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ROV 6: Thanksgiving Throwdown PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jurgen Murgen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doyle Hargraves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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144 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jurgen Murgen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Doyle Hargraves!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Valeri Chadov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hargraves pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murgen just misses with a punch to the body.
Murgen throws a leg kick but Hargraves checks it.
Hargraves rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hargraves takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hargraves misses with a wild body shot.
Murgen throwing a counter right hand but Hargraves manages to avoid it.
Hargraves wants to land a leg kick but Murgen is out of range.
Murgen lands a jab.
Murgen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hargraves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hargraves misses with a straight right.
A jab from Hargraves misses.
Murgen scores with a nice strike.
Murgen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murgen defending well as Hargraves loads up on a big left hand.
Hargraves throws a big shot that misses.
Hargraves throws a low kick but Murgen avoids it.
Hargraves misses with a body shot.
Murgen misses with the combination.
Murgen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Murgen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hargraves takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hargraves lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheers as Hargraves lands an impressive looking overhand right. Murgen doesn't seem phased though.
Nice defenses there by Murgen.
Murgen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murgen tries to bum rush Hargraves with a series of wild strikes but Hargraves uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hargraves is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Murgen lands a slapping body shot.
Hargraves has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Hargraves misses with a right hand
and Murgen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hargraves misses with a leg kick.
Murgen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hargraves.
Hargraves misses with an uppercut. Murgen saw that one coming.
A low kick from Hargraves is predictable there
and Murgen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hargraves throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Murgen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Murgen misses with a few strikes there.
Hargraves swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hargraves lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hargraves pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A quick step to the side and Murgen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hargraves is looking to score with low kicks.
Hargraves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hargraves fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Murgen on the side of the head.
Hargraves misses with a hook. Murgen ducked under it nicely.
Hargraves missing with a left hand there. Murgen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hargraves misses with a body punch
and Murgen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A leg kick checked by Murgen.
A low kick from Hargraves is predictable there
and Murgen counters with a stiff right hand.
Hargraves uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murgen.
Hargraves misses with a head kick.
Hargraves throws a body punch but Murgen moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murgen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hargraves. Hargraves obviously looking to wear him down.
Murgen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Doyle Hargraves has been cut.
Hargraves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hargraves misses with a hook.
Murgen slips under a jab from Hargraves.
Hargraves ducks under a wild hook from Murgen.
Hargraves wants to counter with a clinch but Murgen pushes him away.
Murgen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hargraves.
Hargraves misses the jab.
Hargraves misses with a right hand
and Murgen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murgen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hargraves to score with a decent uppercut.
Murgen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jurgen Murgen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Doyle Hargraves's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hargraves waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murgen.
Nice cross by Murgen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hargraves. Murgen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hargraves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A quick step to the side and Murgen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murgen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hargraves throws out the jab.
Hargraves takes a swing at Murgen's ribcage but misses.
Hargraves misses with a low kick.
Hargraves misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murgen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hargraves moves into the clinch.
Murgen misses with an elbow strike.
Hargraves blocks the elbow strike.
Murgen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murgen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murgen takes a shot to the head.
Murgen blocks a body shot from Hargraves.
Hargraves digs a right hand underneath Murgen's ribcage. Murgen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hargraves misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hargraves breaks the clinch.
Murgen blocks a head kick by Hargraves.
Murgen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Murgen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hargraves.
A leg kick checked by Murgen.
Doyle Hargraves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Murgen.
Jurgen Murgen is winning the standup battle so far.
Hargraves misses the jab.
Murgen throws the left hand but Hargraves avoids the punch easily.
Hargraves clinches with his opponent.
Murgen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hargraves tries to work over Murgen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murgen is trying to stall.
Hargraves blocking some punches.
Hargraves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hargraves.
Hargraves swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hargraves lands an uppercut.
Hargraves swings wildly with an uppercut but Murgen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hargraves working aggressively here.
Murgen is looking to control Hargraves's arms but Hargraves gets an underhook and turns him. Now Murgen has his back to the ropes.
Hargraves breaks the clinch.
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!
Hargraves scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Murgen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hargraves throws a leg kick that is checked
and Murgen counters with a thumping low kick.
Hargraves lands the left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hargraves misses with a looping left.
Hargraves tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice uppercut lands for Murgen. That snapped Hargraves's head back.
Murgen looks to throw the jab but Hargraves is out of range.
Jurgen Murgen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hargraves swings for the body but Murgen moves out of range.
Hargraves misses with a leg kick
and Murgen counters with a straight right hand.
Jab by Hargraves.
Murgen connects with a jab.
Murgen scores with a nice strike.
Murgen misses with a straight right.
Murgen jabs Hargraves right on the nose. Hargraves blinks but takes it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hargraves closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hargraves throws a punch but it's blocked by Murgen.
Murgen blocks a body shot from Hargraves.
Murgen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murgen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murgen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hargraves breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hargraves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Hargraves looks to move away, Murgen throws a big counter combo bu Hargraves just gets out of the way.
Murgen slips under a jab from Hargraves.
Hargraves bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice side step and Hargraves releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hargraves throws the left hand but Murgen avoids the punch easily.
Murgen throws a big counter combination but Hargraves scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Murgen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hargraves throws a solid leg kick but Murgen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hargraves.
Hargraves waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murgen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Doyle Hargraves will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Doyle Hargraves's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A big right from Murgen misses.
Hargraves looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hargraves misses with a hook
and Murgen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murgen slips under a jab from Hargraves.
Hargraves swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A low kick from Hargraves misses
and Hargraves takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hargraves misses with a hook.
Hargraves misses with a left hand
and Murgen counters with a nice uppercut.
Murgen missing with a left hand there. Hargraves was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Hargraves.
Murgen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hargraves throws a body punch but Murgen moves out of range.
Hargraves throws a front kick aimed at Murgen's knee but Murgen avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hargraves.
Hargraves closes the distance and clinches.
Murgen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murgen stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hargraves.
Still in the clinch, Hargraves scores with a nice short uppercut.
Murgen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hargraves avoids the elbow strike from Murgen, against the ropes.
