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NGF 150 Kalashnikov v Hyypia PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Efriam Haldi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tico Ponce De Leon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ponce De Leon comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Los Lobos - Canción Del Mariachi kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Tico Ponce De Leon was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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149 lbs
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Good wrestler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Efriam Haldi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tico Ponce De Leon!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ponce De Leon blocks a head kick by Haldi.
Haldi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good shot there by Ponce De Leon.
Ponce De Leon throws a wild body kick that Haldi sees coming a mile off.
Haldi misses with a low kick as Ponce De Leon jumps back.
We've been hearing reports that Haldi has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ponce De Leon.
Haldi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Haldi misses with a head kick.
Ponce De Leon just misses with a punch to the body.
Haldi scores with a head kick.
We've been informed that Ponce De Leon has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ponce De Leon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ponce De Leon misses with a body shot.
Ponce De Leon tries to land a front kick but Haldi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ponce De Leon.
Haldi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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!
Haldi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ponce De Leon.
Haldi has closed the distance and engaged Ponce De Leon in a clinch.
Ponce De Leon lands an elbow inside that Haldi shrugs off.
It looks like Efriam Haldi has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haldi missing with knees to the body.
Haldi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ponce De Leon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ponce De Leon throws an elbow but it misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ponce De Leon as Haldi tries to tie him up.
Haldi takes an elbow to the temple.
Ponce De Leon lands with a right to the head.
Haldi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ponce De Leon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Haldi lands a right hand.
Ponce De Leon lands an uppercut.
Ponce De Leon managing to block the knees to the body from Haldi.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Haldi prevents a body shot from Ponce De Leon.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ponce De Leon.
Haldi throws a head punch that misses.
Haldi avoids a wild elbow strike from Ponce De Leon.
Ponce De Leon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haldi stalls.
Haldi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ponce De Leon is fighting off a takedown attempt but Haldi is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ponce De Leon to the mat. Ponce De Leon regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ponce De Leon looking for a sweep. Not yet Ponce De Leon, not yet.
Haldi wants to control from the top but Ponce De Leon keeps moving.
Haldi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Haldi stopping the sweep attempt from Ponce De Leon.
Ponce De Leon wants to stand up but Haldi is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ponce De Leon is trying to control the position but Haldi postures up.
Haldi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ponce De Leon is keeping the position for now.
Haldi won't allow Ponce De Leon to sweep him here.
Haldi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ponce De Leon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Haldi won't allow Ponce De Leon to sweep him here.
Haldi tries to free his leg and advance position but Ponce De Leon is retaining full guard.
Ponce De Leon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Tico Ponce De Leon.
Haldi tries to keep at a distance but Ponce De Leon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ponce De Leon pushes off an throws an elbow but Haldi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ponce De Leon lands a damaging elbow.
Haldi wants a takedown but no success here.
Nice body punch from Ponce De Leon - that landed with a thud.
Ponce De Leon has a couple of punches blocked by Haldi.
Ponce De Leon scores with a shoulder strike.
Efriam Haldi's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haldi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ponce De Leon gets underhooks to prevent Haldi's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Efriam Haldi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ponce De Leon lands a body punch.
Ponce De Leon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Haldi backwards.
Ponce De Leon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ponce De Leon swings wildly with an uppercut but Haldi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haldi lands a left hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Haldi misses with the head strike.
Ponce De Leon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ponce De Leon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ponce De Leon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ponce De Leon trying to stall but Haldi improves his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tico Ponce De Leon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Efriam Haldi's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ponce De Leon blocks a head kick by Haldi.
Haldi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Haldi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A good leg kick by Ponce De Leon.
Haldi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ponce De Leon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ponce De Leon wants it to stay on the feet.
Ponce De Leon takes a kick to the side of the head.
Haldi thows a body shot but no joy.
Haldi takes one to the chin there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haldi takes the fight into the clinch.
Ponce De Leon breaks from the clinch.
A head kick misses from Haldi.
Danga de danga de dang - Haldi scores with a four punch combination!
Ponce De Leon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ponce De Leon is looking to clinch but Haldi is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ponce De Leon connects with a looping right hand.
Ponce De Leon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Haldi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ponce De Leon can pounce on him.
Ponce De Leon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Haldi.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ponce De Leon. That's going to slow Haldi down.
Haldi avoids the head kick by Ponce De Leon.
Haldi keeps the fight on the outside.
Ponce De Leon connects with a right hand. Haldi shakes it off.
Haldi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ponce De Leon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick by Haldi misses
and Ponce De Leon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
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!
Ponce De Leon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Haldi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ponce De Leon's head.
Tico Ponce De Leon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Haldi.
Sloppy strikes from Haldi. Those never looked like landing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ponce De Leon leaves Haldi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Efriam Haldi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ponce De Leon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Haldi under the eye.
Haldi takes one to the chin there.
Ponce De Leon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ponce De Leon tries a head kick but it misses.
Haldi fails to land the takedown.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Haldi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ponce De Leon - the referee stops the clock and Haldi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ponce De Leon. Haldi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tico Ponce De Leon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab by Ponce De Leon.
Haldi throws a lazy head kick
and Ponce De Leon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Haldi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ponce De Leon can pounce on him.
Ponce De Leon throws a sloppy head kick and Haldi moves out of range easily.
Haldi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ponce De Leon moves away from the strike by Haldi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ponce De Leon jabs Haldi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Haldi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ponce De Leon momentarily.
Ponce De Leon cracks the inside of Haldi's front leg.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ponce De Leon.
Ponce De Leon lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ponce De Leon throws a front kick that sends Haldi stumbling back into the cage.
Ponce De Leon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Haldi.
Efriam Haldi's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Ponce De Leon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Haldi. That did some damage!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both fighters circling a little - Ponce De Leon finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Haldi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ponce De Leon scoring well with a low kick there.
Ponce De Leon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ponce De Leon cracks the inside of Haldi's front leg.
A good leg kick by Ponce De Leon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Ponce De Leon.
Ponce De Leon cracks the inside of Haldi's front leg.
Ponce De Leon throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ponce De Leon lands with a nice body kick.
Ponce De Leon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haldi moves away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ponce De Leon. That's going to slow Haldi down.
A big left from Haldi misses.
Ponce De Leon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Haldi doesn't seem bothered though.
Ponce De Leon lands a glancing blow to the side of Haldi's head.
Haldi will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ponce De Leon throws a nice outside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Ponce De Leon.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ponce De Leon.
Haldi misses with a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Ponce De Leon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tico Ponce De Leon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Efriam Haldi's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Haldi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Donk. Ponce De Leon catches Haldi right on the button with a cross.
Ponce De Leon tries to land a leg kick but Haldi saw it coming and moves away.
Ponce De Leon scores with a nice head shot.
Haldi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Haldi tries to clinch but Ponce De Leon moves out of range.
Haldi tries to keep at a distance but Ponce De Leon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ponce De Leon lands an uppercut.
Ponce De Leon pushes Haldi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ponce De Leon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A shot in the inside from Ponce De Leon.
Haldi trying to land knees to the body.
Haldi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ponce De Leon is defending well for now.
