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SFL 87: Vvit VS Stanley PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bernardo Bernardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mirko Silva looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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Solid boxing
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Decent boxing
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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
7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mirko Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bernardo Bernardo!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bernardo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Silva swivels and escapes.
Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bernardo.
We've been hearing reports that Silva has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Silva closes the distance and clinches.
Silva prevents the takedown attempt.
Bernardo goes for a takedown attempt but Silva pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mirko Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bernardo Bernardo.
Bernardo gets tackled into the cage by Silva. Silva maintains the clinch.
Bernardo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Silva is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bernardo can't get the takedown.
Bernardo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Silva has Bernardo pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Silva pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bernardo tumbling to the mat - Silva dives into Bernardo's guard.
Silva trying to control but Bernardo is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bernardo wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
Our spies down at at The Clinic inform us that Bernardo has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Bernardo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bernardo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silva defends well.
Bernardo managing to control the position.
Bernardo looking for a guillotine here but Silva defends easily.
Silva connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bernardo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Silva slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bernardo is looking for a sweep.
Silva grinds an elbow into Bernardo's temple.
Bernardo prevents Silva from moving into mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bernardo taking a bit of punishment here - Silva scoring with strikes.
Silva trying to control the action but Bernardo is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bernardo is trying to control Silva's posture but Silva avoids it.
Silva is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bernardo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Silva trying to control the action but Bernardo is working from the bottom.
Silva thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bernardo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bernardo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bernardo wants to free his trapped foot but Silva is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bernardo on the ground.
Bernardo trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
Bernardo stops Silva from getting back to his feet.
Silva is breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva is staying active underneath Bernardo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bernardo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Silva knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bernardo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
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 Mirko Silva will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Silva is looking to clinch.
Silva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Silva misses with a series of wild punches.
Mirko Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bernardo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Silva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Silva stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Silva wants it to stay on the feet.
Mirko Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Bernardo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bernardo drives through with a takedown into Silva's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bernardo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bernardo trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Bernardo wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Bernardo from controlling successfully.
Silva is looking to stand up but Bernardo isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Bernardo Bernardo.
Silva closes the distance and clinches.
Silva is working for takedown but Bernardo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bernardo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Silva prevents it.
Silva drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bernardo pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bernardo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Silva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bernardo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bernardo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Silva.
Bernardo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bernardo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bernardo dodges the punch combination from Silva.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Bernardo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bernardo keeps the fight on the outside.
Bernardo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Silva counters by clinching up.
Mirko Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bernardo Bernardo.
Bernardo lands a takedown into guard.
Bernardo wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Bernardo Bernardo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bernardo has gone for a leg lock! Silva slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bernardo's guard.
Silva has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Bernardo.
Silva wants to control from the top but Bernardo keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bernardo looking to control.
Bernardo looking for a guillotine here but Silva defends easily.
Bernardo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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!
Bernardo keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva sitting in guard here, content to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bernardo pulls Silva in close to his closed guard and prevents Silva from doing any damage or advancing position.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Bernardo is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bernardo Bernardo 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!
Silva rushes Bernardo and presses him up against the cage.
Silva is looking for a takedown.
Silva is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bernardo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Silva has Bernardo pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Silva pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bernardo tumbling to the mat - Silva dives into Bernardo's guard.
Silva trying to control but Bernardo is working from the bottom.
Bernardo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bernardo is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bernardo manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bernardo looking to control but Silva is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bernardo fails to advance to Silva's back.
Bernardo working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Silva is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Silva is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Bernardo has taken his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bernardo is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Bernardo is cranking Silva's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Silva! He's tightened the choke and Silva is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bernardo Bernardo!
During a confident post fight interview, Bernardo Bernardo 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 Tim Pearmine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Schloash Ylurner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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185 lbs
7 - 19 - 0 |
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191 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Good kicks
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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
7 - 19 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tim Pearmine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Schloash Ylurner!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksandr Martynov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pearmine walks into a straight right hand from Ylurner.
Pearmine closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
It looks like Tim Pearmine has been cut.
Ylurner throws out a powerful jab.
Ylurner throws a front kick that sends Pearmine stumbling back into the cage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ylurner.
Pearmine shoots in looking for a takedown but Ylurner manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pearmine's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ylurner cracks Pearmine with a good jab.
Ylurner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ylurner is looking to slow Pearmine down with leg kicks.
Pearmine is breathing heavily.
Ylurner swinging wildly here.
A lazy left from Ylurner finds it's target.
A combination from Ylurner does no damage.
Ylurner misses with a two punch combination.
Ylurner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearmine takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ylurner throws a monster overhand right that drops Pearmine! Ylurner follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Schloash Ylurner!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Shilo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomas kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ralek Gracie - GINAGI (G-IN-A-GI). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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195 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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Good low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Craig Shilo!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Valeri Chadov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shilo sprawls well. Shilo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thomas gets slowly back to his feet.
Shilo scores with a hook.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thomas.
Thomas goes for a double leg but Shilo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shilo continues to drive forward.
Thomas definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thomas tries for a takedown. No joy.
Shilo pushes Thomas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Shilo.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shilo.
Shilo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shilo stops a takedown attempt from Thomas.
Nice body punch from Shilo - that landed with a thud.
