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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marlon Moraes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Contreras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moraes has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Marlon Moraes looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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144 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marlon Moraes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pablo Contreras!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Glass and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moraes walks into a stiff left hand from Contreras.
Contreras swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moraes needs to keep his hands up - Contreras had a free shot at his head there.
Moraes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Moraes is breathing heavily.
Contreras lands an overhand right.
Contreras comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Contreras with a nice cross.
Moraes is rocked!
Moraes throws a push kick but Contreras slaps the foot to one side.
Contreras drops Moraes with a beautiful combination! Moraes stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Contreras is looking for the KO!
Oh Moraes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Contreras is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Moraes flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Moraes is out cold! Contreras holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pablo Contreras!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lebron Hakim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Lebron Hakim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Sam Sanders!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hakim shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sanders napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sanders is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hakim decides to stand back up.
Sanders clinches up against the cage.
Sanders lands a nice shot to the body.
Sanders lands a nice uppercut.
Sanders lands a damaging elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sanders.
Sanders lands a nice elbow.
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!
Sanders lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Lebron Hakim has been cut.
Sanders will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hakim up against the cage.
Hakim tries to break free but Sanders pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sanders blocks an uppercut.
Sanders lands an elbow inside that Hakim shrugs off.
Sanders is stalling here.
Hakim trying to stall but Sanders improves his position.
Sanders comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hakim is rocked!
Hakim trying to land knees to the body.
Oh Hakim is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sanders gets through Hakim's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sanders lands an elbow just above Hakim 's eye.
Hakim working hard to break the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Sanders.
Sanders gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sanders pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Hakim! Sanders unloads with more strikes and Hakim sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Sanders!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kayden Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sokratis Gekas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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152 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kayden Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sokratis Gekas!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Li tries to clinch up.
Gekas drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Li defends it well.
Li throws a solid leg kick but Gekas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Li.
Gekas changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Li moves in looking to clinch but Gekas pushes him off.
Gekas with the counter takedown but Li avoids it easily.
Li misses with a head kick.
And Gekas tries to counter it with a takedown but Li pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Li fails with an attempt to clinch.
And Gekas tries to counter it with a takedown but Li pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Li tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gekas drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Li defends it well.
Li wants to clinch up but Gekas keeps it at a distance.
Gekas feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gekas avoids the head kick by Li.
Li misses with a body kick.
Gekas tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Li motions for Gekas to come forward. Li throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gekas tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gekas blocks a head kick by Li.
Gekas with the counter takedown but Li avoids it easily.
Li tries to score with a low kick but Gekas moves his leg out of the way.
Li finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kayden Li seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gekas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gekas drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Li defends it well.
Gekas 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.
Gekas blocks the body kick.
And Gekas tries to counter it with a takedown but Li pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gekas avoids a kick to the body.
Li closes the distance and clinches.
Gekas is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Li gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Li stops a takedown attempt from Gekas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gekas has Li pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Li manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kayden Li has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sokratis Gekas.
Li misses with a knee strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Gekas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gekas can't get the takedown.
Li tries to land knees in the clinch but Gekas avoids the damage to the body.
Li prevents a takedown attempt there.
Li gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gekas.
Li gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gekas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Li trying to land knees to the body.
Gekas wants a takedown but no success here.
Li is pressed up against the cage. Gekas has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Li down to the mat. Li avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Li will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Li fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gekas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gekas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gekas changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Li throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Li looks to land a body kick but Gekas moved away.
Gekas tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Li misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Li is breathing heavily.
Li throws a sloppy head kick and Gekas moves out of range easily.
Li misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Li finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Li throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gekas tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Li throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gekas counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gekas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kayden Li dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Li wants to clinch.
Gekas tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gekas checks a leg kick nicely.
Gekas with the counter takedown but Li avoids it easily.
Li misses with a head kick.
Li attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gekas swats away the attempt to clinch by Li.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li misses with a body kick.
Kayden Li is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Li misses with a kick to the body.
Li misses with a kick to the body.
Gekas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kayden Li is winning the standup battle so far.
Li misses with a low kick.
Gekas drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Li defends it well.
Li throws a leg kick that misses.
Gekas tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gekas blocks a head kick by Li.
Gekas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Li doesn't manage to clinch there - Gekas circles away.
