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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bernardo Bernardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akihiro Tatsui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Akihiro Tatsui acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bernardo Bernardo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Akihiro Tatsui!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Ivan Kurochkin and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bernardo shoots in and gets a takedown into Tatsui's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Tatsui keeping full guard, as Bernardo tries to pass.
Bernardo is working hard here to advance position.
Tatsui wants to sweep but no luck.
Bernardo looking to pass the guard.
Bernardo trying to control the position from guard on top but Tatsui is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tatsui working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bernardo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bernardo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bernardo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tatsui working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bernardo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bernardo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bernardo tries to free his leg and advance position but Tatsui is retaining full guard.
Bernardo trying to control but Tatsui is working from the bottom.
Tatsui seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatsui trying to control the position.
Bernardo trying to control but Tatsui is working from the bottom.
Bernardo looking to pass the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tatsui bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bernardo is not content to let Tatsui control the position.
Bernardo is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tatsui wants to control but Bernardo is keeping him busy.
Bernardo manages to get back to half guard.
Tatsui is pressing down on Bernardo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bernardo is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatsui is still trying to improve position.
Bernardo trying to hold on to Tatsui's head to control him but Tatsui postures up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tatsui is trying to work for a kimura but Bernardo is defending well.
Tatsui is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bernardo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bernardo is trying to keep Tatsui in close.
Tatsui trying to control the position from guard on top but Bernardo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bernardo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bernardo wants to sweep but no luck.
Tatsui stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bernardo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bernardo manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Tatsui bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Tatsui wants to control from the top but Bernardo keeps moving.
Bernardo wants to sweep here but Tatsui controlling him for the moment.
Tatsui seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bernardo seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatsui drops back looking for a leg! Bernardo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bernardo manages to kick Tatsui off! Tatsui jumps back into Bernardo's guard.
Tatsui controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bernardo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tatsui is one step ahead there.
Tatsui works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tatsui is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bernardo is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Akihiro Tatsui will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bernardo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bernardo gets a double leg takedown into Tatsui's guard.
Bernardo won't allow Tatsui to sweep him here.
Tatsui not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tatsui keeping moving, preventing Bernardo from controlling successfully.
Bernardo passes into half guard.
Bernardo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tatsui is looking for a sweep. Bernardo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tatsui gets full guard.
Tatsui keeping full guard, as Bernardo tries to pass.
Bernardo wants to control from the top but Tatsui keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatsui bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bernardo's guard.
Tatsui thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tatsui controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tatsui tries to free his leg and advance position but Bernardo is retaining full guard.
Bernardo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tatsui tries to free his leg and advance position but Bernardo is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tatsui got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bernardo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tatsui has managed to get both his arms back between Bernardo's legs - danger averted.
Tatsui must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bernardo manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Tatsui is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bernardo controlling the pace for now.
Tatsui tries to lock up and control but Bernardo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bernardo Bernardo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bernardo gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tatsui enables Bernardo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tatsui manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bernardo trying to control but Tatsui is working from the bottom.
Tatsui will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Bernardo wants to control from the top but Tatsui keeps moving.
Tatsui working for a triangle but Bernardo defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bernardo wants to control from the top but Tatsui keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Tatsui is trying to keep Bernardo in close.
Bernardo won't allow Tatsui to sweep him here.
We're going to have a standup here because Bernardo Bernardo wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Tatsui takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bernardo misses with a body shot.
Tatsui shoots in and gets a takedown into Bernardo's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bernardo trying to keep a closed guard but Tatsui is proving a slippery customer.
Bernardo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tatsui is staying active underneath Bernardo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bernardo wants to free his trapped foot but Tatsui is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tatsui is trying to get back to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bernardo passes to side control.
Tatsui stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bernardo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bernardo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tatsui keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bernardo Bernardo dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Bernardo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Tatsui wants to control but Bernardo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bernardo content to control rather than advance.
Bernardo is looking to take a break and control but Tatsui is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tatsui wants to control but Bernardo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bernardo tries to pass to full mount but Tatsui defends it.
Tatsui has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bernardo is working away from the top position though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bernardo scores with a takedown into Tatsui's guard.
Tatsui is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Our spies down at at St Petersburg MMA Gym inform us that Tatsui has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Bernardo trying to control but Tatsui is working from the bottom.
Tatsui working a defensive guard here.
Akihiro Tatsui has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Bernardo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tatsui can't do much from the bottom here.
Tatsui tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bernardo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bernardo is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Tatsui's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bernardo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Tatsui has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bernardo but great work by Tatsui.
Tatsui working the head with strikes.
Tatsui is looking to take a break and control but Bernardo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tatsui working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tatsui tries for a kimura but Bernardo is defending well.
Bernardo can't do much from the bottom here.
Tatsui looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bernardo tries to bench press Tatsui off him but Tatsui keeps the position.
Bernardo is not content to let Tatsui control the position.
Bernardo is trying to improve his position.
Tatsui working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tatsui trying to control the action but Bernardo is working from the bottom.
Tatsui might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bernardo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bernardo regains half guard.
Bernardo tries to roll over but Tatsui keeps him under control.
Tatsui wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bernardo keeps working.
Bernardo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bernardo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Tatsui is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bernardo wants to control from the top but Tatsui keeps moving.
Bernardo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bernardo Bernardo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bernardo 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bernardo Bernardo!
A relieved looking Bernardo Bernardo 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeffery Maynard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyson has chosen Mary had a little lamb as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jeffery Maynard could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mike Tyson's chin.
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jeffery Maynard !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson lands with a cross.
Tyson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tyson misses with a wild body shot.
Jab, jab by Tyson - just one landing.
It looks like Jeffery Maynard has been cut.
Tyson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tyson misses with a wild body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Maynard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maynard gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tyson.
Nice uppercut lands for Tyson. That snapped Maynard 's head back.
Maynard moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jeffery Maynard 's cut is getting worse.