A short uppercut from Ponce De Leon.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ponce De Leon lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Haldi wants to stall.
Haldi blocking some punches.
Haldi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ponce De Leon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Haldi.
Haldi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ponce De Leon misses with an elbow over the top.
Ponce De Leon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ponce De Leon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Haldi fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Efriam Haldi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ponce De Leon scores with a leg kick.
Ponce De Leon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Haldi moves out of range of the body kick from Ponce De Leon.
Ponce De Leon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ponce De Leon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Haldi on the side of the head.
Ponce De Leon connects with a solid leg kick.
Ponce De Leon blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ponce De Leon swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Haldi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haldi swats away the attempt to clinch by Ponce De Leon.
Ponce De Leon with a hook.
A solid body kick from Ponce De Leon.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ponce De Leon, right into the meat.
Haldi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ponce De Leon.
Haldi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ponce De Leon's waist but Ponce De Leon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Haldi off to one side.
Ponce De Leon looks to score with a jab to the body but Haldi is just out of range.
Ponce De Leon closes the distance and pushes Haldi back into the cage.
Haldi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ponce De Leon backwards.
Ponce De Leon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Haldi backwards.
Haldi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ponce De Leon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tico Ponce De Leon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ponce De Leon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ponce De Leon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Haldi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ponce De Leon's efforts to push away.
Ponce De Leon avoiding damage as Haldi throws knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Ponce De Leon.
Ponce De Leon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Haldi's defenses.
Haldi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Haldi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ponce De Leon prevents it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ponce De Leon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Haldi's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Ponce De Leon.
Haldi tries a knee to the head but Ponce De Leon blocks it.
Ponce De Leon misses with a body punch.
Ponce De Leon lands an elbow inside.
Jeez, Efriam Haldi's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Ponce De Leon misses with some punches.
Haldi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haldi looking for a takedown.
Ponce De Leon stops a takedown attempt from Haldi.
Ponce De Leon prevents a body shot from Haldi.
Ponce De Leon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Haldis head.
Haldi missing with knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Haldi is trying to maintain a safe position but Ponce De Leon gets an underhook and turns Haldi into the cage.
Haldi can't get the takedown.
Ponce De Leon misses with the head strike.
Efriam Haldi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ponce De Leon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tico Ponce De Leon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ponce De Leon 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tico Ponce De Leon!
Our winner, Tico Ponce De Leon, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Kessler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bowman Rook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kessler comes to the cage accompanied by Yattering - Chase of Thoughts . 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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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
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Kessler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bowman Rook!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rook thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kessler if he has to take too many more of those.
Kessler lands with a hook. Rook tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kessler misses with a straight right.
Rook misses with a body shot.
Rook thows a body shot but no joy.
Kessler wants to land a leg kick but Rook is out of range.
Jack Kessler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Kessler misses
and Rook counters with a stiff right hand.
Kessler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kessler misses with a wild body shot.
Rook cracks Kessler with an open hand slap.
Kessler connects with a jab.
Kessler gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rook moves in looking to clinch but Kessler pushes him off.
A big right from Kessler misses.
Kessler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kessler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rook scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rook moves in looking to clinch but Kessler pushes him off.
Kessler lands a right hook to the body.
Kessler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rook sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rook bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kessler's head backwards.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rook, as that shot connected.
Kessler misses with a hook.
Kessler misses the shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Kessler.
Kessler lands with a cross.
Kessler throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kessler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rook sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kessler scores with a nice head shot.
Rook throws a body punch but Kessler moves out of range.
Kessler pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kessler checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kessler looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kessler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rook was well out of range. Poor timing from Kessler.
Rook tries to close the distance and clinch but Kessler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kessler misses with a low kick.
Rook moves in looking to clinch but Kessler pushes him off.
Rook feints and then cracks Kessler's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kessler down.
Kessler is looking to clinch.
Kessler looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rook scores with a leg kick.
Kessler works Rook's body with a nice hook.
Kessler takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kessler connects with a solid leg kick.
Kessler smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kessler misses with a looping left.
Rook takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rook takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kessler falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rook counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kessler is defended easily by Rook.
A punch lands to the side of Rook 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rook tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kessler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rook looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
It looks like Kessler has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Rook closes the distance and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kessler.
Kessler wants to stall.
Still in the clinch, Rook scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kessler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rook is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kessler is defending well for now.
Rook lands a damaging elbow.
Rook putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kessler in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
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!
Kessler avoids a wild elbow strike from Rook.
Kessler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kessler wants to stall.
Rook is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kessler is keeping busy.
Rook tries to land knees in the clinch but Kessler avoids the damage to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rook just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kessler's brow.
Rook tries to throw a body punch but Kessler avoids it by throwing Rook back against the cage.
Rook is trying to maintain a safe position but Kessler gets an underhook and turns Rook into the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rook lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rook as Kessler tries to tie him up.
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 Jack Kessler will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rook closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kessler did well to prevent Rook getting side control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kessler desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Kessler is looking to improve his position.
Kessler avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rook.
Rook not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rook performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kessler tries to roll over but Rook keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rook is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rook wants to work for an arm triangle but Kessler is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rook scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rook sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kessler defending well though.
Rook is thwarting Kessler's attempts to control the position.
Rook wants to work for an arm triangle but Kessler is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rook wants to control but Kessler is keeping him busy.
Rook throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kessler works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rook trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kessler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rook's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kessler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rook swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rook wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kessler is now in half guard.
Rook wants to get back to full guard.
Rook is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kessler trying to control the action but Rook is working from the bottom.
Kessler tries to pass to full mount but Rook defends it.
Rook avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kessler.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kessler missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rook is trying is best to control the position here.
Rook wants to get back to his feet.
Rook manages to get to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rook is on top in guard.
Kessler working a defensive guard here.
Rook with a nice head shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kessler has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rook accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rook throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rook wants to control from the top but Kessler keeps moving.
Rook trying to move into half guard but instead Kessler has managed to sweep!
Kessler controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bowman Rook has got the better of the ground game so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rook looking for a guillotine here but Kessler defends easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kessler scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bowman Rook showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A nice combination there by Kessler.
Rook lands with a good body shot.
Rook just misses with a punch to the body.
Kessler keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rook takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rook takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jack Kessler is winning the standup battle so far.
Kessler's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rook under the eye.
Rook has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Rook slips under a jab.
Kessler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rook moves away.
An inside leg kick from Rook 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!
Rook takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rook moves out of range of the body kick from Kessler.
Kessler fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rook.
Kessler misses with a wild body shot.
Kessler tried to score with a low kick but Rook checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rook moves away from the strike by Kessler.
Rook uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kessler.
Rook lands with a good body shot.
Kessler throws a shot from downtown. Rook moves away and avoids it.
Kessler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rook connects with a crisp jab.
Rook thuds a left hand into Kessler's body.
Kessler drops his hands momentarily and Rook takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rook lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kessler's sensitive parts.
Rook keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kessler.
Kessler misses with a looping left.
Rook lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kessler at a distance.
Rook slips a jab and a cross from Kessler.
Rook is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kessler rather than just go for the knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Rook lands.
