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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edgar Hoover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harri Mulqvist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hoover comes to the cage accompanied by Ecstasy of Gold. Edgar Hoover is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Edgar Hoover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
42 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Harri Mulqvist!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mulqvist shoots in and drives through. Hoover sprawls well.
Hoover dives in and scores a takedown into Mulqvist's guard.
Hoover thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoover throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mulqvist works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hoover is looking to work some ground and pound but Mulqvist has wrist control.
We've been hearing that Hoover has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Mulqvist wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hoover won't allow Mulqvist to sweep him here.
Hoover loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mulqvist trying to keep a closed guard but Hoover is proving a slippery customer.
Hoover loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mulqvist had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hoover defends it easily.
Hoover postures up and lands a big shot to Mulqvist's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoover makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mulqvist avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hoover missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hoover in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hoover missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mulqvist looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hoover has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hoover throws a big elbow that misses.
Hoover distracts Mulqvist with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hoover with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mulqvist is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hoover throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoover scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mulqvist trying to control the position.
Hoover with a nice head shot there.
Hoover throwing strikes but missing.
Mulqvist trying to keep a closed guard but Hoover is proving a slippery customer.
Hoover is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hoover throws a big right hand that misses.
Hoover throws a strike but Mulqvist rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoover looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mulqvist looking to sit in guard and control but Hoover gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hoover postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hoover connects with a couple of short punches.
Mulqvist working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hoover doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hoover manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mulqvist working a defensive guard here.
Hoover throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mulqvist works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hoover working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mulqvist's head.
Hoover throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoover throws a strike but Mulqvist rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hoover controlling the position.
Mulqvist postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mulqvist trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hoover throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mulqvist with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mulqvist throws a big elbow that misses.
Mulqvist trying to control but Hoover is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edgar Hoover dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Mulqvist gets caught flat footed, as Hoover shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mulqvist escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hoover gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hoover postures up in Mulqvist's guard and throws a big left but Mulqvist blocks it.
Mulqvist tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Edgar Hoover overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mulqvist has his foot on Hoover's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hoover works his way back into a safe position though.
Hoover with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoover lands a couple of digs.
Hoover trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hoover trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hoover's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hoover works over Mulqvist with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoover distracts Mulqvist with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hoover scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mulqvist wants to sweep but no luck.
Hoover throws a big elbow that misses.
Hoover is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hoover throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hoover keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mulqvist's head.
Hoover is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mulqvist working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hoover.
Hoover got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mulqvist has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hoover has managed to get both his arms back between Mulqvist's legs - danger averted.
Mulqvist has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hoover is working Mulqvist over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoover postures up and lands a big shot to Mulqvist's brow.
Hoover landing with the ground and pound.
Mulqvist is looking for a triangle but Hoover pushes his legs off easily.
Hoover stopping the sweep attempt from Mulqvist.
Mulqvist is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Hoover frees his head nicely. Oh but Mulqvist has switched to an armbar! Hoover is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Harri Mulqvist!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Harri Mulqvist waved his t-shirt featuring Maximum Vitality's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rauli Raunio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and His Eminence Cardinal Sanctus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raunio's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Drugs Don't Work. Cardinal Sanctus has chosen Ghost B.C. - Secular Haze as his entrance music. Rauli Raunio has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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228 lbs
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220 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rauli Raunio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, His Eminence Cardinal Sanctus!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cardinal Sanctus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Raunio.
And Cardinal Sanctus responds with a good body kick, but Raunio manages to step out the way in time.
Raunio misses the shot to the body.
Raunio closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Raunio lands in his opponent's guard.
Cardinal Sanctus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Raunio trying to control but Cardinal Sanctus is working from the bottom.
Raunio wants to pass the guard but Cardinal Sanctus is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardinal Sanctus trying to control the position.
Raunio controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cardinal Sanctus wants to stand up but Raunio is controlling him.
Raunio in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Raunio prevents Cardinal Sanctus from getting back to his feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rauli Raunio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raunio just misses with a punch to the body.
Raunio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cardinal Sanctus throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Raunio cracks Cardinal Sanctus with a good jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Raunio.
Raunio blocks the body kick.
Cardinal Sanctus thuds his shin into the meat of Raunio's side.
Cardinal Sanctus cracks the inside of Raunio's front leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cardinal Sanctus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cardinal Sanctus there as he acknowledges the shot.
Raunio tests Cardinal Sanctus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Raunio connects with a high kick.
Cardinal Sanctus throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raunio moves out of range as Cardinal Sanctus throws a body kick.
Raunio blocks a head kick by Cardinal Sanctus.
Raunio clinches.
Raunio has a couple of punches blocked by Cardinal Sanctus.
Cardinal Sanctus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Raunio tries a body shot but Cardinal Sanctus blocks it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cardinal Sanctus.
Raunio lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cardinal Sanctus landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Raunio has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Cardinal Sanctus clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Raunio biding his time, controlling Cardinal Sanctus.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cardinal Sanctus tries to escape the position.
Cardinal Sanctus has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Raunio.
Raunio lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cardinal Sanctus felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Raunio punches Cardinal Sanctus on the ear.
Raunio is working the ground and pound. Can Cardinal Sanctus escape?
Raunio has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Raunio scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Cardinal Sanctus is looking for a way out.
Good control from Raunio.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cardinal Sanctus tries to break free.
Raunio lands with a hammerfist to the side of Cardinal Sanctus's head.
I really don't envy Cardinal Sanctus right now.
Raunio lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Raunio lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Cardinal Sanctus hold on?!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raunio trying to control.
Raunio is punishing Cardinal Sanctus with strikes - can he finish him?!
Raunio connects with a big shot to the side of Cardinal Sanctus's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rauli Raunio dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Raunio lands a really nice looking cross but Cardinal Sanctus seems unphased.
Cardinal Sanctus is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Cardinal Sanctus throws a leg kick that misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cardinal Sanctus - that will leave a mark!
Cardinal Sanctus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good work by Cardinal Sanctus as he checks the leg kick.
Raunio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cardinal Sanctus tries a quick counter leg kick but Raunio is wise to it.
Rauli Raunio is winning the standup battle so far.
Cardinal Sanctus tries to land a front kick but Raunio steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Raunio feinted with a counter takedown.
Cardinal Sanctus misses with a looping left.
Raunio throws an off balance right hand
and Cardinal Sanctus makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Raunio misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cardinal Sanctus finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raunio attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Raunio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cardinal Sanctus can do to turn this around?
Cardinal Sanctus takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Cardinal Sanctus throws a sloppy head kick and Raunio moves out of range easily.
Raunio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cardinal Sanctus connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Raunio takes a swing at Cardinal Sanctus's ribcage but misses.
Cardinal Sanctus tries a quick counter leg kick but Raunio is wise to it.
Raunio takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Raunio has Cardinal Sanctus up against the cage in a clinch.
Raunio lands a shot to the body.
Raunio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
His Eminence Cardinal Sanctus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Raunio looks for the body kick but Cardinal Sanctus saw that one coming.