Tyson throws a shot from downtown. Maynard moves away and avoids it.
Tyson cracks Maynard with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Maynard looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Tyson finish him?
Maynard is rocked!
Tyson digs a good body shot into Maynard 's ribs.
Oh Maynard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tyson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Maynard seems to have got his legs back now.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Tyson! Maynard is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Tyson!
Post fight, Mike Tyson took to the microphone: 'I know I am a tough, shit talking fighter, but I ain't no mob figure. I did my time for the rape. I paid alot of money. I may be a rapist but I ain't the same person I was when I bit that guy's ear off. '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wladyslaw Raginis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Lewis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wladyslaw Raginis!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Lewis does no damage.
Raginis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Raginis instigates a clinch.
I was talking to Lewis's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Lewis lands an uppercut.
Raginis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Raginis blocks a body shot from Lewis.
Raginis stalling.
Lewis breaks the clinch.
That kick from Lewis tenderised Raginis's leg. Raginis is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lewis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raginis scores with a head kick.
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!
Raginis throws an overhand right that lands on Lewis's shoulder, as Lewis tries to avoid the shot.
Raginis shoots in for a double leg but Lewis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Raginis has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Raginis looks for the body kick but Lewis saw that one coming.
Raginis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Raginis misses the target.
Lewis lands a head kick that stumbles Raginis and the fighters go to the mat.
It looks like Wladyslaw Raginis has been cut.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Lewis sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Raginis's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raginis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lewis.
Lewis is trying to control the action in half guard but Raginis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Raginis trying to control here.
Lewis throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Raginis has a hand on Lewis's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Lewis takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lewis cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Raginis is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lewis looking to secure an arm triangle but Raginis defends it well.
Lewis in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Raginis is still in real trouble! Can Lewis finish him?
Wladyslaw Raginis's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Wladyslaw Raginis's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). John Lewis!
A victorious John Lewis thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ted Stefans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Salvatore Lucania (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lucania has chosen Murder Inc as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ted Stefans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Salvatore Lucania!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Sergei Dronov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stefans lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lucania at a distance.
Stefans delivers a nice body kick.
Stefans throws a head kick that misses
so Lucania counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stefans is on top in guard.
Stefans missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Our spies down at at ~T~ Troid - Gym inform us that Lucania has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Lucania keeping moving, preventing Stefans from controlling successfully.
Stefans looking to sit in guard and control but Lucania gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lucania won't allow Stefans to sweep him here.
Lucania postures up in Stefans's guard and throws a big left but Stefans blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stefans wants to control but Lucania passes easily into half guard.
Lucania sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stefans defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lucania with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Stefans punching from the bottom.
Lucania wants to free his trapped foot but Stefans is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lucania is looking to take a break and control but Stefans is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stefans wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucania thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stefans pushes Lucania off looking to stand but Lucania dives back in and keeps control.
Lucania missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lucania has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Stefans defend it? Lucania steps over the head and cranks it - Stefans is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Lucania!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Salvatore Lucania!
Salvatore Lucania 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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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Metin Eroglu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrion Lannister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eroglu comes to the cage accompanied by No Worries. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Metin Eroglu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyrion Lannister!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Igor Prikhodko and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lannister looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lannister throws out a powerful jab.
Eroglu misses with a looping right.
Lannister tries to close the distance and clinch up but Eroglu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lannister ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lannister lands a jab to the head.
Lannister drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lannister throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eroglu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lannister pushes Eroglu up against the cage in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lannister.
Lannister blocks a body shot from Eroglu.
Lannister is trying to trip Eroglu. He has hold of a leg but Eroglu is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Lannister persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Lannister trying to control but Eroglu is working from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lannister trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lannister trying to control the position from guard on top but Eroglu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Eroglu holds on and takes a little breather.
Lannister advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eroglu is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lannister scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lannister tries to pass to full mount but Eroglu defends it.
Eroglu trying to control from the bottom.
Eroglu is trying to stand back up but Lannister is controlling him
Lannister wants to lay and pray for a moment but Eroglu keeps working.
Lannister not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lannister is thwarting Eroglu's attempts to control the position.
Lannister is nestled in close to Eroglu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lannister seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Eroglu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Eroglu trying to hold on to Lannister's head to control him but Lannister postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lannister trying to control from half guard but Eroglu is working away.
Eroglu is concentrating on defense, preventing Lannister from advancing position.
Metin Eroglu has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Lannister throws a body punch but Eroglu moves out of range.
Eroglu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lannister walks into a stiff left hand from Eroglu.
Lannister misses with a body shot.
A jab from Eroglu misses.
Eroglu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lannister looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lannister checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lannister misses with a body shot.
Eroglu is looking to slow Lannister down with leg kicks.
Eroglu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eroglu just misses with a punch to the body.
Metin Eroglu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lannister darts in looking for a takedown but Eroglu gets double underhooks and turns Lannister into the cage.
A shot in the inside from Eroglu.
Lannister keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Eroglu's efforts to push away.
Lannister struggles to land a body shot inside as Eroglu controls his hands.
Lannister gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Eroglu wants to control but Lannister is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lannister tries to pass the half guard into mount. Eroglu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Eroglu is trying to control but can't.
Lannister is pressing down on Eroglu's thigh, looking to free his foot. Eroglu is holding on for now.
Metin Eroglu has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Lannister lands a jab to Eroglu's midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Lannister.
Lannister moves into range and connects with a jab.
Metin Eroglu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eroglu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lannister misses with a two punch combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Eroglu misses the target.
Lannister lands a jab.
Lannister misses with a takedown attempt - Eroglu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lannister throws a hook to the side of Eroglu's head but Eroglu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lannister misses with a wild combination.
Eroglu catches Lannister with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Eroglu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lannister but Lannister pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lannister slips a jab and a cross from Eroglu.