Li throws the kick towards the body but Gekas avoids it.
Li throws a head kick but Gekas moves out of range.
And Gekas tries to counter it with a takedown but Li pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Li misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gekas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Li.
Li tries to land a front kick but Gekas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gekas tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gekas checks a leg kick.
Gekas changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Li misses with a low kick.
Gekas changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Li tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gekas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Li misses with a low kick.
Li is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And Gekas tries to counter it with a takedown but Li pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Li wants to slow Gekas down by chopping away at his legs.
Li is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li misses with a head kick.
Gekas with the counter takedown but Li avoids it easily.
Gekas keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gekas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Li is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gekas can do to turn this around?
Li wants to clinch.
Li tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gekas is able to avoid easily.
Gekas changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Li throws a wild body kick that Gekas sees coming a mile off.
Li throws a nice head kick!
Li throws a low kick, looking for Gekas's leg but Gekas calmly moves out of range.
Gekas with the counter takedown but Li avoids it easily.
Gekas blocks a head kick by Li.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gekas avoids the head kick by Li.
Li wants to land a leg kick but Gekas is out of range.
Gekas with the counter takedown but Li avoids it easily.
Li throws a half hearted mid kick.
Li is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And Gekas tries to counter it with a takedown but Li pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Li misses with a low kick.
Sokratis Gekas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Li is looking to clinch.
And Gekas tries to counter it with a takedown but Li pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Li looks to throw a body kick
and Gekas decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Li's guard.
Li being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kayden Li dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Li misses with a body kick.
Li misses with a head kick.
Gekas changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Li motions for Gekas to come forward. Li throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gekas with the counter takedown but Li avoids it easily.
Li tried to score with a low kick but Gekas checks it.
Li throws a head kick but Gekas moves out of range.
Gekas feints the counter takedown.
Gekas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gekas drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Li defends it well.
Gekas blocks a head kick by Li.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gekas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gekas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Li misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gekas feints the counter takedown.
Gekas swats away the attempt to clinch by Li.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li wants to clinch.
Gekas feints the counter takedown.
Li is looking to chop away at Gekas's legs.
Li misses with a body kick.
Li looks for the body kick but Gekas saw that one coming.
Li misses with a low kick.
Gekas blocks a leg kick.
Gekas keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Li motions for Gekas to come forward. Li throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gekas changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gekas checks a leg kick.
Gekas changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A head kick by Li misses
and Gekas counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gekas performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gekas is looking to advance position but Li won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gekas not doing much here.
Gekas trying to pass the guard but Li defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gekas slows the pace down in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gekas wants to pass the guard but Li is defending well.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Li tries to clinch there but Gekas circles away.
Li is looking to land body kicks.
Gekas drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Li defends it well.
Li is looking to clinch but Gekas is avoiding it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Li moves in looking to clinch but Gekas pushes him off.
And Gekas tries to counter it with a takedown but Li pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Li misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gekas with the counter takedown but Li avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sokratis Gekas.
I think Li has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kayden Li!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fabio Ruel Flaco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Mercer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Randy Mercer has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Fabio Ruel Flaco's chin.
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234 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fabio Ruel Flaco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Randy Mercer!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruel Flaco looks to throw the jab but Mercer is out of range.
Ruel Flaco tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mercer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mercer with the counter takedown but Ruel Flaco avoids it easily.
Ruel Flaco avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mercer fails with a takedown attempt.
Ruel Flaco pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Ruel Flaco misses.
Mercer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ruel Flaco clinches with his opponent.
Ruel Flaco gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mercer.
Mercer is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ruel Flaco gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fabio Ruel Flaco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Mercer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Ruel Flaco.
Ruel Flaco lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mercer drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ruel Flaco gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ruel Flaco is trying to push Mercer away but Mercer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruel Flaco scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ruel Flaco can't break the clinch.
Ruel Flaco could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Mercer gets through Ruel Flaco's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mercer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mercer is trying to pull guard but Ruel Flaco turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ruel Flaco with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ruel Flaco tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mercer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ruel Flaco misses with a knee strike.
Ruel Flaco lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mercer blocks an uppercut.
Ruel Flaco working aggressively here.
Ruel Flaco looking to throw knees to the head but Mercer is blocking nicely.