Cardinal Sanctus steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Raunio bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cardinal Sanctus with a nice cross.
Raunio is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Raunio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Raunio tries to land a body kick
and Cardinal Sanctus counters by clinching up.
Raunio blocks an uppercut.
Cardinal Sanctus lands an elbow inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cardinal Sanctus creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A body shot lands from Raunio.
Cardinal Sanctus throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cardinal Sanctus prevents a body shot from Raunio.
Raunio scores with a shot to the side of Cardinal Sanctus's head.
Raunio breaks from the clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Raunio scores with a four punch combination!
A lazy left from Raunio finds it's target.
Cardinal Sanctus is still on wobbly legs! Can Raunio finish him?
Raunio seems to be stalking Cardinal Sanctus here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Cardinal Sanctus drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rauli Raunio!
Rauli Raunio was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated His Eminence Cardinal Sanctus had this to say: 'Damn you DEVIL'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Avalon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommi Hartola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Avalon comes to the cage accompanied by Harder Better Faster - Daft Punk. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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205 lbs
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215 lbs
46 - 21 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, James Avalon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
46 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommi Hartola!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Avalon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hartola manages to avoid it.
Hartola throws out a counter right but Avalon avoids it with no problem.
Hartola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Avalon was well out of range. Poor timing from Hartola.
Avalon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hartola was well out of range. Poor timing from Avalon.
Avalon cracks Hartola with an open hand slap.
Avalon clinches with his opponent.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hartola.
Hartola with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Avalon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Avalon throws a punch but it's blocked by Hartola.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hartola lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Avalon lands with a light punch inside.
Avalon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Avalon darts in looking for a takedown but Hartola gets double underhooks and turns Avalon into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Avalon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Avalon misses with the body kick
and Hartola counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Avalon throws a head kick that misses.
Hartola tries to land a front kick but Avalon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Avalon throwing a counter right hand but Hartola manages to avoid it.
Tommi Hartola is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Avalon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hartola moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Avalon throws a hook to the side of Hartola's head but Hartola sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Avalon tries to clinch but Hartola moves out of range.
Avalon cracks the inside of Hartola's front leg.
Avalon with a poor takedown
and Hartola counters with a nice body shot.
Hartola connects with a body shot that sends Avalon's belly button to the back.
Avalon is breathing heavily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hartola. That's going to slow Avalon down.
Avalon moves in looking to clinch but Hartola pushes him off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hartola! But no joy.
Hartola thuds his right hand into Avalon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hartola displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Avalon throws out the jab.
James Avalon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hartola is looking to slow Avalon down with leg kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hartola.
Avalon misses with a hook. Hartola ducked under it nicely.
Avalon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hartola! But no joy.
Avalon wants to clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Hartola.
Avalon lands with a shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hartola, right into the meat.
Hartola takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Avalon just misses with a punch to the body.
Avalon shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Avalon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avalon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hartola.
Avalon throws out a powerful jab.
Hartola blocks a leg kick.
Avalon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A left and a right from Avalon both land. Nice combination.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hartola.
A good leg kick by Hartola.
Hartola throws a low kick, looking for Avalon's leg but Avalon calmly moves out of range.
Avalon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hartola counters with an outside leg kick.
Avalon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hartola circles away quickly and effectively.
Hartola is looking to slow Avalon down with leg kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Avalon misses with a takedown attempt
and Hartola counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like James Avalon has been cut.
Avalon takes one to the chin there.
Hartola lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hartola defending well as Avalon loads up on a big left hand.
Avalon looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hartola dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hartola scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Avalon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hartola drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Avalon's head, knocking him out cold! Hartola is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tommi Hartola!
An out of breath and clearly excited Tommi Hartola thanked Maximum Vitality for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Bonham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexandre Nieto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Nieto's choice of entrance music: Bullet the Blue Sky. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, John Bonham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Alexandre Nieto!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nieto avoids a kick to the body.
Bonham gets tackled into the cage by Nieto. Nieto maintains the clinch.
Bonham misses with an elbow over the top.
Bonham lands a body punch.
Nieto tries to throw a body punch but Bonham avoids it by throwing Nieto back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Nieto - that landed with a thud.
Nieto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bonham connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nieto just misses with a punch to the body.
Bonham turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nieto throws a leg kick but Bonham sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bonham scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nieto swings for the body but Bonham moves out of range.
Bonham connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nieto's hands.
Bonham looks to land a body kick but Nieto moved away.
A leg kick checked by Bonham.
Bonham is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Nieto.
Nieto walks into a straight right hand from Bonham.
Bonham really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonham avoids the head kick by Nieto.
Bonham lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
John Bonham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bonham misses with a kick to the body.
Bonham lands with a hook. Nieto tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nieto misses with a head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nieto.
Nieto drives through and clinches with Bonham against the cage.
Bonham misses with some punches.
Bonham can't find room to land a body shot as Nieto controls the action.
Nieto scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nieto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bonham displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nieto up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Nieto.
Nieto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nieto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bonham lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nieto swings wildly with an uppercut but Bonham uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nieto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nieto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bonham misses with a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nieto misses with a body punch.
Bonham misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nieto struggles to land a body shot inside as Bonham controls his hands.
Bonham blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Bonham fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Nieto.
Nieto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bonham lands with a right to the head.
Nieto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bonham struggles to land a body shot inside as Nieto controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bonham.
Nieto misses with some punches.
Nieto is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nieto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bonham.
Nieto throws a punch but it's blocked by Bonham.
Bonham with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Alexandre Nieto has been cut.
Nieto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bonham misses with an elbow over the top.
Nieto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nieto misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nieto.
Nieto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bonham misses with a knee to the head.
Bonham doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bonham lands a shoulder strike.
Nieto takes an elbow to the temple.
Nieto lands a shot to the body.
Bonham working Nieto over with knees to the body.
Bonham lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bonham lands a knee to the head.
Bonham creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nieto's defenses.
Bonham lands with a light punch inside.
Nieto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Bonham dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexandre Nieto's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nieto moves out of range as Bonham throws a body kick.
Nieto throws a big counter head kick but Bonham avoids it with no problem.
Nieto ducks right into an uppercut from Bonham.
Bonham throws a half hearted mid kick.
Alexandre Nieto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bonham checks a leg kick.
Nieto takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nieto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bonham is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Nieto.
A lazy left from Bonham finds it's target.
Nieto throws a hook to the side of Bonham's head but Bonham sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nieto tries to keep at a distance but Bonham has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bonham tries a body shot but Nieto blocks it.
Bonham misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nieto misses with the head strike.
Bonham throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nieto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nieto misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nieto takes an elbow to the temple.
Nieto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nieto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bonham scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bonham can't find room to land a body shot as Nieto controls the action.
Bonham will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nieto up against the cage.
Bonham misses with some punches.
Nieto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bonham's elbow.
John Bonham has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bonham softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bonham lands with a left to the head.
Nieto misses with some punches.
