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INY 35 Nemesis v Ruusnikov PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Dominiguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vroman Shikhar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dominiguez kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Intro - The xx. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oscar Dominiguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vroman Shikhar!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jorge Garcia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dominiguez tests Shikhar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shikhar moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dominiguez misses with a straight right.
Shikhar throws a head kick but Dominiguez moves out of range.
Shikhar takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shikhar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dominiguez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Shikhar sprawls well initially but Dominiguez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Dominiguez seems content to control.
Shikhar wants to get back to his feet.
Shikhar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dominiguez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dominiguez throwing shots but Shikhar is blocking nicely.
Dominiguez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dominiguez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominiguez prevents Shikhar from improving his position.
Dominiguez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two 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.
Dominiguez throws a right hand that Shikhar ducks under and follows up with a left that Shikhar also avoids with ease.
Shikhar closes the distance and clinches.
Shikhar lands a body shot.
Shikhar holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dominiguez blocks a body shot from Shikhar.
Shikhar swings wildly with an uppercut but Dominiguez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shikhar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dominiguez avoids it.
Shikhar tries to land knees in the clinch but Dominiguez avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dominiguez misses with an elbow strike.
Shikhar being controlled against the cage.
Shikhar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dominiguez avoiding damage as Shikhar throws knees to the body.
Shikhar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dominiguez avoids it.
Dominiguez just leaning against Shikhar, taking a breather.
Shikhar missing with knees to the body.
Dominiguez avoids a wild elbow strike from Shikhar.
Dominiguez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Shikhar is keeping busy.
Dominiguez blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Come on Dominiguez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Shikhar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shikhar lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Oscar Dominiguez has been cut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shikhar as Dominiguez tries to tie him up.
Dominiguez avoids a wild elbow strike from Shikhar.
Shikhar keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dominiguez's efforts to push away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dominiguez pressing his opponent against the cage.
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 Oscar Dominiguez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Oscar Dominiguez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Shikhar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dominiguez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dominiguez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Shikhar lands a leg kick that knocks Dominiguez off balance momentarily.
Dominiguez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Shikhar looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dominiguez misses with a straight left.
Shikhar wants to counter with a clinch but Dominiguez pushes him away.
Shikhar closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Shikhar performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Shikhar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dominiguez keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominiguez tries to roll over but Shikhar keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shikhar tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Dominiguez holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Dominiguez is staying active underneath Shikhar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dominiguez is looking for a sweep. Shikhar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dominiguez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shikhar keeps Dominiguez at a distance using the push kick.
Dominiguez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shikhar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vroman Shikhar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dominiguez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shikhar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shikhar misses with an uppercut
so Dominiguez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dominiguez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Oscar Dominiguez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dominiguez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dominiguez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shikhar wants to stand up but Dominiguez is controlling him.
Dominiguez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dominiguez throws out a loose jab but Shikhar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shikhar is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Shikhar slips a jab from Dominiguez.
Dominiguez sets himself, and Shikhar steps forward looking for the clinch! Dominiguez avoids it this time.
Shikhar moves out of range of the strikes.
Shikhar looks for the body kick but Dominiguez saw that one coming.
Oscar Dominiguez is winning the standup battle so far.
Dominiguez avoids the head kick by Shikhar.
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.
Dominiguez scores with a jab to the head.
Dominiguez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Shikhar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shikhar bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Shikhar finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Shikhar tries to clinch up but Dominiguez circles away and keeps his distance.
Shikhar shoots for a double leg takedown but Dominiguez sprawls well. He's pushed Shikhar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shikhar lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dominiguez takes a step back to recover.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shikhar shoots in for a takedown but Dominiguez shows good takedown defense.
Shikhar slips under a jab from Dominiguez.
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 Oscar Dominiguez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Oscar Dominiguez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Dominiguez throws a body shot but no joy.
Dominiguez misses with a straight left.
Dominiguez is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dominiguez missing with a left hand there. Shikhar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shikhar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dominiguez sprawls well. Dominiguez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shikhar gets slowly back to his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dominiguez.