Ruel Flaco lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mercer backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mercer.
A frustrated look appears on Ruel Flaco's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ruel Flaco tries to land a knee to the head but Mercer blocks with his arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruel Flaco misses with some punches.
Ruel Flaco lands a good knee to the midsection. Mercer won't want to take too many of those.
Ruel Flaco tries to break free but Mercer pushes him back against the cage.
Mercer jumps guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mercer has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ruel Flaco stands and steps away. Mercer gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Mercer is looking to clinch but Ruel Flaco is avoiding it.
Mercer moves out of range as Ruel Flaco strikes.
Mercer wants to counter with a clinch but Ruel Flaco pushes him away.
Ruel Flaco tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mercer was well out of range. Poor timing from Ruel Flaco.
Ruel Flaco moves out of range of the body kick.
Ruel Flaco takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice uppercut lands for Ruel Flaco. That snapped Mercer's head back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ruel Flaco. Mercer does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Mercer tries to counter it with a takedown but Ruel Flaco pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruel Flaco tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mercer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mercer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ruel Flaco avoids it really well and circles away.
Ruel Flaco closes the distance but Mercer moves to the side
and Mercer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab lands there for Ruel Flaco.
Fabio Ruel Flaco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ruel Flaco misses with a left hand
and Mercer counters with a crisp one two that drops Ruel Flaco! Mercer thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Ruel Flaco to his feet! Ruel Flaco is in big trouble!
Ruel Flaco is rocked!
Nice sprawl there from Ruel Flaco as Mercer shoots in.
Ruel Flaco throwing a counter right hand but Mercer manages to avoid it.
Oh Ruel Flaco is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mercer instigates a clinch.
Ruel Flaco fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mercer manages to break the clinch.
Mercer is looking to clinch.
Mercer ducks under a wild hook from Ruel Flaco.
Ruel Flaco slaps away a takedown attempt from Mercer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fabio Ruel Flaco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mercer fails to land the takedown.
Ruel Flaco seems to have got his legs back now.
Ruel Flaco slaps away a takedown attempt from Mercer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Ruel Flaco on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mercer looks winded!
Mercer takes one to the chin there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruel Flaco takes a swing at Mercer's ribcage but misses.
Mercer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ruel Flaco sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mercer drops his hands momentarily and Ruel Flaco takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ruel Flaco punishes Mercer's body with a nice straight punch.
Ruel Flaco misses with a hook. Mercer ducked under it nicely.
Mercer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ruel Flaco.
Ruel Flaco lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ruel Flaco scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mercer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ruel Flaco scores with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Ruel Flaco throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mercer slips under a jab from Ruel Flaco.
Ruel Flaco dips to his left and cracks Mercer with an uppercut!
Ruel Flaco misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Ruel Flaco misses its intended target.
Ruel Flaco sets himself, and Mercer steps forward looking for the clinch! Ruel Flaco avoids it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabio Ruel Flaco dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ruel Flaco jabs Mercer right on the nose. Mercer blinks but takes it well.
Mercer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ruel Flaco momentarily.
Mercer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ruel Flaco paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Randy Mercer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mercer lands a body shot.
Mercer dives in for a single leg takedown but Ruel Flaco sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ruel Flaco misses with a hook. Mercer ducked under it nicely.
Ruel Flaco misses with a hook. Mercer ducked under it nicely.
Mercer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ruel Flaco sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mercer somewhat.
Sloppy strikes from Mercer. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruel Flaco looks to throw the jab but Mercer is out of range.
Ruel Flaco misses with an uppercut. Mercer saw that one coming.
Ruel Flaco misses with a hook. Mercer ducked under it nicely.
Mercer feints the counter takedown.
Mercer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mercer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruel Flaco throws a looping overhand right but Mercer ducks down to avoid it.
Mercer is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ruel Flaco is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mercer can do to turn this around?
Ruel Flaco throws a jab but it's blocked by Mercer.
Mercer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ruel Flaco misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ruel Flaco misses with the head strike.
Ruel Flaco with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mercer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mercer manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ruel Flaco with a nice head shot there.
Ruel Flaco wants to pass the guard but Mercer is keeping the position.
Ruel Flaco throws a big elbow that misses.
