Konstantin Menshow and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McTearson slips under a jab.
Blood connects with a nice looking jab.
McTearson misses with a hook. Blood ducked under it nicely.
Blood connects with a nice looking jab.
Blood is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McTearson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blood sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blood takes one to the chin there.
Blood stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've been told by Blood's head coaches at Humboldt Park Elite Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Blood misses with a looping right.
Rufus McTearson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McTearson misses with a hook to the body
and Blood counters with a low kick, right behind McTearson 's knee.
Blood tries to clinch but McTearson is having none of it.
McTearson moves out of range as Blood strikes.
Blood digs a good body shot into McTearson's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McTearson misses with a few strikes there.
Blood keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McTearson.
Blood pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Blood walks into a jab.
McTearson moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blood fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jab, jab by McTearson - just one landing.
Blood checks a leg kick nicely.
Blood lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Blood missing with a left hand there. McTearson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McTearson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blood counters with a straight right hand.
Blood connects with a crisp jab.
Blood gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Blood lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McTearson backwards.
A short uppercut from McTearson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blood doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blood is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McTearson is keeping busy.
McTearson misses with a knee strike.
Blood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blood lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Blood blocks the elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blood cracks McTearson with a nice body shot.
McTearson takes a shot to the head.
Blood misses with a punch to the body.
Blood is trying to force a seperation but McTearson has the dominant position.
Blood misses with a body punch.
McTearson told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Blood working aggressively here.
McTearson swings wildly with an uppercut but Blood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blood dodges an elbow strike from McTearson.
Blood blocks an elbow strike from McTearson.
McTearson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McTearson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Blood working aggressively here.
Blood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McTearson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blood misses with the head strike.
Blood throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Blood pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTearson crunches a lovely knee into Blood's ribcage.
Blood tries to work over McTearson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blood breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A decent looking cross lands there for McTearson.
Blood throws a hook but McTearson avoids it easily.
Blood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McTearson misses with a jab, cross combination.
McTearson connects with an inside leg kick.
McTearson throws out a loose jab but Blood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blood tries to close the distance and clinch up but McTearson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Blood scores with a crisp jab that stopped McTearson in his tracks.
Blood catches McTearson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Blood waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McTearson.
McTearson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blood misses with a hook. McTearson ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McTearson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blood sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McTearson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blood moves away.
Blood bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
McTearson avoids the body shot from Blood.
Blood tries to clinch up.
Blood scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Blood misses with a leg kick
and McTearson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McTearson slips a straight right by Blood.
McTearson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blood.
Blood avoids the head kick by McTearson.
McTearson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blood.
McTearson moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blood rushes McTearson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Blood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blood is trying to stall.
Blood cracks McTearson with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Outfuh Blood dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
McTearson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McTearson lands a jab to the nose.
Blood stuns McTearson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Blood comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Blood throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McTearson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Blood blocks a head kick by McTearson.
Blood jabs McTearson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McTearson throws a big shot that misses.
McTearson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A punch combination from Blood misses.
Nice defenses there by McTearson.
Blood jabs at McTearson's body.
Blood throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McTearson.
Blood swings widly with a right hand
and McTearson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Blood thinking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blood walks into a jab.
McTearson looks to throw the jab but Blood is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McTearson misses with a leg kick.
McTearson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McTearson tests Blood's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Blood avoids the head kick by McTearson.
McTearson misses with a looping left.
Blood lands a nice shot to the body.
Outfuh Blood is winning the standup battle so far.
McTearson throws a wild body kick that Blood sees coming a mile off.
McTearson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Blood wants to clinch up but McTearson keeps it at a distance.
Blood throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Blood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McTearson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Blood misses with a looping right.
McTearson misses with a hook. Blood ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McTearson misses with an uppercut
and Blood counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McTearson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McTearson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Blood is able to avoid easily.
McTearson scores with a decent looking hook.
Blood bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McTearson's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blood throws a hook to the side of McTearson's head but McTearson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McTearson moves away from the strike by Blood.
McTearson misses the shot to the body.
McTearson throws a head kick that misses.
Blood doesn't manage to clinch there - McTearson circles away.
Blood scoring well with a low kick there.
Blood digs a good hook to McTearson's body.
McTearson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice defenses there by Blood.
Blood blocks a head kick by McTearson.
Blood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McTearson moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blood misses with a straight right.
McTearson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McTearson missing with a left hand there. Blood was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blood tries to clinch up but McTearson circles away and keeps his distance.
Blood throws a poor cross that misses
and McTearson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McTearson was well out of range. Poor timing from Blood.
Blood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McTearson throws out the jab.
Blood wants to clinch
and McTearson counters with a straight right hand.
Blood keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Blood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McTearson misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Blood misses the target.
