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Syn 328 - Renato vs. Styles II PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Bueno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leif Nygard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pedro Bueno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leif Nygard!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Bueno misses.
Nygard takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nygard tries to land a front kick but Bueno steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bueno throws a series of punches but Nygard moves out of range.
Nygard avoids the head kick by Bueno.
Nygard misses with a body shot.
Nygard throws a right hand that misses
and Nygard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nygard avoids a kick to the body.
Bueno chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nygard can pounce on him.
Decent striking displayed by Bueno there.
Nygard throws a leg kick
and Bueno counters with a left and a right that stings Nygard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bueno fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bueno cracks Nygard with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A big right from Nygard misses.
Nygard blocks a low kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nygard misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bueno thuds a left hand into Nygard's body.
Nygard tries a head kick but it misses.
A low kick from Nygard misses
and Bueno counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Nygard misses the target.
Nygard fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bueno checks it well.
Bueno scores with a nice right hand.
Nygard turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bueno cracks Nygard with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A telegraphed right hand from Bueno misses the target.
Bueno lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nygard backs up against the cage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bueno.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nygard tries to land a leg kick but Bueno saw it coming and moves away.
Bueno swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nygard connects with an inside leg kick.
Bueno with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nygard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bueno throws out the jab.
Nygard moves out of range as Bueno strikes.
Nygard moves out of range of the body kick from Bueno.
Bueno tried to score with a low kick but Nygard checks it.
Bueno rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nygard makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Bueno really felt that one!
Nygard ducks right into an uppercut from Bueno.
Bueno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nygard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nygard flicks out a counter leg kick but Bueno steps away.
Nygard misses with a straight right.
Bueno lands the left hand.
Nygard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pedro Bueno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nygard throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bueno misses with a lunging right hand
and Nygard counters with a thumping low kick.
Bueno darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bueno connects with a nice looking jab.
Bueno throws a leg kick that misses.
Nygard plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nice shot by Bueno.
Nygard with a hook.
Bueno with a hook.
Bueno lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nygard circles away quickly and effectively.
Nygard misses with a leg kick
and Bueno counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bueno keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nygard misses with a low kick.
Bueno scoring well with a low kick there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bueno throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bueno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bueno swings for the body but Nygard moves out of range.
Bueno cracks the inside of Nygard's front leg.
Bueno throws an off balance right hand
and Nygard makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bueno misses the shot to the body.
Nygard ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nygard misses with a hook
and Bueno connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bueno swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nygard counters with a nice uppercut.
Nygard throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bueno darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nygard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bueno.
A bone on bone clash there as Bueno blocks the leg kick.
Bueno thows a leg kick but Nygard checks it
and Nygard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Bueno dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bueno scores with a shot to the body.
Nygard takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bueno throws a body shot but no joy.
Nygard doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A punch combination from Bueno misses.
Bueno lands with a right hand.
Bueno misses with a hook. Nygard ducked under it nicely.
Bueno throws a combination. Nygard tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nygard moves out of range as Bueno strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nygard! But no joy.
Bueno throws a head kick but Nygard moves out of range.
Bueno misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nygard flicks out a counter leg kick but Bueno steps away.
A solid body kick from Bueno.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Nygard might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bueno has got the better of the exchanges.
Bueno misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Nygard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nygard cracks the inside of Bueno's front leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Bueno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bueno feints and then cracks Nygard's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nygard down.
Nygard throws a low kick, looking for Bueno's leg but Bueno calmly moves out of range.
Bueno blocks the body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Bueno on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nygard blocks a jab.
Bueno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nygard manages to avoid it.
Bueno cracks a nice hook into Nygard's ribs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nygard, as that shot connected.
Bueno is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Good leg kick by Bueno there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bueno throws a jab but it's blocked by Nygard.
Nygard tries a head kick but it misses.
Bueno throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nygard on the side of the head.
Bueno misses with a combination
and Nygard counters with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nygard throws a sloppy head kick and Bueno moves out of range easily.
Bueno throws a hook but Nygard avoids it easily.
Nygard with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bueno to score with a decent uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nygard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pedro Bueno is winning the standup battle so far.
Bueno misses with a straight left.
Nygard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bueno throws a hook but Nygard avoids it easily.
Pedro Bueno is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nygard throws a body shot but no joy.
A punch lands to the side of Bueno 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bueno cracks a nice hook into Nygard's ribs.
Nygard throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bueno counters with a straight right hand.
Bueno misses with a body kick.
Jab, jab by Bueno - just one landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bueno throws a series of punches but Nygard avoids them all with ease.
Bueno checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nygard takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bueno is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nygard.
Nygard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nygard checks the leg kick.
Bueno misses the body punch
and Nygard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bueno misses with a body shot.
Bueno misses with a looping left.
Bueno tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nygard has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nygard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bueno scores with a shot to the body.
Bueno misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Bueno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nygard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bueno slips under a jab.
Bueno lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nygard turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bueno takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bueno misses with a looping right.
Bueno lands a slapping body shot.
The fighters circling - Bueno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bueno misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nygard falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Bueno to counter with a crisp jab.
Bueno is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nygard can do to turn this around?
Nygard lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bueno throws a looping overhand right but Nygard ducks down to avoid it.
Nygard was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Bueno dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Bueno throws a lazy right hand but Nygard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nygard explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A slow jab from Bueno misses its intended target.
Nygard counters with a body kick.
Nygard misses the shot to the body.
A lazy body kick from Nygard
enabling Bueno to counter with a crisp jab.
Nygard lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bueno at a distance.
Nygard throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bueno counters with a nice body kick.
Bueno lands with a nice combination. Nygard backs away looking to recover.
Bueno fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A swing and a miss from Bueno.
Bueno looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nygard gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nygard turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bueno takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bueno digs a good hook to Nygard's body.
Bueno misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bueno uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nygard.
Bueno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nygard moves away.
Nygard only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nygard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bueno takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nygard's corner calls for a 1-2. Nygard obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bueno scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nygard takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bueno misses with a straight left.
Nygard flicks out a counter leg kick but Bueno steps away.
Nygard misses with a hook
and Bueno counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bueno misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Leif Nygard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pedro Bueno is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bueno misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nygard throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bueno.
Bueno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bueno moves out of range as Nygard throws a body kick.
Bueno thuds his right hand into Nygard's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nygard scores with a leg kick.
Bueno ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nygard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bueno clobbers Nygard with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nygard takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bueno chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nygard can pounce on him.
Bueno lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bueno works Nygard's body with a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nygard scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bueno throws a body punch but Nygard moves out of range.
Bueno with a jab.
Bueno lands with a straight right. Nygard didn't see that one coming.
Nygard 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.
Nygard wants to slow Bueno down by chopping away at his legs.
Bueno misses with a series of wild punches.
Bueno connects with a body shot.
Bueno takes a swing at Nygard's ribcage but misses.
Bueno misses with a head kick.
Bueno throws a series of punches but Nygard moves out of range.
Nygard appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bueno thuds his right hand into Nygard's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nygard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nygard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bueno.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bueno.
Bueno throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nygard counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nygard ducks right into an uppercut from Bueno.
Nygard takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bueno takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nygard cracks the inside of Bueno's front leg.
Bueno on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Some wild striking there from Bueno.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nygard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pedro Bueno showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bueno 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pedro Bueno!
Pedro Bueno thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lee Trevino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hektor Troy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trevino comes into the arena with Styles P - Holliday blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26 - 15 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lee Trevino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hektor Troy!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Troy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Troy, as that shot connected.
Trevino looks to score with a jab to the body but Troy is just out of range.
Trevino closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Trevino lands in his opponent's guard.
Trevino preventing the sweep.
Troy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Troy keeping moving, preventing Trevino from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trevino is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Troy is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Trevino tries to free his leg and advance position but Troy is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Troy keeping moving, preventing Trevino from controlling successfully.
Troy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Troy wants to stand up but Trevino has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Troy stands up and beckons Trevino to join him on the feet.
Trevino throws a body punch but Troy moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Troy.
Troy throws a jab but it's blocked by Trevino.
Trevino tries to counter with a takedown but Troy is quick to defend against it.
Troy looks to throw the jab but Trevino is out of range.
Trevino looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Troy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Trevino thows a leg kick but Troy checks it
and Troy counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Trevino.