Bonham throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bonham is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nieto is looking to break free of the clinch but Bonham has double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nieto.
Bonham landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bonham is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nieto can do to turn this around?
Nieto goes for a takedown attempt but Bonham pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bonham tests Nieto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bonham catches Nieto with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nieto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bonham.
Nice uppercut there from Bonham.
Nieto misses with a low kick.
A leg kick checked by Bonham.
Bonham lands a nice shot that snaps Nieto's head back.
Nieto throws an overhand right that lands on Bonham's shoulder, as Bonham tries to avoid the shot.
Bonham tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Nieto manages to circle out of the way.
A good leg kick by Bonham.
Bonham cracks Nieto with an open hand slap.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nieto.
Nieto throws a leg kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bonham looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bonham connects with a nice looking jab.
Nieto ducks right into an uppercut from Bonham.
Nieto clinches up with Bonham and pushes him back against the cage.
Bonham lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bonham.
Bonham swings wildly with an uppercut but Nieto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Nieto.
Bonham blocks a body shot from Nieto.
Bonham lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nieto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nieto blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nieto.
Nieto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bonham misses with a hook from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nieto lands a nice shot to the body.
Nieto lands a shoulder strike.
Nieto swings wildly with an uppercut but Bonham uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nieto tries to work over Bonham's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bonham prevents Nieto from breaking the clinch.
Bonham misses with the head strike.
Bonham misses with an elbow over the top.
Nieto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Bonham dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexandre Nieto's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Bonham avoids the head kick by Nieto.
Nieto moves out of range as Bonham strikes.
Nieto throws a low kick but Bonham avoids it.
Nieto finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bonham slips under a jab from Nieto.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nieto checks a leg kick.
Nieto tries to land a front kick but Bonham steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nieto attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nieto tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nieto. Bonham does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bonham throws a looping overhand right but Nieto ducks down to avoid it.
Nieto chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nieto throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bonham stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nieto has closed the distance and engaged Bonham in a clinch.
Bonham working Nieto over with knees to the body.
Nieto can't find room to land a body shot as Bonham controls the action.
Bonham throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonham fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nieto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bonham tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nieto takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bonham stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bonham scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bonham tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bonham pushes off an throws an elbow but Nieto leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bonham goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nieto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Nieto.
Bonham pushes off an throws an elbow but Nieto leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nieto takes an elbow to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonham swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bonham lands a hook that snaps the head of Nieto backwards.
Nieto blocks an elbow strike.
Bonham slows down the pace here.
Bonham lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Alexandre Nieto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nieto working aggressively here.
Nieto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nieto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bonham backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Bonham.
Bonham missing with knees to the body.
Bonham struggles to land a body shot inside as Nieto controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nieto goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bonham prevents it.
Bonham misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nieto.
A short left from Bonham.
Nieto managing to block the knees to the body from Bonham.
A left hand lands to the body for Bonham.
Bonham throws an elbow that misses.
Bonham lands an uppercut.
Bonham gets through Nieto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nieto is trying to force a seperation but Bonham has the dominant position.
Bonham connects with a knee to the head.
Bonham is pushing Nieto up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bonham misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nieto can't break the clinch.
Nieto scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nieto dodges an elbow strike from Bonham.
Nieto lands a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bonham keeping full guard, as Nieto tries to pass.
Nieto preventing the sweep.
Bonham keeping moving, preventing Nieto from controlling successfully.
Nieto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Bonham showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bonham, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Bonham!
Jumping up and down and very excited, John Bonham waved his t-shirt featuring Kemists ↑™ 5x160Q - $149-199's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Craig Hanks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rumina Sato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sato is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Call to prayer of islam. Rumina Sato looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Craig Hanks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Rumina Sato!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanks throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sato stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hanks connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hanks.
Hanks throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hanks takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sato's coach down at GTI was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sato's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hanks just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Hanks.
Sato fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hanks is out of range.
Hanks takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hanks lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sato looks to throw the jab but Hanks is out of range.
Sato takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rumina Sato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sato manages to avoid it.
Sato throws a series of punches but Hanks moves out of range.
Hanks throwing a counter right hand but Sato manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sato walks into a jab.
Hanks scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hanks thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sato now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sato 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.
Sato throws a leg kick but Hanks sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sato misses with a low kick.
Hanks fakes the leg kick and cracks Sato in the body.
Hanks lands a jab to Sato's midsection.
Hanks takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sato takes one to the chin there.
A good leg kick by Hanks.
Hanks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hanks pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sato back to the cage. Hanks follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Sato uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hanks.
Hanks lands with a good body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sato scores with a jab to the jaw.
A jab from Hanks does it's job there.
Sato fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sato lands a nice looking body shot.
Hanks throws a body punch but Sato moves out of range.
Hanks misses with a right hand
and Sato counters with a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sato throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hanks feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Satos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hanks looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hanks drives through and clinches with Sato against the cage.
Hanks lands a hook that snaps the head of Sato backwards.
Hanks throws a punch but it's blocked by Sato.
Sato manages to break the clinch.
Hanks slips a jab from Sato.
Sato scores with a leg kick.
Sato lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Still in the clinch, Hanks scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sato has a couple of punches blocked by Hanks.
Sato prevents a body shot from Hanks.
Hanks lands a left hand.
Sato misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Hanks.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sato.
A short right from Hanks.
Sato is rocked!
Hanks misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sato is still on wobbly legs! Can Hanks finish him?
Hanks misses with some punches.
Hanks working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hanks working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hanks has a couple of punches blocked by Sato.
Hanks throws a punch but it's blocked by Sato.
Sato blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hanks throws a punch but it's blocked by Sato.
Sato blocks an uppercut.
Hanks misses with the head strike.
Hanks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hanks pushes Sato back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sato looks winded!
Hanks throws a head punch that misses.
Hanks throws a big uppercut that drops Sato! More strikes from Hanks and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Sato lies dazed against the cage as Hanks celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Craig Hanks!
Craig Hanks seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Rumina Sato stepped up to the mic, saying 'It's at times like this, one must reach deeply into his soul,challenge his heart, feel new courage, endure the fuck pain and say 'FUCK ISLAM AND MOHAMMED WAS A PEDOPHILE''.
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby McBobby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 24 - 0, fighting out of New York, Noel Smith!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That kick from McBobby tenderised Smith's leg. Smith is trying to keep his angry face on.
McBobby thumps Smith with a low kick.
Smith throws a hook but McBobby blocks it.
McBobby feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A good leg kick by McBobby.
McBobby takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
McBobby slips under a jab.
Smith misses with a looping right.
McBobby keeps Smith at a distance using the push kick.
Smith gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McBobby scores with a nice body kick.
McBobby scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Noel Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McBobby moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Smith appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McBobby fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McBobby keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Smith blocks a head kick by McBobby.
Smith misses the body punch
and McBobby counters with a good low kick that Smith was not able to check.
McBobby misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith misses with a leg kick
and McBobby counters with an inside leg kick.
Smith cracks McBobby with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Smith has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McBobby.