Lannister swats away the attempt to clinch by Eroglu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tyrion Lannister will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lannister lands a right hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Eroglu.
Lannister thuds a left hand into Eroglu's body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Eroglu, as that shot connected.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Lannister. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Eroglu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lannister ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Eroglu moves away.
Lannister tries to close the distance and clinch up but Eroglu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lannister instigates a clinch.
Lannister tries to stall but Eroglu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Eroglu misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Eroglu.
Eroglu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lannister.
Eroglu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lannister prevents a body shot from Eroglu.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Eroglu.
Lannister misses with a punch 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!
Eroglu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lannister tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Eroglu's elbow.
Eroglu tries to throw a body punch but Lannister avoids it by throwing Eroglu back against the cage.
I was talking to Eroglu's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Still in the clinch, Lannister scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lannister tries to score a body lock takedown but Eroglu shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short body shot lands from Eroglu as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Eroglu fails to land.
Lannister misses with some punches.
Lannister blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Eroglu stops a takedown attempt from Lannister.
Lannister lands a right hand.
Eroglu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lannisters head.
Lannister is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Eroglu misses with the head strike.
Eroglu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Eroglu scores with a shoulder strike.
Eroglu tries to work over Lannister's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eroglu has a couple of punches blocked by Lannister.
Lannister digs a right hand underneath Eroglu's ribcage. Eroglu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lannister tries to throw a body punch but Eroglu avoids it by throwing Lannister back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Eroglu.
Lannister tries to throw a body punch but Eroglu avoids it by throwing Lannister back against the cage.
Lannister prevents a body shot from Eroglu.
Eroglu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lannister blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Lannister.
Eroglu lands an uppercut.
Lannister prevents a body shot from Eroglu.
Lannister slowing the pace effectively.
Lannister drops down looking for an ankle pick but Eroglu pulls his leg out and moves away.
Metin Eroglu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrion Lannister.
Lannister staying out of range there.
Eroglu clinches with his opponent.
Eroglu misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lannister lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Eroglu fails to land.
Eroglu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lannister tries to throw a body punch but Eroglu avoids it by throwing Lannister back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Eroglu.
Lannister has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Eroglu is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lannister misses with a body punch.
Lannister misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Eroglu fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Eroglu fails to land.
Eroglu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Eroglu scores with a shoulder strike.
Eroglu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Eroglu trying to control the position but instead, Lannister has worked for underhooks and has pushed Eroglu into the cage.
Metin Eroglu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lannister blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Lannister.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eroglu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Eroglu scores with a shot to the side of Lannister's head.
A short body shot lands from Lannister as the two fighters clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eroglu misses with a punch on the inside.
Eroglu throws a punch but it's blocked by Lannister.
Lannister prevents a body shot from Eroglu.
Lannister holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lannister tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Eroglu's elbow.
Lannister is looking to control Eroglu's arms but Eroglu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lannister has his back to the cage.
Lannister is struggling to control the position.
Eroglu throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Eroglu lands a nice uppercut.
Eroglu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Eroglu throws a head punch that misses.
Eroglu pushes Lannister back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Metin Eroglu dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lannister clinches up against the cage.
Eroglu misses with a punch to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Eroglu misses with the head strike.
Eroglu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Eroglu misses with a body punch.
Lannister lands a shot to the body.
Eroglu misses with a body punch.
Lannister blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Eroglu misses with a body punch.
Eroglu misses with some punches.
Lannister misses with a body punch.
Lannister tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lannister works on Eroglu's body with a couple of short punches.
Eroglu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Eroglu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Eroglu tries to throw a body punch but Lannister avoids it by throwing Eroglu back against the cage.
Lannister goes for a takedown attempt but Eroglu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Metin Eroglu is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lannister throws a hook to the side of Eroglu's head but Eroglu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Eroglu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Eroglu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lannister tries to close the distance and clinch but Eroglu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lannister swings away with a body shot that misses
and Eroglu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lannister cracks Eroglu with an open hand slap.
Eroglu throws a jab when Lannister was well out of range.
Eroglu swings for the body but Lannister moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Eroglu.
Eroglu scores with a hook to the body. Lannister takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lannister shoots in and drives through. Eroglu sprawls well.
Lannister swinging wildly here.
Eroglu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lannister's head backwards.
Eroglu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lannister manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lannister takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Good exchange - Lannister coming out on top.
Lannister scoring well with a low kick there.
Lannister turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Eroglu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lannister lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eroglu dips to his left and cracks Lannister with an uppercut!
Eroglu swings for the body but Lannister moves out of range.
Eroglu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lannister tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Eroglu was well out of range. Poor timing from Lannister.
Eroglu doesn't manage to clinch there - Lannister circles away.
Eroglu lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lannister lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lannister lands a jab to the nose.
Eroglu looks to score with a jab to the body but Lannister is just out of range.
Lannister is looking to chop away at Eroglu's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Lannister with that takedown attempt.
Metin Eroglu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrion Lannister.
Eroglu stuffs the takedown attempt from Lannister. Lannister gets slowly back to his feet.
Lannister swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Eroglu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Eroglu tries to work over Lannister's front leg with a kick but Lannister checks it.
No luck for Lannister with that takedown attempt.
Lannister uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Eroglu.
Eroglu misses with a kick to the body.
Lannister tries to clinch there but Eroglu circles away.
Eroglu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Eroglu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Eroglu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lannister changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Eroglu looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eroglu is not content to let Lannister control the position.
Eroglu can't do much from the bottom here.
Lannister tries to move into full mount but can't pass Eroglu's legs.
Lannister trying to control the action but Eroglu is working from the bottom.
Tyrion Lannister has got the better of the ground game so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
You can see the frustration on Eroglu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eroglu is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Tyrion Lannister just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Eroglu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lannister uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Eroglu.
Eroglu throws the kick towards the body but Lannister avoids it.