Shilo prevents a takedown attempt there.
A left hand lands to the body for Shilo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shilo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Thomas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas looking for a takedown.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shilo.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shilo.
Thomas drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shilo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Shilo.
Thomas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shilo lands with a good body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Shilo. That snapped Thomas's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shilo gets caught flat footed, as Thomas shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Thomas throws a strike but Shilo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Shilo looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas can't keep his opponent in guard - Shilo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Shilo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Thomas!
Thomas is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shilo tries to control but Thomas wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thomas trying desperately to get to his feet.
Thomas is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas is working hard here to advance position.
Thomas wants to control but Shilo is having none of it.
Shilo controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Thomas really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thomas tries to hold on but Shilo postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Shilo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
An inside leg kick lands from Shilo.
Thomas has a takedown stuffed.
Thomas needs to keep his hands up - Shilo had a free shot at his head there.
Shilo scores with a nice head shot.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Shilo. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Shilo scores with a jab to the body.
Shilo connects with a crisp jab.
Shilo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Craig Shilo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shilo catches Thomas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Shilo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shilo as he jumps to the side.
Thomas shoots in looking for a takedown. Shilo tries to sprawl out of it but Thomas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shilo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas tries for a takedown but Shilo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Shilo lands a slapping body shot.
Shilo stuffs the takedown attempt from Thomas. Thomas gets slowly back to his feet.
Shilo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shilo jabs at Thomas's body.
Shilo scores with a hook to the body. Thomas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shilo dips to his left and cracks Thomas with an uppercut!
Shilo jabs Thomas right on the nose. Thomas blinks but takes it well.
Shilo stuns Thomas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thomas will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shilo has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Thomas is landing a low percentage of strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thomas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Thomas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shilo.
Thomas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shilo counters with a series of strikes. Thomas will be more careful next time no doubt.
Thomas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shilo lands a big head kick that sends Thomas tumbling to the mat! Shilo takes a step backwards and waves Thomas back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Thomas is rocked!
Shilo lands a left and a right that send Thomas crashing to the mat, dazed. Shilo thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Oh Thomas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shilo fakes the body blow, causing Thomas to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Thomas goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Craig Shilo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Louie Prima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Average Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Prima comes into the arena with You're Going Down blaring out of the sound system. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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204 lbs
15 - 7 - 0 |
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205 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Louie Prima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Average Joe!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Viktor Lagutenko and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Joe misses.
Joe cracks the inside of Prima's front leg.
Joe throws a big shot that misses.
Prima checks the leg kick nicely there.
Prima keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joe.
Joe throws a low kick, looking for Prima's leg but Prima calmly moves out of range.
Prima throws a solid leg kick but Joe takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Prima.
Prima blocks a jab.
Good work by Joe as he checks the leg kick.
We've been told by Prima's head coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Joe jabs at Prima's body.
Prima moves away from the strike by Joe.
Joe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Prima misses with a low kick.
Joe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Joe.
Joe misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe scores with a hook.
Prima is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Joe tries to score with a low kick but Prima moves his leg out of the way.
Joe throws a poor cross that misses
and Prima counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Joe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Joe on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Joe avoiding damage as Prima throws knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Joe.
Prima crunches a lovely knee into Joe's ribcage.
Prima with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Joe avoiding damage as Prima throws knees to the body.
Prima tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Joe avoids it.
Joe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in the clinch, Joe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Joe taking a breather.
Prima crunches a lovely knee into Joe's ribcage.
Joe looks winded!
Joe blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Prima.
Prima misses with an elbow over the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Prima.
Prima missing with knees to the body.
Prima creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Joe's defenses.
Joe lands a hook that snaps the head of Prima backwards.
Prima trying to land knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Joe.
Joe avoiding damage as Prima throws knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Joe.
Joe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joe pushes Prima back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Prima unloads a knee to the mid-section. Joe lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Joe lands a nice uppercut.
Joe avoiding damage as Prima throws knees to the body.
Prima creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Joe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Joe.
Joe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Prima creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Prima tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Joe avoids it.
Prima lands a knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe tries a body shot but Prima blocks it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Prima throws an elbow but misses.
Joe lands a shoulder strike.
Prima gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Joe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Prima tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Joe avoids it.
Prima missing with knees to the body.
Joe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Primas head.
Joe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Prima backwards.
Joe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Joe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Joe blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right from Joe.
Joe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Prima pushes off an throws an elbow but Joe leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Joe avoiding damage as Prima throws knees to the body.
Joe managing to block the knees to the body from Prima.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Joe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Joe avoiding damage as Prima throws knees to the body.
Joe misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Joe.
A short right from Joe.
A short body shot lands from Joe as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Prima trying to land knees to the body.
Joe blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Joe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Prima backwards.
Joe lands with a left to the head.
Joe blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Prima scores a nice knee to the body.
Joe scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Joe.
Prima pushes off an throws an elbow but Joe leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A knee to the head by Prima.
Joe on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Prima takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Joe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Joe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Prima backwards.
Joe wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Prima has him pressed against the cage.
Joe misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Average Joe will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Joe scores with a nice head shot.
Joe scores with a nice right hand.
Joe keeps Prima at a distance using the push kick.