Blood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice jab there from McTearson.
Blood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Blood.
A left lands for McTearson.
McTearson misses with an uppercut. Blood saw that one coming.
McTearson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blood circles away quickly and effectively.
Blood defending well as McTearson loads up on a big left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A solid leg kick lands there for McTearson.
Blood wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McTearson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blood stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McTearson.
Blood connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Blood closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McTearson misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice left hand lands by Blood.
McTearson scores a nice knee to the body.
McTearson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McTearson being controlled against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Outfuh Blood dominated that second round.
That's time! Blood's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Blood tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Blood tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Blood misses with a wild body shot.
Blood throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blood connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Blood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McTearson was well out of range. Poor timing from Blood.
McTearson looks to throw the jab but Blood is out of range.
McTearson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McTearson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Blood's hands.
Blood scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
McTearson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A big left from McTearson misses.
The fighters circling - Blood throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blood throws an overhand right that lands on McTearson's shoulder, as McTearson tries to avoid the shot.
Blood avoids a punch combination nicely.
Good exchange - McTearson coming out on top.
Blood looks to score with a jab to the body but McTearson is just out of range.
McTearson lands a head kick. Blood smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
McTearson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Blood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McTearson was well out of range. Poor timing from Blood.
Blood connects with a right hand. McTearson shakes it off.
McTearson gets tackled into the cage by Blood. Blood maintains the clinch.
McTearson misses with a punch on the inside.
McTearson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Outfuh Blood has been cut.
McTearson landing knees to the body.
Good body shot from McTearson.
McTearson throws a punch but it's blocked by Blood.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A body shot lands from Blood.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McTearson misses with a punch on the inside.
Blood lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Blood throws a punch but it's blocked by McTearson.
Blood struggles to land a body shot inside as McTearson controls his hands.
McTearson has a couple of punches blocked by Blood.
Blood tries to break free but McTearson pushes him back against the cage.
Blood stalling in the clinch but McTearson improves position.
Blood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McTearson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McTearson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McTearson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blood was well out of range. Poor timing from McTearson.
Blood 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.
Blood throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McTearson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blood needs to keep his hands up - McTearson had a free shot at his head there.
Blood lands with a right hand.
Blood defending well as McTearson loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTearson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Blood misses with a left hand
and McTearson counters with a nice uppercut.
McTearson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blood.
Blood tries to close the distance and clinch but McTearson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McTearson connects with the punch.
McTearson lands a right hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blood. McTearson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blood tries to clinch up but McTearson circles away and keeps his distance.
McTearson looks to score with a jab to the body but Blood is just out of range.
McTearson closes the distance and clinches up with Blood, looking for a takedown. McTearson pushes Blood against the cage but Blood circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McTearson throws a quick inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - McTearson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blood moves away from the strike by McTearson.
McTearson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Blood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blood misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McTearson staying out of range there.
A jab from McTearson misses.
McTearson takes one on the button.
Blood rushes McTearson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Blood goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McTearson misses with the head strike.
Blood looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Blood pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A nice inside leg kick there by McTearson. That's going to slow Blood down.
A telegraphed right hand from McTearson misses the target.
Blood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McTearson moves away.
Blood throws a big shot that misses.
Rufus McTearson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A swing and a miss from Blood.
McTearson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McTearson slips under a jab.
A low kick from McTearson misses
and Blood cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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 Outfuh Blood.
Well Blood has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Outfuh Blood!
After winning the bout, Outfuh Blood thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Werner Pinzner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Mercer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Pinzner might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Panzer Battalion. Alex Mercer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Werner Pinzner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex Mercer!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Illya Tyunina and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mercer scoring well with a low kick there.
Mercer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pinzner has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mercer.
Pinzner doesn't manage to clinch there - Mercer circles away.
The fighters circling - Pinzner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crunch! Pinzner slams his shin into Mercer's torso.
Pinzner blocks a low kick nicely.
Pinzner throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mercer tries a head kick but it misses.
Pinzner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mercer tries a head kick but it misses.
Mercer bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Pinzner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mercer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Alex Mercer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mercer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pinzner has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mercer misses with a leg kick
and Pinzner counters with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinzner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mercer moves away.
Mercer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pinzner.
Mercer cracks Pinzner with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pinzner takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mercer throws a head kick but Pinzner moves out of range.
Pinzner takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pinzner looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pinzner throws a push kick but Mercer slaps the foot to one side.
Pinzner missing with a left hand there. Mercer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mercer connects with an inside leg kick.
Mercer takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pinzner lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pinzner just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinzner scores with a body shot.
Mercer tries a head kick but it misses.
Mercer scores with a hook.