Lannister lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Eroglu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lannister connects with a good right hand that stumbles Eroglu. Eroglu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A thudding body kick lands there by Eroglu!
Eroglu scores with a decent looking hook.
Eroglu misses with a straight right.
Lannister cracks a nice hook into Eroglu's ribs.
Lannister throws a right and a left that Eroglu avoids nicely.
Eroglu keeps the fight on the outside.
Eroglu is looking to clinch.
Eroglu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lannister.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eroglu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Eroglu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lannister checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lannister stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Eroglu.
Lannister swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lannister blocks a leg kick.
Lannister tries to clinch up.
Lannister swats away the attempt to clinch by Eroglu.
Eroglu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lannister.
Lannister on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Eroglu lands a really nice looking cross but Lannister seems unphased.
Lannister staying out of range there.
Lannister throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lannister is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Eroglu rather than just go for the knockout.
Lannister sizes up Eroglu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lannister throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lannister wants to clinch.
Eroglu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Eroglu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Eroglu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lannister.
Good work by Lannister as he checks the leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eroglu throws a body punch but Lannister moves out of range.
Lannister fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lannister uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Eroglu.
Lannister moves out of range as Eroglu strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Eroglu.
Eroglu throws a series of punches but Lannister avoids them all with ease.
Eroglu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lannister was well out of range. Poor timing from Eroglu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lannister misses with a wild body shot.
Eroglu takes a swing at Lannister's ribcage but misses.
Lannister moves into the clinch.
Eroglu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lannister tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Eroglu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lannister creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lannister throws a head punch that misses.
A right hand to the body from Lannister.
Lannister goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Eroglu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lannisters head.
Lannister looking to stall.
Eroglu misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Lannister.
Eroglu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lannister tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Eroglu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lannister struggles to land a body shot inside as Eroglu controls his hands.
Lannister goes for a takedown in the clinch but Eroglu prevents it.
Metin Eroglu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrion Lannister.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Eroglu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lannister blocking some punches.
Eroglu gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lannister.
Lannister can't find room to land a body shot as Eroglu controls the action.
Lannister stalling against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Eroglu.
Eroglu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lannister just leaning against Eroglu, taking a breather.
Eroglu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Metin Eroglu had his way with Tyrion Lannister in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Eroglu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lannister counters with a nice uppercut.
Eroglu lands a jab to Lannister's midsection.
Lannister moves out of range as Eroglu throws a body kick.
Lannister throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lannister scores with a hook to the body. Eroglu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A left and a right from Eroglu both land. Nice combination.
Lannister dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Eroglu. That did some damage!
Eroglu misses with a hook. Lannister ducked under it nicely.
Lannister closes the distance and clinches.
Eroglu tries to throw a body punch but Lannister avoids it by throwing Eroglu back against the cage.
Eroglu lands a shot to the body.
Eroglu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Eroglu stops a takedown attempt from Lannister.
Eroglu throws a punch but it's blocked by Lannister.
Lannister manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lannister tries to work over Eroglu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eroglu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Eroglu lands a left hand.
Eroglu blocks a body shot from Lannister.
Lannister swings wildly with an uppercut but Eroglu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lannister holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Eroglu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Eroglu scores with a shot to the side of Lannister's head.
Eroglu can't find room to land a body shot as Lannister controls the action.
Lannister lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Eroglu can't find room to land a body shot as Lannister controls the action.
Eroglu tries a body shot but Lannister blocks it.
Eroglu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lannister tries to stall but Eroglu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lannister tries to throw a body punch but Eroglu avoids it by throwing Lannister back against the cage.
Eroglu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Eroglu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lannister's elbow.
Lannister is trying to maintain a safe position but Eroglu gets an underhook and turns Lannister into the cage.
Lannister misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lannister can't find room to land a body shot as Eroglu controls the action.
Lannister doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Eroglu as Lannister tries to tie him up.
Lannister wants a takedown.
Eroglu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The referee calls for Lannister to work.
Eroglu lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lannister looking to stall.
A body shot lands from Lannister.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Eroglu fails to land.
Eroglu throws a head punch that misses.
Eroglu has a couple of punches blocked by Lannister.
Lannister taking a breather.
Lannister misses with a punch on the inside.
Lannister is looking for a takedown.
Metin Eroglu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrion Lannister.
Lannister misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Eroglu lands a left hand.
Eroglu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lannister is leaning against Eroglu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Eroglu tries to work over Lannister's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Eroglu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lannister blocks a body shot from Eroglu.
Eroglu swings wildly with an uppercut but Lannister uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lannister can't get the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lannister trying to stall but Eroglu improves his position.
Eroglu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Eroglu misses with a punch on the inside.
Lannister looking to slow down the pace here.
Lannister blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lannister tries to work over Eroglu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lannister has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Eroglu after a bit of a struggle.
Eroglu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Eroglu misses with a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lannister turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Lannister manages to end up in side control.
Eroglu tries to buck Lannister off but Lannister is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Eroglu isn't going anywhere.
Lannister working away.
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 Metin Eroglu.
I think Eroglu 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 50:45
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 49:47
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Metin Eroglu!
Metin Eroglu is the new lightweight champion!
Metin Eroglu thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Tyrion Lannister stepped up to the mic, saying 'This is only a minor setback. This loss will be avenged. A Lannister always pays it's debts.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dragon Warfist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby McBobby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying McBobby's choice of entrance music: Cold as Ice -- MOP. 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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212 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Dragon Warfist!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby McBobby!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Konstantin Menshow and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warfist misses with a body shot.
McBobby takes a kick to the side of the head.
McBobby misses with a straight left.
McBobby listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dragon Warfist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McBobby takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McBobby swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A solid body kick from McBobby.
McBobby tries to close the distance and clinch but Warfist swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Warfist checks a leg kick.
Warfist lands a front kick.