Shikhar looks to throw a body kick
and Dominiguez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dominiguez.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shikhar can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shikhar is looking to stand up but Dominiguez isn't so interested in that idea.
Dominiguez stays in close to Shikhar's body and controls the position.
Dominiguez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Shikhar manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dominiguez has Shikhar in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominiguez pulls Shikhar in close to prevent any damage.
Shikhar wants to pass the guard but Dominiguez is keeping the position.
Dominiguez controlling the position.
Dominiguez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Vroman Shikhar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shikhar trying to control the position from guard on top but Dominiguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dominiguez 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.
Dominiguez pulls Shikhar in close to prevent any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dominiguez checks a leg kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dominiguez shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Shikhar manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Shikhar trying to keep a closed guard but Dominiguez is proving a slippery customer.
Shikhar wants to sweep here but Dominiguez controlling him for the moment.
Dominiguez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dominiguez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dominiguez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dominiguez stays in close to Shikhar's body and controls the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dominiguez has managed to clinch.
Shikhar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shikhar tries to throw a body punch but Dominiguez avoids it by throwing Shikhar back against the cage.
Shikhar throws a knee to the head but misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dominiguez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dominiguez misses with a hook.
Oscar Dominiguez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Good work by Dominiguez as he checks the leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oscar Dominiguez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dominiguez, 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oscar Dominiguez!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Oscar Dominiguez waved his t-shirt featuring Valhalla Fight Wear's logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Vespucci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dex Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Vespucci might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Unopposed. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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260 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mario Vespucci!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dex Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, David Schapiro and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vespucci shoots in and drives through. Hunter sprawls well.
Despite the aggression on Hunter's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Vespucci closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hunter circles away.
Hunter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hunter takes the fight into the clinch.
Vespucci tries to pull guard but Hunter won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mario Vespucci. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vespucci is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vespucci drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hunter pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hunter closes the distance and pushes Vespucci back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vespucci has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hunter after a bit of a struggle.
Hunter looking for a takedown.
Hunter is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vespucci to keep the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Vespucci wants to take the fight to the mat but Hunter manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hunter wants to take the fight to the mat but Vespucci manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Vespucci drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hunter gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vespucci jumps guard but Hunter stands there with Vespucci around his waist. Vespucci gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Vespucci drags the fight down to the ground.
Vespucci doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Hunter trying to stand up but can't free himself from Vespucci's guard.
Hunter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vespucci throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Hunter trying to stand up but can't free himself from Vespucci's guard.
Hunter wants to pass the guard but Vespucci is keeping the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hunter trying to control the position from guard on top but Vespucci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hunter tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vespucci swivels and escapes.
Vespucci tries to counter by clinching up but Hunter breaks away and moves out of range.
Hunter misses with a takedown attempt
and Vespucci counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hunter looking for a guillotine here but Vespucci defends easily.
Vespucci loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
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.
Vespucci cracks Hunter with a solid left hand.
Vespucci has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Hunter wants to control the position but Vespucci says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Vespucci thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hunter avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vespucci.
Vespucci 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.
Hunter trying to control but Vespucci postures up.
That's four 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.
Vespucci seems to be looking for submissions.
Hunter has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Hunter wants to get back to his feet.
Hunter is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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. Vespucci connects with a nice short shot to Hunter's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Vespucci dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Vespucci gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vespucci tries to score a body lock takedown but Hunter shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hunter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vespucci backwards.
Vespucci has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hunter after a bit of a struggle.
Vespucci is working for takedown but Hunter is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mario Vespucci. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vespucci is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Hunter moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dex Hunter!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hardy Hustle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arden Betancourt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hardy Hustle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arden Betancourt!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Columbo Gatti and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hustle shoots in for a takedown but Betancourt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Betancourt scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Hardy Hustle has been cut.
Hustle needs to keep his hands up - Betancourt had a free shot at his head there.
Betancourt lands a jab to the nose.
Betancourt cracks Hustle with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hustle looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Betancourt finish him?
Hustle is rocked!