Trevino scores with a nice head shot.
Trevino scores with a jab to the head.
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!
Trevino darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Trevino throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Troy scoring well with a low kick there.
Sloppy strikes from Trevino. Those never looked like landing.
Troy looks to score with a jab to the body but Trevino is just out of range.
Troy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Trevino throws a shot from downtown. Troy moves away and avoids it.
Troy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Trevino tried to score with a low kick but Troy checks it.
Troy is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Troy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Trevino throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Troy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lee Trevino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Troy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trevino uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Troy.
Trevino connects with a leg kick. Troy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Trevino takes a swing at Troy's ribcage but misses.
Trevino looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Troy scores with a body shot.
Trevino dodges the punch combination from Troy.
Trevino scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Trevino takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A swing and a miss from Trevino.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Troy - that will leave a mark!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Trevino lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Troy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Troy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Trevino takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Troy misses with a low kick.
Trevino cracks Troy with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Troy looks to land a combination. Trevino sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
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!
Troy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Troy misses with the combination.
Trevino plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Trevino scores with a decent looking hook.
Troy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Troy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trevino.
Trevino looks for the body kick but Troy saw that one coming.
A countering left hand to the body from Troy misses.
Trevino lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Trevino connects with an inside leg kick.
Trevino on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Trevino explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lee Trevino will probably get the nod.
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.
Troy slips under a jab from Trevino.
Trevino scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Troy just misses with a punch to the body.
Troy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Trevino's hands.
Troy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Trevino misses with an attempted mid kick.
Troy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big right from Troy misses.
Trevino half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Troy looks to land a combination but Trevino avoids it well.
Trevino tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Troy scores with a spinning back kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Troy sizes up Trevino with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Trevino shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Troy as he jumps to the side.
Troy connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Troy connects with a single shot there.
Troy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Trevino lands with an overhand left.
Trevino lands a leg kick that knocks Troy off balance momentarily.
Trevino misses with a kick to the body
and Troy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Trevino feints and then cracks Troy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Troy down.
Troy lands a lovely overhand right.
A bone on bone clash there as Troy blocks the leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Troy. Trevino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Troy lands a leg kick that knocks Trevino off balance momentarily.
Trevino tries to land a front kick but Troy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Troy misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trevino gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Troy counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Troy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Trevino looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Trevino thuds a left hand into Troy's body.
Troy throws a head kick but Trevino moves out of range.
Trevino misses with a low kick.
Troy motions for Trevino to come forward. Troy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Troy. Trevino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Trevino changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Troy throws a sloppy body shot
and Trevino counters with a nice double leg into side control. Troy won't be happy with that.
Troy takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Troy is looking to reverse the position.
Trevino slows the pace down.
Troy takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trevino tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Troy tries to improve position but can't.
Lee Trevino overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
You can see the frustration on Troy's face as Trevino controls the position.
Trevino goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Troy rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Trevino's guard! Nice work there by Troy!
Troy wants to pass the guard but Trevino is keeping the position.
Trevino throws his legs up looking for a submission but Troy uses it to pass to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trevino tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Troy decides to stand back up. Troy steps back and let's Trevino get back to his feet.
Troy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Troy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Troy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Trevino throws a leg kick
and Troy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Trevino throws a wild body kick that Troy sees coming a mile off.
Trevino throws a nice head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hektor Troy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Trevino's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Trevino moves forwards but Troy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Trevino throws a low kick but it's checked well by Troy.
Trevino blocks a leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Trevino. That snapped Troy's head back.
Trevino misses with a hook
enabling Troy to counter with a crisp jab.
Trevino throws a leg kick but Troy checks it.
Troy is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Troy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice shot lands for Trevino.
Trevino waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Troy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trevino misses with a low kick.
Sloppy strikes from Troy. Those never looked like landing.
Troy moves out of range as Trevino throws a body kick.
Trevino takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Troy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Troy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Trevino throws out the jab.
Troy has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Troy walks forward, straight into a front kick from Trevino.
Troy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trevino was well out of range. Poor timing from Troy.
Troy throws a lazy right hand but Trevino sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Trevino.
Hektor Troy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Trevino lands a nice looking body shot.
Troy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trevino was well out of range. Poor timing from Troy.
Trevino looks to land a body kick but Troy moved away.
Troy moves out of range as Trevino strikes.
Trevino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Troy.
Troy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Trevino scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Trevino misses the jab.
Troy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Trevino lands with a good body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Troy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Trevino misses with a body kick.
Troy throws out a powerful jab.
Troy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Trevino swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Troy.
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!
Trevino misses with a low kick.
Trevino on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Trevino thows a left - swing and a miss!
Trevino digs a good hook to Troy's body.
Trevino gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Troy.
Troy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Trevino can pounce on him.
Trevino swings for the body but Troy moves out of range.
Trevino thows a leg kick but Troy checks it
and Troy counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Troy moves out of range of the body kick.
Trevino dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Troy. That did some damage!
Troy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Troy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Trevino misses with a looping left.
Trevino keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Trevino works Troy's body with a nice hook.
Trevino scores with a kick to the body.
Trevino misses with an uppercut.
Trevino throws a nice outside leg kick.
Trevino looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Troy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trevino throws a front kick aimed at Troy's knee but Troy avoids it well.
Troy is looking for the big counter here.
Troy lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Trevino backs up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That kick from Trevino tenderised Troy's leg. Troy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Trevino walks into a left hand.
Trevino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trevino is looking to chop away at Troy's legs.
Troy unleashes a big counter combination but Trevino bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nice body punch from Troy.
Troy scores with a three punch combo!
A left and a right from Troy both land. Nice combination.
Trevino misses the shot to the body.
Troy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Trevino.
Trevino misses with a wild body shot.
Trevino looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Trevino throws a low kick but Troy avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hektor Troy.
I think Troy 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lee Trevino!
A very excited looking Lee Trevino rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Suporn Red Gym (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Vronsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Red Gym comes into the arena with It's a long road blaring out of the sound system. This should be a great matchup!
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189 lbs
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200 lbs
36 - 23 - 2 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Suporn Red Gym!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 23 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Vronsky!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vronsky doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Red Gym counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vronsky will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Red Gym changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Horrible takedown attempt by Red Gym or perhaps it was just good defense by Vronsky, which made it look bad.
Vronsky misses with a body shot.
Red Gym tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vronsky defends well and Red Gym ends up having to push Vronsky into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vronsky misses with a straight right.
Red Gym drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vronsky sprawls and moves away.
Red Gym misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vronsky doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Red Gym slips under a jab.
Red Gym drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vronsky sprawls and moves away.
Vronsky throws a hook but Red Gym avoids it easily.
Red Gym defending well as Vronsky loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Red Gym misses with a wild body shot.
Red Gym dives in and grabs Vronsky's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vronsky pushes down on Red Gym's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Suporn Red Gym. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vronsky shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Red Gym is trying to defend but Vronsky finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Vronsky is trying to control. Red Gym wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vronsky throwing shots but Red Gym is blocking nicely.
Vronsky wants to pass the guard but Red Gym is defending well.
Red Gym makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Red Gym.
Red Gym 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vronsky throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Red Gym works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vronsky loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vronsky won't allow Red Gym to sweep him here.
Red Gym is pulling down on Vronsky's head. It's preventing any offense from Vronsky, at least for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vronsky accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Red Gym misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vronsky.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Red Gym misses with a hook. Vronsky ducked under it nicely.
Red Gym ducks right into an uppercut from Vronsky.
Vronsky shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Red Gym looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vronsky is one step ahead there.
Vronsky keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Red Gym's head.
Vronsky stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Red Gym swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vronsky looking to sit in guard and control but Red Gym gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Red Gym throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Red Gym throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Red Gym accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vronsky is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Vronsky wants to pass the guard but Red Gym is defending well.
Vronsky lands with a punch from half guard.
Vronsky looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Vronsky connects with a nice short shot to Red Gym's temple.
Red Gym is controlling Vronsky's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Vronsky wants to free his trapped foot but Red Gym is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Vronsky dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Vronsky tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Red Gym was well out of range. Poor timing from Vronsky.
Red Gym attempts a counter takedown but Vronsky avoids it well and moves away.