McBobby wants to clinch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McBobby.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Warfist checks a leg kick.
Warfist throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McBobby throws a wild body kick that Warfist sees coming a mile off.
McBobby missing with a left hand there. Warfist was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McBobby lands a lovely overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warfist throws a sloppy head kick and McBobby moves out of range easily.
McBobby gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Warfist lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Warfist is trying to stall.
McBobby blocking some punches.
Warfist goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Warfist misses with some punches.
Warfist can't find room to land a body shot as McBobby controls the action.
McBobby doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Warfist.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Warfist.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Warfist.
McBobby prevents a body shot from Warfist.
A hook to the body from Warfist.
Warfist blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Warfist.
McBobby looks winded!
McBobby blocking some punches.
Warfist misses with the head strike.
Warfist lands an uppercut.
Warfist struggles to land a body shot inside as McBobby controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warfist lands with a right to the head.
I was talking to Warfist's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Warfist misses with the head strike.
Warfist lands with a right to the head.
Warfist manages to break the clinch.
McBobby throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McBobby walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Warfist checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McBobby connects with a solid leg kick.
McBobby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McBobby 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.
Warfist throws a good cross that connects.
Warfist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McBobby manages to avoid it.
Warfist with a jab.
Warfist tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McBobby was well out of range. Poor timing from Warfist.
Warfist rushes McBobby and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Warfist misses with a short punch on the inside.
McBobby pushes off an throws an elbow but Warfist leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Warfist lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Warfist.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warfist lands a left hand that snaps the head of McBobby backwards.
Warfist doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McBobby trying to land knees to the body.
Warfist escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Warfist scores with a nice head shot.
McBobby is rocked!
Warfist avoids the head kick by McBobby.
A telegraphed right hand from Warfist misses the target.
Warfist pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Warfist lands with a straight right. McBobby didn't see that one coming.
McBobby is still on wobbly legs! Can Warfist finish him?
Warfist throws an overhand right that drops McBobby like a sack of potatoes! Warfist dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dragon Warfist!
Dragon Warfist retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Dragon Warfist made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Kehoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kehoe comes to the cage accompanied by Angel Of Death. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andrew Kehoe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tom Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Konstantin Menshow and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryan 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.
Ryan lands a front kick.
Kehoe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kehoe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kehoe throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ryan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ryan throws a looping overhand right but Kehoe ducks down to avoid it.
Kehoe misses with a wild body shot.
Ryan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ryan misses with a leg kick.
Ryan lands a slapping body shot.
Ryan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kehoe.
Kehoe misses the shot to the body.
Kehoe checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ryan lands a nice shot that snaps Kehoe's head back.
Kehoe throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ryan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kehoe's sensitive parts.
Kehoe misses with a body kick.
Ryan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kehoe throws a hook but Ryan blocks it.
Kehoe misses the shot to the body.
Kehoe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ryan. That's going to slow Kehoe down.
Ryan blocks a head kick by Kehoe.
Ryan lands with a good body shot.
Kehoe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kehoe blocks a low kick nicely.
Kehoe has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ryan.
Ryan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ryan misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kehoe swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ryan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kehoe thinking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ryan moves out of range as Kehoe throws a body kick.
Ryan throws a leg kick but Kehoe sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kehoe lunges at Ryan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ryan's hand.
Tom Ryan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kehoe looks to land a right hand but Ryan moved out of range.
A slow jab from Kehoe misses its intended target.
Ryan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kehoe.
Kehoe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ryan lands an overhand right.
Kehoe has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ryan ducks under a wild hook from Kehoe.
Kehoe looks to throw the jab but Ryan is out of range.
Kehoe on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kehoe throws a head kick but Ryan moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kehoe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ryan counters with a thumping low kick.
Ryan lands a leg kick that knocks Kehoe off balance momentarily.
Kehoe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ryan.
Ryan is looking to slow Kehoe down with leg kicks.
Ryan scores with a jab.
Kehoe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ryan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kehoe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ryan avoids the head kick by Kehoe.
Kehoe throws a combination that misses
and Ryan counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kehoe closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ryan circles away.
Kehoe takes one on the button.
Ryan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kehoe. Kehoe obviously looking to wear him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ryan avoids the body shot from Kehoe.
Ryan lands a head kick. Kehoe smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ryan.
Kehoe tries to work over Ryan's front leg with a kick but Ryan checks it.
Kehoe throws a leg kick but Ryan checks it.
Ryan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kehoes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ryan lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kehoe will feel that in the morning.
Ryan slips a straight right by Kehoe.
Kehoe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ryan's head.
Ryan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ryan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kehoe on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ryan. Ryan obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kehoe cracks Ryan with a good jab.
Ryan moves out of range of the body kick.
Ryan lands a leg kick that knocks Kehoe off balance momentarily.
Kehoe looks to land a right hand but Ryan moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Ryan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kehoe walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ryan.
Ryan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tom Ryan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A solid body kick from Kehoe.
Ryan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kehoe's sensitive parts.
Kehoe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ryan's sensitive parts.
Ryan slips under a jab from Kehoe.
Ryan misses with a low kick.
Ryan misses with a low kick.
Kehoe slips a straight right by Ryan.
Kehoe misses with a right hand
and Ryan counters with an inside leg kick.
Kehoe shoots in for a takedown but Ryan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Kehoe. That snapped Ryan's head back.
Ryan cracks Kehoe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryan throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kehoe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ryan stuns Kehoe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ryan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kehoe.
Kehoe throws a sloppy head kick
and Ryan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kehoe misses with a series of wild punches.
Ryan has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ryan feints and then cracks Kehoe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kehoe down.
Ryan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ryan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kehoe's head.
It looks like Andrew Kehoe has been cut.
Ryan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kehoe has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ryan.
A punch combination from Kehoe misses.
Ryan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kehoe on the side of the head.