Ruel Flaco postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruel Flaco works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mercer is looking to get back to full guard here but Ruel Flaco has managed to pass to side control instead.
Mercer is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ruel Flaco is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Ruel Flaco can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mercer is looking to escape.
Ruel Flaco is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mercer is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mercer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercer is bucking up trying to escape but Ruel Flaco cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Ruel Flaco content just to control the position here.
Ruel Flaco is stalling here but it's allowed Mercer to get half guard.
Mercer keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Ruel Flaco is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ruel Flaco stops Mercer from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ruel Flaco in particular looking to stall.
Ruel Flaco postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Mercer to stand up.
Ruel Flaco connects with a jab.
Ruel Flaco stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ruel Flaco wants it to stay on the feet.
Fabio Ruel Flaco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Mercer.
Mercer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mercer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ruel Flaco just misses with a punch to the body.
Mercer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruel Flaco throws an overhand right that lands on Mercer's shoulder, as Mercer tries to avoid the shot.
Ruel Flaco fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ruel Flaco cracks Mercer with an open hand slap.
Ruel Flaco takes a swing at Mercer's ribcage but misses.
Mercer wants to counter with a clinch but Ruel Flaco pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabio Ruel Flaco dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Mercer shoots in and drives through. Ruel Flaco sprawls well.
Mercer closes the distance and clinches.
Ruel Flaco is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mercer manages to break the clinch.
Ruel Flaco will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ruel Flaco blocks a head kick by Mercer.
Ruel Flaco fails to land with a series of punches.
Mercer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ruel Flaco connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruel Flaco ducks under a wild hook from Mercer.
Fabio Ruel Flaco is winning the standup battle so far.
Ruel Flaco has managed to clinch.
Ruel Flaco lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mercer is working for takedown but Ruel Flaco is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ruel Flaco tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruel Flaco misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ruel Flaco fails to land.
Ruel Flaco working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ruel Flaco throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ruel Flaco misses with a knee to the head.
Mercer is trying to pull guard but Ruel Flaco turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Fabio Ruel Flaco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Mercer.
Ruel Flaco misses with a knee strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ruel Flaco lands with a light punch inside.
Mercer tries to score a body lock takedown but Ruel Flaco shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mercer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mercer ducks under a wild hook from Ruel Flaco.
Ruel Flaco connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ruel Flaco misses with a left hand
and Mercer counters with a three punch combo that has Ruel Flaco backing up. Ruel Flaco nods at Mercer to acknowledge the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruel Flaco smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruel Flaco has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ruel Flaco letting Mercer take a breather here.
A frustrated look appears on Ruel Flaco's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ruel Flaco throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mercer blocks it with crossed arms.
Mercer is trying to pull guard but Ruel Flaco turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ruel Flaco misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ruel Flaco has had enough of the clinch but Mercer keeps him there for the moment.
Ruel Flaco tries to break the clinch but Mercer is controlling the position.
Mercer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mercer tries to clinch up.
A lazy left from Ruel Flaco finds it's target.
Ruel Flaco is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mercer.
Ruel Flaco is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Ruel Flaco as Mercer shoots in.
Ruel Flaco swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mercer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mercer shoots in for a double leg but Ruel Flaco sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ruel Flaco throws a right and a left that Mercer avoids nicely.
Nice shot lands for Ruel Flaco.
Ruel Flaco looks to score with a jab to the body but Mercer is just out of range.
Mercer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ruel Flaco.
Mercer takes one to the chin there.
Ruel Flaco throws the left hand but Mercer avoids the punch easily.
Mercer feints a counter leg kick.
Nice shot by Ruel Flaco.
Ruel Flaco throws out a loose jab but Mercer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mercer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ruel Flaco sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mercer somewhat.
Ruel Flaco leaves Mercer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruel Flaco dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ruel Flaco scores with a shot to the body.
Ruel Flaco misses with a straight right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruel Flaco loads up on a big right hand but Mercer slips the punch.
Ruel Flaco doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ruel Flaco takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mercer walks into a left hand.
Ruel Flaco looks to throw the jab but Mercer is out of range.
Mercer wants to counter with a clinch but Ruel Flaco pushes him away.
Nice uppercut there from Ruel Flaco.