A punch lands to the side of Vronsky 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vronsky dives in for a single leg takedown but Red Gym sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Red Gym changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Red Gym's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vronsky connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Red Gym scrambles back to his feet.
Vronsky connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Red Gym momentarily.
Red Gym moves out of range of the strikes.
Michael Vronsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vronsky throws an overhand right that lands on Red Gym's shoulder, as Red Gym tries to avoid the shot.
Red Gym tries to counter with a takedown but Vronsky is quick to defend against it.
Michael Vronsky seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice defenses there by Red Gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Red Gym moves out of range of the strikes.
Red Gym half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Red Gym is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vronsky.
Vronsky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Red Gym steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vronsky.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Red Gym misses with a straight right.
Red Gym blocks a jab.
Red Gym looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Red Gym slips a jab from Vronsky.
Vronsky goes for a double leg but Red Gym avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Red Gym continues to drive forward.
Red Gym fails with the takedown
and Vronsky counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Red Gym gets full guard.
Red Gym keeping moving, preventing Vronsky from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Red Gym bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vronsky's guard.
Red Gym looking to sit in guard and control but Vronsky gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Vronsky passes Red Gym's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Red Gym has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vronsky is working away from the top position though.
Vronsky with the ground and pound but Red Gym uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Vronsky preventing the sweep.
Red Gym working a defensive guard here.
Vronsky distracts Red Gym with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Red Gym keeping moving, preventing Vronsky from controlling successfully.
Vronsky stops Red Gym from standing up.
Red Gym wants to sweep here but Vronsky controlling him for the moment.
Vronsky postures up.
Vronsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Red Gym is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vronsky looking to pass the guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Vronsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Red Gym is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vronsky misses with a left hand
and Red Gym counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Red Gym not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vronsky is not content to let Red Gym control the position.
Vronsky avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Red Gym.
Vronsky avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Red Gym.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Red Gym lands a nice short elbow.
Vronsky keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vronsky regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Red Gym.
Vronsky wants to sweep but no luck.
Red Gym postures up in Vronsky's guard and throws a big left but Vronsky blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Michael Vronsky will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Red Gym throws a hook but Vronsky avoids it easily.
Red Gym throws a jab but it's blocked by Vronsky.
A slow jab from Vronsky misses its intended target.
Vronsky waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Red Gym.
Red Gym slips under a jab.
Red Gym drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vronsky sprawls and moves away.
Red Gym looks to score with a jab to the body but Vronsky is just out of range.
Vronsky has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vronsky feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Vronsky wants to control from the top but Red Gym keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vronsky controlling from the top position.
Red Gym manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vronsky manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vronsky working a defensive guard here.
Red Gym content to stall in guard here.
Vronsky not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Red Gym working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Red Gym working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vronsky has his hands on Red Gym's head, controlling the position.
Suporn Red Gym has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Red Gym forces his way into half guard.
Red Gym looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vronsky with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ground and pound from Red Gym.
Vronsky controlling the position well.
Vronsky blocking the ground and pound attempt from Red Gym.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Red Gym sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vronsky defending well though.
Michael Vronsky has got the better of the ground game so far.
Red Gym missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vronsky taking some punishment here, with Red Gym in his half guard.
Red Gym not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Red Gym sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vronsky defending well though.
Vronsky is looking to improve his position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vronsky misses with a straight right.
Vronsky moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vronsky rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Red Gym moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Red Gym will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice shot lands for Red Gym.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vronsky fails with a takedown attempt.
Vronsky breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Red Gym closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vronsky connects with the punch.
Vronsky rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Red Gym moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Red Gym loads up on a big right hand but Vronsky slips the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vronsky fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A swing and a miss from Vronsky.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Michael Vronsky.
Well Vronsky has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Vronsky!
A relieved looking Michael Vronsky thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Suporn Red Gym stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quintus Daedalus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Ivanovits (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daedalus's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Spartacus Soundtrack. Sergei Ivanovits will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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29 - 14 - 1 |
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246 lbs
34 - 24 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
29 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Quintus Daedalus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sergei Ivanovits!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daedalus has managed to clinch.
Ivanovits is trying to push Daedalus away but Daedalus has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Daedalus tries a body shot but Ivanovits blocks it.
Ivanovits wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ivanovits is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ivanovits blocks a body shot from Daedalus.
Daedalus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Daedalus is trying to break free.
Daedalus has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ivanovits clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Daedalus is not going to allow Ivanovits to sit and survive in this position.
You can see the frustration on Ivanovits's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
I would not like to be Ivanovits right now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ivanovits is trying to get back to his feet but Daedalus has full control of the position and if anything, Ivanovits has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanovits tries to break free.
Ivanovits trying to get back to his feet but Daedalus is in full control for now.
Ivanovits has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Daedalus.
Daedalus missing with punches from the back.
Ivanovits avoids the strikes from Daedalus.
Daedalus softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Daedalus wants to control but Ivanovits is keeping busy.
Ivanovits looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Ivanovits tries to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daedalus has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Ivanovits's body.
Ivanovits is having to fend off submission attempts from Daedalus, who is looking to sink in the choke. Daedalus doesn't have the hooks in though and Ivanovits manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Daedalus has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daedalus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ivanovits is fighting to break Daedalus's control of his arms but Daedalus is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Daedalus is on top in guard.
Daedalus trying to control but Ivanovits is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ivanovits managing to control the position.
Ivanovits has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Daedalus off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Ivanovits dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ivanovits lands a head kick. Daedalus smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ivanovits misses with a looping right.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No luck for Daedalus with that takedown attempt.
Daedalus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quintus Daedalus dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ivanovits just misses with a punch to the body.
Daedalus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Daedalus throws a sloppy head kick and Ivanovits moves out of range easily.
Ivanovits slips a straight right by Daedalus.
It seemed like Ivanovits was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Daedalus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ivanovits has had enough of the clinch but Daedalus keeps him there for the moment.
Ivanovits breaks the clinch.
Ivanovits lands a jab-cross combination.
An inside leg kick lands from Daedalus.
A jab lands there for Ivanovits.
Ivanovits checks a leg kick nicely.
Daedalus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Daedalus takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ivanovits throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Daedalus misses.
Daedalus throws a lazy uppercut
and Ivanovits counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ivanovits thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ivanovits slips under a jab from Daedalus.
Daedalus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Daedalus misses with the head strike.
Daedalus keeps control of Ivanovits as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Daedalus is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ivanovits pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ivanovits breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ivanovits just misses with a punch to the body.
Ivanovits misses the jab.
Good exchange - Ivanovits coming out on top.
A lazy left from Ivanovits finds it's target.
Daedalus misses with a few strikes there.
Ivanovits swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daedalus jabs at Ivanovits's body.
Daedalus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ivanovits is able to avoid easily.
Ivanovits is looking to score with low kicks.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Daedalus.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daedalus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ivanovits keeps working.
Daedalus working the ground and pound but Ivanovits is defending the strikes.
Daedalus tries to move to mount but Ivanovits blocks the move with his legs.
Daedalus trying to control the position but Ivanovits is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovits manages to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ivanovits keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ivanovits is refusing to be controlled, as Daedalus sits in half guard.
Ivanovits has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Daedalus is on him like a limpet, forcing Ivanovits back against the cage.
Ivanovits's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Daedalus takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ivanovits tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daedalus was well out of range. Poor timing from Ivanovits.
Ivanovits throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ivanovits throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sergei Ivanovits is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Ivanovits.
Ivanovits digs a good body shot into Daedalus's ribs.
Ivanovits avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ivanovits connects with a good right hand that stumbles Daedalus. Daedalus circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ivanovits.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ivanovits looks to score with a jab to the body but Daedalus is just out of range.
Ivanovits steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Daedalus.
Ivanovits doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ivanovits digs a good body shot into Daedalus's ribs.
Ivanovits lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ivanovits lands with a nice body punch.
Daedalus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sergei Ivanovits seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Daedalus lands a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Ivanovits showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Ivanovits connects with a good right hand that stumbles Daedalus. Daedalus circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jab from Ivanovits.
Ivanovits cracks Daedalus with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Daedalus lands a nice shot to the body.
Daedalus is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Ivanovits's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Nice jab there from Ivanovits.
Daedalus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ivanovits has had enough of the clinch but Daedalus keeps him there for the moment.