Arden Betancourt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Betancourt scores with a hook to the body. Hustle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Oh Hustle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hustle is breathing heavily.
Hustle loses concentration momentarily and Betancourt pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Hustle crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Betancourt finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Arden Betancourt!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maurice Helms (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maurice Helms!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Jones!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Bruno Lombardi and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones scores with a takedown into Helms's guard.
Jones is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Helms is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is trying to get an arm triangle but Helms is defending well.
Jones wants to control but Helms is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Helms, who protects the arm well.
Helms knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Jones wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Helms, who protects the arm well.
Jones controlling from side mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Jones staying calm.
Helms might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jones tries to advance to mount but Helms denies him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones works to advance to full mount. Helms defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Jones tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Helms is breathing heavily.
Helms is trying to escape the mount but Jones keeps good control and instead manages to take Helms's back.
Helms is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
It looks like Jones might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Helms has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Jones has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Helms taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Jones doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Jones!
During a confident post fight interview, John Jones thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eagle Loveladdy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dillon Schell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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273 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eagle Loveladdy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dillon Schell!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Steve Montenegro and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schell chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Loveladdy can pounce on him.
Loveladdy throws a head kick that Schell semi-blocks.
Loveladdy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Loveladdy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Schell finds it's way round the side to connect with Loveladdy's head.
Schell throws a combination that misses
and Loveladdy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Loveladdy throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Good leg kick by Loveladdy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Schell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Schell looks winded!
Loveladdy throws out a powerful jab.
Loveladdy lands a big head kick that sends Schell tumbling to the mat! Loveladdy takes a step backwards and waves Schell back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Schell is rocked!
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!
Loveladdy lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Schell crumples to the floor! Loveladdy milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Eagle Loveladdy!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Demitri Ghodra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jayden Rolin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Demitri Ghodra could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jayden Rolin's chin.
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192 lbs
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198 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Demitri Ghodra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jayden Rolin!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Kavanagh and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Ghodra.
A slow jab from Rolin misses its intended target.
Rolin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ghodra takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ghodra fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rolin.
Rolin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A big left from Ghodra misses.
Ghodra takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ghodra pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
No joy there for Rolin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rolin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ghodra.
Ghodra slips under a jab.
Rolin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A punch combination from Rolin misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Rolin misses.
Ghodra lands a leg kick that knocks Rolin off balance momentarily.
Rolin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ghodra avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolin throws a sloppy head kick and Ghodra moves out of range easily.
Rolin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ghodra. Ghodra obviously looking to wear him down.
Rolin swinging wildly here.
Ghodra throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ghodra throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rolin.
Rolin looks to land a left hand but Ghodra moved out of range nicely.
Ghodra connects with a leg kick. Rolin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rolin throws a series of punches but Ghodra moves out of range.
Rolin throws a nice looking combination but Ghodra bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ghodra keeps Rolin at a distance using the push kick.
Ghodra lands with a nice body kick.
Rolin looks winded!
Ghodra looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ghodra plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ghodra plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rolin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghodra lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ghodra throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ghodra throws a front kick that sends Rolin stumbling back into the cage.
Rolin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ghodra.
No joy there for Rolin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rolin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rolin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ghodra can pounce on him.
Ghodra lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rolin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ghodra.
Rolin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That kick from Ghodra tenderised Rolin's leg. Rolin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rolin misses with a double jab
and Ghodra counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rolin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rolin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ghodra. Ghodra obviously looking to wear him down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ghodra.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghodra throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rolin on the side of the head.
Ghodra connects with a crisp jab.
Ghodra waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rolin.
A telegraphed right hand from Rolin misses the target.
Ghodra throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jayden Rolin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ghodra scores with a push kick.
Ghodra scores with a leg kick.
Ghodra is looking to slow Rolin down with leg kicks.
A jab from Rolin misses.
As Rolin backs away, Ghodra returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ghodra displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rolin throws out the jab.
Ghodra goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rolin misses with a two punch combination.
Ghodra keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rolin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ghodra moves away.