Ruel Flaco fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mercer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ruel Flaco throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice sprawl there from Ruel Flaco as Mercer shoots in.
Mercer misses the shot to the body.
Randy Mercer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mercer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fabio Ruel Flaco showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ruel Flaco has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fabio Ruel Flaco!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ravil Ahmedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Lapenkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ahmedov has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. The key to victory for Ravil Ahmedov has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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180 lbs
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166 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ravil Ahmedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrei Lapenkov!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahmedov lands a jab to the head.
Lapenkov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ahmedov.
Ahmedov missing with a left hand there. Lapenkov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lapenkov just misses with a punch to the body.
Lapenkov throws a shot from downtown. Ahmedov moves away and avoids it.
Lapenkov is looking to land body kicks.
Lapenkov needs to keep his hands up - Ahmedov had a free shot at his head there.
Lapenkov slips a jab from Ahmedov.
Ahmedov is breathing heavily.
Lapenkov throws a right and a left that Ahmedov avoids nicely.
Ahmedov misses with an uppercut.
Lapenkov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lapenkov throws a series of punches but Ahmedov moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahmedov scores with a nice head shot.
Lapenkov slips a straight right by Ahmedov.
Lapenkov unleashes a big counter combination but Ahmedov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ahmedov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lapenkov looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Ahmedov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lapenkov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lapenkov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahmedov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ahmedov misses with a body shot.
Lapenkov throws a big shot that misses.
Lapenkov ducks under a wild hook from Ahmedov.
Lapenkov throws a counter combo.
Ahmedov moves out of range of the body kick from Lapenkov.
Ravil Ahmedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahmedov misses with a body shot.
Lapenkov tries a head kick but it misses.
Ahmedov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ahmedov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lapenkov throws a series of punches but Ahmedov avoids them all with ease.
Ahmedov misses the jab.
Lapenkov throws a hook but Ahmedov avoids it easily.
Ahmedov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lapenkov's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lapenkov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lapenkov thinks about the counter body kick.
Lapenkov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lapenkov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ahmedov, pushing him back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lapenkov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lapenkov slows down the pace here.
Lapenkov has a couple of punches blocked by Ahmedov.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahmedov avoiding damage as Lapenkov throws knees to the body.
Lapenkov just leaning against Ahmedov, taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Andrei Lapenkov.
Ahmedov avoids the head kick by Lapenkov.
Ahmedov blocks a head kick by Lapenkov.
Ahmedov cracks Lapenkov with a good jab.
Lapenkov has managed to clinch.
Lapenkov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ahmedov up against the cage.
Lapenkov stalling against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lapenkov is struggling to control the position.
Lapenkov receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lapenkov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ahmedov tries to stall but Lapenkov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lapenkov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Andrei Lapenkov.
Ahmedov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ravil Ahmedov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ravil Ahmedov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A swing and a miss from Ahmedov.
Lapenkov slips under a jab from Ahmedov.
Lapenkov is looking for the big counter here.
Ahmedov throws a looping overhand right but Lapenkov ducks down to avoid it.
Ahmedov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ahmedov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lapenkov throws a push kick but Ahmedov slaps the foot to one side.
Ahmedov misses with a hook.
Lapenkov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ahmedov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lapenkov.
Lapenkov connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahmedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lapenkov.
A counter left hand to the body from Ahmedov misses its target.
Ahmedov misses with a straight left.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lapenkov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lapenkov slips a jab from Ahmedov.
Ravil Ahmedov is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahmedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lapenkov unleashes a big counter combination but Ahmedov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lapenkov tries a low kick but Ahmedov avoids it.
Lapenkov slips a straight right by Ahmedov.
Lapenkov throws a series of punches but Ahmedov moves out of range.
Lapenkov misses with a hook. Ahmedov ducked under it nicely.
Lapenkov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ahmedov.
Ahmedov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ahmedov moves out of range as Lapenkov strikes.
Lapenkov throws out a loose jab but Ahmedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lapenkov rushes Ahmedov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lapenkov is stalling here.
Ahmedov looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahmedov being controlled against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Lapenkov.
Lapenkov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lapenkov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Andrei Lapenkov.
Lapenkov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ahmedov throwing a counter right hand but Lapenkov manages to avoid it.
