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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marcin Held (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felix Dolinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Held comes to the ring accompanied by Bob Marley - Buffalo soldier. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcin Held!
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, Felix Dolinger!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Illya Tyunina and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Dolinger has taken the fight to the clinch.
Held tries to score a body lock takedown but Dolinger shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Held gets control of Dolinger's arms and successfully pulls guard. Held will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We've been hearing good reports from Held's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Dolinger avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Held is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dolinger defends well.
Held managing to control the position.
Dolinger scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Held keeping moving, preventing Dolinger from controlling successfully.
Held escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dolinger gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dolinger is looking to stand up but Held won't let him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Held had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dolinger defends it easily.
Dolinger is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dolinger slips nicely into half guard.
Dolinger is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Held sees it coming and defends easily.
Held is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dolinger is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dolinger is looking to take a break and control but Held is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dolinger wants to work for an arm triangle but Held is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dolinger prevents Held from improving his position.
Dolinger trying to control from half guard but Held is working away.
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.
Dolinger seems to be looking for submissions.
Dolinger works his way into side control.
Held manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dolinger is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Held is staying active underneath Dolinger, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dolinger wants to stand up but Held has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Dolinger wants to pass the guard but Held is defending well.
Held is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Held is looking to control Dolinger's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Held avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Held actively working from the bottom here.
Held tries to roll over but Dolinger keeps him under control.
Dolinger wants to stand but Held has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dolinger keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dolinger fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Held sprawls well initially but Dolinger persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Dolinger dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Held shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dolinger pinned against the ropes. Dolinger gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dolinger defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Held.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Held shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dolinger but Dolinger pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dolinger drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Held defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcin Held. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dolinger throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Held was covering up waiting for the punch and Dolinger finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dolinger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Held keeping moving, preventing Dolinger from controlling successfully.
Held has an active guard here but Dolinger has managed to pass into half guard.
Held moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dolinger with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Held keeping moving, preventing Dolinger from controlling successfully.
Held is trying to keep Dolinger in close.
Dolinger drops back looking for a leg! Held is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Held manages to kick Dolinger off! Dolinger jumps back into Held's guard.
Dolinger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Held trying to keep a closed guard but Dolinger is proving a slippery customer.
Held is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dolinger is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Held is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Held has escaped and now he's on top!
Held postures up.
Held trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Held forces his way into half guard.
Dolinger has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA St Petersburg. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Held frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Held moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Dolinger has worked his arm free - good work by Dolinger!
Held looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dolinger is looking to regain half guard here but Held keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Felix Dolinger will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Held has his takedown stuffed
and Dolinger counters with a nice body shot.
Dolinger keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dolinger drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Held defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Held shoots in but Dolinger avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dolinger steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Held.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcin Held. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dolinger slaps away a takedown attempt from Held, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Held shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Held was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Held laying and praying for a moment but Dolinger takes advantage and regains half guard.
Held looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Held looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Held is trying to control the action in half guard but Dolinger is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Held in particular looking to stall.
Held is looking for a kimura but Dolinger is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Held to get the leverage.
Dolinger is refusing to be controlled, as Held sits in half guard.
Held is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Held is trying to work for a kimura but Dolinger is defending well.
Dolinger works his way to full guard. Good work.
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.
Dolinger keeping full guard, as Held tries to pass.
Held trying to control the position from guard on top but Dolinger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Held with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dolinger counters by moving into the clinch.
Held has Dolinger pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Dolinger manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Held wants a takedown but no success here.
Held misses with an elbow over the top.
Held is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dolinger pulls guard successfully.
Held stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dolinger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Felix Dolinger just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Held's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dolinger scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dolinger is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Held is just riding it out for now. Dolinger eventually gives up the hold.
Dolinger trying to control the action but Held is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Held is looking to control Dolinger's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Held avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dolinger seems to be working for a kimura but Held defends the submission attempt.
Held wants to control but Dolinger is keeping busy.
Held is looking to improve his position.
Held is defending against the submission attempts here by Dolinger.
Held looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Dolinger sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dolinger wants to free his trapped foot but Held is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Held is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Felix Dolinger has got the better of the ground game so far.
Held is refusing to be controlled, as Dolinger sits in half guard.
Dolinger seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Held is not content to let Dolinger control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Held tries to land a body kick
and Dolinger counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Held has his foot on Dolinger's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dolinger works his way back into a safe position though.
Held working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Dolinger has passed into half guard!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Dolinger looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Held wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dolinger is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Held has managed to free his arm - good work.
Held is looking for a sweep. Dolinger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Held works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dolinger is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Held is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dolinger wants to get up but he can't break Held's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Dolinger dominated that fourth 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. And we move into the final round!
Held is looking to clinch but Dolinger is avoiding it.
Dolinger drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Held defends it well.
Held looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dolinger is fending him off so far but Held persists. Nope, Dolinger circles away and we're back to standing.
Held looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dolinger is fending him off so far but Held persists. Nope, Dolinger circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck for Held with that takedown attempt.
Dolinger feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcin Held. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dolinger shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Held manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Held has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dolinger can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Held is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dolinger is aware though and is defending well.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Dolinger working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Held looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dolinger passes into half guard.
Dolinger is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Held sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dolinger is looking to take a break and control but Held is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dolinger moves nicely into side control.
Dolinger decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Felix Dolinger is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dolinger closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dolinger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Held keeps working.
Held trying to control here.
Dolinger takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Held actively working from the bottom here.
Dolinger perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Held is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dolinger controlling the pace.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Marcin Held has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Held with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dolinger counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Held tries to roll over but Dolinger keeps him under control.
Well, if Dolinger is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Held misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Held actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Felix Dolinger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dolinger has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 44:50
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 46:50
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felix Dolinger!
Marcin Held spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm back, trust me, I'm back.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Potter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Todd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Greg Todd will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Harry Potter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Greg Todd!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Valeri Chadov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Todd looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Potter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Todd throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Potter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
No joy there for Todd, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As Todd looks to move away, Potter throws a big counter combo bu Todd just gets out of the way.
Todd is trying hard to land a takedown here. Potter sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Todd falls off balance throwing a combination
and Potter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy body kick from Todd
and Potter counters with a straight right hand.