Joe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Prima throws a looping overhand right but Joe ducks down to avoid it.
Joe tries a low kick but Prima avoids it.
Louie Prima is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Prima uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joe.
A chopping leg kick lands by Joe.
Prima misses the shot to the body.
Joe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Prima on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Average Joe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Joe does it's job there.
Prima feints a jab promting Joe to slip. Prima then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Joe slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Joe is looking to land body kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe lands with a shot to the body.
Joe swings widly with a right hand
and Prima counters with a good, hard body kick but Joe shrugs it off.
Joe thows a body shot but no joy.
Joe sizes up Prima with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Joe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Prima checks the leg kick nicely there.
Joe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Joe misses with a low kick.
Joe throws a low kick but Prima avoids it.
Prima moves out of range of the strikes.
Joe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Prima uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joe.
Joe blocks a head kick by Prima.
Joe scores with a shot to the body.
Joe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joe missing with a left hand there. Prima was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Joe misses with a straight left.
Prima darts in and clinches Joe up against the cage.
Louie Prima has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Prima trying to land knees to the body.
Prima blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Prima scores with a knee to the head.
Joe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Prima's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Prima is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Joe is defending well for now.
Prima tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Joe avoids it.
Joe avoids a wild elbow strike from Prima.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe throws a head punch that misses.
Joe on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Joe is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Joe lands a hook that snaps the head of Prima backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Joe.
Joe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Prima.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Joe.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Joe.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Still in the clinch, Joe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Joe blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Prima misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Joe.
Joe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Joe taking a breather.
Joe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Prima stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Joe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Joe connects with a good right hand that stumbles Prima. Prima circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Prima throws a good cross that connects.
Prima clinches up with Joe and pushes him back against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Prima.
Prima missing with knees to the body.
Joe digs a right hand into Prima's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Prima's gas tank.
Joe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Primas head.
Joe takes an elbow to the temple.
Joe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Joe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Prima trying to land knees to the body.
Joe lands a hook that snaps the head of Prima backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Joe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Joe lands a shoulder strike.
Joe is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Joe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Prima backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Average Joe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Prima's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Joe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Prima. That did some damage!
A swing and a miss from Joe.
Prima is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice uppercut lands for Joe. That snapped Prima's head back.
Joe throws a lazy right hand but Prima sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Joe misses with a looping right.
Joe misses with a straight right.
Prima tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Prima.
Danga de danga de dang - Joe scores with a four punch combination!
Joe lands with an uppercut that bounces Prima off the cage and back into range.
Prima ducks under a wild hook from Joe.
Joe thows a body shot but no joy.
Joe pivots, looking for a leg kick but Prima is out of range and Joe settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prima takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Joe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Prima moves away.
Joe lands with an overhand left.
Both fighters circling a little - Prima finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Joe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Prima manages to avoid it.
Joe throws a low kick but it's checked well by Prima.
Joe scores with a body shot.
Joe misses with a low kick.
Joe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Joe.
Average Joe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Prima has taken the fight to the clinch.
Joe tries to stall but Prima uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Joe is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Prima has denied him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prima utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Joe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joe avoiding damage as Prima throws knees to the body.
Joe takes a knee to the side of the body.
Prima misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Joe.
Prima landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Prima creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Joe's defenses.
Prima unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Prima landing knees to the body.
Joe managing to block the knees to the body from Prima.
Prima blocking some punches.
Prima blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Prima tries to land knees in the clinch but Joe avoids the damage to the body.
Joe managing to block the knees to the body from Prima.
Joe lands a body punch.
Prima has a couple of punches blocked by Joe.
Joe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Prima backwards.
Joe blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Joe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Primas head.
Joe looking to slow down the pace here.
Prima throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Joe blocks it with crossed arms.
Still in the clinch, Joe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Joe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Joe.
Joe just leaning against Prima, taking a breather.
Prima is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Joe is defending well for now.
Joe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Prima takes a shot to the head.
Prima comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Joe managing to block the knees to the body from Prima.
Prima tries to land knees in the clinch but Joe avoids the damage to the body.
Prima tries to land knees in the clinch but Joe avoids the damage to the body.
Joe lands a shoulder strike.
Prima trying to land knees to the body.
Louie Prima has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joe can't find room to land a body shot as Prima controls the action.
Joe is stalling here.
Joe blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Average Joe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Prima throws an elbow that misses.
Joe cracks Prima with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Prima throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Joe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joe avoiding damage as Prima throws knees to the body.
Joe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Primas head.
Joe pushes Prima back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Prima tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Joe avoids it.
Joe blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Joe is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Joe lands a right hand.
Joe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Joe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Average Joe.
I've got Joe winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Average Joe!
After the fight, Average Joe was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Louie Prima was interviewed post fight and said 'Congratulations to my opponent.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abe Lincon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Mitchell's choice of entrance music: Voices- Rev Theory. 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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29
213 lbs
12 - 9 - 0 |
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26
210 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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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
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Abe Lincon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, James Mitchell!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Valeri Chadov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lincon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mitchell was well out of range. Poor timing from Lincon.
Lincon swats away the attempt to clinch by Mitchell.
Mitchell forces Lincon back against the cage and clinches.
Mitchell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mitchell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mitchell throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lincon.