Lapenkov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ahmedov throws a hook to the side of Lapenkov's head but Lapenkov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lapenkov throws a series of punches but Ahmedov avoids them all with ease.
Ahmedov swings for the body but Lapenkov moves out of range.
Lapenkov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A punch combination from Lapenkov misses.
Ahmedov lands with a right hand.
Ahmedov misses with a hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lapenkov.
Ahmedov throws a lazy right hand but Lapenkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lapenkov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ahmedov throwing a counter right hand but Lapenkov manages to avoid it.
Ahmedov throws a looping overhand right but Lapenkov ducks down to avoid it.
Lapenkov looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Ahmedov misses with an uppercut.
Ahmedov moves out of range of the body kick from Lapenkov.
An attempted straight right counter from Ahmedov misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Lapenkov.
Lapenkov throws a sloppy head kick and Ahmedov moves out of range easily.
Ahmedov misses with a hook. Lapenkov ducked under it nicely.
Lapenkov misses with a wild combination.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Lapenkov in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Lapenkov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ahmedov.
Ahmedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lapenkov moves away.
Ahmedov gets tackled into the cage by Lapenkov. Lapenkov maintains the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lapenkov is pushing Ahmedov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ahmedov wants to get back to striking at distance but Lapenkov won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Lapenkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ravil Ahmedov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Lapenkov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lapenkov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lapenkov clinches with his opponent.
Lapenkov just leaning against Ahmedov, taking a breather.
Lapenkov leaning against his opponent.
Lapenkov continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Lapenkov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ahmedov up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Lapenkov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lapenkov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ahmedov up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Andrei Lapenkov.
Ahmedov missing with a left hand there. Lapenkov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Despite the aggression on Lapenkov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ahmedov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lapenkov.
Lapenkov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahmedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lapenkov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ahmedov misses with a straight left.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ahmedov misses with a body shot.
Lapenkov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lapenkov misses with a wild body shot.
Lapenkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Ahmedov is just out of range.
Lapenkov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ahmedov avoids the head kick by Lapenkov.
Ahmedov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lapenkov is looking for the big counter here.
Lapenkov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ahmedov.
Lapenkov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ahmedov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Ahmedov misses.
Lapenkov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ahmedov tries to keep at a distance but Lapenkov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lapenkov stalling.
Lapenkov avoiding damage.
Lapenkov'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.
Lapenkov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Lapenkov's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lapenkov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Andrei Lapenkov.
Lapenkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Ahmedov.
Ahmedov with a jab.
Andrei Lapenkov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lapenkov slips under a jab from Ahmedov.
Ahmedov misses the jab.
Lapenkov moves into the clinch successfully.
Lapenkov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lapenkov controlling the action here for a moment.
Lapenkov effectively controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lapenkov slows down the pace here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lapenkov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Andrei Lapenkov.
Lapenkov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ahmedov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lapenkov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lapenkov slips a jab from Ahmedov.
Lapenkov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lapenkov moves into range and clinches up with Ahmedov.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrei Lapenkov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lapenkov 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrei Lapenkov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boris Tumenov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nonito Medeiros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Boris Tumenov has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Boris Tumenov seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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270 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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260 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
Experienced |
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Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Boris Tumenov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nonito Medeiros!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Medeiros looks to land a left hand but Tumenov moved out of range nicely.
Tumenov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tumenov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Medeiros.
Medeiros throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tumenov misses with a lunging right hand
and Medeiros counters with a right hand to the body.
Tumenov lands a glancing blow to the side of Medeiros's head.
Tumenov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Medeiros just misses with a punch to the body.
Tumenov wants to clinch up but Medeiros keeps it at a distance.
Medeiros lands with an overhand left.
Medeiros throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tumenov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tumenov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Medeiros ducks under a wild hook from Tumenov.
Oooooh!!! Medeiros has knocked Tumenov down with a huge combo! Medeiros steps away and waves a wobbly Tumenov back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Tumenov is rocked!
It looks like Boris Tumenov has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Medeiros measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Tumenov! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Nonito Medeiros!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adolf Ellenberger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Geghard Karekin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ellenberger's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Soldier. The key to victory for Adolf Ellenberger has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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177 lbs
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165 lbs
6 - 4 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
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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
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adolf Ellenberger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Geghard Karekin!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice inside leg kick there by Ellenberger. That's going to slow Karekin down.