Danga de danga de dang - Todd scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Harry Potter has been cut.
Todd gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Potter counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Todd throws a lazy uppercut
and Potter counters with a straight right hand.
Todd throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Potter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Todd fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Todd wants to clinch
and Potter counters with a crisp one two that drops Todd! Potter thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Todd to his feet! Todd is in big trouble!
Todd is rocked!
Todd fails with the takedown
and Potter counters with a nice right hand that sends Todd toppling to the canvas! Todd scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Potter finish him?!
Harry Potter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Todd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Todd falls off balance throwing a combination
and Potter counters with a crisp right hand that drops Todd! Potter lets Todd back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Todd misses with a combination
and Potter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Potter slips a jab and a cross from Todd.
Potter throws a big counter combination but Todd scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Todd lands with a nice combination. Potter backs away looking to recover.
Todd throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Potter counters with a crisp one two that drops Todd! Potter thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Todd to his feet! Todd is in big trouble!
Todd is still on wobbly legs! Can Potter finish him?
Todd looks winded!
Todd falls off balance throwing a combination
and Potter counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Todd out cold! What a finish! Potter is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Harry Potter!
A victorious Harry Potter 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Mark Adam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Bogdynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bogdynski has chosen Slash - Wicked Stone as his entrance music. Mark Adam has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mark Adam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pablo Bogdynski!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Dmitry Maklakov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bogdynski drives through and clinches with Adam against the ropes.
Adam gets underhooks to prevent Bogdynski's takedown attempt.
Bogdynski pulls guard effortlessly.
Adam tries to free his leg and advance position but Bogdynski is retaining full guard.
Adam is working hard here to advance position.
Adam looking to sit in guard and control but Bogdynski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Adam trying to control the position here.
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 looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bogdynski is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adam manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bogdynski manages to get himself to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bogdynski is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bogdynski trying to control but Adam is working from the bottom.
Adam will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Adam looking for a sweep. Not yet Adam, not yet.
Bogdynski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bogdynski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've been hearing good reports from Adam's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Adam controlling Bogdynski's posture.
Adam is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bogdynski wants to control from the top but Adam keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bogdynski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
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.
Bogdynski trying to control but Adam is working from the bottom.
Bogdynski is working Adam over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Adam trying to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Adam is on top in guard.
Adam is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Adam trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bogdynski's guard.
Adam pushes down on Bogdynski's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bogdynski wants to control but Adam is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bogdynski actively working from the bottom here.
Bogdynski tries to get to full guard but Adam has control of the leg.
Adam trying to mount his opponent but Bogdynski defends it.
Adam is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Adam blocks the strikes from Bogdynski.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bogdynski manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Adam drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bogdynski dives on top into guard.
Bogdynski scoring with some ground and pound.
Bogdynski being controlled here momentarily.
Adam keeping moving, preventing Bogdynski from controlling successfully.
Adam managing to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bogdynski trying to control the position from guard on top but Adam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Bogdynski dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bogdynski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Adam is fending him off so far but Bogdynski persists. Nope, Adam circles away and we're back to standing.
Adam half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Adam shoots and misses
and Bogdynski counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bogdynski.
Adam has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bogdynski is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Adam taking a breather.
Bogdynski lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Adam manages to get to full guard.
Bogdynski working some strikes from top position.
Bogdynski is working Adam over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adam looking for a sweep. Not yet Adam, not yet.
Adam really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bogdynski throws a big right hand that misses.
Adam keeping moving, preventing Bogdynski from controlling successfully.
Bogdynski cracks Adam with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bogdynski trying to control the position from guard on top but Adam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bogdynski slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Adam looking for a sweep. Not yet Adam, not yet.
Bogdynski trying to control but Adam is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bogdynski 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 ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bogdynski looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bogdynski is looking for a kimura but Adam is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bogdynski to get the leverage.
Bogdynski sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Adam gets full guard.
Adam looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bogdynski is one step ahead there.
Adam can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bogdynski controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bogdynski wants to control from the top but Adam keeps moving.
Adam is trying to keep Bogdynski in close.
Bogdynski preventing the sweep.
Bogdynski trying to control but Adam is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Adam clinches.
Adam jumps guard and drags Bogdynski to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Adam working a defensive guard here.
Adam keeping moving, preventing Bogdynski from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adam throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Bogdynski drops back, looking for a kneebar! Adam looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Adam looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Adam!
Bogdynski 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.
Adam tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bogdynski is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bogdynski wants to improve his position but Adam is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Bogdynski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nice sprawl there from Adam as Bogdynski shoots in.
Adam misses with a few strikes there.
Adam clinches.
Bogdynski tries to score a body lock takedown but Adam shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bogdynski jumps guard but Adam stands there with Bogdynski around his waist. Bogdynski gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mark Adam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Bogdynski.
Bogdynski has Adam pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Adam manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Adam gets control of Bogdynski's arms and successfully pulls guard. Adam will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Pablo Bogdynski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Adam working a defensive guard here.
Bogdynski stopping the sweep attempt from Adam.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bogdynski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Adam not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bogdynski is in close to Adam's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adam working a defensive guard here.
Bogdynski trying to control the position from guard on top but Adam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bogdynski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Adam swivels and escapes.
Adam attempts a counter takedown but Bogdynski avoids it well and moves away.
Bogdynski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Adam gets a takedown into half guard.
Adam is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Adam is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bogdynski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Adam got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bogdynski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Adam has managed to get both his arms back between Bogdynski's legs - danger averted.
Bogdynski keeping full guard, as Adam tries to pass.
Bogdynski keeping moving, preventing Adam from controlling successfully.
Bogdynski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Adam doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Adam manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bogdynski has a closed guard, preventing Adam from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bogdynski keeping moving, preventing Adam from controlling successfully.
Our spies down at at Russian Fighting Community Gym inform us that Bogdynski has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Bogdynski keeping full guard, as Adam tries to pass.
Adam stopping the sweep attempt from Bogdynski.
Bogdynski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Adam trying to control but Bogdynski is working from the bottom.
Bogdynski 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Adam fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bogdynski to the ground. Adam is now in Bogdynski's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adam avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Adam forces his way into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Adam connects with a nice short shot to Bogdynski's temple.