McBobby works over Smith's head and body with a nice combination.
Smith misses with a hook
and McBobby makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Smith looks winded!
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McBobby. McBobby obviously looking to wear him down.
Both fighters circling a little - McBobby finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
McBobby moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smith tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McBobby lands with a thumping leg kick.
McBobby moves into range and clinches up with Smith.
McBobby lands a left hand.
McBobby lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
McBobby doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith blocks a body shot from McBobby.
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Smith's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith blocks the body kick.
McBobby with a jab.
Smith keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bobby McBobby is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McBobby looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McBobby lets loose with a powerful body kick. Smith will feel that in the morning.
McBobby throws a front kick aimed at Smith's knee but Smith avoids it well.
McBobby throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McBobby.
McBobby dodges the punch combination from Smith.
McBobby lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McBobby looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith tries to score with a low kick but McBobby moves his leg out of the way.
McBobby swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McBobby looks to land a body kick but Smith moved away.
Smith checks the leg kick nicely there.
McBobby throws a low kick but Smith moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBobby throws a half hearted mid kick.
McBobby doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Smith lands a jab to the nose.
McBobby turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McBobby throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
McBobby is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McBobby connects with a jab.
McBobby dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith. That did some damage!
An inside leg kick lands from McBobby.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McBobby counters with a nice body kick.
McBobby swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A clash of legs there as McBobby blocks the low kick.
McBobby uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
McBobby throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McBobby ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McBobby thumps Smith with a low kick.
Smith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smith shoots in and drives through. McBobby sprawls well.
McBobby tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smith misses with a left hand
and McBobby connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McBobby throws a leg kick which misses Smith's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith tries to avoid it.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McBobby. McBobby obviously looking to wear him down.
McBobby jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McBobby swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An inside leg kick from McBobby misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby McBobby dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A good leg kick by McBobby.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McBobby manages to avoid it.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McBobby scoring well with a low kick there.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but McBobby slips the punch.
Smith scoring well with a low kick there.
Smith avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McBobby lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Smith has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Smith and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McBobby counters with a straight right hand.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McBobby sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice shot lands for McBobby.
Smith misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a body kick that misses.
Whack! McBobby lands a heavy head kick that drops Smith. The ref tackles McBobby to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Smith was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Bobby McBobby!
Bobby McBobby seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Xantos Aremis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enzo Moretti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aremis's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Infected Mushroom - Merlin. Moretti has chosen CHANGES as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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178 lbs
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177 lbs
31 - 17 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Xantos Aremis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Enzo Moretti!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aremis thuds a left hand into Moretti's body.
Aremis swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Moretti misses with a low kick.
A low kick from Aremis is predictable there
and Moretti counters by moving into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Aremis definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moretti.
Aremis is trying to trip Moretti. He has hold of a leg but Moretti is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Aremis persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Moretti pulls Aremis in close to prevent any damage.
Moretti looking for a sweep. Not yet Moretti, not yet.
Aremis's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aremis preventing the sweep.
Aremis working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Aremis throwing strikes but missing.
Moretti preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moretti is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Aremis throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aremis trying to control the position from guard on top but Moretti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aremis throwing strikes from guard but Moretti blocks nicely.
Aremis trying to control the position from guard on top but Moretti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Aremis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Moretti throws out a counter right but Aremis avoids it with no problem.
Xantos Aremis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aremis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Aremis has taken the fight to the clinch.
Moretti lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aremis backwards.
Moretti blocks a body shot from Aremis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aremis has a couple of punches blocked by Moretti.
Aremis has Moretti pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Moretti manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nice body punch from Moretti.
Aremis is trying to pull guard but Moretti has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xantos Aremis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aremis wants a takedown but no success here.
Moretti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aremis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Moretti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Aremis blocks an uppercut.
Aremis blocks an uppercut.
Aremis blocking some punches.
Aremis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Moretti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aremis's elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moretti lands a right hand.
Moretti can't find room to land a body shot as Aremis controls the action.
Aremis trying to land knees to the body.
Aremis swings wildly with an uppercut but Moretti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aremis lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Moretti.
Moretti takes a shot to the head.
Aremis throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moretti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Aremis swings wildly with an uppercut but Moretti uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aremis.
Moretti prevents a body shot from Aremis.
Aremis looking to slow down the pace here.
Aremis scores with a shoulder strike.
Aremis is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Moretti is keeping busy.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Moretti.
Moretti misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Moretti.
Aremis trying to land knees to the body.
Moretti has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Aremis seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Moretti can turn it around.
Aremis misses with some punches.
Moretti throws a head punch that misses.
Aremis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Moretti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aremis's elbow.
Moretti misses with a punch to the body.
Aremis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Moretti is working Aremis over against the cage.
Aremis successfully pulls guard.
Aremis is looking to sweep but instead, Moretti has passed into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moretti controlling the pace.
Moretti tries to pass to full mount but Aremis defends it.
Aremis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aremis is working hard here to advance position.
Moretti is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Enzo Moretti will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Aremis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moretti moves away.
Moretti is looking to clinch.
Moretti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aremis works the jab nicely.
Moretti lands a jab to the head.
Aremis shoots and misses
and Moretti counters by clinching up.
A short right from Moretti.
Moretti throws a head punch that misses.
Aremis lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Moretti is trying to control but can't.
Xantos Aremis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Moretti manages to get to full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Aremis trying to control but Moretti is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aremis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Aremis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Moretti looking to control.
Moretti keeping moving, preventing Aremis from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Aremis throwing strikes but missing.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Aremis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moretti.
Aremis scores with a decent looking hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Aremis, as that shot connected.
The fighters circle momentarily. Aremis darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Moretti moves out of range of the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moretti looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Aremis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Aremis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aremis misses with a looping left.
Moretti blocks a jab.
Moretti ducks under a wild hook from Aremis.
Moretti feints a counter leg kick.
Aremis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Moretti misses with a body shot.
Aremis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Moretti counters with an inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Aremis, right into the meat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aremis lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Good shot there by Aremis.
Moretti lands a head kick. Aremis smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Xantos Aremis has been cut.
Moretti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aremis.
Moretti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aremis throws a wild body kick that Moretti sees coming a mile off.
Aremis misses with an uppercut. Moretti saw that one coming.
Aremis throws a lazy body kick
and Moretti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Moretti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aremis was well out of range. Poor timing from Moretti.
Aremis throws a hook but Moretti avoids it easily.
Aremis misses with an uppercut.
Aremis throws a lazy uppercut
and Moretti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aremis throws a head kick that misses.
Moretti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aremis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Moretti fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Aremis.
Aremis slips a jab from Moretti.
Moretti lands a jab to the head.
Moretti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aremis throws out the jab.
A big right from Aremis misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aremis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Moretti defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xantos Aremis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moretti misses with an uppercut. Aremis saw that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moretti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aremis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Aremis is looking to clinch.
A good leg kick by Moretti.
Moretti takes a jab right on the kisser.
Moretti works the jab nicely.