A solid body kick from Ellenberger.
Ellenberger gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ellenberger crunches a lovely knee into Karekin's ribcage.
Ellenberger stops a takedown attempt from Karekin.
Karekin can't get the takedown.
Ellenberger scores a nice knee to the body.
Ellenberger lands an elbow just above Karekin 's eye.
Ellenberger lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Geghard Karekin has been cut.
Karekin takes an elbow to the temple.
Karekin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ellenberger lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karekin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Adolf Ellenberger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Geghard Karekin.
Ellenberger creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Karekin's defenses.
Ellenberger tries a knee to the head but Karekin blocks it.
Karekin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ellenberger fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Adolf Ellenberger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ellenberger forces Karekin back against the cage and clinches.
Ellenberger lands a knee to the head.
Ellenberger works on Karekin's body with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellenberger lands an elbow inside that Karekin shrugs off.
Karekin goes for a takedown attempt but Ellenberger pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ellenberger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ellenberger fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Karekin on the side of the head.
Karekin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ellenberger clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karekin is trying to drag Ellenberger to the mat but Ellenberger just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ellenberger presses Karekin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Karekin looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellenberger scores with a nice hook to the head.
A knee to the head by Ellenberger.
Ellenberger lands a knee to the head.
Karekin is rocked!
Ellenberger has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Karekin - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Ellenberger, and another! Karekin is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Adolf Ellenberger!
Adolf Ellenberger really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Fury Nutrition Inc. logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Keijo Kerjalainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Duim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kerjalainen comes to the cage accompanied by krolithika. Duim has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Keijo Kerjalainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Danny Duim!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kerjalainen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kerjalainen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kerjalainen.
Kerjalainen tests Duim's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Danny Duim has been cut.
Kerjalainen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kerjalainen instigates a clinch.
Good body shot from Kerjalainen.
Duim working aggressively here.
Kerjalainen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Kerjalainen.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kerjalainen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Duim looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kerjalainen lands with a left to the head.
A body shot lands from Kerjalainen.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kerjalainen.
A head punch on the inside from Duim fails to land.
Duim is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kerjalainen.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kerjalainen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerjalainen pushes Duim back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short left from Kerjalainen.
Kerjalainen lands an uppercut.
Duim is rocked!
Kerjalainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Duim is still on wobbly legs! Can Kerjalainen finish him?
Kerjalainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Duim.
Duim blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Duim blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Duim taking a breather.
Kerjalainen has a couple of punches blocked by Duim.
A head punch on the inside from Kerjalainen fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duim.
Kerjalainen working aggressively here.
Duim blocking some punches.
Kerjalainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kerjalainen working aggressively here.
Kerjalainen misses with some punches.
Kerjalainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kerjalainen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kerjalainen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Duim blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kerjalainen avoiding damage as Duim throws knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kerjalainen.
Duim missing with knees to the body.
Duim blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duim blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Duim blocks an uppercut.
Kerjalainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Duim blocks an uppercut.
Kerjalainen misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duim.
Kerjalainen has a couple of punches blocked by Duim.
Kerjalainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Duim blocking some punches.
Duim blocks an uppercut.
Duim seems to have recovered his senses.
Kerjalainen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kerjalainen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kerjalainen lands a left hand.
Kerjalainen throws a big uppercut that drops Duim! More strikes from Kerjalainen and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Duim lies dazed against the cage as Kerjalainen celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keijo Kerjalainen!
A very excited looking Keijo Kerjalainen rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abdul Raheem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eirik Rivfader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raheem's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Sandstorm by Darude. Rivfader has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Eirik Rivfader was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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277 lbs
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245 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Abdul Raheem!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Eirik Rivfader!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivfader shoots in looking for a takedown but Raheem manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rivfader's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rivfader is trying hard to land a takedown here. Raheem sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Raheem lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Raheem.
It looks like Eirik Rivfader has been cut.
Rivfader looks winded!
Rivfader shoots in for a takedown but Raheem shows good takedown defense.
Abdul Raheem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eirik Rivfader.
Raheem throws a head kick that misses.
Raheem cracks Rivfader with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rivfader shoots in but Raheem avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Raheem cracks Rivfader with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A solid leg kick lands there for Raheem.