Adam tries to stand but can't do so whilst Bogdynski controls his leg.
Bogdynski is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adam wants to take a breather but Bogdynski is having none of it.
Adam is looking to advance position but Bogdynski won't allow it.
Adam wants to control but Bogdynski is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Adam clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Adam dives in and grabs Bogdynski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bogdynski pushes down on Adam's head and hops out.
Nice takedown defense from Adam. No joy for Bogdynski on that attempt.
Adam shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bogdynski as he avoids it easily.
Bogdynski drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Adam defends it well.
Adam closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bogdynski did well to prevent Adam getting side control.
Bogdynski is looking for a sweep. Adam is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Adam looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Adam is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bogdynski sees it coming and defends easily.
Bogdynski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adam looking to pass the guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Bogdynski working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adam advances to half guard.
Bogdynski trying to control here.
Adam tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bogdynski knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bogdynski trying to control but Adam postures up.
Bogdynski manages to get to full guard.
Adam works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bogdynski won't allow Adam to pass to mount.
Adam looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bogdynski is pressing down on Adam's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Adam gets to his feet. Bogdynski looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Bogdynski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bogdynski has a takedown stuffed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bogdynski tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Adam defends well and Bogdynski ends up having to push Adam into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mark Adam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Bogdynski.
Bogdynski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Adam.
Adam slaps away a takedown attempt from Bogdynski, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Adam shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bogdynski pinned against the ropes. Bogdynski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bogdynski fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Adam shoots in and bounces Bogdynski off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Adam trying to control but Bogdynski is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adam stands and throws Bogdynski's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bogdynski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Adam tries to stand but Bogdynski controls the position and pulls Adam into his guard.
Bogdynski wants to sweep here but Adam controlling him for the moment.
Bogdynski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Adam doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Adam manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adam sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bogdynski's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Adam had his way with Pablo Bogdynski in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Adam closes the distance and clinches.
Bogdynski pulls guard successfully.
Bogdynski trying to keep a closed guard but Adam is proving a slippery customer.
Adam cracks Bogdynski with a solid left hand.
Adam wants to stand but Bogdynski is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adam is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Adam postures up.
Adam trying to control the position from guard on top but Bogdynski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adam postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bogdynski is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Adam, into his guard.
Bogdynski postures up.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Bogdynski drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Adam dives on top into guard.
Adam advances position into side control!
Adam tries to stand but Bogdynski is controlling his head.
Adam is looking to take a break and control but Bogdynski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adam tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Bogdynski wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Adam has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Bogdynski's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Bogdynski is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Adam!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Mark Adam!
A very excited looking Mark Adam rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Pablo Bogdynski spoke after the fight, saying 'I have nothing to say. I would like to say sorry for all of my fans and I promise that I will train hardly to give a better fight in the future!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Amir Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitor Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vitor Souza will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 London, Amir Griffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vitor Souza!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Konstantin Menshow and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffin tries to clinch up.
Souza closes the distance and clinches.
Griffin tries to land a knee to the head but Souza blocks with his arms.
Souza is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Griffin to keep the fight standing.
Griffin stalling the fight.
Griffin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Souza fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Griffin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Souza lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Souza looks winded!
Souza takes a knee right on the jaw!
Griffin scores with a knee to the head.
Griffin connects with a knee to the head.
Griffin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Souza lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Griffin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Griffin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees in the clinch landing for Griffin.
Griffin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Griffin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Griffin connects with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Souza lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Griffin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Griffin with a knee to the head.
Souza is rocked!
Griffin lands a big knee to the head and Souza goes down! Griffin pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Amir Griffin!
A relieved looking Amir Griffin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bill Gates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Butch Coolidge Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bill Gates has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 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, Bill Gates!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Butch Coolidge Jr!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Valeri Chadov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gates tries to close the distance and clinch up but Coolidge Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gates tries to close the distance and clinch but Coolidge Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Coolidge Jr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Coolidge Jr lands with an overhand left.
Coolidge Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gates misses with a few strikes there.
Gates swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Coolidge Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gates swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Coolidge Jr throws a hook but Gates avoids it easily.
Bill Gates seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coolidge Jr is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gates's half guard.
Gates is defending against the submission attempts here by Coolidge Jr.
Gates is trying to escape back to his feet but Coolidge Jr uses the scramble to pass into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coolidge Jr tries for a kimura but Gates is defending well.
Coolidge Jr looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Coolidge Jr is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gates has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coolidge Jr is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Gates is trying to escape and Coolidge Jr transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Gates is forced to tap! Nice work there by Coolidge Jr! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Butch Coolidge Jr!
During a confident post fight interview, Butch Coolidge Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ismail Taraki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Baratheon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robert Baratheon has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ismail Taraki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Baratheon!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Viktor Lagutenko and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baratheon has Taraki up against the ropes in a clinch.
Baratheon blocking some punches.
Taraki has a couple of punches blocked by Baratheon.
Baratheon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baratheon lands a right hand.
It looks like Ismail Taraki has been cut.
A short body shot lands from Baratheon as the two fighters clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Baratheon.
Baratheon lands a hook that snaps the head of Taraki backwards.
Baratheon blocking some punches.
Baratheon lands a shot to the body.
Taraki is breathing heavily.
A hook to the body from Baratheon.
A right handed body shot lands from Baratheon.
A body shot lands from Baratheon.
Baratheon cracks Taraki with a nice body shot.
Baratheon lands a shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Baratheon.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baratheon presses Taraki against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Baratheon lands a nice shot to the body.
Baratheon lands a body shot in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Baratheon.
Baratheon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Baratheon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Taraki backwards.
Baratheon lands a body shot.
Baratheon lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baratheon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Taraki backwards.
A right hand to the body from Baratheon.
Baratheon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Baratheon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Baratheon lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Baratheon.
Good body shot from Baratheon.
A right handed body shot lands from Baratheon.
Baratheon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Baratheon cracks Taraki with a nice body shot.
Baratheon lands a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Baratheon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Baratheon lands a hook that snaps the head of Taraki backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Baratheon - that landed with a thud.
Baratheon lands a body punch.
Taraki takes a shot to the head.
Baratheon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Baratheon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Baratheon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A hook to the body from Baratheon.