Murgen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murgen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hargraves's elbow.
Hargraves misses with a punch on the inside.
Hargraves scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hargraves misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hargraves breaks from the clinch.
Murgen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murgen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hargraves.
Hargraves has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murgen scores with a nice strike.
Hargraves throws a hook but Murgen blocks it.
Hargraves avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hargraves rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murgen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hargraves thinking.
Hargraves throws a leg kick but Murgen checks it.
Murgen misses the shot to the body.
Murgen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hargraves moves forwards but Murgen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Murgen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murgen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hargraves.
Murgen staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Murgen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hargraves attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Murgen with a hook.
Murgen blocks a head kick by Hargraves.
Hargraves wants to slow Murgen down by chopping away at his legs.
Murgen misses with a body shot.
Hargraves thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hargraves throws a low kick but Murgen moves out of range easily.
Hargraves takes the fight into the clinch.
Murgen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hargraves backwards.
Hargraves lands a right hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Hargraves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Murgen fails to land.
Hargraves swings wildly with an uppercut but Murgen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murgen trying to control the position but instead, Hargraves has worked for underhooks and has pushed Murgen into the ropes.
Murgen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hargraves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murgen's elbow.
Murgen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Hargraves.
Hargraves misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Murgen fails to land.
Murgen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hargraves throws a punch but it's blocked by Murgen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hargraves throws a punch but it's blocked by Murgen.
Murgen tries to throw a body punch but Hargraves avoids it by throwing Murgen back against the ropes.
Murgen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hargraves slowing the pace effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Jurgen Murgen did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Doyle Hargraves's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hargraves pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hargraves throws an off balance right hand
and Murgen counters with a nice uppercut.
Murgen throws a nice looking combination but Hargraves bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hargraves throws a sloppy head kick and Murgen moves out of range easily.
Hargraves throws a sloppy body shot
and Murgen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murgen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hargraves has time to react.
Hargraves misses with a hook. Murgen ducked under it nicely.
Hargraves misses with a hook. Murgen ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by Murgen.
Hargraves throws a shot from downtown. Murgen moves away and avoids it.
A low kick from Hargraves misses
and Murgen counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murgen misses with a wild body shot.
Hargraves misses with a head kick.
Hargraves moves out of range of the strikes.
Murgen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hargraves throws a leg kick
letting Murgen counter with a right hand.
Murgen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hargraves.
Murgen feints a jab promting Hargraves to slip. Murgen then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hargraves slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hargraves is rocked!
Murgen misses with a looping right.
Murgen slips a jab from Hargraves.
Hargraves tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hargraves misses with a body shot.
Murgen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Murgen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hargraves circles away quickly and effectively.
Hargraves throws a lazy right hand but Murgen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murgen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Murgen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hargraves pivots, looking for a leg kick but Murgen is out of range and Hargraves settles back down.
It looked like Murgen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Hargraves misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Murgen misses its target.
Hargraves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Murgen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hargraves throws a poor cross that misses
and Murgen counters with a straight right hand.
Murgen throws an overhand right that lands on Hargraves's shoulder, as Hargraves tries to avoid the shot.
Hargraves throws a lazy right hand but Murgen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Murgen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hargraves tries to close the distance and clinch up but Murgen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Murgen misses with a two punch combination.
Hargraves on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hargraves throws out a loose jab but Murgen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murgen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hargraves throws a jab when Murgen was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Murgen misses the target.
Hargraves throws a body punch but Murgen moves out of range.
Hargraves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hargraves looks to land a left hand but Murgen moved out of range nicely.
Hargraves throws a sloppy body shot
and Murgen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murgen looks to throw the jab but Hargraves is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hargraves slips under a jab from Murgen.
Hargraves bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hargraves bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murgen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hargraves.
The fighters circling - Hargraves throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murgen throws an overhand right that lands on Hargraves's shoulder, as Hargraves tries to avoid the shot.
Hargraves swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hargraves throws a hook but Murgen blocks it.
Hargraves misses with a lunging right hand
and Murgen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murgen misses with a combination
and Hargraves holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jurgen Murgen had his way with Doyle Hargraves in that round.
The cut man is working on Doyle Hargraves's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Murgen misses with a left hand
and Hargraves counters with a straight right hand.
Hargraves throws a leg kick but Murgen sees it coming and moves out of range.
A punch combination from Murgen misses.
Hargraves throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murgen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hargraves throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murgen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice uppercut lands for Murgen. That snapped Hargraves's head back.
Murgen looks to score with a jab to the body but Hargraves is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hargraves takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
An inside leg kick lands from Murgen.
Hargraves pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big right from Murgen misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murgen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hargraves misses with a hook. Murgen ducked under it nicely.
Murgen is looking to counter punch.
Hargraves darts in and clinches Murgen up against the ropes.
Murgen takes a shot to the head.
Hargraves swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murgen blocks a body shot from Hargraves.
Murgen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hargraves backwards.
Hargraves scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hargraves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hargraves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hargraves blocks the elbow strike.
Hargraves stalling in the clinch.
Hargraves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hargraves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hargraves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Doyle Hargraves seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hargraves swings wildly with an uppercut but Murgen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hargraves.
Hargraves misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hargraves lands an uppercut.
Hargraves working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murgen tries to work over Hargraves's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Hargraves fails to land.
Murgen misses with the head strike.
Hargraves working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murgen.
Hargraves taking a breather.
Murgen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Hargraves lands a shot to the body.
Hargraves misses with some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hargraves blocks an elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hargraves.
Murgen blocks a body shot from Hargraves.
Hargraves tries to throw a body punch but Murgen avoids it by throwing Hargraves back against the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Murgen blocking some punches.
Hargraves keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Murgen's efforts to push away.
Hargraves working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Murgen blocks an uppercut.
Hargraves throws a head punch that misses.
Murgen blocking some punches.
Murgen stalling in the clinch but Hargraves improves position.
Hargraves throws a head punch that misses.
Hargraves struggles to land a body shot inside as Murgen controls his hands.
Murgen lands a nice uppercut.