Rolin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ghodra.
Rolin misses with the combination.
Ghodra jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghodra scores with a head kick.
Ghodra fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ghodra throws a sloppy head kick and Rolin moves out of range easily.
Ghodra scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ghodra pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ghodra steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rolin.
Rolin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rolin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ghodra throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rolin.
Rolin throws a jab when Ghodra was well out of range.
Rolin misses with a jab to the body
and Ghodra counters with a low kick, right behind Rolin 's knee.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ghodra throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Rolin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ghodra fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rolin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rolin misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demitri Ghodra 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.
Rolin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ghodra steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rolin.
Ghodra avoids the body shot from Rolin.
Good leg kick by Ghodra there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ghodra missing with a left hand there. Rolin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ghodra - that will leave a mark!
Ghodra feints and then cracks Rolin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rolin down.
Ghodra moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rolin ducks right into an uppercut from Ghodra.
Rolin takes one to the side of the head.
Ghodra keeps Rolin at a distance using the push kick.
Rolin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Rolin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rolin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ghodra can pounce on him.
Ghodra pushes Rolin away with a front kick.
Ghodra throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rolin is breathing heavily.
Ghodra throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jayden Rolin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghodra lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ghodra slips a straight right by Rolin.
Ghodra cracks the inside of Rolin's front leg.
Ghodra throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rolin's head.
Ghodra cracks the inside of Rolin's front leg.
Rolin misses with a looping right.
Rolin misses with a right hand
and Ghodra counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rolin's knee momentarily.
Ghodra slips a straight right by Rolin.
Ghodra throws a head kick that half lands.
Rolin misses with a straight right.
Rolin throws a nice looking combination but Ghodra bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ghodra fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Demitri Ghodra is winning the standup battle so far.
Ghodra blocks a jab.
Ghodra appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rolin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rolin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ghodra can pounce on him.
Ghodra throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghodra lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Good standup being displayed there by Ghodra as he connects with a hook.
Ghodra missing with a left hand there. Rolin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rolin 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.
Ghodra lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
You can see that Rolin has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Good leg kick by Ghodra there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ghodra scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rolin swinging wildly here.
Ghodra scores with a nice body kick.
Rolin misses the shot to the body.
Ghodra scores with a decent looking hook.
Ghodra throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rolin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ghodra.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Ghodra slams his shin into Rolin's torso.
Rolin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice defenses there by Rolin.
Rolin throws a series of punches but Ghodra moves out of range.
Ghodra feints and then cracks Rolin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rolin down.
Rolin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ghodra scores with a head kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rolin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ghodra - the referee stops the clock and Rolin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ghodra. Rolin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Rolin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ghodra.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ghodra.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ghodra.
Rolin throws a series of punches but Ghodra avoids them all with ease.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Rolin might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Ghodra has got the better of the exchanges.
Ghodra feints and then cracks Rolin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rolin down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ghodra throws a lazy right hand but Rolin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rolin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ghodra's corner calls for a 1-2. Ghodra obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ghodra moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ghodra buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ghodra misses with a head kick.
Ghodra tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ghodra is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rolin can do to turn this around?
Ghodra looks to score with a jab to the body but Rolin is just out of range.
Ghodra lands a front kick.
Rolin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ghodra can pounce on him.
Rolin throws a lazy right hand but Ghodra sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rolin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ghodra counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rolin's knee momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rolin throws a nice looking combination but Ghodra bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ghodra with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ghodra scoring well with a low kick there.
Ghodra throws a head kick that misses.
Rolin with the counter takedown but Ghodra avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demitri Ghodra dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A thudding body kick lands there by Ghodra!
Rolin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ghodra scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ghodra goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ghodra. That's going to slow Rolin down.
Rolin misses the shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ghodra, right into the meat.
Ghodra dodges the punch combination from Rolin.
Ghodra slips a jab and a cross from Rolin.
Ghodra plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rolin throws a lazy right hand but Ghodra sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rolin lands a jab-cross combination.