Baratheon lands a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baratheon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Baratheon.
Baratheon cracks Taraki with a nice body shot.
Baratheon lands a body punch.
Baratheon scores with a shoulder strike.
Baratheon lands with a light punch inside.
Baratheon digs a right hand underneath Taraki's ribcage. Taraki let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Baratheon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A right hook to the body lands for Baratheon.
Baratheon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Baratheon is working Taraki over against the ropes.
Baratheon cracks Taraki with a nice body shot.
Baratheon works on Taraki's body with a couple of short punches.
Baratheon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Baratheon is working Taraki over against the ropes.
Baratheon lands with a short shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Baratheon.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Baratheon.
A left hand lands to the body for Baratheon.
Still in the clinch, Baratheon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Baratheon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Taraki backwards.
A short body shot lands from Baratheon as the two fighters clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baratheon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Baratheon lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Baratheon.
Baratheon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Baratheon - that landed with a thud.
Baratheon pushes Taraki back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Baratheon presses Taraki against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Baratheon.
Baratheon lands with a light punch inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Baratheon.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Baratheon.
Nice body punch from Baratheon - that landed with a thud.
Baratheon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Baratheon lands a body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Baratheon.
Taraki is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baratheon lands an uppercut that drops Taraki! Baratheon follows him to the canvas looking to finish.
Oh Taraki is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Taraki is being controlled here.
Taraki seems to have got his legs back now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Baratheon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ismail Taraki's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Baratheon gets a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Baratheon.
Taraki trying to land knees to the body.
Baratheon lands with a left to the head.
Baratheon drops Taraki with a big right hand! Baratheon charges in looking to finish - Taraki manages to keep Baratheon in his guard and seems to have recovered somewhat.
Baratheon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Let's hope that Baratheon has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baratheon is continuing to stall.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Baratheon.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Baratheon has managed to clinch.
Baratheon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Taraki or not.
Baratheon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Baratheon lands a body shot.
Baratheon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Taraki or not.
A right handed body shot lands from Baratheon.
Baratheon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Baratheon lands a hook that snaps the head of Taraki backwards.
Baratheon scores with a hook to the body.
Baratheon blocking some punches.
Baratheon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Baratheon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Baratheon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A hook to the body from Baratheon.
Baratheon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Taraki or not.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Baratheon.
Good body shot from Baratheon.
Baratheon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Robert Baratheon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Baratheon scores with a hook to the body.
A shot in the inside from Baratheon.
A right hook to the body lands for Baratheon.
Baratheon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Baratheon in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Baratheon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Baratheon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Taraki or not.
A body shot lands from Baratheon.
Baratheon digs a right hand into Taraki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Taraki's gas tank.
A hook to the body from Baratheon.
Baratheon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A short body shot lands from Baratheon as the two fighters clinch.
A right hand to the body from Baratheon.
A nice left hand lands by Baratheon.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baratheon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Baratheon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Taraki backwards.
Baratheon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Taraki backwards.
Baratheon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Taraki or not.
Baratheon digs a right hand into Taraki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Taraki's gas tank.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baratheon works on Taraki's body with a couple of short punches.
Baratheon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Baratheon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A hook to the body from Baratheon.
Good body shot from Baratheon.
Baratheon scores with a hook to the body.
A right hand to the body from Baratheon.
Baratheon lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Baratheon - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Baratheon on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Baratheon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Baratheon lands with a short shot to the head.
Baratheon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hand to the body from Baratheon.
Baratheon lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Baratheon.
Baratheon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tarakis head.
Baratheon lands a right hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Baratheon.
Good body shot from Baratheon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Baratheon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ismail Taraki's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Taraki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Baratheon clinches up with Taraki and pushes him back against the ropes.
A body shot lands from Baratheon.
Baratheon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Baratheon pushes Taraki back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Baratheon.
Baratheon pushes Taraki back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Baratheon works on Taraki's body with a couple of short punches.
Baratheon lands a shot to the body.
Baratheon presses Taraki against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Baratheon on the inside.
Baratheon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Baratheon - that landed with a thud.
A short body shot lands from Baratheon as the two fighters clinch.
Baratheon lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hook to the body lands for Baratheon.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baratheon digs a right hand underneath Taraki's ribcage. Taraki let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Baratheon.
A short right from Baratheon on the inside.
Baratheon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Baratheon lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baratheon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Taraki backwards.
Baratheon cracks Taraki with a nice body shot.
Baratheon is leaning against Taraki and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Baratheon presses Taraki against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Baratheon lands a hook that snaps the head of Taraki backwards.
Baratheon lands with a left to the head.
Baratheon lands an uppercut that drops Taraki! Baratheon follows him to the canvas looking to finish.
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!
Baratheon content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Yet more stalling tactics from Baratheon.
Taraki prevents Baratheon from improving position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Taraki's face as Baratheon controls the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Baratheon clinches up with Taraki and pushes him back against the ropes.
Taraki prevents a body shot from Baratheon.
Baratheon lands a hook that snaps the head of Taraki backwards.
Good body shot from Baratheon.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Baratheon.
Baratheon lands with a short shot to the head.
Good body shot from Baratheon.
Baratheon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Taraki or not.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baratheon pushes Taraki back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Baratheon scores with a hook to the body.
Baratheon lands a right hand.
Baratheon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Taraki backwards.
Baratheon digs a right hand underneath Taraki's ribcage. Taraki let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Baratheon digs a right hand into Taraki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Taraki's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Baratheon - that landed with a thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baratheon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Baratheon scores with a hook to the body.
Baratheon cracks Taraki with a nice body shot.
Baratheon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Taraki.
A right handed body shot lands from Baratheon.
Baratheon lands a shot to the body.
Baratheon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Taraki backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Baratheon.
A hook to the body from Baratheon.
Baratheon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Baratheon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Taraki.
Baratheon lands a left hand.
Baratheon digs a right hand underneath Taraki's ribcage. Taraki let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Baratheon really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ismail Taraki's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Baratheon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Baratheon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Taraki backwards.
Taraki misses with the head strike.
Baratheon digs a right hand underneath Taraki's ribcage. Taraki let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Baratheon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from Baratheon.
A short left from Baratheon.
Baratheon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Good body shot from Baratheon.
A short left from Baratheon.