Kessler lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rook blocks a low kick nicely.
Rook throws a leg kick but Kessler checks it.
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!
Rook fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kessler.
Kessler motions for Rook to come forward. Kessler throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rook uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kessler.
Rook closes the distance and pushes Kessler back into the cage.
Kessler dodges an elbow strike from Rook.
A head punch on the inside from Kessler fails to land.
Rook blocking some punches.
Kessler is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kessler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rook missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rook misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kessler takes an elbow to the temple.
Rook throws a punch but it's blocked by Kessler.
Rook crunches a lovely knee into Kessler's ribcage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short body shot lands from Kessler as the two fighters clinch.
Kessler misses with a knee strike.
Kessler blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rook pushes off an throws an elbow but Kessler leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rook throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kessler.
Rook lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kessler lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rook pushes off an throws an elbow but Kessler leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rook blocking some punches.
Rook lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kessler throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rook can't find room to land a body shot as Kessler controls the action.
Rook looking to stall.
Kessler lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rook backwards.
Kessler throws a head punch that misses.
Rook misses with a punch on the inside.
Rook is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kessler is defending well for now.
Kessler blocks the elbow strike.
Rook displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kessler up against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rook tries to land knees in the clinch but Kessler avoids the damage to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rook takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jack Kessler.
I think Kessler has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jack Kessler!
Jack Kessler thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dongmin Oh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Roy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dongmin Oh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lucas Roy!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roy misses the jab.
Oh digs a good body shot into Roy's ribs.
Oh motions for Roy to come forward. Oh throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Oh lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Oh scores with a head kick. Roy tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Roy scores with a decent looking hook.
Oh thuds his shin into the meat of Roy's side.
Oh scores with a head kick. Roy tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Oh's head backwards.
Oh lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Roy lands a body shot.
Oh tries to score with a low kick but Roy moves his leg out of the way.
Roy blocks the body kick.
Roy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Oh scores with a leg kick.
Oh throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roy loads up on a big right hand but Oh slips the punch.
Oh lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Oh with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Roy throws an off balance right hand
and Oh counters with a right hand to the body.
Dongmin Oh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Roy looks winded!
Oh connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Roy momentarily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Oh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oh scores with a spinning back kick!
Roy fails to land the takedown.
Oh is looking to slow Roy down with leg kicks.
Oh keeps Roy at a distance using the push kick.
Roy misses with the combination.
Roy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Oh changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Oh lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oh doesn't manage to clinch there - Roy circles away.
Roy tries to move into range but Oh moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Oh tests Roy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oh throws the kick towards the body but Roy avoids it.
Oh lands a body shot.
Roy throws a poor cross that misses
and Oh counters with a nice body kick.
Oh moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Roy is rocked!
Roy gets tackled into the cage by Oh. Oh maintains the clinch.
Oh lands with a short shot to the head.
Roy is still on wobbly legs! Can Oh finish him?
Oh works on Roy's body with a couple of short punches.
Oh scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oh lands a nice uppercut.
Oh unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Roy! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Oh is unloading with more strikes now! Roy drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dongmin Oh!
A very excited looking Dongmin Oh rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Leduc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oleg Alekseev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leduc comes to the cage accompanied by Lose yourself. Alekseev comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Imperium kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Joe Leduc has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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250 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Leduc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oleg Alekseev!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alekseev slips a jab from Leduc.
Alekseev throws a jab but it's blocked by Leduc.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alekseev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Leduc is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Alekseev's half guard.
Leduc uses his free foot to push down on Alekseev's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Alekseev.
Leduc scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Alekseev?
Alekseev wants to hold on but Leduc pushes him away.
Alekseev in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Alekseev regains half guard.
Alekseev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leduc is just content to waste time from the top position. Alekseev takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Leduc trying to control the position from guard on top but Alekseev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leduc lands a couple of digs.
Alekseev is looking to cinch up a triangle. Leduc throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Alekseev's body to avoid the submission. Alekseev has instead reached around Leduc's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Alekseev arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Oleg Alekseev!
After winning the bout, Oleg Alekseev thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yngwie Malmsteen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davis Davies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davies has chosen Wars Of Islam as his entrance music. Yngwie Malmsteen could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Davis Davies's chin.
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149 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yngwie Malmsteen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Davis Davies!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malmsteen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Davies moves away.
Malmsteen thuds a left hand into Davies's body.
Malmsteen lands a jab to the head.
Malmsteen lands with a shot to the body.
Yngwie Malmsteen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malmsteen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Davies uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malmsteen.
Davies connects with a leg kick. Malmsteen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Malmsteen missing with a left hand there. Davies was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jab, jab by Malmsteen - just one landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice uppercut lands for Malmsteen. That snapped Davies's head back.
Malmsteen walks into a left hand.
It looks like Yngwie Malmsteen has been cut.
Malmsteen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Davies is rocked!
Malmsteen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malmsteen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Malmsteen wants to clinch up but Davies keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malmsteen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Davies.
Malmsteen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Malmsteen digs a good hook to Davies's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malmsteen. Davies does a little dance to reset his feet.
Davies takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A jab lands there for Davies.
Malmsteen blocks a head kick by Davies.
Davies misses with a kick to the body
and Malmsteen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Davies thinking.
Davies slips a straight right by Malmsteen.
Malmsteen throws a body punch but Davies moves out of range.
Nice cross by Malmsteen.
Malmsteen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davies tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malmsteen looks to score with a jab to the body but Davies is just out of range.
Malmsteen lands with a hook. Davies tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Davies tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Malmsteen lands a big uppercut and Davies crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Davies looks OK. Malmsteen waves Davies back to his feet!
Davies is still on wobbly legs! Can Malmsteen finish him?
Davies throws a head kick that misses.
Malmsteen is looking to wear down Davies with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Malmsteen just misses with a punch to the body.
Yngwie Malmsteen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No joy there for Davies, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Malmsteen lands a body shot.
Davies seems to have recovered his senses.
Malmsteen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Malmsteen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Malmsteen lands a big uppercut and Davies crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Davies looks OK. Malmsteen waves Davies back to his feet!
Malmsteen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Malmsteen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Davies manages to avoid it.
Davies misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malmsteen misses with a few strikes there.
Davies walks into a left hand.
Davies misses with a wild body shot.
Malmsteen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch combination from Malmsteen misses.
Malmsteen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Davies counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Malmsteen!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malmsteen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malmsteen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Malmsteen is staying active underneath Davies, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Davies not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Malmsteen is trying to control but can't.
Davies tries to pass to full mount but Malmsteen defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davies stops Malmsteen from getting back to his feet.
Davies has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Malmsteen manages to get to full guard.
Malmsteen trying to keep a closed guard but Davies is proving a slippery customer.
Davies pushing down on Malmsteen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Malmsteen tries to get to full guard but Davies has control of the leg.
Davies takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Davies is looking for a kimura but Malmsteen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Davies to get the leverage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Malmsteen is pressing down on Davies's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Malmsteen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Davies passes Malmsteen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yngwie Malmsteen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yngwie Malmsteen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Malmsteen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Malmsteen misses with a hook. Davies ducked under it nicely.