Daedalus has Ivanovits pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Daedalus pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ivanovits tumbling to the mat - Daedalus dives into Ivanovits's guard.
Daedalus postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ivanovits is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanovits 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.
Daedalus throws a big elbow that misses.
Daedalus looking to pass the guard.
Daedalus throws an elbow that misses. Ivanovits uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Daedalus's guard. Nice move by Ivanovits!
Ivanovits slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Daedalus might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ivanovits stopping the sweep attempt from Daedalus.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ivanovits wants to pass the guard but Daedalus is keeping the position.
Daedalus has Ivanovits pulled in close to control his posture.
Daedalus has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Daedalus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ivanovits 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.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ivanovits wants to get up but he can't break Daedalus's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daedalus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ivanovits is fending him off so far but Daedalus persists. Nope, Ivanovits circles away and we're back to standing.
Ivanovits avoids a punch combination nicely.
A cross from Ivanovits lands.
Daedalus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Daedalus rushes Ivanovits and presses him up against the cage.
Ivanovits breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ivanovits listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Daedalus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ivanovits moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daedalus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ivanovits sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Daedalus moves into range and clinches up with Ivanovits.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ivanovits breaks from the clinch.
Quintus Daedalus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ivanovits throws a body shot but no joy.
Daedalus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Daedalus rushes Ivanovits and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Daedalus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Daedalus manages to break the clinch.
Ivanovits rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Daedalus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ivanovits throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ivanovits looks to score with a jab to the body but Daedalus is just out of range.
Ivanovits scores with a nice strike.
Daedalus throws a hook but Ivanovits blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sergei Ivanovits.
I think Ivanovits 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergei Ivanovits!
Sergei Ivanovits decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kirill Petrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michel Rodalgo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Petrov comes to the cage accompanied by Iron Man. The crowd seem to be enjoying Rodalgo's choice of entrance music: Ace of Spades - By Motorhead. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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159 lbs
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156 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kirill Petrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Michel Rodalgo!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodalgo throws a big shot that misses.
Rodalgo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rodalgo has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Petrov is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Petrov moves away from the strike by Rodalgo.
Petrov doesn't manage to clinch there - Rodalgo circles away.
Rodalgo looks to land a left hand but Petrov moved out of range nicely.
Petrov feinted with a counter takedown.
Petrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rodalgo throws the left hand but Petrov avoids the punch easily.
Petrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rodalgo was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrov.
And Rodalgo responds with a good body kick, but Petrov manages to step out the way in time.
A leg kick checked by Petrov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rodalgo misses with a hook
and Petrov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rodalgo misses with a straight right.
Rodalgo takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodalgo misses with a low kick as Petrov jumps back.
Rodalgo throws out a loose jab but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rodalgo lands with a cross.
Rodalgo throws a leg kick but Petrov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rodalgo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Petrov as he jumps to the side.
Michel Rodalgo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodalgo lands an overhand right.
Rodalgo swats away the attempt to clinch by Petrov.
Good standup being displayed there by Rodalgo as he connects with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Petrov misses the target.
Petrov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rodalgo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Rodalgo misses.
Petrov is looking to wear down Rodalgo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Petrov lands with an overhand left.
Rodalgo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
We've been told by Petrov's head coaches at Reign in Blood that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A combination from Petrov does no damage.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rodalgo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rodalgo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Rodalgo.
Petrov feinted with a counter takedown.
Rodalgo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Petrov pinned against the cage. Petrov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Petrov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Petrov taking a breather here.
Rodalgo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Petrov off and has taken his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodalgo lands punches and elbows.
Will Rodalgo go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Petrov tries to escape the position.
Petrov is working hard here to advance position.
Rodalgo lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Petrov hold on?!
Petrov turns into Rodalgo and is now in his guard.
Petrov wants to control from the top but Rodalgo keeps moving.
Rodalgo trying to keep a closed guard but Petrov is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodalgo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Petrov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Petrov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Petrov wants to control from the top but Rodalgo keeps moving.
Rodalgo controlling the position.
Petrov wants to control from the top but Rodalgo keeps moving.
Petrov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michel Rodalgo will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Petrov tests Rodalgo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rodalgo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rodalgo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Petrov stacks Rodalgo on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Petrov!
Rodalgo struggling a bit here.
Rodalgo is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodalgo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rodalgo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Petrov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Rodalgo tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Petrov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kirill Petrov!
Our winner, Kirill Petrov, 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.
The defeated Michel Rodalgo had this to say: 'Does my hair still look good?'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mickey McFinnigan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitry Borschev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McFinnigan kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is N.W.A. - One Less Bitch. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mickey McFinnigan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dmitry Borschev!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McFinnigan blocks a low kick nicely.
Borschev misses with the combination.
Borschev checks the leg kick nicely there.
Borschev walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McFinnigan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McFinnigan throwing a counter right hand but Borschev manages to avoid it.
Borschev works McFinnigan's body with a nice hook.
Borschev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McFinnigan.
Borschev misses with a body shot.
Borschev connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Borschev has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as McFinnigan is landing a low percentage of strikes.
McFinnigan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McFinnigan misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
McFinnigan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Borschev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McFinnigan steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Borschev. That one must have hurt.
McFinnigan is breathing heavily.
Borschev throws a head kick that misses.
Borschev throws a leg kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Borschev throws a hook but McFinnigan blocks it.
Borschev connects with a body shot that sends McFinnigan's belly button to the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McFinnigan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Borschev checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Borschev walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McFinnigan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McFinnigan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Borschev throws a jab when McFinnigan was well out of range.
Borschev throws a solid leg kick but McFinnigan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Borschev.
Borschev's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McFinnigan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Borschev scrambles back to his feet.
McFinnigan takes one to the chin there.
It looks like Mickey McFinnigan has been cut.
McFinnigan is looking to chop away at Borschev's legs.
Borschev tries to move into range but McFinnigan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McFinnigan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McFinnigan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Borschev closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Borschev with a hook.
McFinnigan takes a swing at Borschev's ribcage but misses.
Borschev looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Borschev weaves into range and cracks McFinnigan right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! McFinnigan goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Borschev is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dmitry Borschev!
Our winner, Dmitry Borschev, 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.
Mickey McFinnigan was interviewed post fight and said 'Revenge is like the sweetest joy next to getting pussy so mothafucka!! i fucking demand a rematch or else get me some pussy to fuck hard.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Corleone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Kharitonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kharitonov has chosen 2pac-Tupac EveryThing They Owe as his entrance music. Sergei Kharitonov has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Michael Corleone 's chin.
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Corleone !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Sergei Kharitonov!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kharitonov avoids a kick to the body.
Kharitonov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Corleone is looking to counter the offense by Kharitonov and move into the clinch.
Corleone clinches up against the cage.
Kharitonov is trying to break the clinch but Corleone has him pressed against the cage.
Kharitonov's coach down at GreatWall MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kharitonov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kharitonov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Corleone trying to land knees to the body.
Kharitonov tries to circle away but Corleone has him pinned against the cage.
Kharitonov wants to break free but Corleone has control.
Corleone connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Sergei Kharitonov has been cut.
Corleone pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Corleone .
Corleone prevents a body shot from Kharitonov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kharitonov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Corleone avoids a kick to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Corleone , right into the meat.
Corleone wants to slow Kharitonov down by chopping away at his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharitonov misses with a body shot.
Corleone takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kharitonov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Corleone was well out of range. Poor timing from Kharitonov.
Corleone is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kharitonov.
A jab from Kharitonov misses.
Corleone lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Corleone moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Corleone tries to clinch but Kharitonov is having none of it.
Kharitonov connects with a leg kick. Corleone looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kharitonov dips to his left and cracks Corleone with an uppercut!
Corleone lands a head kick. Kharitonov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kharitonov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Corleone has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Corleone throws a head kick but Kharitonov moves out of range.
Corleone lands a leg kick that knocks Kharitonov off balance momentarily.
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!
Kharitonov throws a nice looking combination but Corleone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Corleone blocks a leg kick.
Corleone scores with a head kick.
Kharitonov lands a nice looking body kick.
Kharitonov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Corleone takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Corleone thumps Kharitonov with a low kick.
Kharitonov thows a leg kick but Corleone checks it
and Corleone moves into the clinch.
Kharitonov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Corleone checks the leg kick.
Corleone is looking to counter the offense by Kharitonov and move into the clinch.