Baratheon lands a shot to the body.
Baratheon cracks Taraki with a nice body shot.
Baratheon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Taraki.
Taraki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baratheon pushes Taraki back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baratheon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Baratheon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baratheon lands a body shot.
Baratheon works on Taraki's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Baratheon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baratheon is working Taraki over against the ropes.
Baratheon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Taraki backwards.
Baratheon presses Taraki against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Baratheon lands a body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Baratheon.
Baratheon lands a shot to the body.
Baratheon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baratheon lands a shot to the body.
Baratheon cracks Taraki with a nice body shot.
Baratheon is leaning against Taraki and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Baratheon digs a right hand into Taraki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Taraki's gas tank.
Baratheon lands a shoulder strike.
Baratheon blocks an uppercut.
Baratheon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A hook to the body from Baratheon.
Baratheon digs a right hand into Taraki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Taraki's gas tank.
Baratheon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baratheon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Baratheon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Baratheon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Taraki or not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baratheon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A left hand lands to the body for Baratheon.
Baratheon is leaning against Taraki and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Baratheon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Taraki backwards.
Baratheon lands an uppercut.
Baratheon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Baratheon as the two fighters clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Baratheon.
Baratheon pushes Taraki back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Baratheon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Baratheon lands a right hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Baratheon.
Taraki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Taraki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Baratheon is defending well for now.
A hook to the body from Baratheon.
Baratheon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A body shot lands from Baratheon.
A left hand lands to the body for Baratheon.
Baratheon lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baratheon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Baratheon lands a body punch.
A hook to the body from Baratheon.
Baratheon lands a shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Baratheon.
Baratheon lands a body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Baratheon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Baratheon lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Baratheon.
Baratheon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Baratheon throws a big uppercut that drops Taraki! More strikes from Baratheon and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Taraki lies dazed against the ropes as Baratheon celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert Baratheon!
Robert Baratheon tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Phol Murhaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Costea Dinescu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Costea Dinescu!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Dmitry Maklakov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dinescu scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Murhaa.
Dinescu swings widly with a right hand
and Murhaa counters with a nice body shot.
Murhaa tries to clinch but Dinescu moves out of range.
Dinescu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Murhaa is looking to clinch but Dinescu is avoiding it.
Murhaa lands with a hook. Dinescu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Murhaa misses with a body punch
and Dinescu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murhaa avoids the body shot from Dinescu.
Murhaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dinescu.
Dinescu walks forward, straight into a front kick from Murhaa.
Dinescu throws out a loose jab but Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dinescu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murhaa scores with a kick to the midsection.
Dinescu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murhaa.
Murhaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dinescu misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murhaa lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Murhaa.
It looks like Costea Dinescu has been cut.
Murhaa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dinescu misses with an uppercut
and Murhaa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murhaa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Dinescu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Murhaa swings for the body but Dinescu moves out of range.
Murhaa with a hook.
Dinescu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Murhaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Dinescu is just out of range.
A big left from Dinescu misses.
Dinescu throws a right and a left that Murhaa avoids nicely.
Murhaa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dinescu misses with a few strikes there.
Murhaa moves into the clinch successfully.
Murhaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dinescu's elbow.
Murhaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dinescu trying to control the position but instead, Murhaa has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dinescu into the ropes.
Murhaa is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Murhaa misses with some punches.
Murhaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Dinescu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dinescu pushes off an throws an elbow but Murhaa leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Dinescu looking to slow down the pace here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murhaa.
Murhaa lands a nice uppercut.
Murhaa lands an uppercut.
Murhaa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
I was talking to Murhaa's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dinescu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dinescu effectively controlling the action here.
Dinescu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa taking a breather.
Dinescu has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Murhaa seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dinescu can turn it around.
Murhaa scores with a shoulder strike.
Dinescu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Dinescu has a couple of punches blocked by Murhaa.
Murhaa keeps control of Dinescu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Murhaa managing to block the knees to the body from Dinescu.
Dinescu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Murhaa backwards.
Nice body punch from Murhaa - that landed with a thud.
Murhaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murhaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dinescu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Murhaa backwards.
Murhaa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dinescu backwards.
Dinescu lands with a right to the head.
Murhaa lands with a light punch inside.
Murhaa scores with a shoulder strike.
Murhaa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Dinescu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dinescu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dinescu blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dinescu.
Dinescu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murhaa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Murhaa is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dinescu is keeping busy.
Dinescu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dinescu struggles to land a body shot inside as Murhaa controls his hands.
Dinescu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murhaa lands a hook that snaps the head of Dinescu backwards.
Dinescu stalling in the clinch but Murhaa improves position.
Still in the clinch, Dinescu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Murhaa misses with a punch on the inside.
Murhaa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dinescu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phol Murhaa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Costea Dinescu's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dinescu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Murhaa. Murhaa obviously looking to wear him down.
Murhaa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Murhaa misses with a body shot.
Murhaa tries to clinch but Dinescu moves away
and Dinescu counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dinescu's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dinescu trying to control the position from guard on top but Murhaa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinescu working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dinescu trying to control the position from guard on top but Murhaa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dinescu tries to free his leg and advance position but Murhaa is retaining full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Murhaa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dinescu can do to turn this around?
Dinescu postures up in Murhaa's guard and throws a big left but Murhaa blocks it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Murhaa misses with a straight left.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Murhaa, as that shot connected.
Murhaa lands a jab.
A left and a right from Dinescu both land. Nice combination.
Dinescu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Murhaa scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dinescu drops his hands momentarily and Murhaa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dinescu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murhaa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murhaa throws a lazy body kick
and Murhaa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dinescu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murhaa connects with the punch.
Murhaa scores with a nice head shot.
Murhaa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dinescu.
Murhaa tries to counter by clinching up but Dinescu breaks away and moves out of range.
Dinescu throws a right and a left that Murhaa avoids nicely.
Dinescu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Murhaa misses with an attempted mid kick.
Murhaa staying out of range there.
Dinescu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dinescu misses with a low kick.
Dinescu moves out of range of the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Murhaa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dinescu was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Murhaa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Murhaa throws a leg kick which misses Dinescu's front leg but catches the back leg as Dinescu tries to avoid it.
Dinescu takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Murhaa moves out of range of the strikes.