Rolin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rolin throws a hook to the side of Ghodra's head but Ghodra sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghodra delivers a nice body kick.
Ghodra cracks the inside of Rolin's front leg.
Ghodra buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rolin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ghodra counters with a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ghodra. That's going to slow Rolin down.
Ghodra lands with a slapping head kick.
Ghodra cracks the inside of Rolin's front leg.
Ghodra connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ghodra slips a jab from Rolin.
Rolin takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ghodra scoring well with a low kick there.
Ghodra throws a nice outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rolin misses with an uppercut.
Rolin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick lands from Ghodra.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghodra lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That kick from Ghodra tenderised Rolin's leg. Rolin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rolin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ghodra can pounce on him.
Rolin takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ghodra slips a jab from Rolin.
Rolin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ghodra.
Ghodra fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rolin throws a hook but Ghodra avoids it easily.
Rolin 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.
Ghodra connects with an inside leg kick.
Jayden Rolin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ghodra throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rolin avoids the head kick by Ghodra.
Ghodra throws a leg kick which misses Rolin's front leg but catches the back leg as Rolin tries to avoid it.
Ghodra throws a hook but Rolin blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Rolin.
Ghodra avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ghodra.
Ghodra connects with a solid leg kick.
Rolin misses with a double jab
and Ghodra counters with a head kick. That will keep Rolin thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ghodra looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ghodra throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ghodra pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ghodra throws a head kick that half lands.
Rolin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ghodra throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rolin.
Rolin is rocked!
Rolin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ghodra lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Demitri Ghodra is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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!
Ghodra keeps Rolin at a distance using the push kick.
Ghodra lands a nice looking body kick.
Ghodra connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ghodra throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Rolin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ghodra misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ghodra throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ghodra connects with a body shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ghodra. Rolin shrugs it off though.
Ghodra looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ghodra fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rolin's corner calls for a 1-2. Rolin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ghodra lands a leg kick that knocks Rolin off balance momentarily.
A slow jab from Ghodra misses its intended target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Demitri Ghodra showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ghodra 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demitri Ghodra!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Collum Brick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Firas Qabbani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brick comes to the cage accompanied by Mice and Gods. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Firas Qabbani enters the cage!
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26
270 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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280 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Collum Brick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Firas Qabbani!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Steve Montenegro and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brick throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Qabbani counters with a stiff right hand.
Brick blocks the body kick.
Qabbani delivers a nice body kick.
Qabbani throws a sloppy head kick and Brick moves out of range easily.
Brick misses with a low kick.
Qabbani misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A punch combination from Qabbani misses.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Qabbani has eaten all the pies!
Brick lands a jab to the nose.
It looks like Firas Qabbani has been cut.
Brick throws a big shot that misses.
Qabbani follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brick walks into a straight right hand from Qabbani.
Qabbani throws a shot from downtown. Brick moves away and avoids it.
Qabbani misses with a straight left.
Brick lands a jab to the nose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brick rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Qabbani counters with a nice body kick.
Brick with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Qabbani to score with a decent uppercut.
Qabbani lets loose with a powerful body kick. Brick will feel that in the morning.
Brick throws a predictable looking body shot
and Qabbani counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brick misses with a left hand
and Qabbani counters with a stiff right hand.
Qabbani takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Qabbani wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Qabbani misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Brick misses the target.
Qabbani takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Qabbani connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Qabbani misses with a kick to the body.
Brick misses with an uppercut. Qabbani saw that one coming.
Qabbani misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Qabbani throws a head kick that half lands.
Brick is rocked!
Qabbani fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brick appears to be looking for a big counter.
Oh Brick is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brick steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Qabbani. That one must have hurt.
and Qabbani counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Brick! He's just covering up as Qabbani starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Firas Qabbani!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Nemesis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oleg Ruusnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nemesis comes to the cage accompanied by A definition of word nemesis. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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261 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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285 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
KO power |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Nemesis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oleg Ruusnikov!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jorge Garcia and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nemesis throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nemesis connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ruusnikov. Ruusnikov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ruusnikov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nemesis rushes Ruusnikov and presses him up against the cage.