Kharitonov looks to land a left hand but Corleone moved out of range nicely.
Kharitonov checks the leg kick.
Kharitonov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Corleone lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Corleone is looking to clinch.
Corleone ducks under a wild hook from Kharitonov.
Corleone takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kharitonov cracks Corleone with an open hand slap.
Kharitonov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kharitonov scores with a leg kick.
Corleone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kharitonov throws out a counter right but Corleone avoids it with no problem.
Kharitonov blocks a leg kick.
Kharitonov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Corleone scores with a push kick.
Corleone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Corleone . That's going to slow Kharitonov down.
Corleone throws a wild body kick that Kharitonov sees coming a mile off.
Corleone throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kharitonov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kharitonov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Corleone thows a body kick. Kharitonov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Corleone lands with a thumping leg kick.
Corleone scores with a spinning back kick!
Kharitonov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kharitonov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kharitonov thumps Corleone with a low kick.
Kharitonov throws a looping overhand right but Corleone ducks down to avoid it.
Corleone looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kharitonov throws a hook but Corleone blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Michael Corleone will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sergei Kharitonov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Corleone thumps Kharitonov with a low kick.
A big right from Kharitonov misses.
Corleone throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Corleone fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Corleone tries to score with a low kick but Kharitonov moves his leg out of the way.
Corleone clinches.
Corleone tries to land knees in the clinch but Kharitonov avoids the damage to the body.
Corleone misses with an elbow over the top.
Kharitonov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corleone lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kharitonov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Corleone lands a nice elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kharitonov.
Kharitonov working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharitonov tries to break the clinch but Corleone is controlling the position.
Kharitonov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Corleone throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Kharitonov counter with a right hand.
Corleone tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kharitonov is able to avoid easily.
Kharitonov blocks a low kick nicely.
It seemed like Kharitonov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Corleone checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Corleone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kharitonov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Corleone throws a head kick that misses.
Corleone misses with a head kick.
Corleone throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kharitonov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Corleone throws a head kick but Kharitonov moves out of range.
Kharitonov scores with a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kharitonov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corleone moves away.
Kharitonov throws out a loose jab but Corleone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corleone throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Kharitonov to counter with a crisp jab.
Kharitonov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Corleone .
Corleone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Corleone tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kharitonov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Corleone stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kharitonov.
Corleone throws a push kick but Kharitonov slaps the foot to one side.
Corleone looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Corleone throws a solid leg kick but Kharitonov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Corleone .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov checks a low kick from Corleone .
Corleone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kharitonov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kharitonov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kharitonov cracks Corleone with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kharitonov misses with a low kick.
Corleone takes the fight into the clinch.
Kharitonov is looking to break free of the clinch but Corleone has double underhooks.
Corleone lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That has opened up Sergei Kharitonov's cut even more.
Kharitonov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kharitonov misses with the head strike.
Corleone blocks a body shot from Kharitonov.
Kharitonov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Kharitonov fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corleone tries to land knees in the clinch but Kharitonov avoids the damage to the body.
Corleone prevents Kharitonov from breaking the clinch.
Kharitonov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kharitonov tries to break the clinch but Corleone is controlling the position.
Kharitonov digs a right hand into Corleone 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Corleone 's gas tank.
Corleone lands an elbow inside that Kharitonov shrugs off.
The cut above Sergei Kharitonov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kharitonov is trying to break free.
Kharitonov tries to break the clinch but Corleone is controlling the position.
Corleone keeps control of Kharitonov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Corleone looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kharitonov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Corleone 's elbow.
Corleone blocks an uppercut.
Kharitonov misses with a body punch.
Corleone unloads a knee to the mid-section.
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!
Corleone prevents Kharitonov from breaking the clinch.
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 Michael Corleone will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sergei Kharitonov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kharitonov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kharitonov throws a hook to the side of Corleone 's head but Corleone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Corleone is looking to counter the offense by Kharitonov and move into the clinch.
Corleone has managed to clinch.
Corleone tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kharitonov managing to block the knees to the body from Corleone .
Corleone prevents Kharitonov from breaking the clinch.
Corleone blocks a body shot from Kharitonov.
Corleone looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kharitonov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kharitonov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corleone lands an elbow that stopped Kharitonov in his tracks for a moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kharitonov.
Kharitonov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kharitonov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corleone tries to land knees in the clinch but Kharitonov avoids the damage to the body.
Kharitonov tries to work over Corleone 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kharitonov takes an elbow to the temple.
Kharitonov throws a head punch that misses.
Kharitonov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Corleone or not.
Kharitonov has had enough of the clinch but Corleone keeps him there for the moment.
Kharitonov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Corleone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kharitonov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kharitonov avoiding damage as Corleone throws knees to the body.
Kharitonov breaks from the clinch.
Corleone misses with a leg kick.
Corleone scores with a nice body kick.
Corleone cracks the inside of Kharitonov's front leg.
Sergei Kharitonov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michael Corleone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corleone moves out of range as Kharitonov strikes.
Corleone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Corleone moves into the clinch successfully.
Kharitonov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kharitonov wants to get back to striking at distance but Corleone won't allow it.
Kharitonov misses with a body punch.
Kharitonov throws a head punch that misses.
Kharitonov throws a head punch that misses.
Kharitonov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kharitonov is looking to break free of the clinch but Corleone has double underhooks.
Kharitonov is trying to force a seperation but Corleone has the dominant position.
Michael Corleone has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov misses with a punch on the inside.
Corleone tries to land knees in the clinch but Kharitonov avoids the damage to the body.
Corleone keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kharitonov's efforts to push away.
Kharitonov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kharitonov tries to break the clinch but Corleone is controlling the position.
Corleone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Corleone prevents Kharitonov from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kharitonov.
Corleone with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kharitonov throws a head punch that misses.
Corleone prevents Kharitonov from breaking the clinch.
Kharitonov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kharitonov is looking to break free of the clinch but Corleone has double underhooks.
Kharitonov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kharitonov is trying to push Corleone away but Corleone has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kharitonov is trying to break the clinch but Corleone is controlling him.
Corleone keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kharitonov's efforts to push away.
Kharitonov can't break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kharitonov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kharitonov throws a punch but it's blocked by Corleone .
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 Michael Corleone .
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Corleone , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Corleone !
Our winner, Michael Corleone , 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.
Sergei Kharitonov spoke after the fight, saying 'Revenge is like the sweetest joy next to getting pussy so mothafucka!! i fucking demand a rematch or else get me some pussy to fuck hard.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Naru Jarkko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Zelenka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jarkko comes to the cage accompanied by Hawaii 78 & E ala E. Naru Jarkko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Naru Jarkko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jan Zelenka!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jarkko moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jarkko moves out of range of the strikes.
Jarkko scores with a one two! Zelenka had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jarkko avoids the body shot from Zelenka.
Zelenka checks a leg kick nicely.
Zelenka wants to counter with a clinch but Jarkko pushes him away.
A slow jab from Zelenka misses its intended target.
Jarkko half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Zelenka goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zelenka throws a poor cross that misses
and Jarkko counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Zelenka regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jarkko stopping the sweep attempt from Zelenka.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zelenka trying to control the position.
Jarkko is looking to work some ground and pound but Zelenka has wrist control.
Zelenka 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.
Zelenka has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Jarkko off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zelenka throws a nice looking combination but Jarkko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jarkko 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.
Nice body kick there by Zelenka.
Zelenka throws a sloppy head kick and Jarkko moves out of range easily.
Zelenka thows a left - swing and a miss!
A shot to the liver by Jarkko. Beautiful body shot.
Zelenka misses with a leg kick
so Jarkko counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Zelenka tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jarkko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jarkko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jarkko wants to control from the top but Zelenka keeps moving.
Zelenka wants to stand up but Jarkko is controlling him.
Jarkko has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko scoring with some ground and pound.
Zelenka wants to sweep but no luck.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jarkko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zelenka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zelenka is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Zelenka prevents Jarkko from improving his position.
Jarkko regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zelenka trying to control the position from guard on top but Jarkko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zelenka looking to sit in guard and control but Jarkko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jarkko landing some decent shots from guard.
Jarkko is working Zelenka over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jarkko trying to control but Zelenka is working from the bottom.
Zelenka is trying to keep Jarkko in close.