Murhaa thuds his shin into the meat of Dinescu's side.
Murhaa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Murhaa uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dinescu has time to react.
Dinescu is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dinescu misses with a looping right.
Murhaa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A solid leg kick lands there for Murhaa.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murhaa has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dinescu keeps the fight on the outside.
Dinescu misses with a series of wild punches.
Dinescu thuds his shin into the meat of Murhaa's side.
Murhaa throws a sloppy head kick and Dinescu moves out of range easily.
Murhaa scores with a hook.
Dinescu is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Dinescu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Murhaa tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Dinescu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dinescu misses with a right hand
and Murhaa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murhaa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dinescu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dinescu lands with a nice body punch.
Dinescu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phol Murhaa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Costea Dinescu's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Murhaa checks a leg kick.
Murhaa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murhaa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Murhaa throws the kick towards the body but Dinescu avoids it.
Dinescu misses with a hook to the body
and Murhaa counters with a thumping low kick.
Murhaa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dinescu.
Dinescu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Costea Dinescu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Murhaa connects with a right hand. Dinescu shakes it off.
Murhaa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dinescu lands with a straight right. Murhaa didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Murhaa lands with a nice combination. Dinescu backs away looking to recover.
A shot to the body from Dinescu misses
and Murhaa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murhaa connects with a solid leg kick.
Dinescu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dinescu shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Murhaa eats them both and turns towards Dinescu to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Phol Murhaa is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murhaa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dinescu slips under a jab.
Dinescu throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Murhaa to counter with a crisp jab.
A punch combination from Dinescu misses.
Dinescu throws a looping overhand right but Murhaa ducks down to avoid it.
Dinescu walks into a straight right hand from Murhaa.
Murhaa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dinescu doesn't seem bothered though.
Murhaa lands a front kick.
Murhaa slips under a jab.
Murhaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dinescu was well out of range. Poor timing from Murhaa.
Dinescu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murhaa manages to avoid it.
Dinescu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Phol Murhaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dinescu misses the jab.
Murhaa ducks under a wild hook from Dinescu.
Dinescu has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Murhaa.
Dinescu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dinescu takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Murhaa clinches.
Dinescu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A head punch on the inside from Murhaa fails to land.
Dinescu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Phol Murhaa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dinescu is trying to stall.
Murhaa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murhaa misses with some punches.
Murhaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dinescu is trying to maintain a safe position but Murhaa gets an underhook and turns Dinescu into the ropes.
Dinescu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murhaas head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murhaa pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Murhaa throws a head punch that misses.
Dinescu tries to throw a body punch but Murhaa avoids it by throwing Dinescu back against the ropes.
Dinescu throws a punch but it's blocked by Murhaa.
Murhaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dinescu throws a punch but it's blocked by Murhaa.
Dinescu lands with a light punch inside.
Murhaa wants to stall.
Murhaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Murhaa as Dinescu tries to tie him up.
A right hand to the body from Murhaa.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murhaa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murhaa.
Dinescu lands an uppercut.
Dinescu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dinescu blocking some punches.
Dinescu just leaning against Murhaa, taking a breather.
Murhaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Dinescu controls his hands.
Murhaa avoids a wild elbow strike from Dinescu.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dinescu.
Murhaa tries to throw a body punch but Dinescu avoids it by throwing Murhaa back against the ropes.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Murhaa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murhaa working aggressively here.
Dinescu prevents a body shot from Murhaa.
Murhaa tries to stall but Dinescu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Murhaa pushes Dinescu back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dinescu blocking some punches.
Murhaa misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phol Murhaa clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Costea Dinescu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Murhaa throws a leg kick but Dinescu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dinescu misses with a looping left.
Murhaa cracks Dinescu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Murhaa lands a nice looking body kick.
Murhaa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dinescu dodges the punch combination from Murhaa.
Dinescu misses with a right hand
and Murhaa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murhaa defending well as Dinescu loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa lands with a right hand.
Dinescu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dinescu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Murhaa can pounce on him.
Murhaa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murhaa thows a body kick. Dinescu tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Murhaa slips under a jab.
Murhaa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Murhaa.
Dinescu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Murhaa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dinescu falls off balance throwing a combination
and Murhaa counters with a nice uppercut.
Dinescu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dinescu misses with a combination
and Murhaa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murhaa throws a sloppy head kick
letting Dinescu counter with a right hand.
Murhaa misses the body punch
and Dinescu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dinescu has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murhaa misses with a shot to the body
and Dinescu counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice shot by Murhaa.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murhaa. Dinescu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murhaa ducks right into an uppercut from Dinescu.
Murhaa connects with an inside leg kick.
Dinescu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dinescu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Murhaa misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dinescu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa ducks under a wild hook from Dinescu.
Murhaa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Murhaa checks the leg kick.
Murhaa throws a good cross that connects.
Dinescu throws a lazy right hand but Murhaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Murhaa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dinescu.
Murhaa lands a glancing blow to the side of Dinescu's head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Murhaa.
A slow jab from Dinescu misses its intended target.
Dinescu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dinescu drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Murhaa defends it well.
Dinescu moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dinescu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dinescu motions for Murhaa to come forward. Dinescu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa throws a push kick but Dinescu slaps the foot to one side.
Murhaa scores with a leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Murhaa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murhaa takes a swing at Dinescu's ribcage but misses.
Dinescu is trying to counter with his kicks.
Dinescu connects with a jab.
Murhaa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Murhaa lands with a straight right. Dinescu didn't see that one coming.
Murhaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dinescu moves away.
A lazy body kick from Murhaa
letting Dinescu counter with a right hand.
Murhaa darts in trying to clinch
and Dinescu decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Murhaa's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phol Murhaa had his way with Costea Dinescu in that round.
The cut man is working on Costea Dinescu's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Dinescu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murhaa.
Murhaa lands with a shot to the body.
Dinescu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A punch combination from Murhaa misses.
Murhaa pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dinescu back to the ropes. Murhaa follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dinescu. That's going to slow Murhaa down.
Dinescu throws a body punch but Murhaa moves out of range.
Dinescu throws a leg kick that misses.
Murhaa scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinescu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A shot to the liver by Murhaa. Beautiful body shot.