Murgen tries a body shot but Hargraves blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hargraves scores with a shot to the side of Murgen's head.
A short right from Hargraves on the inside.
Murgen is rocked!
Hargraves swings wildly with an uppercut but Murgen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oh Murgen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hargraves lands a nice shot to the body.
Murgen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Doyle Hargraves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hargraves swings wildly with an uppercut but Murgen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hargraves misses with a punch on the inside.
Hargraves misses with the head strike.
Hargraves working aggressively here.
Murgen seems to have got his legs back now.
Hargraves scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murgen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hargraves.
Hargraves lands an uppercut.
Jurgen Murgen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hargraves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hargraves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hargraves has a couple of punches blocked by Murgen.
Murgen lands a nice uppercut.
Murgen throws a punch but it's blocked by Hargraves.
Murgen trying to stall but Hargraves improves his position.
Hargraves misses with some punches.
Hargraves can't find room to land a body shot as Murgen controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Doyle Hargraves comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Murgen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 48:48
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 48:48
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 47:48
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Phol Murhaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Sabando (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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172 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Phol Murhaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Carlos Sabando!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Konstantin Menshow and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sabando closes the distance and clinches up with Murhaa, looking for a takedown. Sabando pushes Murhaa against the ropes but Murhaa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Murhaa sizes up Sabando with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Murhaa scores with a hook to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murhaa.
It looks like Carlos Sabando has been cut.
Sabando's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Murhaa works on Sabando's body with a couple of short punches.
Murhaa lands a shoulder strike.
Murhaa stalling the fight.
Murhaa is working Sabando over against the ropes.
Murhaa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sabando letting Murhaa take a breather here.
Murhaa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sabando looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murhaa lands an uppercut.
Murhaa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Sabando is rocked!
Murhaa effectively controlling the action here.
Sabando is still on wobbly legs! Can Murhaa finish him?
Murhaa throws a big uppercut that drops Sabando! More strikes from Murhaa and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Sabando lies dazed against the ropes as Murhaa celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phol Murhaa!
A victorious Phol Murhaa thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Psycho Ship (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jehoel Pope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Psycho Ship !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jehoel Pope!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pope throws a body punch but Ship moves out of range.
Ship shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pope's guard.
Pope pulls Ship in to control the position.
Ship has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Ship trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ship got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pope has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ship has managed to get both his arms back between Pope's legs - danger averted.
Ship throwing strikes but missing.
Ship trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pope utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ship lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ship in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pope looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ship pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pope is keeping the position for now.
Ship has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ship keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pope's head.
Ship got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pope has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ship has managed to get both his arms back between Pope's legs - danger averted.
Ship throws a strike but Pope rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ship keeping moving, preventing Pope from controlling successfully.
Ship tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pope trying to control but Ship is working from the bottom.
Ship wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pope trying to control the position from guard on top but Ship is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pope controlling from the top position.
Ship trying to control the position here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ship continues to stall.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ship lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ship tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pope was well out of range. Poor timing from Ship .
Pope is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ship jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pope fails with an attempt to clinch.
A big left from Ship misses.
Pope bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ship avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ship connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pope. Pope circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pope slips a jab from Ship .
Ship throws a hook but Pope avoids it easily.
Ship shoots in and gets a takedown into Pope's guard.
Ship tries to free his leg and advance position but Pope is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ship with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ship cracks Pope with a solid left hand.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ship trying to control but Pope is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ship accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ship wants to control from the top but Pope keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ship 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pope controls Ship momentarily but Ship frees himself.
Ship lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Psycho Ship dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ship scores with a takedown into Pope's guard.
Pope keeping full guard, as Ship tries to pass.
Ship in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pope manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ship manages to get himself to full guard.
Ship tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pope trying to control but Ship is working from the bottom.
Ship on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ship tries to get out of the position.
Ship is adopting a defensive guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pope trying to control but Ship is working from the bottom.
Pope might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ship haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ship seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ship wants to sweep here but Pope controlling him for the moment.
Pope trying to control but Ship is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's two 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.
Ship has Pope pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pope avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice straight punches there by Ship . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ship .
Ship throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ship misses with a hook. Pope ducked under it nicely.
Ship fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pope manages to avoid it.
Psycho Ship seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Ship throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ship scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pope takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ship uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pope.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ship misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Ship throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice uppercut lands for Ship . That snapped Pope's head back.
Ship is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Pope gets caught napping as Ship dives in and scores a takedown. Pope manages to retain guard.
Ship content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ship trying to control but Pope is working from the bottom.
Pope is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pope lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Ship looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pope drops back looking for a leg! Ship is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ship manages to kick Pope off! Pope jumps back into Ship 's guard.
Pope wants to control from the top but Ship keeps moving.
Ship tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pope wants to control from the top but Ship keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Psycho Ship dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ship misses with a straight left.
Ship missing with a left hand there. Pope was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Pope on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ship fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pope on the side of the head.
Ship is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pope can do to turn this around?
Pope moves away from the strike by Ship .
Pope rushes Ship and presses him up against the ropes.
Ship escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed right hand from Ship misses the target.
Pope swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ship swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pope wants to clinch but Ship slips to the side
so Ship counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Psycho Ship overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ship in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pope is on top in guard.
Ship is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ship keeping moving, preventing Pope from controlling successfully.
Ship might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ship looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ship 's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
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.
Ship tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pope trying to control the position from guard on top but Ship is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ship trying to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ship works Pope's body with a nice hook.
Pope misses the shot to the body.
Ship appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Pope gets a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pope is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ship is keeping busy.
Ship has clasped his hands together around Pope's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Ship postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Ship in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Pope is trying to control Ship 's posture but Ship avoids it.
Pope is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ship tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Ship controlling from side mount.
Ship wants to control but Pope is keeping him busy.
Pope managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ship .
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ship scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Pope to see if he's OK.
Ship scores with punches from side control.
Pope takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ship creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Pope is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Psycho Ship clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pope slips a jab from Ship .
Pope tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pope slips under a jab.
Pope walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ship misses with a straight left.