Zelenka keeping full guard, as Jarkko tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jarkko trying to control but Zelenka is working from the bottom.
Jarkko distracts Zelenka with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jarkko advances position into side control!
Jarkko scores with a couple of short elbows.
Zelenka is trying to improve his position.
Jarkko creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Naru Jarkko dominated that round.
That's time! Jarkko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jarkko thuds a left hand into Zelenka's body.
Zelenka ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That kick from Jarkko tenderised Zelenka's leg. Zelenka is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zelenka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jarkko.
Zelenka misses with a two punch combination.
Jarkko avoids a kick to the body.
Zelenka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jarkko moves away.
Jarkko appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Zelenka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jarkko avoids a kick to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Zelenka as Jarkko shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jarkko misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Zelenka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jarkko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jarkko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zelenka throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zelenka slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarkko thumps Zelenka with a low kick.
Jarkko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zelenka can do to turn this around?
Jarkko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zelenka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zelenka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've been told by Jarkko's head coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zelenka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zelenka tries to counter with a clinch but Jarkko shakes him off and moves away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jarkko.
Zelenka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jarkko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zelenka.
Zelenka throws a body shot but no joy.
Zelenka looks for the body kick but Jarkko saw that one coming.
A left lands for Zelenka.
Zelenka throws a hook to the side of Jarkko's head but Jarkko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zelenka tests Jarkko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zelenka throws a front kick that sends Jarkko stumbling back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zelenka closes the distance and clinches.
Jarkko lands an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jarkko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jarkko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zelenka has him pressed against the cage.
Jarkko throws a head punch that misses.
Zelenka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jarkko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jarkko.
Zelenka thuds his right hand into Jarkko's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jan Zelenka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zelenka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jarkko moves into the clinch successfully.
Jarkko blocks a body shot from Zelenka.
Jarkko has had enough of the clinch but Zelenka keeps him there for the moment.
Zelenka blocks a body shot from Jarkko.
Jarkko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zelenka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Zelenka.
Zelenka lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zelenka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jarkko has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zelenka is leaning against Jarkko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jarkko has a couple of punches blocked by Zelenka.
Zelenka has a couple of punches blocked by Jarkko.
A right handed body shot lands from Zelenka.
Zelenka scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jarkko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jan Zelenka seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Zelenka misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zelenka.
Jarkko lands with a left to the head.
Jarkko prevents a body shot from Zelenka.
Zelenka throws a head punch that misses.
Zelenka misses with a body punch.
Jarkko lands a left hand.
Zelenka misses with a punch on the inside.
Jarkko blocking some punches.
A short right from Jarkko.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zelenka working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zelenka misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Jarkko.
Jarkko misses with the head strike.
Jarkko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jarkko.
Zelenka cracks Jarkko with a nice body shot.
Jarkko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jarkko misses with a punch on the inside.
Zelenka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zelenka lands a left hand.
Zelenka misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zelenka.
Jarkko blocks a body shot from Zelenka.
Zelenka lands a shot to the body.
Jarkko takes a shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Zelenka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Zelenka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
Jarkko walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zelenka jabs Jarkko to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zelenka stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jarkko.
A clash of legs there as Zelenka blocks the low kick.
Zelenka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jarkko tries to work over Zelenka's front leg with a kick but Zelenka checks it.
Zelenka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jarkko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zelenka throws an overhand right that lands on Jarkko's shoulder, as Jarkko tries to avoid the shot.
Zelenka blocks the body kick.
Zelenka wants to counter the offense by Jarkko and move into the clinch position.
Jarkko goes for a double leg but Zelenka avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zelenka continues to drive forward.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zelenka! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Zelenka.
Jarkko takes one on the button.
Zelenka looks to throw the jab but Jarkko is out of range.
Zelenka throws a lazy right hand but Jarkko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zelenka scores with a nice head shot.
Jarkko tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Zelenka is able to avoid easily.
Zelenka misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zelenka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jarkko.
Jarkko swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jarkko works Zelenka's body with a nice hook.
Jarkko 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.
Jarkko scores with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Jarkko.
Jarkko attempts a counter takedown but Zelenka avoids it well and moves away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jarkko.
Zelenka misses with a body shot.
Jarkko misses with a hook
and Zelenka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jarkko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zelenka tries to avoid it but Jarkko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zelenka to the ground. Zelenka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jarkko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zelenka fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jarkko checks it well.
Jarkko is looking to slow Zelenka down with leg kicks.
A low kick from Jarkko misses
and Zelenka counters by clinching up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice left hand lands by Zelenka.
Zelenka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jarkko is trying to stall.
Jarkko misses with the head strike.
Zelenka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jarkko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jarkko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jarkko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zelenka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zelenka tries to throw a body punch but Jarkko avoids it by throwing Zelenka back against the cage.
Zelenka lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zelenka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jarkko trying to stall but Zelenka improves his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko misses with a punch to the body.
Jarkko working hard to break the clinch.
Zelenka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jarkko backwards.
Jarkko blocks a body shot from Zelenka.
Zelenka misses with a punch on the inside.
Zelenka works on Jarkko's body with a couple of short punches.
Jarkko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zelenka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jarkko misses with the head strike.
Zelenka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zelenka.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jarkko.
Zelenka scores with a shot to the side of Jarkko's head.
Jarkko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zelenka lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Jarkko.
Zelenka can't find room to land a body shot as Jarkko controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zelenka.
A short uppercut from Zelenka.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jarkko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zelenka dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jarkko. That did some damage!
Zelenka moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jarkko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jarkko swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Zelenka clinches.
Zelenka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zelenka throws a head punch that misses.
Jarkko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zelenka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zelenka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jarkko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zelenka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zelenka swings wildly with an uppercut but Jarkko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jarkko can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Zelenka really dominated that round.
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.
Jarkko blocks a jab.
Jarkko tries to counter with a takedown but Zelenka is quick to defend against it.
Jarkko scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Zelenka wants to get back to full guard.
Zelenka is trying to maintain the position but Jarkko is very close to passing his half guard.
Zelenka punching from the bottom.
Jarkko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zelenka defending well though.
Zelenka felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zelenka manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Zelenka is trying to control the position but Jarkko postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zelenka tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jarkko wants to control from the top but Zelenka keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zelenka is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jarkko is controlling him.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A low kick from Zelenka misses
and Jarkko counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Zelenka is controlling Jarkko's posture.
Jarkko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zelenka is trying to keep Jarkko in close.
Jarkko trying to control the position from guard on top but Zelenka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jarkko won't allow Zelenka to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko is in close to Zelenka's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Zelenka wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Jarkko is now in half guard.
Zelenka flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Zelenka wants to improve his position but Jarkko is controlling well.
Zelenka gets back to full guard.
Zelenka bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jarkko's guard.
Zelenka trying to control the position from guard on top but Jarkko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zelenka missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Naru Jarkko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko wants to sweep here but Zelenka controlling him for the moment.
Zelenka lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Zelenka trying to control but Jarkko is working from the bottom.
Zelenka landing with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Zelenka sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jarkko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zelenka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zelenka throws a series of punches but Jarkko avoids them all with ease.
Zelenka scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jarkko misses with a low kick.
Zelenka throws a leg kick which misses Jarkko's front leg but catches the back leg as Jarkko tries to avoid it.
Zelenka lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Jan Zelenka will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jarkko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zelenka checks a low kick from Jarkko.
Zelenka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jarkko.
A low kick from Jarkko misses
and Zelenka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jarkko throws a body punch but Zelenka moves out of range.
Jarkko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zelenka lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jarkko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jarkko slips a jab and a cross from Zelenka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jarkko takes one to the chin there.
Zelenka feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jarkko's calf.
Zelenka thows a left - swing and a miss!
A solid leg kick lands there for Zelenka.
Zelenka clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zelenka has a couple of punches blocked by Jarkko.
Jarkko has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zelenka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jarkko.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jarkko.
A short right from Jarkko.
A nice left hand lands by Zelenka.
Jarkko taking a breather.
Zelenka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jarkko breaks from the clinch.
Zelenka throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Zelenka lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zelenka looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zelenka.
Jarkko is looking to chop away at Zelenka's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko thumps Zelenka with a low kick.
Jarkko tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Zelenka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jarkko lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zelenka lands with a slapping head kick.
Zelenka scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jan Zelenka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Zelenka clinches up with Jarkko and pushes him back against the cage.