Murhaa clinches up with Dinescu and pushes him back against the ropes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dinescu lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murhaa is looking to control Dinescu's arms but Dinescu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Murhaa has his back to the ropes.
Murhaa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Murhaa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Murhaa lands with a right to the head.
Dinescu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dinescu lands with a left to the head.
Dinescu breaks the clinch.
A punch combination from Dinescu misses.
Murhaa keeps Dinescu at a distance using the push kick.
The fighters circling - Dinescu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murhaa appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Murhaa lands a nice hook to Dinescu's body. Dinescu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa punishes Dinescu's body with a nice straight punch.
Murhaa scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murhaa connects with a right hand. Dinescu shakes it off.
Murhaa throws a leg kick but Dinescu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dinescu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Murhaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murhaa with a nice cross.
Dinescu misses with an uppercut. Murhaa saw that one coming.
Dinescu moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dinescu slips under a jab.
Dinescu unleashes a big counter combination but Murhaa bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A good leg kick by Murhaa.
Dinescu lands a jab to Murhaa's midsection.
Murhaa defending well as Dinescu loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa connects with a leg kick. Dinescu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dinescu connects with a leg kick. Murhaa looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Murhaa swings for the body but Dinescu moves out of range.
Murhaa blocks a head kick by Dinescu.
Dinescu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dinescu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murhaa throws a body kick that misses.
Dinescu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murhaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Dinescu.
A punch lands to the side of Murhaa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dinescu swinging wildly here.
Murhaa avoids the body shot from Dinescu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Murhaa.
Murhaa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jab by Murhaa.
Murhaa misses with a combination
and Dinescu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murhaa lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Costea Dinescu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murhaa lands with a cross.
Murhaa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dinescu defending well as Murhaa loads up on a big left hand.
Dinescu moves forwards but Murhaa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dinescu throws a one two combo.
Murhaa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phol Murhaa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Murhaa, 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 50:45
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phol Murhaa!
Phol Murhaa thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Damien Redman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Shumate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Redman's entrance music is Put Your Lights On by Santana feat Everlast. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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19
159 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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20
153 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Good chin |
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Decent boxing
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Damien Redman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adam Shumate!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Sergei Dronov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A thudding body kick lands there by Redman!
Redman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Redman looks for the body kick but Shumate saw that one coming.
Redman wants to clinch but Shumate slips to the side
and Shumate counters with a right hand to the body.
Shumate throws a jab when Redman was well out of range.
Shumate avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Redman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shumate swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Redman has Shumate up against the ropes in a clinch.
Redman misses with an elbow strike.
Shumate takes an elbow to the temple.
Shumate looking to slow down the pace here.
Redman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Redman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Shumate lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Redman backwards.
Redman lands an elbow just above Shumate 's eye.
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!
Shumate avoids the elbow strike from Redman, against the ropes.
Redman lands an elbow inside that Shumate shrugs off.
Shumate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Shumate takes an elbow to the forehead.
Shumate lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shumate takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Adam Shumate has been cut.
Shumate tries to land knees in the clinch but Redman avoids the damage to the body.
Redman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Redman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Shumate taking a breather.
Redman trying to stall but Shumate improves his position.
Redman lands a damaging elbow.
Shumate avoids a wild elbow strike from Redman.
Shumate looking to stall.
Shumate has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Redman seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Shumate can turn it around.
Shumate takes an elbow to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Redman.
Redman lands an elbow inside that Shumate shrugs off.
Redman lands an elbow just above Shumate 's eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Redman prevents Shumate from breaking the clinch.
Redman holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Redman lands an elbow that stopped Shumate in his tracks for a moment.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Shumate avoids a wild elbow strike from Redman.
Shumate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shumate is stalling here.
Redman misses with an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redman blocking some punches.
Redman tries to stall but Shumate uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Shumate swings wildly with an uppercut but Redman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shumate blocks an elbow strike from Redman.
Redman wants to stall.
Redman blocking some punches.
Redman is struggling to control the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shumate.
Shumate wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Redman lands a nice elbow.
Redman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shumate is trying to force a seperation but Redman has the dominant position.
Shumate avoids a wild elbow strike from Redman.
Redman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Shumate blocks an elbow strike from Redman.
Redman misses with an elbow over the top.
Redman misses with an elbow strike.
Redman looking to stall.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Shumate avoids the elbow strike from Redman, against the ropes.
Redman has Shumate pressed against the ropes.
Good body shot from Shumate.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Redman throws an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Redman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adam Shumate's cut.
That's time! Redman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Shumate shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Redman eats them both and turns towards Shumate to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nice takedown defense from Redman. No joy for Shumate on that attempt.
Redman tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Shumate manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shumate throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shumate waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Redman.
Redman seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Redman dodges the punch combination from Shumate.
Redman slips a straight right by Shumate.
Redman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Redman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Redman lands a nice elbow.
Redman throws an elbow but it misses.
Shumate is looking to take this one to the mat.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Redman throws an elbow but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redman lands an elbow inside.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Redman throws an elbow but misses.
Shumate blocks an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redman lands a nice elbow.
Redman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Damien Redman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Shumate misses with a body punch.
Shumate takes an elbow to the temple.
Redman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Redman lands an elbow inside that Shumate shrugs off.
Shumate misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shumate misses with the head strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Redman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Shumate throws a punch but it's blocked by Redman.
Redman is struggling to control the position.
Shumate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shumate blocks the elbow strike.
Redman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That has opened up Adam Shumate's cut even more.
Shumate avoids a wild elbow strike from Redman.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Redman.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A frustrated look appears on Shumate's face as he tries to break the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Redman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Shumate's brow.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Redman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Shumate blocks the elbow strike.
Redman lands an elbow just above Shumate 's eye.
Redman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Shumate swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Redman throws an elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shumate blocks an elbow strike.
Shumate is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Shumate is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Redman is defending well for now.
Shumate lands a nice uppercut.
Shumate wants to break free but Redman has control.
Redman lands a damaging elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shumate.
Redman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Redman misses with an elbow over the top.
Nice elbow from Redman.
Redman throws an elbow that misses.
Redman throws an elbow that misses.
Shumate takes an elbow to the forehead.
Shumate blocks an elbow strike from Redman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Shumate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Redman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Redman stalls.
Shumate takes an elbow to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redman lands an elbow inside.