Aremis throws a lazy right hand but Moretti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aremis backing away here, and Moretti unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Moretti slips a jab from Aremis.
Aremis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Moretti's sensitive parts.
Moretti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aremis throws a big shot that misses.
Aremis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Xantos Aremis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Xantos Aremis's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A low kick from Aremis is predictable there
and Moretti counters by moving into the clinch.
Aremis is looking to control Moretti's arms but Moretti gets an underhook and turns him. Now Aremis has his back to the cage.
Aremis swings wildly with an uppercut but Moretti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moretti swings wildly with an uppercut but Aremis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aremis blocking some punches.
Aremis has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Moretti clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Moretti rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Moretti avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Aremis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moretti avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Aremis.
Moretti is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aremis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moretti is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aremis lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Moretti avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Aremis.
Moretti trying to control from the bottom.
Moretti is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Aremis is staying active.
Aremis landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Aremis lands strikes from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aremis is thwarting Moretti's attempts to control the position.
Moretti is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Aremis's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Aremis's back!
Moretti has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Aremis's body.
Moretti tries to get the hooks in deep but Aremis pushed the leg off.
Moretti controls the position.
Aremis trying to control the position but Moretti manages to sink in the hooks.
Moretti tries to get the hooks in deep but Aremis pushed the leg off.
Aremis trying to control but not successfully.
I would not like to be Aremis right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aremis trying to control the position but Moretti manages to sink in the hooks.
Aremis trying to get back to his feet but Moretti is in full control for now.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Moretti's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Moretti is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Aremis is in bad spot here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Aremis trying to control the action but Moretti just sinks the hooks in.
Moretti has the hooks in. Aremis is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Moretti just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Moretti's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Moretti struggling to keep hold of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
I really don't envy Aremis right now.
Aremis is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Aremis tries to roll but Moretti sticks to his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Enzo Moretti.
I think Moretti has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Enzo Moretti!
Enzo Moretti looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I only won because you're old as fuck man. Thanks for taking the fight though.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rung Thrym (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timur Rubin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thrym comes to the cage accompanied by The Rains of Castamere. Timur Rubin told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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23
248 lbs
11 - 0 - 1 |
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256 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
11 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Rung Thrym!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Timur Rubin!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Thrym - just one landing.
Rubin lands a nice hook to Thrym's body. Thrym takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thrym looks to land a right hand but Rubin moved out of range.
Thrym is looking to land body kicks.
Thrym takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thrym looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thrym throws a poor cross that misses
and Rubin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Thrym's guard.
Rubin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rubin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rubin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rubin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rubin trying to control but Thrym is working from the bottom.
Thrym wants to sweep but no luck.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Rubin working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubin is in close to Thrym's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rubin looking to pass the guard.
Rubin is working Thrym over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rubin trying to control the position from guard on top but Thrym is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Rubin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rubin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rubin drops an elbow to the side of Thrym's head.
Rubin trying to mount his opponent but Thrym defends it.
Thrym trying to hold on to Rubin's head to control him but Rubin postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thrym tries to get to full guard but Rubin has control of the leg.
Thrym is refusing to be controlled, as Rubin sits in half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rubin goes for a double leg but Thrym avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Thrym continues to drive forward.
Thrym closes the distance and pushes Rubin back into the cage.
Thrym misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Thrym fails to land.
The referee calls for Thrym to work.
Rubin misses with a punch on the inside.
Thrym misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thrym is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thrym creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thrym swings wildly with an uppercut but Rubin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rubin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thrym is trying to maintain a safe position but Rubin gets an underhook and turns Thrym into the cage.
Rubin tries a body shot but Thrym blocks it.
Thrym looking to stall.
Rubin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rubin's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rubin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thrym.
Rubin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Thrym throws a head punch that misses.
Thrym misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thrym tries to work over Rubin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rubin working aggressively here.
Thrym lands an uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A right handed body shot lands from Rubin.
Thrym is trying to maintain a safe position but Rubin gets an underhook and turns Thrym into the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Rubin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Thrym swings wildly with an uppercut but Rubin uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timur Rubin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Thrym turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rubin connects with a solid leg kick.
Thrym swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thrym checks a leg kick.
Thrym throws a nice outside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thrym.
Rubin drops his hands momentarily and Thrym takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thrym.
Rubin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thrym moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thrym feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Rubin lands a glancing blow to the side of Thrym's head.
Rubin misses with a hook. Thrym ducked under it nicely.
Thrym went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubin takes a kick to the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thrym darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A big left from Thrym misses.
Thrym looks to land a body kick but Rubin moved away.
Rubin with the counter takedown but Thrym avoids it easily.
Rubin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thrym.
Rubin tries a low kick but Thrym avoids it.
Thrym walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rubin.
A left lands for Thrym.
Rubin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thrym looks to score with a jab to the body but Rubin is just out of range.
Rubin misses the body punch
and Thrym counters with a low kick, right behind Rubin 's knee.
Thrym looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rubin feints the counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubin moves out of range as Thrym throws a body kick.
Rubin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rung Thrym is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rubin scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Rubin misses.
Thrym misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thrym scores with a nice right hand.
Rubin throws a hook but Thrym avoids it easily.
Rubin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rubin throws a low kick, looking for Thrym's leg but Thrym calmly moves out of range.
Thrym is looking to counter with head kicks.
Rubin throws a body punch but Thrym moves out of range.
Thrym throws out a powerful jab.
Thrym explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubin scores with a takedown into Thrym's guard.
Rubin lands a couple of digs.
Thrym looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thrym avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thrym looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rubin is one step ahead there.
Rubin postures up and lands a big shot to Thrym's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rubin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Thrym wants to get back to his feet but Rubin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Thrym trying to control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rubin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rubin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Thrym on the side of the head.
Rubin throws out a powerful jab.
Nice jab there from Rubin.
Thrym wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thrym keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rubin.
Thrym pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rubin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rung Thrym will probably get the nod.
That's time! Thrym's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Thrym cracks Rubin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thrym misses with a low kick.
Thrym keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rubin misses with a hook. Thrym ducked under it nicely.
Thrym misses with a low kick.
Rubin throws a big shot that misses.
Thrym throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rubin throws a lazy right hand but Thrym sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Thrym ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rubin moves away.
Rubin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Thrym defends it well.
Thrym slips a jab from Rubin.
Rubin connects with a nice looking jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice uppercut there from Rubin.
Rubin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rubin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rubin misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Timur Rubin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rubin trying to control the action but Thrym is working from the bottom.
Rubin creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Thrym sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Thrym is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubin advances to full mount.
Thrym wants to control but Rubin is having none of it.
Rubin sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Thrym working to try and regain half guard.
Thrym wants to control but Rubin is having none of it.
Rubin prevents Thrym from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubin looking to control but Thrym is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rubin thowing shots but they're missing.
Rubin trying to control but Thrym is having none of it.
Poor strikes thrown by Rubin there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rubin scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Thrym has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Rubin's lack of action.
Thrym wants to get back to full guard.