Jarkko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jarkko staying out of range there.
Zelenka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zelenka looks to score with a jab to the body but Jarkko is just out of range.
Jarkko throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zelenka.
Zelenka flicks out a counter leg kick but Jarkko steps away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Zelenka checks a leg kick nicely.
Zelenka takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jarkko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zelenka's waist but Zelenka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jarkko off to one side.
Zelenka stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jarkko.
Naru Jarkko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Some bone on bone action there as Zelenka checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Zelenka swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jarkko counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Zelenka keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Zelenka is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko throwing shots but Zelenka is blocking nicely.
Jarkko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zelenka wants to get back to full guard.
Zelenka gets back to full guard.
Zelenka wants to stand up but Jarkko is controlling him.
Jarkko is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Zelenka is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Zelenka has escaped and now he's on top!
Zelenka trying to control but Jarkko is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jan Zelenka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zelenka 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:49
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Zelenka!
Jan Zelenka is the new lightweight champion!
Jan Zelenka looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Gold is so shiny'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rafa Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergiy Sklyar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes to the cage accompanied by UFC Theme Song. Sklyar has chosen Scarface - No Tears as his entrance music. Sergiy Sklyar has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
39 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafa Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Sergiy Sklyar!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sklyar closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Silva quickly recovers to half guard.
Sklyar passes to side control.
Sklyar grinds an elbow into Silva's temple.
Sklyar looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Silva is avoiding damage well.
Silva is looking for a sweep.
Silva struggling a bit here.
Silva dodges the ground and pound from Sklyar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sklyar misses with the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Silva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sklyar working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Silva dodges the ground and pound from Sklyar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sklyar throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva tries to bench press Sklyar off him but Sklyar keeps the position.
Sklyar grinds an elbow into Silva's temple.
Silva taking punishment in the form of punches.
Sklyar connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Silva some visible discomfort.
Silva avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sklyar.
Sklyar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sklyar connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Silva some visible discomfort.
Silva is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sklyar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working.
Sklyar with the ground and pound but Silva uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva working a defensive guard here.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sklyar is one step ahead there.
Sklyar is looking to work some ground and pound but Silva has wrist control.
Sklyar throwing strikes from guard but Silva blocks nicely.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sklyar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silva.
A bone on bone clash there as Sklyar blocks the leg kick.
Sklyar throws a leg kick but Silva checks it.
Sklyar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Silva counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sklyar throws a low kick, looking for Silva's leg but Silva calmly moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Sklyar moves out of range easily.
Silva lands with a hook. Sklyar tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sklyar fails with a takedown attempt.
Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sklyar breaks from the clinch.
Silva looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Silva lands a head kick!
Rafa Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Sklyar does it's job there.
Nice takedown defense from Silva. No joy for Sklyar on that attempt.
Silva takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a leg kick but Sklyar sees it coming and moves out of range.
Silva misses with a body shot.
Silva throws a leg kick but Sklyar sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sklyar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Silva defends it well.
Sklyar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've been told by Silva's head coaches at Furia Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rafa Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergiy Sklyar.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick lands from Silva.
Silva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sklyar throws out the jab.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Sklyar misses.
The fighters circling - Silva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Silva takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A big right from Sklyar misses.
Silva throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sklyar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Silva looks to land a right hand but Sklyar moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sergiy Sklyar will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Silva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sklyar.
Sklyar avoids the head kick by Silva.
Silva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sklyar.
Sklyar works Silva's body with a nice hook.
A big right from Sklyar misses.
A big left from Sklyar misses.
Silva looks to land a left hand but Sklyar moved out of range nicely.
Sklyar works the jab nicely.
Silva throws a chopping leg kick but Sklyar manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sklyar fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sklyar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sklyar working aggressively here.
Sklyar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sklyar gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Sklyar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sklyar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Silva blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sklyar.
Sklyar lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Silva manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet.
Sklyar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sklyar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Silva is pulling down on Sklyar's head. It's preventing any offense from Sklyar, at least for the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Silva bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sklyar lands a slapping body shot.
Sklyar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Silva misses with a head kick.
Sklyar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sklyar.
Sklyar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sklyar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sklyar lands an uppercut.
Sklyar has Silva pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Silva manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rafa Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergiy Sklyar.
A short left from Sklyar.
Silva takes a shot to the head.
Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by Sklyar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sklyar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Silva connects with an inside leg kick.
Sklyar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sklyar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
Silva pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And Sklyar tries to counter it with a takedown but Silva pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Silva tries to clinch up but Sklyar circles away and keeps his distance.
Silva throws a jab but it's blocked by Sklyar.
Sklyar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Silva tries to avoid it but Sklyar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Silva to the ground. Silva escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sklyar throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Silva tries to counter by clinching up but Sklyar breaks away and moves out of range.
Sklyar works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Silva tried to score with a low kick but Sklyar checks it.
Sklyar has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Silva finds it's way round the side to connect with Sklyar's head.
Silva throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sklyar.
Sklyar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Silva is looking to counter the offense by Sklyar and move into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sklyar shoots in and drives through. Silva sprawls well.
Sklyar lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva scores with a push kick.
Sklyar throws a wild body kick that Silva sees coming a mile off.
It appears Silva was looking to counter with a kick there.
A slow jab from Sklyar misses its intended target.
Sklyar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
A big right from Sklyar misses.
Sklyar misses with a left hand
and Silva counters by moving into the clinch.
Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sklyar can't break the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sklyar.
Silva working aggressively here.
Silva blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Silva fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sergiy Sklyar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Silva drops his hands momentarily and Sklyar takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Sklyar.
Silva throws a quick inside leg kick.
Silva takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Silva avoids the body shot from Sklyar.
Silva lands a head kick. Sklyar smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sklyar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Sklyar.
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sklyar with the counter takedown but Silva avoids it easily.
Silva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Sklyar misses.
Silva misses with a kick to the body.
Sklyar changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sklyar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sklyar throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Silva tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sklyar manages to circle out of the way.
Silva throws out a loose jab but Sklyar uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Sklyar moves out of range easily.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sklyar throws a low kick but Silva avoids it.
Silva looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The fighters circling - Silva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And Sklyar tries to counter it with a takedown but Silva pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Silva is looking to land body kicks.
Sklyar with the counter takedown but Silva avoids it easily.
Sklyar scores with a nice strike.
Sklyar looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sklyar checks the leg kick.
Sklyar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Silva throws out the jab.
Sklyar misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Sklyar misses.
Silva connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sklyar blocks the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sklyar moves away.
Jab, jab by Silva - just one landing.
A bone on bone clash there as Sklyar blocks the leg kick.
Silva misses with a wild body shot.
Sklyar tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Silva defends well and Sklyar ends up having to push Silva into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sklyar manages to avoid it.
And Sklyar tries to counter it with a takedown but Silva pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sklyar fails with the takedown.
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!
Silva defending well as Sklyar loads up on a big left hand.
Rafa Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
Silva walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sklyar checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Silva throws a nice inside leg kick.
Silva needs to keep his hands up - Sklyar had a free shot at his head there.
Sklyar scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sklyar shoots in but no luck this time.
Rafa Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergiy Sklyar.
Sklyar scores with a leg kick.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Sklyar moves out of range easily.
Sklyar fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Silva on the side of the head.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sklyar.
Sklyar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Silva throws a lazy right hand but Sklyar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Silva throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Silva misses with a hook.
Silva throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sklyar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sklyar misses with a lunging right hand
and Silva counters with a solid body kick.
Sklyar connects with a crisp jab.
Silva connects with a right hand. Sklyar shakes it off.
Sklyar throws a looping overhand right but Silva ducks down to avoid it.
That's four 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!
Silva cracks Sklyar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Silva fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sklyar just manages to avoid it.
Silva misses with an attempted mid kick.
Silva throws a nice outside leg kick.
Silva throws a low kick, looking for Sklyar's leg but Sklyar calmly moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Silva as Sklyar shoots in.
Sklyar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sklyar misses the jab.
Sklyar jabs Silva to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sklyar throws a body shot but no joy.
Silva is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sklyar.
Sklyar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Silva tries to avoid it but Sklyar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Silva to the ground. Silva escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Silva appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Silva takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafa Silva clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Silva thuds his shin into the meat of Sklyar's side.