Kehoe checks a low kick from Ryan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Ryan keeps Kehoe at a distance using the push kick.
Ryan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kehoe on the side of the head.
Ryan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kehoe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kehoe misses with a hook
and Ryan counters with a nice leg kick.
Kehoe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ryan.
Ryan catches Kehoe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ryan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ryan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kehoe throws a shot from downtown. Ryan moves away and avoids it.
Ryan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ryan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ryan blocks a head kick by Kehoe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan lands a nice shot to the body.
Kehoe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kehoe throws a lazy right hand but Ryan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kehoe throws a push kick but Ryan slaps the foot to one side.
Ryan sizes up Kehoe with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ryan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ryan scores with a leg kick.
Ryan scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ryan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kehoe throws a lazy uppercut
and Ryan counters with a thumping low kick.
Kehoe misses with a leg kick
and Ryan counters with an inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ryan scores with a kick to the body.
Ryan thuds his right hand into Kehoe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan jabs at Kehoe's body.
Kehoe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kehoe fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Kehoe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ryan throws a leg kick which misses Kehoe's front leg but catches the back leg as Kehoe tries to avoid it.
Tom Ryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ryan.
Kehoe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ryan is out of range.
Ryan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kehoe might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
That kick from Ryan tenderised Kehoe's leg. Kehoe is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ryan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ryan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kehoe. That did some damage!
Ryan scores with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Ryan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andrew Kehoe's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ryan - that will leave a mark!
Kehoe tries to score with a low kick but Ryan moves his leg out of the way.
Ryan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ryan throws the kick towards the body but Kehoe avoids it.
Ryan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ryan.
Kehoe on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ryan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kehoe at a distance.
Kehoe throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Ryan counters with a thumping low kick.
Kehoe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ryan can pounce on him.
Kehoe will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ryan misses with a wild body shot.
Kehoe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kehoe slips a jab and a cross from Ryan.
Kehoe is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ryan misses with a body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ryan punishes Kehoe's body with a nice straight punch.
Andrew Kehoe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ryan. That's going to slow Kehoe down.
Kehoe avoids the head kick by Ryan.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ryan, right into the meat.
Kehoe drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ryan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kehoe is one step ahead there.
Ryan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kehoe trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ryan wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kehoe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kehoe being controlled here momentarily.
Ryan keeping moving, preventing Kehoe from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kehoe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ryan is pulling down on Kehoe's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ryan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kehoe's calf.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan takes a swing at Kehoe's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ryan. Kehoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ryan avoids the head kick by Kehoe.
Ryan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ryan is looking to chop away at Kehoe's legs.
Kehoe takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ryan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kehoe moves away.
Ryan connects with a body shot.
Ryan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ryan misses with a low kick.
Ryan throws a leg kick but Kehoe sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kehoe cracks Ryan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kehoe on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ryan. Ryan obviously looking to wear him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kehoe misses with a head kick.
A good leg kick by Ryan.
Ryan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kehoe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ryan finds it's way round the side to connect with Kehoe's head.
Ryan connects with a body shot.
Ryan lands a nice shot to the body.
Ryan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kehoes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ryan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kehoe is rocked!
Ryan is looking to slow Kehoe down with leg kicks.
Oh Kehoe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ryan scoring well with a low kick there.
Kehoe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kehoe seems to have got his legs back now.
Kehoe gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ryan.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Ryan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ryan 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Ryan!
Our winner, Tom Ryan, 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Dom DeLuise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caol Uno (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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Dom DeLuise!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Caol Uno!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Dmitry Maklakov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeLuise avoids the body shot from Uno.
Uno avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
DeLuise connects with an inside leg kick.
DeLuise lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
DeLuise throws a leg kick that misses.
DeLuise lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
DeLuise misses with a low kick.
Uno changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. DeLuise looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The ground and pound from Uno seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Uno working the head with strikes.
Uno is looking to take a break and control but DeLuise is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Uno.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uno throws an elbow but DeLuise slips to the side and avoids it well.
Uno is looking to take a break and control but DeLuise is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Uno landing strikes.
Uno working the ground and pound.
DeLuise is looking to regain half guard here but Uno keeps moving and retains side control.
Uno working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Uno landing a few strikes.
Uno working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Uno throws an elbow but DeLuise slips to the side and avoids it well.
Uno misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeLuise taking a bit of punishment here - Uno scoring with strikes.
DeLuise tries to improve position but can't.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeLuise parries the strikes from Uno easily there. Uno is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable DeLuise to escape.
DeLuise is looking for a sweep.
DeLuise managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Uno.
Uno wants to control but DeLuise is keeping him busy.
Uno works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uno tries to score with some ground and pound. DeLuise controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
DeLuise defending against the ground and pound.
DeLuise tries to improve position but can't.
Uno prevents DeLuise from escaping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uno working away.
Uno throws a strike aimed at the side of DeLuise's head but DeLuise avoids it well.
DeLuise manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeLuise tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
DeLuise is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Uno regains half guard.
Uno has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Uno tries to roll over but DeLuise keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uno has his hands clasped together around DeLuise's back. He's all about the action.
DeLuise prevents Uno from improving his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Uno slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caol Uno dominated that round.
That's time! DeLuise's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
DeLuise misses with a series of wild punches.
DeLuise lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Uno checks a leg kick.
Uno takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Uno uses good head movement to avoid the hook from DeLuise.
DeLuise walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Uno checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
DeLuise tries to land a leg kick but Uno saw it coming and moves away.
DeLuise throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Uno scores with a nice strike.
DeLuise uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Uno.
DeLuise wants to slow Uno down by chopping away at his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeLuise lands with a thumping leg kick.
Uno scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
DeLuise throws a head kick but Uno moves out of range.
Dom DeLuise is winning the standup battle so far.
Uno avoids a punch combination nicely.
DeLuise takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A leg kick checked by Uno.