Redman lands an elbow just above Shumate 's eye.
The cut above Adam Shumate's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Redman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Redman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Redman lands an elbow inside that Shumate shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Redman.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Shumate stalls.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Redman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Adam Shumate's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Redman clinches with his opponent.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Redman.
Redman leaning against his opponent.
Shumate avoids a wild elbow strike from Redman.
Redman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Redman avoiding damage.
Shumate wants to stall.
Redman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shumate can do to turn this around?
Redman is struggling to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redman lands an elbow just above Shumate 's eye.
Redman pushes off an throws an elbow but Shumate leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Shumate blocks an elbow strike from Redman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Redman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Redman.
Redman pushes off an throws an elbow but Shumate leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Shumate throws a head punch that misses.
Redman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
The referee is keeping an eye on Redman - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Redman holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Shumate has a couple of punches blocked by Redman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redman lands an elbow that stopped Shumate in his tracks for a moment.
Shumate working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shumate takes an elbow to the forehead.
Shumate is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Redman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Shumate blocks the elbow strike.
Redman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Redman lands an elbow that stopped Shumate in his tracks for a moment.
Redman throws an elbow but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Shumate avoids a wild elbow strike from Redman.
Redman lands a damaging elbow.
Adam Shumate's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Redman lands an elbow just above Shumate 's eye.
The referee calls for Shumate to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Shumate is keeping busy.
Redman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Shumate takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice elbow from Redman.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Adam Shumate's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Damien Redman!
Damien Redman bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Murry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Texas Pete (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Texas Pete is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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265 lbs
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220 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Don Murry !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Texas Pete!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Vladimir Khabensky and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pete moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A slow jab from Murry misses its intended target.
A slow jab from Murry misses its intended target.
A punch lands to the side of Pete 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pete chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Murry missing with a left hand there. Pete was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pete has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Pete fakes the leg kick and cracks Murry in the body.
Pete lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Murry at a distance.
Murry blocks the body kick.
Pete misses the body punch
and Murry counters with a stiff right hand.
Pete avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murry is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pete.
Murry is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pete.
Pete thumps Murry with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murry swings widly with a right hand
and Pete counters with a slapping leg kick.
Pete throws a head kick but Murry moves out of range.
Murry misses with an uppercut. Pete saw that one coming.
Pete is trying to counter with his kicks.
Murry misses with a double jab
and Murry takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murry slips a straight right by Pete.
We've been told by Murry 's head coaches at Elroys Elite Private Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Murry throws a series of punches but Pete avoids them all with ease.
Pete bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Pete looks to score with a jab to the body but Murry is just out of range.
Pete rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Murry to counter with a crisp jab.
Murry swings for the body but Pete moves out of range.
It seemed like Pete was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pete throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murry takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Pete.
Pete is looking to land body kicks.
Murry lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murry moves away from the strike by Pete.
Pete throws a head kick that misses.
Pete displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murry throws out the jab.
Pete slips a straight right by Murry .
Murry keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pete is looking to slow Murry down with leg kicks.
Pete avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pete ducks under a wild hook from Murry .
Murry thuds his right hand into Pete's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The fighters circling - Murry throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pete scores with a kick to the body.
Pete misses the shot to the body.
Murry lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Texas Pete has been cut.
Pete keeps Murry at a distance using the push kick.
Pete scoring well with a low kick there.
Pete scores with a leg kick.
Pete moves out of range as Murry strikes.
Crunch! Pete slams his shin into Murry 's torso.
Pete tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murry scores with a jab.
Pete throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
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 throws a hook but Pete avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murry jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murry throws a looping overhand right but Pete ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Murry .
Pete throws a nice outside leg kick.
Murry swings widly with a right hand
and Pete counters with a good, hard body kick but Murry shrugs it off.
Murry paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pete lands a high kick!
Murry loads up on a big right hand but Pete slips the punch.
Pete swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pete lands a leg kick that knocks Murry off balance momentarily.
Murry rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pete moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice side step and Pete releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Murry takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Murry throws a shot from downtown. Pete moves away and avoids it.
Pete throws a poor cross that misses
and Murry counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Texas Pete dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Texas Pete's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pete moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Murry fails to land with a series of punches.
Pete looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Murry is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Murry looks to throw the jab but Pete is out of range.
Pete throws a fast counter high kick but Murry manages to duck under it in time.
Nice defenses there by Pete.
Pete now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Murry is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Pete getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Good standup being displayed there by Pete as he connects with a hook.
Pete throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Pete lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pete scores with a kick to the body.
Texas Pete seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pete tries a head kick but it misses.
Pete on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pete connects with a right hand. Murry shakes it off.
Pete lands a right hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pete throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Pete feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Murry sprawling to the canvas! Murry rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Pete finish him?!
Murry is rocked!
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Murry might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Pete lands a nice looking body kick.
Oh Murry is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pete lands a nice leg kick that just misses Murry 's sensitive parts.
Pete seems to be stalking Murry here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Murry drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Texas Pete!
A very excited looking Texas Pete made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Guido Gloom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robert Sullivan will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Guido Gloom!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Robert Sullivan!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Igor Prikhodko and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sullivan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gloom is able to avoid easily.
Gloom's corner calls for a 1-2. Gloom obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gloom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sullivan takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gloom throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sullivan was covering up waiting for the punch and Gloom finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gloom might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gloom slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sullivan tries to bench press Gloom off him but Gloom keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gloom is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sullivan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gloom tries to move to mount but Sullivan blocks the move with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan is pushing Gloom's head away, looking to escape. Gloom manages to hold on to the position though.
Sullivan sneaks back into half guard.
Gloom wants to pass the guard but Sullivan is defending well.
Gloom passes the guard and advances to mount!
Sullivan wants to hold on but Gloom pushes him away.
Gloom is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sullivan has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gloom is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Sullivan to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Sullivan shrugs it off.
Sullivan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gloom wants to take his opponent's back but Sullivan doesn't allow it.
Sullivan tries to control the position but Gloom now has his back.
Gloom has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Sullivan is in real trouble here. Gloom gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Sullivan is tapping out! Gloom wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Guido Gloom!
Guido Gloom retains his super heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Guido Gloom thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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