Silva lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sklyar takes a step back to recover.
Sklyar sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A slow jab from Silva misses its intended target.
A jab from Silva misses.
Sklyar's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sklyar throws a low kick, looking for Silva's leg but Silva calmly moves out of range.
Silva misses with a low kick.
Silva will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva moves out of range as Sklyar strikes.
Sklyar missing with a left hand there. Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Silva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sklyar.
Sklyar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sklyar feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Silvas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Silva takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Silva - that will leave a mark!
Sklyar moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sklyar loads up on a big right hand but Silva slips the punch.
As Sklyar backs away, Silva returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sklyar throws a low kick but Silva moves out of range easily.
Silva is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sklyar.
Sklyar throws a hook but Silva blocks it.
Silva closes the distance and pushes Sklyar back into the cage.
Silva gets underhooks to prevent Sklyar's takedown attempt.
Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sklyar's elbow.
Silva throws an elbow but it misses.
Silva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sklyar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silva blocks a body shot from Sklyar.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silva.
Silva misses with some punches.
Sklyar is trying to trip Silva. He has hold of a leg but Silva is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Sklyar persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sklyar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sklyar throwing strikes from guard but Silva blocks nicely.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Sklyar from controlling successfully.
Silva seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sklyar looking to pass the guard.
Sklyar throwing strikes from guard but Silva blocks nicely.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is controlling Sklyar's posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Silva connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sklyar has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Silva.
Sklyar's corner calls for a 1-2. Sklyar obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Silva connects with a body shot.
Sklyar gets a takedown into half guard.
Sklyar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sklyar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Silva's head.
Silva is pressing down on Sklyar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sklyar scoring with punches to the head and body.
Silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sklyar trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A combination from Sklyar does no damage.
Sklyar lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Silva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Silva throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
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!
Silva scores with a body shot.
Sklyar connects with an inside leg kick.
Sklyar misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Sergiy Sklyar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A cross from Sklyar lands.
Sklyar bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Silva connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jab, jab by Sklyar - just one landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Sklyar misses the target.
Silva is looking to counter punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Silva, as that shot connected.
Sklyar checks the leg kick.
Sklyar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Silva can pounce on him.
Silva takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Silva connects with an inside leg kick.
Silva throws the kick towards the body but Sklyar avoids it.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Sklyar shoots in looking for a takedown. Silva tries to sprawl out of it but Sklyar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Silva manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Silva shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Silva throws out a loose jab but Sklyar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sklyar throws a big shot that misses.
Silva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sklyar throws out a leg kick but Silva moves out of range and Sklyar only half commits.
Sklyar misses with a takedown attempt
and Silva counters with a left to the body.
Nice cross by Silva.
Silva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sklyar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Silva fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sklyar is out of range.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Silva takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sklyar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Silva stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sklyar throws a leg kick which misses Silva's front leg but catches the back leg as Silva tries to avoid it.
Sklyar looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
Sklyar checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Silva slips under a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sklyar momentarily.
Sklyar connects with an inside leg kick.
Sklyar blocks a leg kick.
Sklyar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Silva's waist but Silva gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sklyar off to one side.
Rafa Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergiy Sklyar.
Sklyar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Sklyar.
Silva wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Silva looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rafa Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sklyar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
Silva throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sklyar avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sklyar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Silva as he jumps to the side.
Sklyar on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Silva connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sklyar misses with a body shot
and Silva counters with a thumping low kick.
Sklyar lands a nice shot that snaps Silva's head back.
Sklyar throws an overhand right that lands on Silva's shoulder, as Silva tries to avoid the shot.
Sklyar throws a hook but Silva avoids it easily.
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sklyar dodges the punch combination from Silva.
Sklyar throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a head kick but Sklyar moves out of range.
Sklyar moves out of range of the strikes.
Sklyar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Silva's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sklyar connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Silva scrambles back to his feet.
Silva lands a leg kick that knocks Sklyar off balance momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sklyar missing with a left hand there. Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sklyar has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Silva.
Sklyar shoots in and drives through. Silva sprawls well.
Silva keeps Sklyar at a distance using the push kick.
Silva looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sklyar is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Silva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Silva looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sklyar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Silva at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rafa Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sklyar 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sergiy Sklyar!
An out of breath Sergiy Sklyar thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tiago Renato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devin Styles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Renato comes to the cage accompanied by I Want My Tears Back. The crowd seem to be enjoying Styles's choice of entrance music: Wrecking Ball. Devin Styles is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
21 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tiago Renato!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Devin Styles!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Styles looks to land a right hand but Renato moved out of range.
Renato tries a head kick but it misses.
Renato misses the shot to the body.
Devin Styles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Styles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Renato.
Styles throws a good cross that connects.
Renato looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Styles takes a swing at Renato's ribcage but misses.
Renato slips under a jab from Styles.
Styles lands a jab to the head.
A lazy body kick from Styles
and Renato counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice body kick there by Renato.
Styles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Renato wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Styles looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Styles swings for the body but Renato moves out of range.
Renato 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Renato throws a leg kick which misses Styles's front leg but catches the back leg as Styles tries to avoid it.
Styles goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Renato appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Renato with a jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Styles 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.
Styles doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Renato moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Renato takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Styles moves out of range as Renato throws a body kick.
Renato on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Styles. Styles obviously looking to wear him down.
Styles tries to clinch but Renato is having none of it.
Nice jab there from Styles.
Renato swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Styles on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Renato on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Styles looks to land a left hand but Renato moved out of range nicely.
Renato misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Styles. Renato does a little dance to reset his feet.
Renato blocks a head kick by Styles.
Renato fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Styles looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Renato swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Renato digs a good body shot into Styles's ribs.
Styles steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Renato. That one must have hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Renato avoids a punch combination nicely.
Renato pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Renato lands a nice leg kick that just misses Styles's sensitive parts.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Styles, as that shot connected.
Styles looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jab by Renato.
A slapping leg kick lands for Renato.
Styles thows a leg kick but Renato checks it
enabling Renato to counter with a crisp jab.
Styles misses with a kick to the body.
Renato throwing a counter right hand but Styles manages to avoid it.
Styles scores with a shot to the body.
Styles takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Renato dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Styles with a nice cross.
Styles is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Renato.
Styles lands a high kick!
Renato misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Renato stalks Styles and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Styles's face. Styles staggers backwards, shaken.
Renato misses with an attempted mid kick.
Styles dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Renato with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Styles misses the target.
Styles tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Styles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Renato moves away.
Renato tries a head kick but it misses.
Styles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Renato is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Styles throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Styles throws a leg kick but Renato moved away.
Styles loads up on a big right hand but Renato slips the punch.
Renato bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Renato lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Styles goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Styles thuds a left hand into Renato's body.
Styles throws an overhand right that lands on Renato's shoulder, as Renato tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Renato looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Renato lands a body shot.
Styles throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Renato.
Styles ducks right into an uppercut from Renato.
Styles throws a body shot but no joy.
Renato throws a counter high kick but Styles was just alert enough to avoid it.
Styles throws a jab when Renato was well out of range.
Styles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Styles lands with a kick to the ribs.
Styles walks forward, straight into a front kick from Renato.
Styles looks winded!
Styles scores with a spinning back kick!
Styles lands a leg kick that knocks Renato off balance momentarily.
Renato fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Styles.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Styles checks a leg kick nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Styles checks a leg kick.
Renato takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Renato cracks the inside of Styles's front leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tiago Renato will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Styles misses with a body shot.
Styles throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Styles throws a sloppy head kick and Renato moves out of range easily.
Renato lands a nice looking body shot.
Styles lands a slapping body shot.
Renato feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Styless jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd cheers as Renato lands an impressive looking overhand right. Styles doesn't seem phased though.
Styles throws a head kick that misses.
Renato connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Styles's hands.
Styles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Styles sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Renato's corner calls for a 1-2. Renato obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Renato fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Renato scores with a jab. Styles acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Styles.
Renato works the jab nicely.
Styles is rocked!
Styles throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Renato lands with an uppercut that bounces Styles off the cage and back into range.
Styles is still on wobbly legs! Can Renato finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Renato steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Styles is out on his feet! Renato sets himself and nearly takes Styles's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tiago Renato!
Tiago Renato retains his light heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, Tiago Renato started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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