DeLuise throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Uno jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Uno swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
DeLuise throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Uno counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Good exchange - Uno coming out on top.
Dom DeLuise seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uno avoids the head kick by DeLuise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeLuise takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Uno slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from DeLuise - that will leave a mark!
Uno connects with a single shot there.
Uno goes for a double leg but DeLuise avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as DeLuise continues to drive forward.
Uno has a couple of punches blocked by DeLuise.
DeLuise misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from DeLuise.
DeLuise misses with a punch on the inside.
Uno tries to work over DeLuise's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
DeLuise tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Uno's elbow.
DeLuise lands on the inside with an uppercut.
DeLuise goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Uno misses with a short punch on the inside.
DeLuise throws a punch but it's blocked by Uno.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uno tries to work over DeLuise's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by DeLuise as Uno tries to tie him up.
DeLuise tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Uno misses with a punch to the body.
DeLuise throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Uno.
A short right from DeLuise.
DeLuise lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Uno goes for a takedown in the clinch but DeLuise prevents it.
DeLuise is pressed up against the cage. Uno has hold of a leg and is looking to drag DeLuise down to the mat. DeLuise avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dom DeLuise has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caol Uno.
Uno shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. DeLuise defends it nicely.
DeLuise looks to land a body kick but Uno moved away.
Dom DeLuise is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeLuise fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
DeLuise walks into a stiff left hand from Uno.
Dom DeLuise is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
DeLuise scores with a kick to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uno blocks the body kick.
DeLuise tries a head kick but it misses.
Uno looks to land a combination but DeLuise avoids it well.
Uno slips under a jab from DeLuise.
Uno avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Uno fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
DeLuise throws the left hand but Uno avoids the punch easily.
DeLuise scores with a hook to the body. Uno takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
DeLuise throws a head kick but Uno moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dom DeLuise dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
DeLuise tries a head kick but it misses.
Uno stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
DeLuise throws a hook but Uno blocks it.
DeLuise misses with a leg kick
and Uno counters with a stiff right hand.
DeLuise pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Uno back to the cage. DeLuise follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
DeLuise gets caught flat footed, as Uno shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Uno stopping the sweep attempt from DeLuise.
Uno postures up and lands a big shot to DeLuise's brow.
DeLuise avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Uno throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as DeLuise works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uno works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Uno missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Uno wants to lay and pray for a moment but DeLuise keeps working.
Uno throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing DeLuise to regain full guard.
Uno loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Uno throwing strikes from guard but DeLuise blocks nicely.
DeLuise lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Uno has control of DeLuise's left arm, preventing DeLuise from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeLuise preventing the sweep.
Uno is pulling down on DeLuise's head to control his posture.
Uno keeping moving, preventing DeLuise from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
DeLuise throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Uno avoids the head kick by DeLuise.
DeLuise throws a low kick, looking for Uno's leg but Uno calmly moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeLuise throws a low kick but it's checked well by Uno.
DeLuise misses with an uppercut. Uno saw that one coming.
Uno scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Uno looks to score with a jab to the body but DeLuise is just out of range.
DeLuise takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Uno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DeLuise manages to avoid it.
DeLuise tries to land a leg kick but Uno saw it coming and moves away.
DeLuise looks to score with a jab to the body but Uno is just out of range.
Uno moves out of range of the body kick from DeLuise.
DeLuise throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
DeLuise throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Uno ducks under a wild hook from DeLuise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeLuise misses with a kick to the body.
Uno throws a right hand that DeLuise ducks under and follows up with a left that DeLuise also avoids with ease.
DeLuise ducks right into an uppercut from Uno.
A clash of legs there as Uno blocks the low kick.
DeLuise throws a body punch but Uno moves out of range.
Uno takes a kick to the side of the head.
DeLuise throws a series of punches but Uno moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uno has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from DeLuise.
DeLuise looks to land a body kick but Uno moved away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
DeLuise looking to land some kicks to the body here.
DeLuise misses with the combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Uno lands with a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Caol Uno.
I think Uno 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Caol Uno!
An out of breath and clearly excited Caol Uno thanked Milwaukee's Best 160 (85% laundry) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kim Figueroa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Putski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Figueroa comes to the cage accompanied by Ride the Lighting. Kim Figueroa has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kim Figueroa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ivan Putski!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Igor Prikhodko and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Figueroa lands with a shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Figueroa. No joy for Putski on that attempt.
Figueroa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Putski.
Putski moves in looking to clinch but Figueroa pushes him off.
Figueroa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Figueroa lands a leg kick that knocks Putski off balance momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Figueroa connects with a leg kick. Putski looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Putski looks winded!
Putski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Figueroa connects with a body shot that sends Putski's belly button to the back.
Putski tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Figueroa connects with a solid leg kick.
Putski drops his hands for a split second and Figueroa immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Putski face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Figueroa follows up with a right hand that knocks Putski into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kim Figueroa!
Kim Figueroa managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Just Fight (Everything 7$), into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Atli Thor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Douglas Quaid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Quaid's choice of entrance music: Total Recall. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Atli Thor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Douglas Quaid!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksandr Martynov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quaid rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thor lands with an uppercut that bounces Quaid off the cage and back into range.
Thor swings for the body but Quaid moves out of range.
Quaid has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thor.
Thor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Quaid fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thor manages to avoid it.
Quaid throws a lazy right hand but Thor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Quaid.
Thor avoids the body shot from Quaid.
Nice body punch from Thor.
Thor shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Thor with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Thor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Quaid fails to land with a series of punches.
Quaid scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thor. Quaid does a little dance to reset his feet.
Quaid clinches.
Thor struggles to land a body shot inside as Quaid controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thor blocks a body shot from Quaid.
Thor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Quaid misses with a body punch.
Thor works on Quaid's body with a couple of short punches.