Raheem keeps the fight on the outside.
Raheem lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raheem lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rivfader is rocked!
Raheem has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rivfader is still on wobbly legs! Can Raheem finish him?
Raheem lands a big right hand that drops Rivfader! The killer instinct kicks in and Raheem finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Raheem!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abdul Raheem!
Abdul Raheem is the new heavyweight champion!
Abdul Raheem made sure to mention his sponsor, Hellbent in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Dredd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roope Latvala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dredd comes to the cage accompanied by I Am The Law!. Latvala has chosen Children of Bodom - Tie my rope as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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212 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jackson Dredd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roope Latvala!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Latvala misses with a body shot.
Dredd ducks under a wild hook from Latvala.
Dredd attempts a counter takedown but Latvala avoids it well and moves away.
Dredd 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.
Latvala throws a low kick but Dredd moves out of range easily.
Latvala throws a shot from downtown. Dredd moves away and avoids it.
Latvala scores with a punch to the head.
Dredd on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Latvala misses with a body shot
and Dredd decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Latvala's guard.
Dredd passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dredd tries to advance to mount but Latvala denies him.
Latvala is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dredd controls the position.
Latvala is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dredd wants to control but Latvala is keeping him busy.
Latvala tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Latvala is still trying to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dredd moves into full mount!
Dredd looking to control but Latvala is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dredd is looking to work his way around to Latvala's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Latvala tries to hold on but Dredd pushes him away.
Dredd controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Latvala is controlling an arm, preventing Dredd from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dredd looking to control but Latvala is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Latvala is looking to get to half guard.
Dredd can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Latvala is looking to escape.
Latvala is working to get back to half guard.
Dredd looking for a guillotine from mount but Latvala is having none of it.
Dredd is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Latvala can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dredd trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dredd wants to take Latvala's back but he can't do it this time.
Dredd is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Latvala to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Latvala shrugs it off.
Latvala tries to reverse the position but Dredd maintains control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dredd wants to control the pace but Latvala is squirming around nicely.
Dredd is trying to control here but Latvala has managed to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Dredd dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dredd lunges at Latvala with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Latvala's hand.
That kick from Dredd tenderised Latvala's leg. Latvala is trying to keep his angry face on.
Latvala swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dredd thumps Latvala with a low kick.
Latvala misses the shot to the body.
Latvala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dredd appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dredd scores with a hook.
Dredd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Latvala can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dredd has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Latvala.
Latvala connects with a leg kick. Dredd looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Latvala throws a looping overhand right but Dredd ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Latvala jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Latvala misses with a right hand
and Dredd counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dredd looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dredd wants to stand up but Latvala has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Latvala is trying to get back to full guard.
Dredd is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Latvala doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dredd.
Jackson Dredd overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Latvala is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dredd is thwarting Latvala's attempts to control the position.
Dredd is pressing down on Latvala's thigh, looking to free his foot. Latvala is holding on for now.
Dredd seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Latvala does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Latvala tries to get to full guard but Dredd has control of the leg.
Dredd trying to pass the guard but Latvala defending well.
Latvala wants to improve his position but Dredd is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dredd is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Latvala has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dredd wants to control but Latvala is keeping him busy.
Dredd takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A good leg kick by Latvala.
Latvala lands with a right hand.
Latvala scores with a jab. Dredd acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dredd takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dredd avoids the body shot from Latvala.
Latvala stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dredd lands a head shot.
Latvala throws the left hand but Dredd avoids the punch easily.
Dredd misses with a leg kick.
Latvala thuds his right hand into Dredd's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Roope Latvala seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Latvala pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dredd half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Latvala lands a lovely overhand right.
Dredd is rocked!
Dredd misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Latvala feints the counter takedown.
Latvala does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dredd avoids the body shot from Latvala.
Dredd slips a straight right by Latvala.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Roope Latvala will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Latvala takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dredd misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dredd rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dredd is countered with a crisp right hand from Latvala that sends him to the canvas! Latvala follows him to the mat into side control.
Oh Dredd is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Latvala is looking to take a break and control but Dredd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dredd looks to move to half guard but instead Latvala has passed into mount! Damn!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Latvala loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Dredd scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Latvala land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Latvala stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roope Latvala!
During a confident post fight interview, Roope Latvala thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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