No joy there for Lincon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mitchell throws a series of punches but Lincon avoids them all with ease.
A big left from Lincon misses.
Mitchell throws a head kick but Lincon moves out of range.
Mitchell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lincon as he jumps to the side.
Mitchell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lincon is fending him off so far but Mitchell persists. Nope, Lincon circles away and we're back to standing.
Mitchell lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lincon lands with a nice body punch.
Lincon lunges at Mitchell with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mitchell's hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell walks into a left hand.
Lincon drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Mitchell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lincon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lincon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mitchell wants to sweep but no luck.
Mitchell is still trying to improve position.
Lincon landing with the ground and pound.
Lincon tries to free his leg and advance position but Mitchell is retaining full guard.
Lincon keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mitchell's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mitchell looking for a sweep. Not yet Mitchell, not yet.
Lincon working some strikes from top position.
Lincon wants to control from the top but Mitchell keeps moving.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lincon is one step ahead there.
Mitchell bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lincon's guard.
Lincon is trying to control the position but Mitchell postures up.
Lincon is pulling down on Mitchell's head. It's preventing any offense from Mitchell, at least for the moment.
Mitchell postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Abe Lincon wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Mitchell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lincon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mitchell wants to land a leg kick but Lincon is out of range.
Mitchell throws a lazy uppercut
and Lincon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick misses from Mitchell.
Mitchell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mitchell wants to clinch.
Mitchell shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lincon counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Mitchell's guard now.
Abe Lincon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Mitchell.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lincon passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lincon scores with punches from side control.
Mitchell tries to buck Lincon off but Lincon is having none of it.
Mitchell is not content to let Lincon control the position.
Mitchell manages to get back to half guard.
Mitchell slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lincon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lincon won't allow Mitchell to sweep him here.
Mitchell keeping moving, preventing Lincon from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mitchell is on top in guard.
Mitchell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell wants to pass the guard but Lincon is keeping the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mitchell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mitchell being controlled here momentarily.
Mitchell postures up in Lincon's guard and throws a big left but Lincon blocks it.
Mitchell throwing strikes from guard but Lincon blocks nicely.
Lincon is trying to keep Mitchell in close.
Mitchell is looking to advance position but Lincon has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
BOOM! Lincon connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Mitchell is trying desperately to improve position.
Mitchell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abe Lincon 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.
Mitchell slips a jab from Lincon.
Lincon throws a looping overhand right but Mitchell ducks down to avoid it.
Lincon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mitchell closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lincon is looking for a sweep.
Mitchell creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Lincon sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Lincon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sloppy strikes there by Mitchell.
Mitchell postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Lincon struggling a bit here.
Lincon avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mitchell.
The strikes coming from Mitchell are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Abe Lincon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lincon is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lincon desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Mitchell is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mitchell seems to be looking for submissions.
Lincon wants to improve his position but Mitchell is controlling well.
Mitchell is working for a kimura but Lincon is defending it quite comfortably.
Lincon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mitchell wants to pass the guard but Lincon is keeping the position.
Mitchell preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell postures up and lands a big shot to Lincon's brow.
Mitchell tries to free his leg and advance position but Lincon is retaining full guard.
Mitchell postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mitchell throws a big right hand that misses.
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!
Mitchell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lincon is keeping the position for now.
Lincon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mitchell wants to pass the guard but Lincon is keeping the position.
Lincon controls Mitchell momentarily but Mitchell frees himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mitchell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lincon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lincon has control of Mitchell's left arm, preventing Mitchell from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell won't allow Lincon to sweep him here.
Mitchell with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mitchell won't allow Lincon to sweep him here.
Lincon trying to keep a closed guard but Mitchell is proving a slippery customer.
Abe Lincon has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Mitchell gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mitchell scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mitchell throws a combination. Lincon tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Abe Lincon has been cut.
Lincon lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mitchell throws a sloppy head kick and Lincon moves out of range easily.
Lincon slaps away a takedown attempt from Mitchell, before circling back to the center of the mat.
James Mitchell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lincon misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mitchell swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lincon counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lincon stopping the sweep attempt from Mitchell.
Mitchell is breathing heavily.
Mitchell is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lincon passes into half guard.
Mitchell gets back to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mitchell is looking to sweep but instead, Lincon has passed into half guard.
Lincon wants to control but Mitchell is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Mitchell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Abe Lincon's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Lincon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mitchell manages to avoid it.
Mitchell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lincon throws out the jab.
Lincon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mitchell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lincon sprawls well. Lincon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mitchell gets slowly back to his feet.
Lincon slaps away a takedown attempt from Mitchell, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mitchell lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lincon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mitchell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mitchell gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lincon is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lincon won't allow Mitchell to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell keeping moving, preventing Lincon from controlling successfully.
Lincon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mitchell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lincon is one step ahead there.
Lincon looking to pass the guard.
Mitchell bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lincon's guard.
Lincon trying to keep a closed guard but Mitchell is proving a slippery customer.
Lincon keeping full guard, as Mitchell tries to pass.
Lincon lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mitchell!
Mitchell is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mitchell sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lincon drops an elbow to the side of Mitchell's head.