Rubin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rubin passes to side control.
Rubin throwing strikes but Thrym manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thrym trying to control the action but Rubin is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timur Rubin really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rubin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rubin misses with a wild body shot.
Rubin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rubin. Thrym does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thrym swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A jab from Rubin misses.
Thrym avoids the body shot from Rubin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thrym's sensitive parts.
A clash of legs there as Rubin blocks the low kick.
Thrym uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rubin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Thrym. Beautiful body shot.
Thrym buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thrym looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rubin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rubin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Thrym defends well and Rubin ends up having to push Thrym into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Thrym takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rubin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rubin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rubin throws a leg kick
and Thrym connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thrym thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thrym ducks under a wild hook from Rubin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Thrym counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thrym fails to land with a series of punches.
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!
Thrym looks to land a right hand but Rubin moved out of range.
Rubin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Thrym tries a head kick but it misses.
Thrym throws a leg kick
and Rubin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Thrym won't be happy with that.
Thrym managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Rubin.
Thrym takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Thrym defending against the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thrym on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Rubin is looking to take a break and control but Thrym is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rubin lands a few punches from side control.
Rubin throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Thrym taking a bit of punishment here - Rubin scoring with strikes.
Thrym taking punishment in the form of punches.
Thrym is not content to let Rubin control the position.
Thrym is pushing Rubin's head away, looking to escape. Rubin manages to hold on to the position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thrym managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Rubin.
Thrym can't do much from the bottom here.
Rubin scoring with punches from side control.
Thrym tries to improve position but can't.
Thrym prevents Rubin from moving into mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rubin working the ground and pound.
Thrym is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timur Rubin dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Thrym misses with a hook. Rubin ducked under it nicely.
Rubin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Thrym misses with a hook. Rubin ducked under it nicely.
Thrym takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thrym throws a sloppy head kick and Rubin moves out of range easily.
Thrym takes one on the button.
Rubin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thrym looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rubin lands with an overhand left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrym swings for the body but Rubin moves out of range.
Rubin lands a nice hook to Thrym's body. Thrym takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thrym checks a low kick from Rubin.
Thrym thinks about countering with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubin takes one on the button.
Thrym walks into a jab.
Thrym motions for Rubin to come forward. Thrym throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And Rubin tries to counter it with a takedown but Thrym pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rubin misses with a hook.
Rubin connects with a solid leg kick.
Rubin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Thrym scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rubin blocks a head kick by Thrym.
Rubin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That kick from Thrym tenderised Rubin's leg. Rubin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rubin moves out of range of the strikes.
Timur Rubin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubin throws out a loose jab but Thrym uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Thrym. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thrym.
Rubin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thrym as he avoids it easily.
Rung Thrym is winning the standup battle so far.
Rubin misses with an uppercut.
Thrym moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thrym takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rubin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Rubin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thrym throws a head kick but Rubin moves out of range.
And Rubin tries to counter it with a takedown but Thrym pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Thrym with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rubin to score with a decent uppercut.
Thrym misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thrym ducks right into an uppercut from Rubin.
Rubin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thrym throws an overhand right that lands on Rubin's shoulder, as Rubin tries to avoid the shot.
Rung Thrym has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thrym misses with a low kick.
Thrym throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rubin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rubin trying to control the position from guard on top but Thrym is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rubin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rubin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thrym swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thrym looking for a sweep. Not yet Thrym, not yet.
Rubin is stalling in the full guard.
Rubin advances to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Timur Rubin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rubin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 46:49
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 46:49
Judge William Gold scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timur Rubin!
Timur Rubin is the new super heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Timur Rubin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Victor Zsasz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy La Plegua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zsasz comes to the cage accompanied by 2Pac: When We Ride ft. Outlawz. La Plegua is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by "Blut Royale" by Combichrist. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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32
143 lbs
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167 lbs
28 - 11 - 0 |
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Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Victor Zsasz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andy La Plegua!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zsasz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Good work by La Plegua as he checks the leg kick.
Zsasz throws a low kick but it's checked well by La Plegua.
Zsasz throws out a leg kick but La Plegua moves out of range and Zsasz only half commits.
La Plegua avoids a punch combination nicely.
La Plegua moves into the clinch successfully.
La Plegua working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zsasz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of La Plegua backwards.
Zsasz is trying to break the clinch but La Plegua has him pressed against the cage.
Zsasz misses with a knee strike.
La Plegua lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zsasz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zsasz.
Zsasz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Zsasz is working La Plegua over against the cage.
Zsasz breaks the clinch.
Zsasz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from La Plegua.
La Plegua throws a right hand that Zsasz ducks under and follows up with a left that Zsasz also avoids with ease.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
La Plegua throws a series of punches but Zsasz moves out of range.
La Plegua avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
La Plegua scores with a sloppy right hand. Zsasz should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zsasz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but La Plegua was well out of range. Poor timing from Zsasz.
Zsasz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by La Plegua.
Andy La Plegua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
La Plegua keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Zsasz looks to land a right hand but La Plegua moved out of range.
Zsasz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
La Plegua throws a lazy body kick
and Zsasz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zsasz just misses with a punch to the body.
La Plegua misses with a wild body shot.
As La Plegua backs away, Zsasz returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
La Plegua takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
La Plegua attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Zsasz lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and La Plegua has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from La Plegua and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
As Zsasz backs off La Plegua throws a huge counter combo but Zsasz manages to avoid it all.
La Plegua closes the distance looking to clinch
and Zsasz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
La Plegua clinches up against the cage.
La Plegua presses Zsasz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
La Plegua working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zsasz has a couple of punches blocked by La Plegua.
Zsasz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zsasz.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zsasz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
La Plegua cracks Zsasz with a nice body shot.
La Plegua lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Zsasz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
La Plegua tries a body shot but Zsasz blocks it.
Zsasz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Zsasz.
Zsasz tries to land knees in the clinch but La Plegua avoids the damage to the body.
La Plegua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
La Plegua has a couple of punches blocked by Zsasz.
Still in the clinch, Zsasz scores with a nice short uppercut.
La Plegua throws a head punch that misses.
Zsasz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nice body punch from La Plegua.
La Plegua misses with a body punch.
Zsasz connects with a knee to the head.
Zsasz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with La Plegua's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zsasz cracks La Plegua with a nice body shot.
La Plegua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
La Plegua misses with a body punch.
La Plegua works on Zsasz's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zsasz.
La Plegua prevents Zsasz from breaking the clinch.
La Plegua misses with some punches.
La Plegua tries a body shot but Zsasz blocks it.
La Plegua struggles to land a body shot inside as Zsasz controls his hands.
Zsasz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zsasz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
La Plegua takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
La Plegua doesn't manage to clinch there - Zsasz circles away.
A clash of legs there as La Plegua blocks the low kick.
Zsasz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from La Plegua.
Zsasz cracks La Plegua with a good jab.
La Plegua throws a right hand that Zsasz ducks under and follows up with a left that Zsasz also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
La Plegua pushes Zsasz up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from La Plegua on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zsasz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
La Plegua doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zsasz throws a hook but La Plegua avoids it easily.