Davies shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Malmsteen but Malmsteen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Malmsteen misses with a body shot.
Malmsteen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Davies moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Davies get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Davies stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Malmsteen runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yngwie Malmsteen!
The defeated Davis Davies had this to say: 'I apologise for being an ass.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles LaFontier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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210 lbs
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216 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tommy Price!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charles LaFontier!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Price slips a jab and a cross from LaFontier.
LaFontier tries to clinch there but Price circles away.
Price tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Price gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A chopping leg kick lands by LaFontier.
LaFontier has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
LaFontier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Price misses with a body shot.
Price jabs at LaFontier's body.
LaFontier fails to land with a series of punches.
Price takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Price.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LaFontier on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
LaFontier tries to clinch there but Price circles away.
A combination from Price does no damage.
LaFontier closes the distance and clinches.
LaFontier misses with a body punch.
LaFontier misses with a body punch.
LaFontier misses with the head strike.
Price stalling in the clinch but LaFontier improves position.
LaFontier misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Price.
LaFontier softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price slows down the pace here.
A short left from Price.
LaFontier throws a head punch that misses.
I was talking to Price's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
LaFontier scores with an uppercut up the middle.
LaFontier misses with a hook to the ribs.
Price misses with a punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, LaFontier just misses with a elbow thrown towards Price's brow.
Price lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of LaFontier backwards.
Price avoiding damage.
LaFontier misses with some punches.
LaFontier misses with a hook from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for LaFontier.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LaFontier lands a left hand.
Price blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from LaFontier on the inside.
Price dodges an elbow strike from LaFontier.
LaFontier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for LaFontier.
Price is breathing heavily.
LaFontier struggles to land a body shot inside as Price controls his hands.
Price has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by LaFontier after a bit of a struggle.
Price managing to block the knees to the body from LaFontier.
LaFontier digs a right hand into Price's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Price's gas tank.
Price avoiding damage as LaFontier throws knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, LaFontier scores with a nice short uppercut.
LaFontier makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
LaFontier misses with a hook to the ribs.
LaFontier tries to work over Price's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
LaFontier misses with a short punch on the inside.
Price tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
LaFontier lands a nice elbow.
Price tries to land a knee to the head but LaFontier blocks with his arms.
Price fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
LaFontier misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Price.
LaFontier has a couple of punches blocked by Price.
A left hand lands to the body for LaFontier.
LaFontier scores with an uppercut up the middle.
LaFontier lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
LaFontier pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
LaFontier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
LaFontier prevents a body shot from Price.
Price is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
LaFontier lands a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Price fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
LaFontier misses with a hook to the ribs.
Price tries a body shot but LaFontier blocks it.
Price blocks an uppercut.
Price blocking some punches.
Price avoids a wild elbow strike from LaFontier.
LaFontier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Price's elbow.
LaFontier lands a hook that snaps the head of Price backwards.
LaFontier lands an elbow that stopped Price in his tracks for a moment.
Price managing to block the knees to the body from LaFontier.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaFontier lands with a light punch inside.
LaFontier lands a right hand that snaps the head of Price backwards.
Price throws a head punch that misses.
Price blocks a body shot from LaFontier.
LaFontier prevents Price from breaking the clinch.
LaFontier lands a left hand.
LaFontier misses with a body punch.
LaFontier lands a nice uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by LaFontier.
Good body shot from LaFontier.
A body shot lands from LaFontier.
A short body shot lands from LaFontier as the two fighters clinch.
LaFontier throws an elbow that misses.
Price misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by LaFontier.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
LaFontier lands a left hand that snaps the head of Price backwards.
LaFontier throws a punch but it's blocked by Price.
LaFontier scores with a shoulder strike.
LaFontier lands a nice shot to the body.
Price managing to block the knees to the body from LaFontier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles LaFontier dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Price tries to keep at a distance but LaFontier has taken the fight into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
LaFontier throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Prices head.
LaFontier tries a body shot but Price blocks it.
LaFontier scores with a nice hook to the head.
LaFontier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
LaFontier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
LaFontier has a couple of punches blocked by Price.
A head punch blocked on the inside by LaFontier.
Price looking to slow down the pace here.
Price lands a right hand that snaps the head of LaFontier backwards.
Price managing to block the knees to the body from LaFontier.
LaFontier blocks a body shot from Price.
A short left from LaFontier.
Price blocks an uppercut.
LaFontier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
LaFontier pushes Price back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LaFontier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from LaFontier.
LaFontier doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
LaFontier comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
LaFontier swings wildly with an uppercut but Price uses good head movement to avoid it.
LaFontier lands on the inside with an uppercut.
LaFontier working some nice short punches in the clinch.
LaFontier misses with a short punch on the inside.
LaFontier lands a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from LaFontier.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Price has LaFontier pushed against the cage.
Price struggles to land a body shot inside as LaFontier controls his hands.
LaFontier is pressed up against the cage. Price has hold of a leg and is looking to drag LaFontier down to the mat. LaFontier avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Charles LaFontier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from LaFontier.
LaFontier throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
LaFontier has Price up against the cage in a clinch.
LaFontier lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Price backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
LaFontier lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
LaFontier lands a body punch in the clinch.
LaFontier tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Price avoids it.
LaFontier tries a body shot but Price blocks it.
Price is trying to break the clinch but LaFontier has him pressed against the cage.
LaFontier lands with a short head shot on the inside.
LaFontier misses with a punch to the body.
Price is trying to break the clinch but LaFontier is controlling him.
LaFontier scores with an uppercut up the middle.
LaFontier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
LaFontier lands a nice shot to the body.
LaFontier lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Price backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for LaFontier.
LaFontier lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
LaFontier scores with a shot to the side of Price's head.
Price avoids the elbow strike from LaFontier, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Price.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaFontier throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short right from LaFontier.
LaFontier scores with a shoulder strike.
Price is rocked!
LaFontier lands a left hand.
Oh Price is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
LaFontier creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Price's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Price drops to his knees and LaFontier pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles LaFontier!
Charles LaFontier bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rogerio Mustacho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Thor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mustacho comes to the cage accompanied by Los Lobos - Canción Del Mariachi. 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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211 lbs
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207 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
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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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rogerio Mustacho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hans Thor!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thor misses with a low kick as Mustacho jumps back.
Mustacho misses with a body kick.
Mustacho shoots in and bounces Thor off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mustacho trying to control but Thor is working from the bottom.
Thor keeping full guard, as Mustacho tries to pass.
Mustacho lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thor manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mustacho manages to get himself to full guard.
Mustacho is pulling down on Thor's head. It's preventing any offense from Thor, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mustacho striking off his back but it's not causing Thor any problems.
Thor slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mustacho is looking to reverse the position.
Mustacho sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mustacho wants to improve his position but Thor is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thor keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mustacho tries to get to full guard but Thor has control of the leg.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Hans Thor wasn't active enough on the ground.
Thor has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mustacho.
Mustacho fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Thor throws a wild body kick that Mustacho sees coming a mile off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mustacho looks for the body kick but Thor saw that one coming.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thor.