Mitchell slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mitchell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lincon is one step ahead there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lincon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lincon keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mitchell's head.
Lincon trying to control but Mitchell is working from the bottom.
Lincon wants to pass the guard but Mitchell is keeping the position.
Lincon working some strikes from top position.
Mitchell manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Lincon is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell landing strikes from the mount.
Mitchell scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Mitchell jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Lincon is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Lincon and Mitchell has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Mitchell creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Lincon sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Mitchell tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Lincon defending against the ground and pound.
Lincon is trying to control Mitchell's posture but Mitchell avoids it.
Lincon is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mitchell connects with a decent elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lincon is looking for a sweep.
Mitchell throws an elbow but Lincon slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Who's going to make the next move?
Mitchell misses with the ground and pound.
Mitchell tries for a kimura but Lincon is defending well.
Lincon is looking for a sweep.
Mitchell 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.
Mitchell swings around for an armbar but Lincon sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mitchell's guard.
Mitchell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mitchell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lincon scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lincon trying to control the position from guard on top but Mitchell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mitchell wants to sweep here but Lincon controlling him for the moment.
Lincon lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to James Mitchell.
I think Mitchell has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... James Mitchell!
An out of breath James Mitchell 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bradley Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Brandao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Can't Hold Us. 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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26
160 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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24
170 lbs
12 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bradley Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Diego Brandao!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Johnson, right into the meat.
Brandao misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Brandao looks for a takedown but Johnson sprawls well.
Brandao takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body. Brandao takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Johnson cracks the inside of Brandao's front leg.
Johnson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Johnson scoring well with a low kick there.
Johnson tries to bum rush Brandao with a series of wild strikes but Brandao uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brandao keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Johnson misses with a lunging right hand
and Brandao counters with a single leg into guard. Johnson didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brandao throws a big elbow that misses.
Brandao has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Brandao postures up.
Johnson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandao is staying active underneath Johnson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Johnson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Johnson is thwarting Brandao's attempts to control the position.
Brandao gets back to full guard.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brandao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brandao throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandao can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Johnson controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bradley Johnson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A punch lands to the side of Brandao 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Johnson slaps away a takedown attempt from Brandao, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bradley Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Brandao.
Brandao on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Johnson lands a jab to the head.
Johnson stuffs the takedown.
Johnson lands a nice shot that snaps Brandao's head back.
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!
Johnson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Johnson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brandao doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Brandao changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Johnson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson taking a bit of punishment here - Brandao scoring with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson struggling a bit here.
Brandao lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Brandao landing a few strikes.
Check out the look on Brandao's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Johnson dodges the ground and pound from Brandao.
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brandao trying to control the position but Johnson is working away.
Brandao creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Brandao working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brandao takes a little break here. Johnson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Brandao postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Johnson tries to buck Brandao off but Brandao is having none of it.
Johnson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Brandao's best efforts.
Brandao working the head and body with strikes.
Brandao lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnson is trying to stand back up but Brandao is controlling him
Ground and pound from Brandao.
Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brandao pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Diego Brandao will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Johnson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Brandao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Brandao avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brandao takes one on the button.
Johnson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Brandao checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Johnson scores with a leg kick.
Johnson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brandao has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Brandao avoids nicely.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Left hook, right uppercut from Johnson.
Johnson throws a leg kick which misses Brandao's front leg but catches the back leg as Brandao tries to avoid it.
Brandao blocks a leg kick.
Johnson connects with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Johnson stuffs the takedown.
Brandao's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Brandao closes the distance and clinches up with Johnson, looking for a takedown. Brandao pushes Johnson against the cage but Johnson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Johnson lands with an overhand left.
That kick from Johnson tenderised Brandao's leg. Brandao is trying to keep his angry face on.
Brandao slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Bradley Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson lands a jab-cross combination.
Johnson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Brandao.
Johnson cracks the inside of Brandao's front leg.
Brandao shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bradley Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Brandao.
Johnson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Johnson lands a head kick!
Brandao is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brandao wants to stay close but Johnson steps back to make room for something. Brandao seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Johnson and Brandao drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bradley Johnson!
Bradley Johnson looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'It's great to add another W to my record. Thanks to everyone who has supported me.'.
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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 Harbor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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
18 - 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
17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, James Harbor!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Ivan Kurochkin and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harbor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Callahan.
We've been told by Callahan's head coaches at Warrior MMA and Fitness that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice defenses there by Harbor.
Harbor slips under a jab from Callahan.
Harbor shoots and misses
and Harbor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Callahan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Harbor has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Harbor and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Harbor misses with a looping left.
Callahan tries to score with a low kick but Harbor moves his leg out of the way.
Callahan throws a jab when Harbor was well out of range.
Donk. Callahan catches Harbor right on the button with a cross.
Callahan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Harbor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Harbor misses with a body shot.
Callahan tries to work over Harbor's front leg with a kick but Harbor checks it.
Callahan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Callahan scores with a nice right hand.
Callahan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Harbor's hands.
Harbor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Harbor misses the target.
Callahan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Callahan there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Callahan as he connects with a hook.
Harbor has a takedown stuffed.
A slow jab from Callahan misses its intended target.
Harbor fails with a takedown attempt.
Harry Callahan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Harbor.
Callahan feints and then cracks Harbor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Harbor down.