Pope takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ship throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pope tries to clinch but Ship moves away
and Ship counters with a takedown into side control.
Ship is chipping away with strikes.
Pope can't do much from the bottom here.
Ship scoring with punches and elbows.
Ship is looking to take a break and control but Pope is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pope takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
You can see the frustration on Pope's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pope stops Ship from passing to mount.
Ship creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ship tries to score with some ground and pound. Pope controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Pope taking a bit of punishment here - Ship scoring with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ship tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Ship is putting a hurting on Pope here, landing some big shots from side control.
Ship lands a decent elbow from side control.
Pope is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Ship wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pope keeps working.
Pope wants to get back to his feet.
Ship scoring with punches from side control.
Ship is looking to take a break and control but Pope is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ship landing a few strikes.
Ship cracks Pope with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Pope prevents Ship from improving position.
Ship working the strikes but Pope uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Ship scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ship thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pope's head.
Ship is looking to take a break and control but Pope is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ship working the head and body with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ship lands a nice short elbow.
Pope keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ship with the ground and pound but Pope uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Ship trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ship chips away with some ground and pound.
Pope utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ship loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ship lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Psycho Ship had his way with Jehoel Pope in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Ship comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ship connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ship throws a body punch but Pope moves out of range.
Pope ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ship moves away.
Ship misses with an uppercut. Pope saw that one coming.
Ship misses with a hook.
Pope ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ship closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pope quickly recovers to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pope has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ship is working away from the top position though.
Pope is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Pope tries to roll over but Ship keeps him under control.
Ship lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ship lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ship seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pope does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pope won't allow Ship to pass to mount.
That's two 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.
Ship landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ship trying to control from half guard but Pope is working away.
Ship misses with a head shot. Pope uses the momentum to regain guard.
Ship lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pope wants to sweep here but Ship controlling him for the moment.
Pope working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ship doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ship manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ship trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ship looking to sit in guard and control but Pope gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ship keeping moving, preventing Pope from controlling successfully.
Ship wants to sweep but no luck.
Pope trying to control the position from guard on top but Ship is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Ship has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Psycho Ship is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ship dives in and scores a takedown into Pope's guard.
Ship is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ship passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ship throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Jehoel Pope has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ship looks up at the clock and then as Pope takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ship smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
And that's the end of the fight!
Psycho Ship showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ship , 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 50:44
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 50:44
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Psycho Ship !
Psycho Ship 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georges Stpierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Georges Stpierre is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shawn Michaels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Georges Stpierre!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Konstantin Menshow and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stpierre throws a push kick but Michaels slaps the foot to one side.
A solid leg kick lands there for Michaels.
Stpierre misses with a kick to the body.
Stpierre will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Michaels keeps the fight on the outside.
Stpierre tries to close the distance and clinch up but Michaels swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stpierre shoots in looking for a takedown but Michaels manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stpierre's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Michaels tries to keep at a distance but Stpierre has taken the fight into the clinch.
Michaels is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stpierre lands a nice uppercut.
Stpierre decides to pull guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Michaels accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stpierre is trying to control the position but Michaels postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stpierre working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Michaels.
Michaels keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stpierre's head.
Michaels 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 fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Stpierre is looking for a triangle but Michaels pushes his legs off easily.
Michaels controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Stpierre not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stpierre keeping moving, preventing Michaels from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Michaels slaps away a takedown attempt from Stpierre, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Shawn Michaels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Georges Stpierre.
Michaels fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stpierre shoots in for a takedown but Michaels shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Michaels closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Michaels sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Michaels slips a nice elbow through Stpierre's hands, connecting with Stpierre's forehead.
Michaels slips a nice elbow through Stpierre's hands, connecting with Stpierre's forehead.
Stpierre regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Michaels.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Michaels accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stpierre doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Michaels trying to control the position from guard on top but Stpierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stpierre is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stpierre wants to stand but Michaels is controlling the position.
Michaels wants to control from the top but Stpierre keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Michaels looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Michaels is really struggling to control Stpierre but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stpierre throws a sloppy head kick
and Michaels counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Michaels trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Michaels knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stpierre on the ground.
Michaels throws a big elbow that misses.
Michaels content to stall in guard here.
Stpierre keeping moving, preventing Michaels from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stpierre is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Michaels dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Stpierre tries to clinch but Michaels is having none of it.
Michaels pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Michaels wants to land a leg kick but Stpierre is out of range.
Michaels finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Michaels is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stpierre can do to turn this around?
Stpierre shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Michaels pinned against the ropes. Michaels gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stpierre closes the distance and clinches.
Stpierre pulls Michaels into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stpierre looking to hit a scissor sweep but Michaels is one step ahead there.
Michaels sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels throws a strike but Stpierre rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Stpierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Michaels is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stpierre preventing the sweep.
Michaels utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stpierre throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Michaels looking for a sweep. Not yet Michaels, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stpierre wants to pass the guard but Michaels is keeping the position.
Stpierre stopping the sweep attempt from Michaels.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Stpierre trying to control but Michaels is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A bone on bone clash there as Stpierre blocks the leg kick.
Stpierre steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Michaels.
A nice leg kick lands there from Michaels.
Michaels connects with an inside leg kick.
Michaels scores with a leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Stpierre or perhaps it was just good defense by Michaels, which made it look bad.
Stpierre moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stpierre is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Michaels misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stpierre pulls guard.
Michaels lands a couple of digs.
Michaels has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Michaels slips nicely into half guard.
Stpierre trying to hold on to Michaels's head to control him but Michaels postures up.
Stpierre is trying to get back to full guard.
Stpierre taking some punishment here, with Michaels in his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michaels looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stpierre with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ground and pound from Michaels.
Michaels seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Stpierre tries to roll over but Michaels keeps him under control.
Michaels looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Michaels seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Michaels winds up and cracks Stpierre with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Michaels dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Stpierre dives in for a single leg takedown but Michaels sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Michaels drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stpierre sprawls and moves away.
Stpierre lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stpierre.