Thor throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Quaid backwards.
Quaid doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thor stops a takedown attempt from Quaid.
Thor digs a right hand underneath Quaid's ribcage. Quaid let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Quaid looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Quaid blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thor blocks an uppercut.
Thor has a couple of punches blocked by Quaid.
Thor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Quaid looking for a takedown.
A short body shot lands from Thor as the two fighters clinch.
Thor lands a nice shot to the body.
Thor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Thor - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Thor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Quaid backwards.
Thor lands a hook that snaps the head of Quaid backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Thor.
Thor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Quaid backwards.
Quaid scores with a shoulder strike.
Quaid stalling in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Thor scores with a nice short uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thor.
Quaid blocks a body shot from Thor.
Thor tries to throw a body punch but Quaid avoids it by throwing Thor back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Quaid works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Thor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Quaid throwing strikes but missing.
Quaid preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quaid trying to control the position from guard on top but Thor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thor is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Quaid is looking to pass into half guard but Thor pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Thor is in guard.
Thor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thor trying to control the position from guard on top but Quaid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thor has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Thor passes Quaid's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Quaid works his way to full guard. Good work.
Quaid keeping moving, preventing Thor from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quaid preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Thor content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thor trying to control the position from guard on top but Quaid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thor with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thor tries to free his leg and advance position but Quaid is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atli Thor dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Quaid tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Thor defends well and Quaid ends up having to push Thor into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Thor is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Quaid has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Thor seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Quaid can turn it around.
A short right from Quaid.
It looks like Atli Thor has been cut.
Quaid drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Quaid tries to work over Thor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thor.
Thor lands with a left to the head.
Thor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Quaid.
Quaid tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Quaid prevents a body shot from Thor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quaid blocks a body shot from Thor.
Quaid drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thor gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Atli Thor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Douglas Quaid.
Thor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thor gets through Quaid's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Quaid misses with a body punch.
Quaid goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thor.
Quaid tries to throw a body punch but Thor avoids it by throwing Quaid back against the cage.
Atli Thor has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Thor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Quaid doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Quaid tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thor's elbow.
Quaid tries a body shot but Thor blocks it.
Thor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thor lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Quaid tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thor's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thor blocks an uppercut.
Quaid misses with the head strike.
Quaid tries to throw a body punch but Thor avoids it by throwing Quaid back against the cage.
Quaid prevents a body shot from Thor.
Quaid is working Thor over against the cage.
Quaid is struggling to control the position.
Quaid is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Quaid goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Quaid has a couple of punches blocked by Thor.
Thor lands a left hand.
Quaid blocks a body shot from Thor.
Quaid pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thor tries to throw a body punch but Quaid avoids it by throwing Thor back against the cage.
Quaid lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thor backwards.
Quaid is trying to maintain a safe position but Thor gets an underhook and turns Quaid into the cage.
Thor tries to throw a body punch but Quaid avoids it by throwing Thor back against the cage.
Thor struggles to land a body shot inside as Quaid controls his hands.
Stalling in the clinch from Quaid.
Quaid tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Quaid stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Thor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thor tries to throw a body punch but Quaid avoids it by throwing Thor back against the cage.
Thor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Quaid's elbow.
Thor lands a nice uppercut.
Quaid is struggling to control the position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Quaid.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quaid working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thor tries to throw a body punch but Quaid avoids it by throwing Thor back against the cage.
The referee calls for Quaid to work.
Quaid stalling in the clinch but Thor improves position.
Thor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thor blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Quaid.
Quaid goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Quaid lands a shot to the body.
Quaid can't get the takedown.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thor throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thor can't find room to land a body shot as Quaid controls the action.
Quaid struggles to land a body shot inside as Thor controls his hands.
Quaid tries to work over Thor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Atli Thor will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Atli Thor's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Thor on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Quaid keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Quaid there.
Douglas Quaid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thor moves out of range as Quaid strikes.
Thor misses with a kick to the body.
Quaid misses the shot to the body.
Thor lands a head kick!
Quaid thows a body shot but no joy.
Thor attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Thor misses with a wild body shot.
Thor clobbers Quaid with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Quaid slips a jab from Thor.
Quaid misses with a hook to the body
and Thor counters by clinching up.
Thor tries to work over Quaid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Quaid creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Quaid stalling against the cage.
Thor lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thor is stalling here.
Thor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Quaid blocks a body shot from Thor.
Quaid misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thor misses with a body punch.
Quaid misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thor tries to work over Quaid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Quaid misses with some punches.
Quaid pushes Thor back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Atli Thor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Thor tries to throw a body punch but Quaid avoids it by throwing Thor back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Thor.
Quaid's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thor tries to work over Quaid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thor working aggressively here.
Quaid wants a takedown.
Quaid misses with a hook to the ribs.
Quaid is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Thor is defending well.
Thor working aggressively here.
Quaid stalling in the clinch but Thor improves position.
Quaid goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Quaid goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thor gets through Quaid's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Quaid digs a right hand underneath Thor's ribcage. Thor let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thor blocks a body shot from Quaid.
Thor throws a punch but it's blocked by Quaid.
Quaid lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Quaid throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thor stops a takedown attempt from Quaid.
Atli Thor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Douglas Quaid.
Thor lands a nice shot to the body.
Quaid takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Quaid.
Quaid misses with a punch on the inside.
Thor stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thor works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thor scores with a shot to the side of Quaid's head.
Thor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Thor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Quaid.
Thor swings wildly with an uppercut but Quaid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thor tries to work over Quaid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Douglas Quaid has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thor.
Stalling in the clinch from Quaid.
Quaid lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thor backwards.
Quaid is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Quaid prevents a body shot from Thor.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Quaid misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Quaid lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thor lands a left hand that snaps the head of Quaid backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Atli Thor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Thor 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Atli Thor!
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A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
100% |
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