Harbor fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Callahan cracks Harbor with a right hand to the side of the head.
Harbor dives in and grabs Callahan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Callahan pushes down on Harbor's head and hops out.
Harbor takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Harbor has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Harbor scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Callahan doesn't seem bothered though.
Callahan throws a head kick that misses.
Callahan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Callahan wants it to stay on the feet.
Harbor shoots in for a double leg but Callahan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Harbor lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harbor closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Callahan misses with a head kick.
Callahan tests Harbor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Harbor misses with a jab to the body
and Callahan counters with a low kick, right behind Harbor 's knee.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Callahan.
Callahan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Callahan wants it to stay on the feet.
Callahan tries to bum rush Harbor with a series of wild strikes but Harbor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Harbor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Callahan.
Callahan throws a wild body kick that Harbor sees coming a mile off.
Harbor takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Callahan bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Callahan connects with a single shot there.
Callahan misses with a kick to the body.
Harbor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harbor is trying hard to land a takedown here. Callahan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Harbor blocks a head kick by Callahan.
Harbor tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Callahan swivels and escapes.
Callahan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Harbor slips a straight right by Callahan.
Callahan misses with a low kick.
Callahan throws an off balance right hand
and Harbor counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Harbor.
Harbor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Callahan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Callahan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Callahan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Harbor with a flurry of punches that miss.
Callahan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Harbor postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Callahan is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Harbor, into his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Callahan trying to control the position from guard on top but Harbor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harbor looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Harbor bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Callahan's guard.
Harbor sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Callahan doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Harbor paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Callahan - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Harry Callahan!
Harry Callahan 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 Metin Eroglu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Hendricks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eroglu's entrance music is No Worries. A fine choice. Hendricks has chosen FIGHT OF OUR LIVES as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Metin Eroglu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Hendricks!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hendricks shoots for a takedown but Eroglu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Eroglu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A clash of legs there as Eroglu blocks the low kick.
Eroglu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Eroglu throws a head kick but Hendricks moves out of range.
Hendricks dives in and grabs Eroglu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Eroglu pushes down on Hendricks's head and hops out.
Eroglu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hendricks.
Eroglu cracks Hendricks with a good jab.
Eroglu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hendricks throws a right and a left that both miss.
Eroglu tries a head kick but it misses.
Good leg kick by Eroglu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hendricks connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hendricks jabs Eroglu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Eroglu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eroglu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hendricks.
Eroglu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hendricks.
Eroglu wants to slow Hendricks down by chopping away at his legs.
Hendricks's corner calls for a 1-2. Hendricks obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks looks for a takedown but Eroglu sprawls well.
Metin Eroglu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Hendricks.
Hendricks has a takedown stuffed.
Hendricks misses with the combination.
Eroglu tries a head kick but it misses.
Hendricks throws a solid leg kick but Eroglu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hendricks.
Hendricks tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hendricks misses with a low kick.
Hendricks misses with a low kick.
Hendricks throws a head kick that misses.
Eroglu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Eroglu avoids the body shot from Hendricks.
Eroglu misses with a low kick.
Eroglu throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Eroglu.
Hendricks shoots in for a takedown but Eroglu shows good takedown defense.
Eroglu connects with a body shot that sends Hendricks's belly button to the back.
Eroglu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hendricks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Eroglu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hendricks 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.
Hendricks connects with a body shot.
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!
Hendricks fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hendricks fails with a takedown attempt.
Eroglu changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hendricks looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Eroglu throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Eroglu working away.
Eroglu is staying tight to Hendricks's torso, preventing him from escaping.
You can see the frustration on Hendricks's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks is looking to regain half guard here but Eroglu keeps moving and retains side control.
Eroglu trying to control the position but Hendricks is working away.
An elbow from Eroglu crashes against the mat.
Eroglu 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.
Eroglu tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Eroglu has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eroglu is looking to take a break and control but Hendricks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hendricks is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eroglu lands a few punches from side control.
Eroglu working the ground and pound but Hendricks is defending the strikes.
Eroglu fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Hendricks is looking to regain half guard here but Eroglu keeps moving and retains side control.
Eroglu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hendricks keeps working.
Eroglu working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Eroglu lands a nice forearm strike.
Eroglu in side control, throwing shots but Hendricks defends.
Eroglu working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Eroglu cracks Hendricks with a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Metin Eroglu dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hendricks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Eroglu.
Eroglu closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hendricks taking a bit of punishment here - Eroglu scoring with strikes.
Eroglu tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Eroglu moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
You can see the frustration on Hendricks's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hendricks is not content to let Eroglu control the position.
Hendricks manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Eroglu is controlling Hendricks's trapped leg to prevent Hendricks from advancing to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Eroglu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hendricks missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Eroglu is holding on to half guard well.
Eroglu trying to control here.
Eroglu actively working from the bottom here.
Hendricks looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Eroglu with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Eroglu is pressing down on Hendricks's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks scoring with some ground and pound.
Hendricks throws an elbow that misses. Eroglu uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hendricks's guard. Nice move by Eroglu!
Hendricks trying to control the position.
Eroglu advances to half guard.
Eroglu trying to advance position but Hendricks counters by regaining guard.