Stpierre shoots in looking for a takedown but Michaels manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stpierre's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Michaels turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shawn Michaels is winning the standup battle so far.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stpierre.
Shawn Michaels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Georges Stpierre.
Michaels gets a takedown into half guard.
Michaels thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stpierre takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Michaels scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Stpierre trying to control but Michaels postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Stpierre blocking the ground and pound attempt from Michaels.
Stpierre is looking to escape.
Michaels takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Michaels takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Michaels lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Michaels is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Michaels working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michaels is looking to take a break and control but Stpierre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Michaels thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Michaels winds up and cracks Stpierre with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Michaels is trying to control the action in half guard but Stpierre is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shawn Michaels overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stpierre is trying to maintain the position but Michaels is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stpierre fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Michaels.
Michaels thows a body kick. Stpierre tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Michaels as Stpierre shoots in.
Michaels lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Michaels shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Michaels showed some decent athleticism there.
Stpierre wants to get back to full guard.
Michaels working the head and body with strikes.
Michaels is nestled in close to Stpierre, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Michaels thows a huge punch but Stpierre dodges it nicely.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Michaels scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Michaels slips a nice elbow through Stpierre's hands, connecting with Stpierre's forehead.
Stpierre is staying active underneath Michaels, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michaels is looking for a kimura here.
Ground and pound from Michaels.
Michaels thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Michaels working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Michaels drops an elbow to the side of Stpierre's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ground and pound from Michaels.
Michaels working over Stpierre with some ground and pound. Stpierre looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Stpierre moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Michaels clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Michaels pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stpierre is out of range and Michaels settles back down.
Michaels shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stpierre sprawls well. Stpierre wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Michaels gets slowly back to his feet.
Michaels throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stpierre pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Michaels gets tackled into the ropes by Stpierre. Stpierre maintains the clinch.
Michaels goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stpierre prevents it.
Stpierre pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michaels wants to control from the top but Stpierre keeps moving.
Michaels chips away with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stpierre trying to keep a closed guard but Michaels is proving a slippery customer.
Michaels looking to sit in guard and control but Stpierre gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Michaels looking for a sweep. Not yet Michaels, not yet.
Michaels is pulling down on Stpierre's head. It's preventing any offense from Stpierre, at least for the moment.
Michaels 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.
Stpierre decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Michaels, up you get!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michaels lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stpierre's sensitive parts.
Stpierre is looking to clinch but Michaels is avoiding it.
Stpierre tries for a takedown but Michaels sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Michaels manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Stpierre on his heels. He'll look to pass Stpierre's guard now, I'm sure.
Stpierre is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Michaels keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stpierre's head.
Stpierre looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Michaels chips away with some ground and pound.
Stpierre is looking to stand up but Michaels isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels works over Stpierre with some ground and pound from guard.
Stpierre escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Michaels gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Michaels is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Michaels distracts Stpierre with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Michaels is working Stpierre over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Stpierre keeping moving, preventing Michaels from controlling successfully.
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.
Michaels cracks Stpierre with a solid left hand.
Michaels wants to control from the top but Stpierre keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Michaels drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Michaels 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.
Michaels scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Michaels lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Stpierre preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Michaels had his way with Georges Stpierre in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Stpierre dives in and grabs Michaels's left leg, looking for a takedown. Michaels pushes down on Stpierre's head and hops out.
Michaels closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Stpierre quickly recovers to half guard.
Stpierre manages to get to full guard.
Michaels in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stpierre looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Michaels looking to sit in guard and control but Stpierre gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Stpierre is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Michaels managing to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stpierre manages to get himself to full guard.
Michaels trying to control the position from guard on top but Stpierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Michaels scoring with punches to the head and body.
Michaels distracts Stpierre with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Michaels working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stpierre can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Michaels controls the pace.
Stpierre is trying to control the position but Michaels postures up.
Michaels scoring with some ground and pound.
Stpierre is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Michaels defends well.
Michaels is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels trying to control the position from guard on top but Stpierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Shawn Michaels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stpierre slaps away a takedown attempt from Michaels, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Michaels is looking to control Stpierre's arms but Stpierre gets an underhook and turns him. Now Michaels has his back to the ropes.
Stpierre tries to stall but Michaels uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Stpierre leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Stpierre has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Michaels drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stpierre gets the underhooks and prevents it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Michaels.
Stpierre's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's four 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.
Stpierre gets underhooks to prevent Michaels's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shawn Michaels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Michaels tries a knee to the head but Stpierre blocks it.
Michaels's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Michaels is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stpierre pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Michaels working aggressively here.
Michaels drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stpierre gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Stpierre is trying to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Michaels can't find room to land a body shot as Stpierre controls the action.
Michaels looking to stall.
Georges Stpierre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michaels tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shawn Michaels showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Michaels, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 50:45
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 50:45
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shawn Michaels!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Backlund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Adam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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173 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Backlund!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mark Adam!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Valeri Chadov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Backlund with a lazy takedown attempt
and Backlund takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Backlund looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Adam 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.
Adam loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Backlund wants to sweep here but Adam controlling him for the moment.
Adam loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Adam drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Adam jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Adam is standing up over Backlund. Backlund looks to escape but Adam dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adam working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Backlund is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adam is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Backlund knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Backlund throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Backlund is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Adam has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Backlund tries to improve position but can't.
Adam looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Backlund tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Adam wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Backlund is trying to control Adam's posture but Adam avoids it.
Adam landing a few strikes.
Backlund is trying to control Adam's posture but Adam avoids it.
Backlund throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Adam trying to control the action but Backlund is working from the bottom.
Backlund is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Adam asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Backlund throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Backlund is looking to clinch.
Backlund tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mark Adam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adam 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.
Adam postures up.
Backlund looking for a guillotine here but Adam defends easily.
Adam pushes down on Backlund's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Backlund is not content to let Adam control the position.
Adam not doing much here.
Backlund looking for a kimura from the bottom but Adam passes into side control!
Check out the look on Adam's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adam tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Adam has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Backlund is trying to control Adam's posture but Adam avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Adam dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Backlund fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Adam rushes Backlund and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Adam gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Mark Adam has got the better of the ground game so far.