Thor keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mustacho lands with a shot to the body.
Mustacho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thor.
Thor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mustacho.
Mustacho misses with the body kick
and Thor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mustacho looks for the body kick but Thor saw that one coming.
Mustacho walks into a straight right hand from Thor.
Mustacho is looking to slow Thor down with leg kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mustacho.
Thor has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mustacho misses with a punch on the inside.
Mustacho prevents a body shot from Thor.
Thor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mustacho pushes Thor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mustacho lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Thor.
Thor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mustacho pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thor checks a leg kick.
Hans Thor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thor keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mustacho shoots in for a double leg but Thor sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rogerio Mustacho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mustacho rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
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 Rogerio Mustacho will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Thor fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mustacho.
Thor looks to throw the jab but Mustacho is out of range.
Mustacho blocks a low kick nicely.
Thor scores with a leg kick.
Thor throws the kick towards the body but Mustacho avoids it.
Mustacho scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mustacho looks to land a right hand but Thor moved out of range.
Mustacho throws a low kick, looking for Thor's leg but Thor calmly moves out of range.
Mustacho dips to his left and cracks Thor with an uppercut!
Thor connects with a single shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mustacho misses with a shot to the body
and Thor counters with an outside leg kick.
Thor cracks Mustacho with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thor tries to clinch up but Mustacho circles away and keeps his distance.
A good leg kick by Thor.
Thor bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mustacho 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 Thor has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Thor and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Thor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mustacho.
Mustacho with a jab.
Mustacho has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thor.
Thor lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mustacho will feel that in the morning.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thor slips under a jab from Mustacho.
Mustacho tries for a takedown but Thor sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mustacho wants to slow Thor down by chopping away at his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mustacho throws a leg kick but Thor sees it coming and moves out of range.
Thor throws a leg kick but Mustacho checks it.
Mustacho tries a low kick but Thor avoids it.
Mustacho drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Thor jabs at Mustacho's body.
Thor wants to clinch up but Mustacho keeps it at a distance.
Mustacho just misses with a punch to the body.
Mustacho throws a front kick that sends Thor stumbling back into the cage.
Rogerio Mustacho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thor moves away from the strike by Mustacho.
Thor blocks a low kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mustacho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thor throws a low kick but Mustacho avoids it.
Thor closes the distance and clinches.
Mustacho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thor scores with a hook to the body.
Mustacho takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thor.
Thor has a couple of punches blocked by Mustacho.
Thor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mustacho lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mustacho lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mustacho.
Mustacho not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mustacho throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Thor gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thor lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Thor won't allow Mustacho to sweep him here.
Mustacho is working hard here to advance position.
Rogerio Mustacho overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thor advances position into side control!
Thor is looking to take a break and control but Mustacho is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thor advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Thor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Mustacho's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mustacho checks a leg kick.
Mustacho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mustacho keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Thor blocks a head kick by Mustacho.
Thor swings widly with a right hand
so Mustacho counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Thor manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mustacho manages to get himself to full guard.
Mustacho is trying to keep Thor in close.
Thor not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thor stopping the sweep attempt from Mustacho.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Hans Thor wasn't active enough on the ground.
Mustacho on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thor misses with a body shot.
Thor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mustacho throws a leg kick which misses Thor's front leg but catches the back leg as Thor tries to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Thor.
Thor blocks a head kick by Mustacho.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thor. Mustacho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mustacho throws a wild body kick that Thor sees coming a mile off.
Mustacho throws the left hand but Thor avoids the punch easily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Thor.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thor connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Thor there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Thor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mustacho.
Mustacho takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mustacho shoots in looking for a takedown. Thor tries to sprawl out of it but Mustacho keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thor manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice uppercut lands for Thor. That snapped Mustacho's head back.
Hans Thor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice shot lands for Thor.
Mustacho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thor throws a chopping leg kick but Mustacho manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mustacho connects with a solid leg kick.
Thor dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mustacho. That did some damage!
Mustacho takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mustacho throws a predictable looking body shot
and Thor counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Thor scores with a jab to the body.
Thor lunges at Mustacho with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mustacho's hand.
Mustacho is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Thor lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mustacho fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Thor bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hans Thor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thor 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hans Thor!
Hans Thor seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladislav Munchkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Frazier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vladislav Munchkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Frazier!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munchkin thuds his right hand into Frazier's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
It looks like Joe Frazier has been cut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Frazier.
Munchkin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Munchkin wants to clinch.
Munchkin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Frazier throws out the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frazier throws the kick towards the body but Munchkin avoids it.
Munchkin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Frazier as he avoids it easily.
Frazier throws a hook but Munchkin avoids it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Munchkin.
Frazier tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Munchkin is able to avoid easily.
Munchkin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Frazier is trying to defend but Munchkin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Munchkin is trying to control the action in half guard but Frazier is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munchkin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Munchkin trying to mount his opponent but Frazier defends it.
Munchkin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Munchkin wants to control but Frazier is keeping him busy.
Munchkin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munchkin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Frazier defending well though.
Munchkin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Frazier defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Munchkin lands a nice short elbow.
Munchkin is nestled in close to Frazier, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Frazier is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Munchkin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Munchkin is looking to take a break and control but Frazier is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Munchkin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Munchkin is looking to advance position but Frazier won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munchkin misses with a head shot. Frazier uses the momentum to regain guard.
Munchkin tries to free his leg and advance position but Frazier is retaining full guard.
Munchkin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Munchkin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Frazier is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munchkin throws an elbow that misses. Frazier uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Munchkin's guard. Nice move by Frazier!
Munchkin is pulling down on Frazier's head to control his posture.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vladislav Munchkin has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Frazier misses with a leg kick.
Frazier looks to land a combination but Munchkin avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladislav Munchkin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Frazier's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Munchkin misses with a looping left.
Munchkin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Munchkin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Munchkin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Frazier manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Munchkin throws a lazy right hand but Frazier sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Frazier slaps away a takedown attempt from Munchkin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Frazier shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Munchkin eats them both and turns towards Frazier to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Vladislav Munchkin has been cut.
Munchkin drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Munchkin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Munchkin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Frazier is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munchkin advances to half guard.
Munchkin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Munchkin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Munchkin trying to control from Frazier's half guard. Frazier has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Munchkin throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munchkin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Frazier's head.
Munchkin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Frazier is keeping the position for now.
Munchkin postures up in Frazier's guard and throws a big left but Frazier blocks it.
Munchkin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Munchkin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frazier trying to keep a closed guard but Munchkin is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munchkin throws a big right hand that misses.
Frazier is looking to stand back up but Munchkin counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Frazier.
Munchkin trying to control the action but Frazier is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frazier wants to sweep but Munchkin has passed to side control!
Frazier avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Munchkin.
Munchkin trying to control the position but Frazier is working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Frazier dodges the ground and pound from Munchkin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladislav Munchkin dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Frazier ducks under a wild hook from Munchkin.
Vladislav Munchkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Munchkin gets a clinch.
Our sources have told us that Munchkin has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Frazier misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Munchkin.
Frazier missing with knees to the body.