Hendricks is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hendricks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Eroglu is one step ahead there.
Eroglu wants to control from the top but Hendricks keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hendricks bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Eroglu's guard.
Hendricks throwing strikes from guard but Eroglu blocks nicely.
Eroglu pulls Hendricks in close to prevent any damage.
Eroglu is trying to control the position but Hendricks postures up.
Eroglu wants to sweep but no luck.
Eroglu throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hendricks uses it to pass to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Hendricks works to advance to full mount. Eroglu defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Eroglu manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hendricks missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hendricks wants to control but Eroglu is keeping him busy.
Hendricks thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Eroglu's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Eroglu moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Eroglu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Metin Eroglu will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Eroglu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hendricks momentarily.
Eroglu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hendricks tried to score with a low kick but Eroglu checks it.
Eroglu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Eroglu dips to his left and cracks Hendricks with an uppercut!
A swing and a miss from Eroglu.
A chopping leg kick lands by Eroglu.
Hendricks throws an overhand right that lands on Eroglu's shoulder, as Eroglu tries to avoid the shot.
A clash of legs there as Hendricks blocks the low kick.
Hendricks throws a body punch but Eroglu moves out of range.
Eroglu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hendricks is out of range and Eroglu settles back down.
Eroglu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hendricks throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Eroglu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Eroglu throws the left hand but Hendricks avoids the punch easily.
Eroglu tests Hendricks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eroglu looks for the body kick but Hendricks saw that one coming.
Hendricks thuds his right hand into Eroglu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hendricks tries to land a leg kick but Eroglu saw it coming and moves away.
Eroglu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hendricks moves out of range of the strikes.
Eroglu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Eroglu.
Hendricks takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Eroglu checks a low kick from Hendricks.
Hendricks takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hendricks buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Eroglu thows a leg kick but Hendricks checks it
and Hendricks counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Eroglu's guard now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hendricks stands up over Eroglu, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Eroglu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Eroglu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hendricks scoring with punches to the head and body.
Eroglu is pulling down on Hendricks's head to control his posture.
Hendricks with a nice head shot there.
Eroglu controls Hendricks momentarily but Hendricks frees himself.
Hendricks throwing strikes but missing.
Hendricks throws a big elbow that misses.
Hendricks seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Johnny Hendricks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eroglu keeping moving, preventing Hendricks from controlling successfully.
Eroglu looking to control.
Metin Eroglu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hendricks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Eroglu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hendricks has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Eroglu pulls Hendricks in to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Metin Eroglu wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Hendricks closes this distance looking for a takedown but Eroglu circles away.
Hendricks checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hendricks scores with a body shot.
Hendricks throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hendricks crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Eroglu - the referee stops the clock and Hendricks gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Eroglu. Hendricks manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A jab from Hendricks finds it's way through Eroglu's defenses.
Eroglu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Eroglu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hendricks.
Eroglu lands a leg kick that knocks Hendricks off balance momentarily.
Eroglu lands with a hook. Hendricks tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Eroglu feints and then cracks Hendricks's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hendricks down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hendricks lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Eroglu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A good leg kick by Eroglu.
Eroglu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Eroglu scores with a leg kick.
Jab from Eroglu.
Eroglu is looking to land body kicks.
Eroglu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Johnny Hendricks.
Well Eroglu 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Metin Eroglu!
A victorious Metin Eroglu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Johnny Hendricks was interviewed post fight and said ' I was only hitting GSP...or whoever with 72.8 percent power. If I had to lose Im glad hes the guy. Congratulations Bro... I also fucked his wife '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lee Murray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugues De Payens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murray comes to the cage accompanied by KO muzik. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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218 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
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Lee Murray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hugues De Payens!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Igor Prikhodko and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murray throws a shot to the body.
De Payens misses with a wild body shot.
Murray comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Murray misses with a telegraphed body shot
and De Payens cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
De Payens avoids the body shot from Murray.
Murray missing with a left hand there. De Payens was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
De Payens staying out of range there.
Murray swings and misses with a shot to the body
and De Payens counters with a nice low kick that buckles Murray's knee momentarily.
Murray moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Murray takes one on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murray rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and De Payens counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
De Payens avoids the body shot from Murray.
Murray lands a straight punch to the body, keeping De Payens at a distance.
Murray misses the shot to the body.
De Payens keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Murray throws a right hand that misses
and De Payens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Murray misses with a body shot.
Murray changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. De Payens tries to avoid it but Murray manages to keep hold of a leg and drag De Payens to the ground. De Payens escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by De Payens.
Murray is breathing heavily.
De Payens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murray.
Murray throws a jab when De Payens was well out of range.
De Payens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murray.
Murray throws a predictable looking body shot
and De Payens counters with a three punch combo that has Murray backing up. Murray nods at De Payens to acknowledge the strikes.
De Payens punishes Murray's body with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Payens lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
De Payens throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lee Murray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Payens scores with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by De Payens.
De Payens throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
De Payens throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Murray takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
De Payens fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Murray.
De Payens digs a good hook to Murray's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Payens tries to close the distance and clinch but Murray swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Crunch! De Payens slams his shin into Murray's torso.
De Payens buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Murray stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from De Payens.