Backlund has momentary wrist control but Adam slips an elbow through the middle.
Backlund keeping moving, preventing Adam from controlling successfully.
Adam scoring with punches to the head and body.
Adam wants to pass the guard but Backlund is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Backlund throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Adam has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Backlund is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Adam 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.
Backlund throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adam is trying to get back to full guard.
Adam regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Backlund.
Backlund is looking to stand up but Adam won't let him.
Backlund is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Adam is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Backlund is controlling him.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Adam trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Adam has Backlund pulled in close to control his posture.
Adam is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Adam is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Backlund is aware though and is defending well.
Backlund trying to control the position from guard on top but Adam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adam has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Backlund has passed into side control.
Adam is trying to escape the position but Backlund is controlling the position.
Adam is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Backlund lands some shots froms side control.
Adam is not content to let Backlund control the position.
Backlund working away.
Backlund stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Backlund shoots in looking for a takedown. Adam tries to sprawl out of it but Backlund keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Adam manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Backlund throws a body shot but no joy.
Backlund backing away here, and Adam unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Backlund tries to close the distance and clinch but Adam swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adam wants to clinch up but Backlund keeps it at a distance.
Adam shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Adam was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Adam is breathing heavily.
Adam throwing strikes but Backlund manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Adam wants to control but Backlund postures up.
Backlund tries to stand but Adam is controlling his head.
Backlund has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Adam is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Backlund yanks on the arm and Adam is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Backlund.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jimmy Backlund!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vitor Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Werner Meier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vitor Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Werner Meier!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Viktor Lagutenko and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Souza drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Meier is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Meier is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Meier looking for submissions off his back.
Meier is trying to stand.
Meier is not content to let Souza control the position.
Meier looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meier actively working from the bottom here.
Meier is trying to maintain the position but Souza is very close to passing his half guard.
Meier looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Meier looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Souza controlling the pace.
Meier is trying to get back to full guard.
Meier pushes Souza off looking to stand but Souza dives back in and keeps control.
Souza is pressing down on Meier's thigh, looking to free his foot. Meier is holding on for now.
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.
Meier punching from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Souza trying to control the action but Meier is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Meier shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Meier shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Souza as he avoids it easily.
Souza has taken the fight to the clinch.
Souza breaks the clinch.
Meier throws a wild body kick that Souza sees coming a mile off.
Meier shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Souza as he jumps to the side.
Vitor Souza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Werner Meier.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meier dives in and scores a takedown into Souza's guard.
Meier trying to control but Souza is working from the bottom.
Meier tries to free his leg and advance position but Souza is retaining full guard.
Souza looking to control but Meier passes into half guard.
Meier trying to control from half guard but Souza is working away.
Souza might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Meier is looking for a kimura here.
Meier prevents Souza from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meier 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. Souza tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Meier!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Werner Meier!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Adam Shumate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francisco Vargas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Francisco Vargas looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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153 lbs
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135 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adam Shumate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Francisco Vargas!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Konstantin Menshow and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shumate instigates a clinch.
Shumate prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vargas tries to pull guard but Shumate won't allow it.
Shumate digs a right hand underneath Vargas's ribcage. Vargas let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vargas fails to pull guard.
Adam Shumate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francisco Vargas.
Vargas is trying to pull guard but Shumate turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Vargas goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shumate prevents it.
Vargas jumps guard but Shumate turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Vargas looks winded!
Shumate lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Shumate.
Shumate scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shumate lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shumate misses with a punch to the body.
Vargas tries for a takedown but Shumate manages to get underhooks.
Shumate softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Shumate is pushing Vargas up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Vargas goes for a takedown attempt but Shumate pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shumate lands a nice shot to the body.
Shumate scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vargas doesn't seem bothered though.
Shumate stuns Vargas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shumate fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vargas, pushing him back against the ropes.
Vargas takes a shot to the head.
Shumate works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A shot in the inside from Shumate.
Shumate escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shumate gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shumate lands a left hand.
Shumate is pushing Vargas up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vargas can't get the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Shumate.
Shumate makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shumate pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Shumate seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Vargas tries for a takedown. No joy.
Shumate scores with a shoulder strike.
Shumate breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shumate comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shumate throws a series of punches but Vargas moves out of range.
Jab by Shumate.
Vargas is looking to clinch.
Vargas looks to land a combination. Shumate sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jab by Shumate.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Shumate as he connects with a hook.
Shumate moves into range and clinches up with Vargas.
Vargas tries to break free but Shumate pushes him back against the ropes.
Vargas wants a takedown but no success here.
Shumate lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shumate lands with a left to the head.
Shumate lands with a left to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Shumate lands a nice shot to the body.
Shumate lands with a right to the head.
Shumate stalls.
Vargas can't break the clinch.
Shumate lands with a left to the head.
Shumate lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Shumate.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short left from Shumate.
Shumate lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shumate's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Donk. Shumate catches Vargas right on the button with a cross.
Shumate fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vargas has his takedown stuffed
and Shumate holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Shumate lands a right hand.
Vargas is looking to take this one to the mat.
Still in the clinch, Shumate scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shumate escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shumate's corner calls for a 1-2. Shumate obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Shumate lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vargas drops his hands momentarily and Shumate takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vargas is rocked!
Vargas is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vargas is still on wobbly legs! Can Shumate finish him?
Vargas closes the distance and clinches up with Shumate, looking for a takedown. Vargas pushes Shumate against the ropes but Shumate circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Shumate dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Shumate lands a nice hook to Vargas's body. Vargas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vargas seems to have recovered his senses.
Vargas misses with a lunging right hand
and Vargas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shumate jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shumate lands an overhand right.
Shumate throws an overhand right that drops Vargas like a sack of potatoes! Shumate dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adam Shumate!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rene Turgeon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silky Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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18
150 lbs
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153 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rene Turgeon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Silky Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turgeon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turgeon seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Johnson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Turgeon is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Turgeon scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Turgeon 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. Johnson tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Turgeon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rene Turgeon!