Frazier tries to land a knee to the head but Munchkin blocks with his arms.
Munchkin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Frazier backwards.
Frazier blocks an uppercut.
Munchkin manages to break the clinch.
Frazier throws a head kick that misses.
A low kick from Munchkin misses
and Frazier counters with a leg kick.
Munchkin misses with a hook. Frazier ducked under it nicely.
Munchkin takes a swing at Frazier's ribcage but misses.
Frazier moves out of range as Munchkin strikes.
Frazier does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Frazier dodges the punch combination from Munchkin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frazier looks to land a body kick but Munchkin moved away.
Munchkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Frazier - that will leave a mark!
Munchkin scores with a nice head shot.
Vladislav Munchkin is winning the standup battle so far.
Frazier scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Frazier connects with a leg kick. Munchkin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
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!
Munchkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Frazier tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Munchkin just misses with a punch to the body.
Joe Frazier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Frazier tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Joe Frazier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frazier showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Munchkin.
Frazier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Munchkin.
Frazier goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Munchkin wants to clinch up but Frazier keeps it at a distance.
Munchkin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Frazier keeps the fight on the outside.
Munchkin moves into the clinch.
Frazier taking a breather.
Munchkin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Munchkin for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Frazier looking to slow down the pace here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munchkin digs a right hand underneath Frazier's ribcage. Frazier let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Munchkin.
Munchkin avoiding damage as Frazier throws knees to the body.
Frazier has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Munchkin seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Frazier can turn it around.
Munchkin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Frazier backwards.
Munchkin works on Frazier's body with a couple of short punches.
Frazier takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Munchkin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Frazier prevents a body shot from Munchkin.
Frazier wants to get back to striking at distance but Munchkin won't allow it.
Munchkin tries to stall but Frazier uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Munchkin lands with a left to the head.
Frazier using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
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!
Munchkin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Frazier misses
and Munchkin counters with a single leg into guard. Frazier didn't expect that.
Munchkin postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munchkin wants to control from the top but Frazier keeps moving.
Munchkin throws an elbow that misses. Frazier uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Munchkin's guard. Nice move by Frazier!
Munchkin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
We're going to have a standup here because Vladislav Munchkin wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Munchkin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Frazier avoids it really well and circles away.
Munchkin moves out of range as Frazier throws a body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vladislav Munchkin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Munchkin 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladislav Munchkin!
A relieved looking Vladislav Munchkin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Irving Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anthony Brown comes to the cage accompanied by Needle In The Hay. Anthony Brown is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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29
245 lbs
22 - 9 - 0 |
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267 lbs
20 - 7 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anthony Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Irving Brown!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Irving Brown motions for Anthony Brown to come forward. Irving Brown throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Irving Brown goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Anthony Brown misses with a hook.
Irving Brown misses with a straight left.
Anthony Brown takes a swing at Irving Brown's ribcage but misses.
Anthony Brown moves in looking to clinch but Irving Brown pushes him off.
Irving Brown lands a nice shot to the body.
Irving Brown uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Anthony Brown has time to react.
Anthony Brown does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Anthony Brown is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Anthony Brown takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Irving Brown drops Anthony Brown with a beautiful combination! Anthony Brown stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Irving Brown is looking for the KO!
It looks like Anthony Brown has been cut.
Anthony Brown looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irving Brown is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Irving Brown has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Irving Brown blocking the ground and pound attempt from Anthony Brown.
Anthony Brown wants to control but Irving Brown is keeping him busy.
Anthony Brown tries to pass the half guard into mount. Irving Brown knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Irving Brown is doing well to control the position and prevent Anthony Brown from advancing to side control.
Anthony Brown thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irving Brown is trying to get back to full guard.
Irving Brown is still trying to improve position.
Irving Brown is staying active underneath Anthony Brown, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Irving Brown is looking to control Anthony Brown's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Irving Brown avoid being mounted?
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Irving Brown takes a swing at Anthony Brown's ribcage but misses.
Anthony Brown shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Irving Brown connects with a leg kick. Anthony Brown looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Irving Brown attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Irving Brown looks to land a right hand but Anthony Brown moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anthony Brown chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Irving Brown can pounce on him.
Irving Brown lands a slapping body shot.
Irving Brown tries to close the distance and clinch but Anthony Brown swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Anthony Brown throws a body kick that misses
and Irving Brown counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Irving Brown.
Anthony Brown looking to slow down the pace here.
Irving Brown throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Anthony Brown blocks it with crossed arms.
Anthony Brown pushes Irving Brown back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Anthony Brown tries to stall but Irving Brown uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Irving Brown lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Anthony Brown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Irving Brown obliges.
Anthony Brown is breathing heavily.
Anthony Brown tries for a takedown but Irving Brown manages to get underhooks.
Anthony Brown misses with a short punch on the inside.
Irving Brown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Irving Brown tries a knee to the head but Anthony Brown blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anthony Brown misses with some punches.
Irving Brown misses with a punch on the inside.
Anthony Brown stalling in the clinch but Irving Brown improves position.
Anthony Brown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Irving Brown misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anthony Brown is looking for a takedown.
Anthony Brown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
I was talking to Anthony Brown's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Anthony Brown's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Irving Brown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Irving Brown tries to work over Anthony Brown's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Irving Brown prevents a body shot from Anthony Brown.
Anthony Brown struggles to land a body shot inside as Irving Brown controls his hands.
Irving Brown tries to work over Anthony Brown's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Anthony Brown with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Irving Brown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Irving Brown.
Irving Brown tries to work over Anthony Brown's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anthony Brown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Irving Brown dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Brown's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Anthony Brown takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Irving Brown throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anthony Brown misses with a left hand
and Irving Brown holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Irving Brown throws a punch but it's blocked by Anthony Brown.
Anthony Brown lands a body punch.
Irving Brown misses with a hook from the clinch.
Irving Brown is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Anthony Brown is keeping busy.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Irving Brown swings wildly with an uppercut but Anthony Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anthony Brown pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Irving Brown throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab from Anthony Brown misses.
Irving Brown with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A telegraphed right hand from Anthony Brown misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Irving Brown.
Anthony Brown on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Irving Brown misses the shot to the body.
Anthony Brown scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Anthony Brown throws a shot from downtown. Irving Brown moves away and avoids it.
Anthony Brown sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
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!
Anthony Brown throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Irving Brown sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab from Irving Brown.
Irving Brown is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Anthony Brown rather than just go for the knockout.
Anthony Brown throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Anthony Brown checks a leg kick nicely.
Anthony Brown showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Irving Brown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irving Brown connects with a crisp jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Irving Brown.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Irving Brown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Irving Brown digs a good hook to Anthony Brown's body.
Anthony Brown misses with a double jab.
Anthony Brown misses with a leg kick
and Irving Brown counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Anthony Brown has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Irving Brown finds it's way round the side to connect with Anthony Brown's head.
Anthony Brown throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anthony Brown stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Irving Brown.
Irving Brown wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irving Brown scores with a hook to the body. Anthony Brown takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A head kick misses from Irving Brown.
Anthony Brown tries to work over Irving Brown's front leg with a kick but Irving Brown checks it.