La Plegua forces Zsasz back against the cage and clinches.
La Plegua lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
La Plegua pushes Zsasz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zsasz lands with a right to the head.
Zsasz swings wildly with an uppercut but La Plegua uses good head movement to avoid it.
La Plegua lands a nice uppercut.
Zsasz misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
La Plegua softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zsasz misses with a knee to the head.
La Plegua lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
La Plegua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zsasz is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andy La Plegua will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
La Plegua tries to clinch but Zsasz moves out of range.
La Plegua looks to throw the jab but Zsasz is out of range.
La Plegua doesn't manage to clinch there - Zsasz circles away.
Zsasz thuds a left hand into La Plegua's body.
La Plegua scores with a jab to the body.
Zsasz is looking to wear down La Plegua with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Zsasz feints and then cracks La Plegua's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow La Plegua down.
La Plegua is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zsasz.
La Plegua digs a good hook to Zsasz's body.
Zsasz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zsasz lands with a right hand.
Victor Zsasz is winning the standup battle so far.
Zsasz misses with a wild body shot.
La Plegua takes the fight into the clinch.
La Plegua swings wildly with an uppercut but Zsasz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zsasz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zsasz misses with a punch to the body.
Zsasz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of La Plegua backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, La Plegua scores with a nice short uppercut.
La Plegua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
La Plegua blocks a body shot from Zsasz.
La Plegua prevents a body shot from Zsasz.
Zsasz throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short uppercut from La Plegua.
A short uppercut from La Plegua.
Zsasz is rocked!
A short body shot lands from La Plegua as the two fighters clinch.
Oh Zsasz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
La Plegua lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
La Plegua drops Zsasz onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Zsasz is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
It looks like Victor Zsasz has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
La Plegua works on Zsasz's body with a couple of short punches.
La Plegua works on Zsasz's body with a couple of short punches.
La Plegua gets through Zsasz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
La Plegua lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Zsasz to his knees! La Plegua keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andy La Plegua!
Andy La Plegua is the new lightweight champion!
A relieved looking Andy La Plegua thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Victor Zsasz stepped up to the mic, saying 'Revenge is like the sweetest joy next to getting pussy so mothafucka!! i fucking demand a rematch or else get me some pussy to fuck hard.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danza Kuduro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evgeniy Malkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Malkin's choice of entrance music: The Heavy - How You Like Me Now?. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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25 - 9 - 3 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 11 - 2, fighting out of London, Danza Kuduro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 9 - 3, fighting out of Amsterdam, Evgeniy Malkin!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malkin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Malkin slips under a jab.
Kuduro scoring well with a low kick there.
Kuduro throws the left hand but Malkin avoids the punch easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kuduro.
Kuduro has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 63745 in the buildup to the fight.
Kuduro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Malkin feints and then cracks Kuduro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kuduro down.
Kuduro misses with a wild body shot.
Malkin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuduro.
Kuduro throws a body punch but Malkin moves out of range.
Malkin feints the counter takedown.
Malkin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Malkin.
Nice body kick there by Malkin.
Kuduro takes a swing at Malkin's ribcage but misses.
Malkin connects with a single shot there.
Kuduro steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Malkin. That one must have hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuduro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malkin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kuduro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuduro thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuduro misses the target.
Malkin looks to land a body kick but Kuduro moved away.
Kuduro throws a leg kick which misses Malkin's front leg but catches the back leg as Malkin tries to avoid it.
Kuduro attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Malkin tries to land a leg kick but Kuduro saw it coming and moves away.
Malkin just misses with a punch to the body.
Danza Kuduro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kuduro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Malkin - that will leave a mark!
Kuduro tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Malkin is able to avoid easily.
Malkin throws a low kick, looking for Kuduro's leg but Kuduro calmly moves out of range.
Kuduro is looking to wear down Malkin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Malkin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kuduro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Horrible takedown attempt by Malkin or perhaps it was just good defense by Kuduro, which made it look bad.
Kuduro misses with a low kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Malkin finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Malkin.
A shot to the liver by Malkin. Beautiful body shot.
Malkin lands with a cross.
Danza Kuduro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malkin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kuduro but Kuduro pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've been informed that Malkin has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A big left from Kuduro misses.
Malkin throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kuduro darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Malkin lands a high kick!
Kuduro throws a low kick but Malkin avoids it.
Malkin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kuduro takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kuduro looks to score with a jab to the body but Malkin is just out of range.
Kuduro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuduro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Malkin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Malkin wants to pass to mount but Kuduro is defending the position.
Kuduro works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuduro trying to control the position.
Malkin preventing the sweep.
Kuduro is working hard here to advance position.
Malkin trying to control but Kuduro is working from the bottom.
Malkin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kuduro wants to control but Malkin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kuduro has a hand on Malkin's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Malkin takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Kuduro can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malkin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kuduro is looking to escape.
Kuduro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Malkin fails to take his opponent's back.
Kuduro tries to reverse the position but Malkin maintains control.
Kuduro looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evgeniy Malkin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A jab lands there for Kuduro.
Malkin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kuduro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malkin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Malkin stuns Kuduro with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kuduro scores with a hook.
Kuduro scores with a jab.
Kuduro with a nice cross.
Kuduro scores with a hook to the body. Malkin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Malkin cracks Kuduro with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Malkin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kuduro throws a leg kick but Malkin moved away.
A big left from Kuduro misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuduro wants to slow Malkin down by chopping away at his legs.
Jab, jab by Kuduro - just one landing.
Kuduro tries to land a leg kick but Malkin saw it coming and moves away.
A swing and a miss from Malkin.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kuduro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malkin.
Malkin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuduro fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Malkin checks it well.
Kuduro swings for the body but Malkin moves out of range.
Kuduro misses with a body shot.
Malkin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Malkin avoids the head kick by Kuduro.
Kuduro throws a jab but it's blocked by Malkin.
Malkin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kuduro defends it well.
Danza Kuduro is winning the standup battle so far.
Kuduro throws a low kick but Malkin avoids it.
And Malkin tries to counter it with a takedown but Kuduro pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kuduro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Malkin bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kuduro throws a body punch but Malkin moves out of range.
Malkin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kuduro defends it well.
Kuduro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kuduro misses with a wild body shot.
Malkin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kuduro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kuduro checks a leg kick.
Kuduro will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Malkin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Malkin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kuduro as he jumps to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuduro throws out a leg kick but Malkin moves out of range and Kuduro only half commits.
Both fighters circling a little - Kuduro finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malkin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kuduro tries to avoid it but Malkin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kuduro to the ground. Kuduro escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Malkin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kuduro throws a low kick but it's checked well by Malkin.
Kuduro lands a nice hook to Malkin's body. Malkin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kuduro 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.
Malkin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kuduro tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kuduro throws the left hand but Malkin avoids the punch easily.
Malkin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malkin throws a hook to the side of Kuduro's head but Kuduro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kuduro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malkin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Malkin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Malkin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Malkin tries for a kimura but Kuduro is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuduro wants to control but Malkin postures up.