Rene Turgeon seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michal Elsner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikey Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Mikey Ferguson was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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176 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Michal Elsner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mikey Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Illya Tyunina and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Ferguson.
Elsner closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ferguson scores with a decent looking hook.
Ferguson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Elsner appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ferguson throws out a powerful jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Ferguson scores with a four punch combination!
Ferguson scores with a jab to the head.
Ferguson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Elsner drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A lazy left from Ferguson finds it's target.
Ferguson connects with a jab.
Ferguson digs a good hook to Elsner's body.
Elsner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ferguson.
Ferguson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Elsner had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson lands with a nice combination. Elsner backs away looking to recover.
Ferguson throws a combination. Elsner tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ferguson lands a jab to Elsner's midsection.
Ferguson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ferguson's corner calls for a 1-2. Ferguson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ferguson connects with a body shot that sends Elsner's belly button to the back.
Elsner has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferguson scores with a shot to the body.
Ferguson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Elsner on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ferguson misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elsner doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ferguson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Elsner counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Elsner.
Ferguson wants to sweep but no luck.
Ferguson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Elsner puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ferguson trying to control here.
Ferguson trying to get back to full guard but Elsner takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Ferguson wants to control but Elsner is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We've been informed that Ferguson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Elsner prevents Ferguson from getting the reversal.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ferguson wants to control but Elsner is having none of it.
Ferguson is looking to improve his position but Elsner isn't that keen on the idea.
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.
Ferguson is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Ferguson looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Ferguson can't escape the position.
Ferguson is trying to stand back up.
Ferguson tries to escape but Elsner has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikey Ferguson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ferguson misses with a few strikes there.
Elsner appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ferguson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Elsner. Elsner circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mikey Ferguson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ferguson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Elsner's hands.
Ferguson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ferguson throws a one two combo.
It looks like Michal Elsner has been cut.
Ferguson scores with a jab.
Ferguson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ferguson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Elsner looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ferguson scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elsner takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ferguson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ferguson scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ferguson lands a slapping body shot.
Ferguson feints a jab promting Elsner to slip. Ferguson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Elsner slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Elsner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ferguson scores with a body shot.
Ferguson clobbers Elsner with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
No joy there for Ferguson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ferguson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ferguson lands a head shot.
Ferguson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elsner takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ferguson stalks Elsner and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Elsner's face. Elsner staggers backwards, shaken.
Ferguson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ferguson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ferguson fails to land with a series of punches.
Elsner appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ferguson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Elsner back to the ropes. Ferguson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ferguson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Elsner in his tracks.
A left and a right from Ferguson both land. Nice combination.
Ferguson is breathing heavily.
Ferguson throws out a powerful jab.
Ferguson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Elsner stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ferguson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ferguson lands with a shot to the body.
Ferguson scores with a nice right hand.
Ferguson connects with a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Ferguson as he connects with a hook.
Ferguson lands with a shot to the body.
Ferguson lands a nice hook to Elsner's body. Elsner takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ferguson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Elsners jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ferguson lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Ferguson.
Ferguson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ferguson lands a slapping body shot.
Donk. Ferguson catches Elsner right on the button with a cross.
Ferguson scores with a jab.
Ferguson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ferguson scores with a sloppy right hand. Elsner should have avoided that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ferguson.
Elsner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Elsner half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikey Ferguson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michal Elsner's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Ferguson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ferguson.
Ferguson catches Elsner with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ferguson scores with a sloppy right hand. Elsner should have avoided that one.
Ferguson throws a shot to the body.
Ferguson lands a nice hook to Elsner's body. Elsner takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ferguson lands a lovely overhand right.
Elsner takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Elsner moves forwards but Ferguson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Elsner takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ferguson's corner calls for a 1-2. Ferguson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ferguson digs a good body shot into Elsner's ribs.
Ferguson tests Elsner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ferguson lands a glancing blow to the side of Elsner's head.
Ferguson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Elsner takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ferguson throws a combination. Elsner tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ferguson lands a head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferguson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Elsner has time to react.
Some wild striking there from Ferguson.
Elsner feinted with a counter takedown.
Ferguson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ferguson lands a jab to Elsner's midsection.
Ferguson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Elsner on the side of the head.
Ferguson with a jab.
Mikey Ferguson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ferguson lands with a straight right. Elsner didn't see that one coming.
Ferguson thuds a left hand into Elsner's body.
Ferguson is working the combinations to good effect here.
Ferguson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson clobbers Elsner with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ferguson connects with a body shot.
Ferguson with a hook.
Elsner is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ferguson.
Ferguson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice jab there from Ferguson.
Elsner drops his hands momentarily and Ferguson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Elsner gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ferguson scores with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferguson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ferguson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ferguson lands a nice looking body shot.
Ferguson cracks a nice hook into Elsner's ribs.
Elsner avoids a punch combination nicely.
A lazy left from Ferguson finds it's target.
Mikey Ferguson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ferguson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ferguson tests Elsner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Michal Elsner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mikey Ferguson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ferguson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mikey Ferguson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ferguson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 25:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 25:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikey Ferguson!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Murry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Potter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Don Murry has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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265 lbs
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285 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Don Murry !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Harry Potter!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksandr Martynov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murry throws a shot from downtown. Potter moves away and avoids it.
Murry keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Murry swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Potter counters with a straight right hand.
Murry lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Potter circles away quickly and effectively.
Potter doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Murry throws a shot from downtown. Potter moves away and avoids it.
Murry throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It seemed like Potter was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Some wild striking there from Murry .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Murry darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murry lands a nice shot that snaps Potter's head back.
Potter slips a straight right by Murry .
Murry misses with a lunging right hand
and Potter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murry misses with an uppercut
and Potter counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Murry thinking.
Murry misses with an uppercut
and Potter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Murry .
Potter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Murry keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Potter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murry .
Potter is looking for the big counter here.
Murry fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Potter on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potter has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Potter there as he acknowledges the shot.
Murry uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murry waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Potter.