Pinzner looks to score with a jab to the body but Mercer is just out of range.
Pinzner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mercer.
Mercer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pinzner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pinzner looks to land a right hand but Mercer moved out of range.
Pinzner looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mercer misses with a leg kick
and Pinzner holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mercer is trying to maintain a safe position but Pinzner gets an underhook and turns Mercer into the cage.
Pinzner misses with a punch on the inside.
Mercer wants to get back to striking at distance but Pinzner won't allow it.
Pinzner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinzner stalling.
Pinzner lands with a right to the head.
Pinzner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pinzner struggles to land a body shot inside as Mercer controls his hands.
Mercer effectively controlling the action here.
Mercer is trying to break free.
Mercer blocks an uppercut.
Pinzner stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pinzner presses Mercer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mercer blocks a body shot from Pinzner.
Pinzner just leaning against Mercer, taking a breather.
Pinzner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pinzner being controlled against the cage.
Pinzner working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinzner lands a left hand.
Pinzner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mercer tries to break the clinch but Pinzner is controlling the position.
Pinzner misses with a short punch on the inside.
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!
Pinzner looking to slow down the pace here.
Mercer wants to get back to striking at distance but Pinzner won't allow it.
Mercer can't break the clinch.
Pinzner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pinzner can't find room to land a body shot as Mercer controls the action.
Pinzner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mercer breaks the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pinzner.
Mercer scores with a leg kick.
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 Werner Pinzner will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mercer avoids a kick to the body.
Pinzner looks to throw the jab but Mercer is out of range.
Mercer scores with a leg kick.
Pinzner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mercer.
An inside leg kick from Mercer misses.
Mercer ducks under a wild hook from Pinzner.
Mercer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pinzner.
Mercer throws a front kick aimed at Pinzner's knee but Pinzner avoids it well.
Pinzner blocks a jab.
Mercer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mercer throws a low kick but Pinzner moves out of range easily.
Mercer throws a leg kick but Pinzner checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercer misses with a leg kick.
Mercer connects with a solid leg kick.
Pinzner throws a leg kick
and Pinzner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mercer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pinzner.
Mercer tries a head kick but it misses.
Mercer scores with a jab. Pinzner acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mercer misses with a hook
and Pinzner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alex Mercer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mercer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pinzner counters with an outside leg kick.
Mercer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pinzner checks it well.
Mercer lands with a nice combination. Pinzner backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Werner Pinzner has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mercer misses with a straight right.
Mercer throws a looping overhand right but Pinzner ducks down to avoid it.
Mercer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pinzner.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Mercer there.
Pinzner avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mercer loads up on a big right hand but Pinzner slips the punch.
Pinzner takes one on the button.
Pinzner wants to land a leg kick but Mercer is out of range.
Pinzner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mercer.
Mercer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pinzner blocks a jab.
Mercer misses with a straight left.
Mercer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pinzner misses with a body kick.
Mercer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinzner jabs Mercer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mercer with a nice cross.
Mercer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pinzner misses with a body shot.
Pinzner has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pinzner there as he acknowledges the shot.
A good leg kick by Mercer.
Mercer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mercer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pinzner goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mercer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mercer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pinzner has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mercer.
Mercer misses with a leg kick
and Pinzner counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mercer throws a head kick that misses.
Nice shot by Mercer.
Pinzner looks for the body kick but Mercer saw that one coming.
Mercer jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pinzner throws the kick towards the body but Mercer avoids it.
The fighters circling - Pinzner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pinzner throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mercer blocks a head kick by Pinzner.
Pinzner checks a leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good work by Pinzner as he checks the leg kick.
Pinzner lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mercer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pinzner.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Mercer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Werner Pinzner'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.
A head kick misses from Mercer.
Mercer throws a sloppy head kick and Pinzner moves out of range easily.
Mercer scores with a head kick. Pinzner tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Mercer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pinzner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mercer was well out of range. Poor timing from Pinzner.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pinzner, right into the meat.
Pinzner clinches with his opponent.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pinzner as Mercer tries to tie him up.
Pinzner has a couple of punches blocked by Mercer.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pinzner.
Pinzner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pinzner works on Mercer's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A frustrated look appears on Mercer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinzner lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mercer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A low kick from Mercer is predictable there
and Pinzner counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick from Mercer misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mercer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mercer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mercer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mercer throws a body kick that misses.
Mercer looks to land a left hand but Pinzner moved out of range nicely.
Mercer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pinzner manages to avoid it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mercer.
Pinzner misses with a two punch combination.
Mercer throws a lazy right hand but Pinzner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mercer throws a lazy uppercut
and Pinzner counters with an outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinzner throws a body punch but Mercer moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pinzner swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mercer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pinzner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mercer throws out the jab.