Irving Brown throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Irving Brown has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Irving Brown throws a low kick but it's checked well by Anthony Brown.
Irving Brown dodges the punch combination from Anthony Brown.
Irving Brown fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Anthony Brown looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A thudding body kick lands there by Irving Brown!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Irving Brown digs a good hook to Anthony Brown's body.
Irving Brown misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irving Brown scores with a hook.
Anthony Brown tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Irving Brown manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Irving Brown.
Irving Brown moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Irving Brown takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Irving Brown clinches up against the cage.
Irving Brown scores with a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Irving Brown.
Irving Brown is leaning against Anthony Brown and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Anthony Brown is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Irving Brown's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Irving Brown lands a right hand.
Anthony Brown takes a knee to the side of the body.
Irving Brown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Irving Brown scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Irving Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Anthony Brown's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Anthony Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anthony Brown stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Irving Brown.
Irving Brown goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Anthony Brown throws a leg kick that misses.
Irving Brown avoids a punch combination nicely.
Irving Brown lands a nice leg kick that just misses Anthony Brown's sensitive parts.
Irving Brown uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Anthony Brown swings for the body but Irving Brown moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Irving Brown pounces like a tiger and cracks Anthony Brown with a vicious hook! Anthony Brown is down but not out! Irving Brown follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Irving Brown!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Irving Brown waved his t-shirt featuring Hellbent 's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vyacheslav Kalashnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sami Hyypia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kalashnikov comes to the cage accompanied by Leningrad Cowboys - Those were the days . Hyypia is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Al Bowlly - Hang out the stars in Indiana. 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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30
245 lbs
23 - 9 - 0 |
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301 lbs
18 - 7 - 1 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vyacheslav Kalashnikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Sami Hyypia!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalashnikov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hyypia's calf.
Kalashnikov scoring well with a low kick there.
Kalashnikov throws a body kick that misses.
Kalashnikov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A lazy left from Kalashnikov finds it's target.
Hyypia does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hyypia scores with a jab. Kalashnikov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kalashnikov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nice body punch from Hyypia.
Vyacheslav Kalashnikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hyypia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kalashnikov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kalashnikov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kalashnikov lands a nice looking body kick.
Kalashnikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hyypia.
Hyypia fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kalashnikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Hyypia.
Kalashnikov throws the kick towards the body but Hyypia avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalashnikov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hyypia lands a nice looking body kick.
Kalashnikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hyypia swings for the body but Kalashnikov moves out of range.
Nice body kick from Kalashnikov.
Hyypia blocks a low kick nicely.
Kalashnikov sizes up Hyypia with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kalashnikov tried to score with a low kick but Hyypia checks it.
Kalashnikov throws a lazy right hand but Hyypia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Hyypia does it's job there.
Hyypia connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kalashnikov momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hyypia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hyypia throws out a loose jab but Kalashnikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hyypia connects with the punch.
Kalashnikov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hyypia throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hyypia pushes Kalashnikov away with a front kick.
Hyypia lands a right hook to the body.
Kalashnikov is breathing heavily.
Hyypia will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kalashnikov needs to keep his hands up - Hyypia had a free shot at his head there.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hyypia - that will leave a mark!
Kalashnikov looks to land a right hand but Hyypia moved out of range.
Hyypia misses with the body kick
and Kalashnikov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hyypia thinking.
Good exchange - Hyypia coming out on top.
Kalashnikov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kalashnikov thumps Hyypia with a low kick.
Kalashnikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hyypia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov dodges the punch combination from Hyypia.
Hyypia slips a jab and a cross from Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hyypia walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kalashnikov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hyypia counters with a good low kick that Kalashnikov was not able to check.
Kalashnikov misses with a low kick.
Hyypia is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kalashnikov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kalashnikov throws a hook but Hyypia avoids it easily.
Kalashnikov throws the left hand but Hyypia avoids the punch easily.
Kalashnikov connects with an inside leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Hyypia checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hyypia gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kalashnikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hyypia moves away from the strike by Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hyypia.
Kalashnikov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hyypia to score with a decent uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hyypia lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice body punch from Hyypia.
Kalashnikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hyypia was well out of range. Poor timing from Kalashnikov.
Hyypia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kalashnikov throws the kick towards the body but Hyypia avoids it.
Kalashnikov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hyypia has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hyypia has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kalashnikov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hyypia will feel that in the morning.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hyypia scores with a jab. Kalashnikov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hyypia digs a good hook to Kalashnikov's body.
Hyypia on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sami Hyypia dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hyypia throws out a loose jab but Kalashnikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hyypia lands a big head kick that sends Kalashnikov tumbling to the mat! Hyypia takes a step backwards and waves Kalashnikov back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hyypia walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A shot to the body from Kalashnikov misses
and Hyypia counters with a nice body kick.
Kalashnikov avoids a kick to the body.
Hyypia's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hyypia gets a clinch.
Kalashnikov can't find room to land a body shot as Hyypia controls the action.
Kalashnikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Kalashnikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kalashnikov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hyypia has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
I was talking to Kalashnikov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kalashnikov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kalashnikov lands a nice uppercut.
Kalashnikov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kalashnikov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kalashnikov scores with a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalashnikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hyypia just leaning against Kalashnikov, taking a breather.
Kalashnikov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kalashnikov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kalashnikov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kalashnikov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hyypias head.
Hyypia blocks an uppercut.
Kalashnikov blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Hyypia.
Kalashnikov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hyypia is defending well for now.
Kalashnikov misses with a punch to the body.
Hyypia is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kalashnikov blocks an uppercut.
Hyypia throws a punch but it's blocked by Kalashnikov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kalashnikov is trying to stall.
Hyypia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hyypia misses with the head strike.
Kalashnikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kalashnikov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hyypia stalling in the clinch.
Hyypia lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hyypia misses with the head strike.
Kalashnikov lands a hook that snaps the head of Hyypia backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kalashnikov as Hyypia tries to tie him up.
Hyypia blocks an uppercut.
Kalashnikov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hyypia blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hyypia on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kalashnikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hyypia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kalashnikov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hyypia taking a breather.
Hyypia lands a hook that snaps the head of Kalashnikov backwards.
Vyacheslav Kalashnikov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hyypia.
Kalashnikov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kalashnikov digs a right hand into Hyypia's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hyypia's gas tank.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hyypia - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kalashnikov lands an uppercut.
Kalashnikov scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Still in the clinch, Kalashnikov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kalashnikov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hyypia lands a body shot.
Kalashnikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kalashnikov takes a shot to the head.
Kalashnikov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hyypia drops Kalashnikov onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Kalashnikov is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Hyypia misses with some punches.
Kalashnikov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hyypia backwards.
Kalashnikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Hyypia.
Kalashnikov misses with some punches.
Hyypia tries to work over Kalashnikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hyypia stalling the fight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kalashnikov blocking some punches.
Hyypia tries to throw a body punch but Kalashnikov avoids it by throwing Hyypia back against the cage.
Hyypia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kalashnikov has a couple of punches blocked by Hyypia.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sami Hyypia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kalashnikov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jab, jab by Kalashnikov - just one landing.