Murry swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murry scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The fighters circling - Murry throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murry throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murry throws out a loose jab but Potter uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Potter was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Potter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murry .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murry misses with a hook. Potter ducked under it nicely.
Murry misses with a hook
and Potter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A decent looking cross lands there for Murry .
Murry is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Murry waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Potter.
Murry misses with a straight right.
Murry connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Potter momentarily.
Potter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murry .
A nice side step and Potter releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Potter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murry throws out the jab.
Despite the aggression on Potter's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Murry throws a hook but Potter avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murry swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Potter moves out of range as Murry strikes.
Potter now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Murry throws a series of punches but Potter avoids them all with ease.
Murry just misses with a punch to the body.
Murry looks to throw the jab but Potter is out of range.
Potter let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Potter moves out of range of the strikes.
Potter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Murry pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Potter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jab from Murry .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murry jabs Potter right on the nose. Potter blinks but takes it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Murry dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Murry misses with a looping right.
Murry misses the jab.
Murry paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Murry smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Murry misses with a two punch combination.
Murry throws a right hand that misses
and Potter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murry waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Potter.
Murry jabs Potter to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Murry cracks Potter with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murry throws a right hand that misses
and Potter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Murry .
Murry scores with a crisp jab that stopped Potter in his tracks.
Murry throws a poor cross that misses
and Potter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Potter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murry .
Murry throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A countering left hand to the body from Potter misses.
Murry looks to land a right hand but Potter moved out of range.
Murry throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Potter counters with a crisp one two that drops Murry ! Potter thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Murry to his feet! Murry is in big trouble!
Murry is rocked!
Murry throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oh Murry is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Potter lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Murry fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Potter looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Murry seems to have got his legs back now.
Don Murry is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murry tests Potter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Murry slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Don Murry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murry misses with a looping left.
Potter blocks a jab.
Murry feints a jab promting Potter to slip. Murry then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Potter slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Murry misses with an uppercut
and Potter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murry throws a looping overhand right but Potter ducks down to avoid it.
Potter slips under a jab.
Don Murry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murry takes a swing at Potter's ribcage but misses.
Murry tries to bum rush Potter with a series of wild strikes but Potter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A nice side step and Potter releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Potter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murry .
Murry listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Murry misses with an uppercut
letting Potter counter with a right hand.
Murry throws a shot from downtown. Potter moves away and avoids it.
Potter is looking for the big counter here.
Murry misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Potter was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murry misses with a jab, cross combination.
Potter throws a counter combo.
Murry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Potter.
Potter looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Murry is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Potter can do to turn this around?
Murry throws a shot from downtown. Potter moves away and avoids it.
Murry swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Potter avoids the body shot from Murry .
Murry getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A telegraphed right hand from Murry misses the target.
Potter unleashes a big counter combination but Murry bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Potter has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Murry misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Murry dominated that second round.
That's time! Murry 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Murry connects with a body shot that sends Potter's belly button to the back.
Potter blocks a jab.
Potter throws a counter combo.
A big left from Murry misses.
Potter lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Murry just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Potter.
Murry scores with a jab. Potter acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potter takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Potter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murry .
A little jabbing left from Potter on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Murry slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Murry misses.
Potter is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Murry throws a big shot that misses.
Murry throws out a powerful jab.
Murry misses with a lunging right hand
and Potter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murry fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Murry looks to throw the jab but Potter is out of range.
Potter looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Murry throws a series of punches but Potter avoids them all with ease.
Harry Potter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Murry waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Potter.
It seemed like Potter was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Murry throws a nice looking combination but Potter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murry throws a sloppy body shot
and Potter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murry throws a lazy right hand but Potter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Potter is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Murry throws a right hand that Potter ducks under and follows up with a left that Potter also avoids with ease.
Potter now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Murry looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Potter doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Potter ducks under a wild hook from Murry .
A swing and a miss from Murry .
A little jabbing left from Potter on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
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!
Murry just misses with a punch to the body.
Murry throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Potter.
Potter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murry lands with a right hand.
Potter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murry .
A countering left hand to the body from Potter misses.
Murry misses with a wild combination.
Murry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Potter was well out of range. Poor timing from Murry .
Murry rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Potter counter with a right hand.
Murry swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Potter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big right from Murry misses.
Potter takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murry getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Murry throws a combination that misses
and Potter counters with a crisp one two that drops Murry ! Potter thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Murry to his feet! Murry is in big trouble!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murry fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Potter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murry .
Potter walks into a jab.
Murry misses with a hook. Potter ducked under it nicely.
Murry catches Potter with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've been informed that Potter has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Murry throws a poor cross that misses
and Potter counters with a crisp right hand that drops Murry ! Potter lets Murry back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Murry clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Murry tries to bum rush Potter with a series of wild strikes but Potter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Murry throws a looping overhand right but Potter ducks down to avoid it.
Potter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murry .
Potter walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Murry looks to land a combination but Potter avoids it well.
A little jabbing left from Potter on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Murry 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Potter under the eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murry .
Murry will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murry feints a jab promting Potter to slip. Murry then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Potter slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Murry lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Murry .
Murry throws a hook but Potter blocks it.
Murry misses with an uppercut
and Potter counters with a nice uppercut.
Murry misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Potter counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Murry misses with a right hand
and Potter counters with a crisp right hand that drops Murry ! Potter lets Murry back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murry scores with a crisp jab that stopped Potter in his tracks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murry looks to land a combination but Potter avoids it well.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Potter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Murry .
It seemed like Potter was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Murry throws a poor cross that misses
and Potter counters with a nice right hand that sends Murry toppling to the canvas! Murry scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Potter finish him?!
The fighters circle momentarily. Murry darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Murry misses with a hook.
Murry throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Potter counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Murry thinking.
Murry misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Potter! But no joy.
Murry misses with a body shot
and Potter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potter defending well as Murry loads up on a big left hand.
Murry throws a looping overhand right but Potter ducks down to avoid it.
Potter lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Murry throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Potter counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Harry Potter!
During a confident post fight interview, Harry Potter thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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