Mercer throws a looping overhand right but Pinzner ducks down to avoid it.
Pinzner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mercer.
Mercer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mercer scores with a sloppy right hand. Pinzner should have avoided that one.
Mercer thows a body shot but no joy.
Mercer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pinzner lands a nice hook to Mercer's body. Mercer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A good leg kick by Pinzner.
Mercer misses with a lunging right hand
and Pinzner counters with a body kick that stops Mercer in his tracks momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pinzner counters with an outside leg kick.
Mercer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mercer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pinzner throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Pinzner connects with a solid leg kick.
Pinzner fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mercer moves out of range of the body kick.
Mercer is looking to score with low kicks.
Pinzner feints a jab promting Mercer to slip. Pinzner then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mercer slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Alex Mercer has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A leg kick checked by Mercer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mercer throws a hook but Pinzner avoids it easily.
Pinzner moves out of range of the body kick from Mercer.
Pinzner throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Pinzner scores with a shot to the body.
Pinzner bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mercer's head.
Mercer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pinzner.
Pinzner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mercer.
Pinzner fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mercer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pinzner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pinzner swings for the body but Mercer moves out of range.
Pinzner moves out of range of the strikes.
Pinzner swings for the body but Mercer moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Werner Pinzner clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mercer throws a head kick but Pinzner moves out of range.
Mercer connects with a high kick.
Pinzner digs a good body shot into Mercer's ribs.
Mercer throws a lazy right hand but Pinzner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mercer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pinzner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mercer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mercer throws a sloppy head kick and Pinzner moves out of range easily.
Pinzner throws a leg kick but Mercer sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mercer looks to land a combination but Pinzner avoids it well.
Pinzner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mercer.
Pinzner slips under a jab from Mercer.
Mercer misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinzner takes the fight into the clinch.
Mercer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pinzner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pinzner avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pinzner with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mercer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mercer throws a leg kick but Pinzner checks it.
Pinzner is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mercer.
Pinzner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mercer.
Pinzner misses with a wild body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pinzner. That's going to slow Mercer down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinzner looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mercer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mercer thumps Pinzner with a low kick.
Mercer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pinzner.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mercer takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mercer is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Pinzner scores with a shot to the body.
Pinzner scoring well with a low kick there.
Pinzner moves out of range as Mercer throws a body kick.
Pinzner scores with the left hand. Mercer knows he should have avoided that one.
A punch combination from Mercer misses.
Mercer throws a jab but it's blocked by Pinzner.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercer tries to work over Pinzner's front leg with a kick but Pinzner checks it.
Pinzner moves into the clinch successfully.
Mercer breaks from the clinch.
Pinzner clobbers Mercer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mercer.
Pinzner moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mercer misses with a body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mercer.
A low kick from Mercer is predictable there
and Pinzner moves into the clinch.
Pinzner has Mercer pressed against the cage, preventing Mercer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pinzner.
Mercer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mercer throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mercer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mercer thows a leg kick but Pinzner checks it
and Pinzner counters by moving into the clinch.
Pinzner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mercer backwards.
Mercer blocks a body shot from Pinzner.
Pinzner tries to work over Mercer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pinzner struggles to land a body shot inside as Mercer controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Pinzner.
Pinzner lands an elbow inside.
Mercer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pinzner has him pressed against the cage.
Pinzner lands a body punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pinzner prevents Mercer from breaking the clinch.
Pinzner lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pinzner gets through Mercer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Werner Pinzner had his way with Alex Mercer in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Pinzner on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
An inside leg kick from Mercer misses.
Pinzner checks a leg kick.
Pinzner looks to score with a jab to the body but Mercer is just out of range.
Mercer plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Mercer throws a looping overhand right but Pinzner ducks down to avoid it.
Pinzner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mercer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mercer looks to land a combination but Pinzner avoids it well.
Mercer checks the leg kick.
Mercer tries to land a leg kick but Pinzner saw it coming and moves away.
Mercer throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mercer throws a solid leg kick but Pinzner takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mercer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pinzner has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Good work by Pinzner as he checks the leg kick.
Mercer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pinzner on the side of the head.
Mercer throws a leg kick but Pinzner sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pinzner doesn't manage to clinch there - Mercer circles away.
Mercer throws a leg kick but Pinzner sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pinzner checks a low kick from Mercer.
Pinzner feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mercers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mercer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pinzner in his tracks.
A jab from Mercer does it's job there.
Pinzner throws a leg kick but Mercer checks it.
Pinzner on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercer throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Pinzner is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pinzner checks a low kick from Mercer.
Oh Pinzner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mercer lands a big head kick that sends Pinzner to the canvas! Mercer follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Mercer!
A determined Alex Mercer didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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