De Payens tries to clinch but Murray moves out of range.
De Payens cracks Murray with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Murray looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hugues De Payens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Payens takes one to the side of the head.
De Payens scores with a spinning back kick!
De Payens feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Murray sprawling to the canvas! Murray rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can De Payens finish him?!
Murray is rocked!
Crack! De Payens connects with the perfect overhand right and Murray falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for De Payens!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hugues De Payens!
An intense looking Hugues De Payens took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'To understand the nature of enlightenment requires infinite understanding, sometimes the evil we perceive in this reality, is merely our own human nature learning to cast free the shackles of illusion. Love to you all, never stop believing! Broken Halo! You are all God's awake and act as such wi'.
Lee Murray was interviewed post fight and said 'It sucks to get old '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joni Vvit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Stanley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stanley has chosen The man that you FEAR as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joni Vvit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kyle Stanley!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Igor Prikhodko and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stanley throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stanley stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stanley takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vvit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vvit avoids the body shot from Stanley.
Stanley is looking to slow Vvit down with leg kicks.
Joni Vvit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vvit lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
It looks like Kyle Stanley has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stanley looks for the body kick but Vvit saw that one coming.
Stanley moves out of range of the strikes.
Vvit throws a big shot that misses.
Stanley has managed to clinch.
Vvit gets underhooks to prevent Stanley's takedown attempt.
Vvit looking to slow down the pace here.
A right hook to the body lands for Stanley.
Stanley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vvit looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stanley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vvit checks the leg kick nicely there.
Stanley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stanley swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Vvit to counter with a crisp jab.
Vvit moves out of range as Stanley throws a body kick.
Vvit takes a swing at Stanley's ribcage but misses.
Vvit misses with the combination.
Stanley moves out of range as Vvit strikes.
Vvit throws a combination that misses
letting Stanley counter with a right hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stanley.
Nice jab there from Stanley.
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!
Stanley misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vvit looks to score with a jab to the body but Stanley is just out of range.
Stanley throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vvit scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vvit misses with an uppercut
so Stanley counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Vvit is trying to keep Stanley in close.
Vvit is looking to stand back up but Stanley counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Vvit.
Stanley landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Stanley is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vvit is just riding it out for now. Stanley eventually gives up the hold.
Stanley prevents Vvit from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stanley is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vvit has managed to free his arm - good work.
Stanley is thwarting Vvit's attempts to control the position.
Vvit kicks Stanley off and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vvit misses with a hook
and Stanley counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vvit misses with a left hand
and Stanley counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Vvit's guard now.
Stanley sitting in guard here, content to control.
Stanley trying to control but Vvit is working from the bottom.
Stanley prevents Vvit from getting back to his feet.
Stanley wants to control from the top but Vvit keeps moving.
Vvit trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
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!
Stanley forces his way into half guard.
Vvit manages to get to full guard.
Vvit keeping full guard, as Stanley tries to pass.
Stanley trying to control the position from guard on top but Vvit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanley prevents Vvit from getting back to his feet.
Vvit throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Vvit tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stanley wants to pass the guard but Vvit is keeping the position.
Vvit lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Stanley!
Vvit throwing strikes but Stanley bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Vvit wants to stand but Stanley is controlling the position.
Vvit working a defensive guard here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stanley trying to control but Vvit is working from the bottom.
Stanley is stalling in the full guard.
Stanley preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Stanley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kyle Stanley's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Vvit connects with a right hand. Stanley shakes it off.
Stanley keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vvit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vvit is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Stanley lunges at Vvit with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vvit's hand.
It looks like Joni Vvit has been cut.
Stanley thows a body shot but no joy.
A punch combination from Vvit misses.
Vvit throws a lazy right hand but Stanley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stanley buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vvit misses with a wild combination.
Stanley slips a jab from Vvit.
Vvit swings for the body but Stanley moves out of range.
Stanley scores with a push kick.
Stanley wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vvit throws out a loose jab but Stanley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stanley lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanley lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kyle Stanley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stanley thuds his shin into the meat of Vvit's side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vvit ducks under a wild hook from Stanley.
Stanley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stanley lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stanley blocks a jab.
Stanley shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Stanley connects with a nice short shot to Vvit's temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vvit is staying active underneath Stanley, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kyle Stanley has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vvit scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Stanley manages to mount him!
Vvit is bucking up trying to escape but Stanley cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Stanley dominating with strikes here.
BOOM! Stanley connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vvit is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Vvit is trying desperately to improve position.
Stanley tries to control but Vvit wriggling away.
Stanley lands with some strikes.
Vvit is desperately trying to improve his position but Stanley has a good base and remains in mount.
Stanley putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Stanley controlling the pace for now.
Vvit is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Stanley has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stanley with the ground and pound from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanley landing strikes, looking to finish!
Vvit tries to hold on but Stanley pushes him away.
Stanley jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Vvit manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vvit is trying to get back to half guard.
Stanley gets to mount! Vvit was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Stanley has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Vvit's face.
Stanley pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stanley connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Vvit is rocked!
Vvit wants to try and get back to his feet.
Oh Vvit is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stanley postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Vvit out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Stanley goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kyle Stanley!
Kyle Stanley is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Kyle Stanley made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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