Nemesis lands a nice uppercut.
It looks like Oleg Ruusnikov has been cut.
Nemesis is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ruusnikov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nemesis has him pressed against the cage.
Nemesis stalling against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruusnikov misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nemesis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nemesis throws a series of strikes that have Ruusnikov backpedaling.
Nemesis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Ruusnikov.
Nemesis connects with an inside leg kick.
Nemesis fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ruusnikov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ruusnikov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nemesis counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nemesis stalling against the cage.
Ruusnikov wants to break free but Nemesis has control.
Nemesis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nemesis moves away from the strike by Ruusnikov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruusnikov looks to land a right hand but Nemesis moved out of range.
Ruusnikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nemesis needs to keep his hands up - Ruusnikov had a free shot at his head there.
It looks like The Nemesis has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nemesis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nemesis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ruusnikov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nemesis tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ruusnikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nemesis scores with a spinning back kick!
Nemesis throws a body shot but no joy.
A left lands for Nemesis.
Nemesis is looking to slow Ruusnikov down with leg kicks.
Nemesis lands a jab to Ruusnikov's midsection.
Nemesis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruusnikov.
Nemesis avoids the body shot from Ruusnikov.
Nice uppercut lands for Nemesis. That snapped Ruusnikov's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruusnikov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ruusnikov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nemesis.
Ruusnikov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nemesis throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That has opened up Oleg Ruusnikov's cut even more.
Nemesis throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nemesis slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ruusnikov misses with a jab to the body
and Nemesis counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Ruusnikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nemesis.
Ruusnikov takes one to the side of the head.
The cut above Oleg Ruusnikov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nemesis thuds a left hand into Ruusnikov's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nemesis misses with a body shot.
Nemesis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nemesis scores with a spinning back kick!
Ruusnikov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nemesis holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nemesis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nemesis has Ruusnikov pressed against the cage, preventing Ruusnikov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Still in the clinch, Nemesis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nemesis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nemesis lands a hook that snaps the head of Ruusnikov backwards.
Nemesis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ruusnikov blocking some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Nemesis.
Nemesis lands a left hand.
Nemesis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nemesis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nemesis breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Nemesis dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nemesis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nemesis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nemesis throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ruusnikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nemesis.
Ruusnikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Nemesis finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Nemesis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ruusnikov can do to turn this around?
Ruusnikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Ruusnikov misses with a series of wild punches.
Nemesis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nemesis is looking to wear down Ruusnikov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nemesis slips under a jab.
Nemesis lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ruusnikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nemesis moves away.
Nemesis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nemesis thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ruusnikov if he has to take too many more of those.
Nemesis thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ruusnikov if he has to take too many more of those.
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!
Nemesis misses with a wild body shot.
Ruusnikov is breathing heavily.
Nemesis looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruusnikov is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nemesis throws a leg kick which misses Ruusnikov's front leg but catches the back leg as Ruusnikov tries to avoid it.
Ruusnikov misses with a double jab
and Nemesis counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nemesis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ruusnikov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nemesis lands a high kick!
Ruusnikov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Nemesis.
Ruusnikov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nemesis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ruusnikov misses with a body shot.
Nemesis tried to counter with a leg kick but Ruusnikov avoided it.
Ruusnikov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nemesis momentarily.
Nemesis scoring well with a low kick there.
Nemesis connects with a solid leg kick.
Ruusnikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Nemesis counters with a nice body shot.
A swing and a miss from Ruusnikov.
Nemesis fakes the leg kick and cracks Ruusnikov in the body.
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!
Ruusnikov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nemesis throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A head kick by Nemesis misses
and Ruusnikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nemesis cracks Ruusnikov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Oleg Ruusnikov's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Nemesis throws a looping overhand right but Ruusnikov ducks down to avoid it.
Nemesis lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nemesis.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Oleg Ruusnikov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). The Nemesis!
The Nemesis retains his super heavyweight title!
The Nemesis decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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