Kuduro tries to bench press Malkin off him but Malkin keeps the position.
Malkin trying to control the action but Kuduro is working from the bottom.
Kuduro regains half guard.
Kuduro tries to get to full guard but Malkin has control of the leg.
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.
Malkin tries to pass to full mount but Kuduro defends it.
Malkin frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Malkin is working for a guillotine from mount but Kuduro frees his head quite easily.
Kuduro controls the position.
Kuduro is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danza Kuduro dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Malkin throws a body shot but no joy.
Kuduro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuduro misses the target.
Kuduro tried to score with a low kick but Malkin checks it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Malkin.
Malkin gets a takedown into half guard.
Malkin wants to pass the guard but Kuduro is defending well.
Kuduro tries to get to full guard but Malkin has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuduro is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malkin is working for a kimura but Kuduro is defending it quite comfortably.
Kuduro preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Malkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malkin dodges the punch combination from Kuduro.
Kuduro connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Malkin momentarily.
Malkin scores with a hook to the body. Kuduro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Malkin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Malkin misses with a series of wild punches.
Kuduro blocks a head kick by Malkin.
Malkin throws out a leg kick but Kuduro moves out of range and Malkin only half commits.
Kuduro throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kuduro's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Malkin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kuduro scrambles back to his feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kuduro.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Malkin.
Kuduro sizes up Malkin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kuduro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malkin manages to avoid it.
Malkin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kuduro.
Malkin shoots in for a double leg but Kuduro sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Malkin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kuduro.
Kuduro tries to land a leg kick but Malkin saw it coming and moves away.
Kuduro thumps Malkin with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Kuduro.
Kuduro is looking to land body kicks.
Malkin drives through with a takedown into guard.
Malkin is fighting to break Kuduro's control of his arms but Kuduro is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kuduro wants to sweep here but Malkin controlling him for the moment.
Malkin stands and throws Kuduro's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuduro is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Malkin wants to control but Kuduro is keeping him busy.
Malkin takes a little break here. Kuduro wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kuduro tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evgeniy Malkin really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Malkin goes for a double leg but Kuduro avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kuduro continues to drive forward.
Kuduro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malkin.
Malkin throws a head kick but Kuduro moves out of range.
Malkin tries to work over Kuduro's front leg with a kick but Kuduro checks it.
Malkin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kuduro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Malkin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kuduro appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Malkin.
Kuduro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Malkin at a distance.
Kuduro tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Malkin is able to avoid easily.
Malkin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Malkin throws a leg kick
and Kuduro counters with a one-two to the body.
Kuduro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malkin.
Kuduro tries to score with a low kick but Malkin moves his leg out of the way.
Malkin checks a leg kick.
Malkin throws a solid leg kick but Kuduro takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Malkin.
Kuduro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kuduro throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kuduro lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Malkin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Malkin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuduro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Malkin. Malkin obviously looking to wear him down.
A head kick misses from Kuduro.
Kuduro lands a leg kick that knocks Malkin off balance momentarily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Malkin.
Kuduro has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Malkin.
Malkin connects with a looping right hand.
Malkin moves away from the strike by Kuduro.
Nice body kick from Malkin.
Kuduro tries a low kick but Malkin avoids it.
Malkin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kuduro is trying to control the position but Malkin postures up.
Kuduro lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malkin keeping full guard, as Kuduro tries to pass.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuduro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kuduro trying to control the position from guard on top but Malkin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuduro looking to sit in guard and control but Malkin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Malkin tries to free his leg and advance position but Kuduro is retaining full guard.
Kuduro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Malkin manages to get himself to full guard.
Malkin has his foot on Kuduro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kuduro works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuduro keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Malkin's head.
Kuduro content to stall in guard here.
Malkin looking for a sweep. Not yet Malkin, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malkin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kuduro can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kuduro trying to control but Malkin is working from the bottom.
Kuduro engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four 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.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A clash of legs there as Kuduro blocks the low kick.
A clash of legs there as Kuduro blocks the low kick.
Kuduro misses the shot to the body.
Kuduro looks to throw the jab but Malkin is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Danza Kuduro will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Kuduro looks to throw the jab but Malkin is out of range.
An inside leg kick from Malkin misses.
Kuduro throws out a leg kick but Malkin moves out of range and Kuduro only half commits.
Kuduro tries to score with a low kick but Malkin moves his leg out of the way.
Malkin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kuduro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malkin was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuduro.
Malkin scores with a head kick. Kuduro tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The fighters circling - Kuduro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Malkin throws a low kick but Kuduro moves out of range easily.
Malkin throws a sloppy head kick and Kuduro moves out of range easily.
Kuduro is looking to score with low kicks.
Kuduro misses with a leg kick.
Malkin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuduro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuduro takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kuduro scores with a body shot.
Malkin swings for the body but Kuduro moves out of range.
Malkin thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kuduro if he has to take too many more of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malkin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kuduro.
Malkin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kuduro misses with a low kick as Malkin jumps back.
Malkin misses with a straight left.
Kuduro tries to counter by clinching up but Malkin breaks away and moves out of range.
Malkin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuduro.
Jab by Malkin.
Malkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuduro checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Malkin checks a leg kick.
Malkin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kuduro.
Malkin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuduro.
Malkin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Malkin misses with a kick to the body.
Malkin lands a body shot.
Malkin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kuduro to score with a decent uppercut.
Malkin scores with a kick to the body.
Kuduro misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malkin jabs Kuduro right on the nose. Kuduro blinks but takes it well.
Malkin tries for a takedown but Kuduro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
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!
Malkin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kuduro throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kuduro lands a really nice looking cross but Malkin seems unphased.
Malkin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kuduro throws a half hearted mid kick.
Malkin avoids the body shot from Kuduro.
Kuduro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kuduro lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Malkin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Malkin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kuduro works over Malkin's head and body with a nice combination.
Malkin lands a lovely overhand right.
Malkin slips a jab and a cross from Kuduro.
Good standup being displayed there by Malkin as he connects with a hook.
Kuduro misses with a wild combination.
Malkin feints the counter takedown.
Malkin scores with a kick to the midsection.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuduro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malkin.
Kuduro throws a hook but Malkin blocks it.
Kuduro throws a body kick that misses.
Kuduro lands a body shot.
Kuduro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malkin.
Kuduro moves out of range of the body kick.
Malkin dodges the punch combination from Kuduro.
Malkin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kuduro throws a jab but it's blocked by Malkin.
A swing and a miss from Kuduro.
Malkin gets a double leg takedown into Kuduro's guard.
Malkin is fighting to break Kuduro's control of his arms but Kuduro is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malkin advances to half guard.
Malkin prevents Kuduro from improving his position.
Malkin wants to pass to mount but Kuduro is defending the position.
Kuduro wants to get back to full guard.
Kuduro trying to control here.
Kuduro keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Malkin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuduro keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Evgeniy Malkin.
I think Malkin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 47:48
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 47:48
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Evgeniy Malkin!
Evgeniy Malkin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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