Kalashnikov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kalashnikov catches Hyypia with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kalashnikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hyypia wants to clinch.
Hyypia throws out a loose jab but Kalashnikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Hyypia lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kalashnikov doesn't seem phased though.
A swing and a miss from Kalashnikov.
Sami Hyypia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kalashnikov dodges the punch combination from Hyypia.
Hyypia cracks Kalashnikov with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Hyypia has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kalashnikov to stand back up!
Kalashnikov is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyypia throws a body kick that misses.
Kalashnikov is looking to chop away at Hyypia's legs.
Hyypia throws a body punch but Kalashnikov moves out of range.
Hyypia throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kalashnikov misses the shot to the body.
Kalashnikov lands an overhand right.
Kalashnikov connects with a leg kick. Hyypia looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kalashnikov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hyypia staying out of range there.
Hyypia avoids a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Kalashnikov.
Hyypia lands with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hyypia connects with a single shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kalashnikov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kalashnikov scores with a jab.
Hyypia throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kalashnikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kalashnikov avoids the body shot from Hyypia.
Kalashnikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kalashnikov is looking to land body kicks.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hyypia in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Hyypia avoids the body shot from Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kalashnikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hyypia counters with a straight right hand.
Oh Kalashnikov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hyypia tries to clinch there but Kalashnikov circles away.
Kalashnikov seems to have got his legs back now.
Hyypia with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov looks to throw the jab but Hyypia is out of range.
Kalashnikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kalashnikov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hyypia wants to clinch up but Kalashnikov keeps it at a distance.
Hyypia has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kalashnikov.
Hyypia thuds his right hand into Kalashnikov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kalashnikov lands a jab to the nose.
Hyypia moves out of range of the body kick.
Kalashnikov thows a body shot but no joy.
Kalashnikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hyypia.
A jab from Hyypia does it's job there.
Hyypia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kalashnikov throws out the jab.
Kalashnikov clobbers Hyypia with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hyypia connects with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kalashnikov misses with a body punch
and Hyypia counters with a nice uppercut.
Hyypia avoids a kick to the body.
Hyypia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov cracks Hyypia with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hyypia lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kalashnikov's sensitive parts.
An inside leg kick lands from Kalashnikov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hyypia. Kalashnikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hyypia misses with a low kick as Kalashnikov jumps back.
Kalashnikov lands with a straight right. Hyypia didn't see that one coming.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hyypia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kalashnikov.
Hyypia fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kalashnikov is out of range.
Hyypia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kalashnikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Hyypia.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sami Hyypia really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hyypia drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hyypia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov connects with an inside leg kick.
Hyypia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kalashnikov throws out the jab.
Kalashnikov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hyypia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov misses with a straight right.
Kalashnikov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kalashnikov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kalashnikov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hyypia swings for the body but Kalashnikov moves out of range.
Kalashnikov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kalashnikov duly obliges.
Crunch! Kalashnikov slams his shin into Hyypia's torso.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalashnikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hyypia was well out of range. Poor timing from Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov looks to land a right hand but Hyypia moved out of range.
Kalashnikov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hyypia defending well as Kalashnikov loads up on a big left hand.
Kalashnikov throws a chopping leg kick but Hyypia manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hyypia connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kalashnikov dips to his left and cracks Hyypia with an uppercut!
Kalashnikov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hyypia tries a low kick but Kalashnikov avoids it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hyypia.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kalashnikov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kalashnikov throws a hook but Hyypia avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov tries to land a front kick but Hyypia steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hyypia misses the shot to the body.
Hyypia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kalashnikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Hyypia.
Kalashnikov misses with a right hand
and Hyypia counters with a thumping low kick.
Hyypia moves away from the strike by Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hyypia lunges at Kalashnikov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kalashnikov's hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hyypia. Kalashnikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hyypia connects with a nice looking jab.
Hyypia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov scores with a body shot.
Hyypia bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kalashnikov's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hyypia tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kalashnikov throws the kick towards the body but Hyypia avoids it.
Hyypia fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kalashnikov checks it well.
Hyypia avoids the head kick by Kalashnikov.
Hyypia explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kalashnikov misses with a body shot.
Hyypia takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kalashnikov throws a hook but Hyypia blocks it.
Hyypia throws a poor cross that misses
and Kalashnikov counters with an inside leg kick.
Kalashnikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hyypia throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kalashnikov on the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hyypia shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hyypia with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kalashnikov misses the shot to the body.
Hyypia wants to clinch.
Kalashnikov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kalashnikov slips under a jab.
Kalashnikov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kalashnikov throws a good cross that connects.
Kalashnikov connects with an inside leg kick.
Kalashnikov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Vyacheslav Kalashnikov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hyypia tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kalashnikov throws a body punch but Hyypia moves out of range.
Hyypia throws a chopping leg kick but Kalashnikov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hyypia will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hyypia misses with a kick to the body.
Hyypia just misses with a punch to the body.
Kalashnikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hyypia takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kalashnikov swings for the body but Hyypia moves out of range.
Kalashnikov misses with a body kick.
Kalashnikov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kalashnikov cracks the inside of Hyypia's front leg.
Hyypia closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyypia misses with a left hand
and Kalashnikov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hyypia's knee momentarily.
Hyypia has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kalashnikov.
Hyypia is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Kalashnikov lands a leg kick that knocks Hyypia off balance momentarily.
Kalashnikov lands a right hook to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kalashnikov.
Hyypia walks into a stiff left hand from Kalashnikov.
Hyypia slips under a jab from Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov throws a hook but Hyypia avoids it easily.
Hyypia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov cracks the inside of Hyypia's front leg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kalashnikov's corner calls for a 1-2. Kalashnikov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hyypia slips a straight right by Kalashnikov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kalashnikov jabs Hyypia right on the nose. Hyypia blinks but takes it well.
Hyypia avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hyypia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hyypia smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hyypia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kalashnikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kalashnikov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hyypia.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hyypia. Kalashnikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hyypia staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Hyypia misses the target.
Hyypia goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kalashnikov scores with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov misses with an uppercut
and Hyypia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kalashnikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Hyypia counters with an outside leg kick.
Nice cross by Hyypia.
Kalashnikov scoring well with a low kick there.
Kalashnikov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kalashnikov loads up on a big right hand but Hyypia slips the punch.
Kalashnikov scores with a kick to the body.
Kalashnikov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hyypia throws a head kick but Kalashnikov moves out of range.
Kalashnikov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kalashnikov blocks the body kick.
Kalashnikov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hyypia.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hyypia has time to react.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hyypia. Kalashnikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kalashnikov lands a slapping body shot.
Hyypia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kalashnikov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kalashnikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hyypia was well out of range. Poor timing from Kalashnikov.
Sami Hyypia is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hyypia throws a body punch but Kalashnikov moves out of range.
Nice body kick from Kalashnikov.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kalashnikov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kalashnikov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vyacheslav Kalashnikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kalashnikov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vyacheslav Kalashnikov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hyypia has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 47:48
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 47:48
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sami Hyypia!
In his post fight interview, Sami Hyypia started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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