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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Terrance Glanville (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pasi Nurminen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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186 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Terrance Glanville!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pasi Nurminen!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Illya Tyunina and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glanville throws a poor cross that misses
and Nurminen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nurminen tries to keep at a distance but Glanville has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nurminen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Glanville breaks the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nurminen.
Nurminen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Glanville.
Nurminen feints a counter leg kick.
Nurminen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Glanville ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nurminen moves away.
Glanville misses with a two punch combination.
Glanville misses with a shot to the body
and Nurminen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Glanville!
Glanville wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Glanville takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nurminen creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The strikes coming from Nurminen are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Glanville is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Nurminen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurminen landing strikes.
Nurminen is working Glanville over with some ground and pound from side control.
Glanville is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Nurminen asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Nurminen trying to control the action but Glanville is working from the bottom.
Nurminen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Glanville haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Glanville manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nurminen's best efforts.
Glanville blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nurminen.
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.
Nurminen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Glanville is controlling Nurminen's trapped leg to prevent Nurminen from advancing to side control.
Glanville is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Thirteenth Legion MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Glanville is trying to stand up here but Nurminen is controlling him well.
Nurminen prevents Glanville from improving his position.
Glanville knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nurminen on the ground.
Nurminen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nurminen passes to full mount!
Glanville is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Glanville is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Nurminen with the ground and pound from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurminen lands a big elbow - Glanville is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Glanville is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Pasi Nurminen!
An out of breath Pasi Nurminen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chrys Kyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Capt Kangaroo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kangaroo has chosen Cryin' Like A Bitch-Godsmackack as his entrance music. Capt Kangaroo is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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156 lbs
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165 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chrys Kyle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Capt Kangaroo!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Viktor Lagutenko and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kangaroo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kyle moves out of range of the body kick.
Kangaroo motions for Kyle to come forward. Kangaroo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kyle lands with a good body shot.
Kangaroo throws a head kick that misses.
Kangaroo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kangaroo scores with a hook to the body. Kyle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kyle throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kyle moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKangaroo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kangaroo thumps Kyle with a low kick.
Kangaroo throws a body kick that misses.
Kangaroo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kyle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kangaroo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kyle counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kangaroo misses with a head kick.
Kangaroo misses with a body kick.
Kangaroo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kyle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kangaroo lands a leg kick that knocks Kyle off balance momentarily.
Kyle checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kyle keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kangaroo throws a head kick that misses.
As Kangaroo backs away, Kyle returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kyle lands with a right that hurts Kangaroo. Kangaroo looks to clinch but Kyle throws a short knee that drops Kangaroo. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Chrys Kyle!
Chrys Kyle thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Capt Kangaroo was interviewed post fight and said 'I wonder how much he paid the ref?'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Liam McRae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Millennium (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liam McRae has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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180 lbs
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170 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Liam McRae!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Millennium!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Ivan Kurochkin and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Millennium misses with a leg kick.
McRae defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Millennium.
McRae was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McRae takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Liam McRae has been cut.
An inside leg kick from Millennium misses.
McRae misses with a few strikes there.
McRae misses with a looping left.
Millennium has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
McRae on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McRae throws a right and a left that both miss.
Millennium shoots in for a takedown but McRae shows good takedown defense.
Millennium connects with a leg kick. McRae looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Good work by McRae as he checks the leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Millennium.
McRae moves into the clinch successfully.
Millennium fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Millennium.
McRae doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Millennium doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McRae misses with the head strike.
Millennium doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Millennium tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McRae just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Liam McRae has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Millennium.
Millennium decides to pull guard.
Millennium keeping moving, preventing McRae from controlling successfully.
Millennium looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
McRae stands up and waves to Millennium to follow him.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McRae checks a leg kick.
Millennium pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McRae went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Liam McRae is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Millennium lands a jab to the nose.
McRae misses with a few strikes there.
A low kick from Millennium misses
and McRae connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McRae blocks a leg kick.
McRae feinted there with a counter leg kick.
McRae pushes Millennium up against the ropes in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Millennium.
McRae swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Millennium swings wildly with an uppercut but McRae uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from McRae.
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!
Millennium scores with a hook to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McRae.
McRae is pressed up against the ropes. Millennium has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McRae down to the mat. McRae avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Millennium shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McRae sprawls well. McRae wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Millennium gets slowly back to his feet.
Millennium ducks under a wild hook from McRae.
Chris Millennium seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McRae wants to clinch up but Millennium keeps it at a distance.
Good work by Millennium as he checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Millennium.
Millennium connects with a solid leg kick.
Millennium misses with a looping right.
McRae keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McRae swings for the body but Millennium moves out of range.
Millennium fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McRae to the ground. Millennium is now in McRae's guard.
Millennium pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McRae is keeping the position for now.
Millennium keeps trying to improve his position.
McRae is adopting a defensive guard.
McRae looking to control but Millennium passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McRae is looking to escape.
McRae has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Millennium is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Millennium throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Millennium is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McRae is just riding it out for now. Millennium eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McRae is trying to stand back up but Millennium is controlling him
McRae is concentrating on defense, preventing Millennium from advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chris Millennium will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Liam McRae's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Millennium looking to score a takedown here. McRae is defending well but Millennium drives through and ends up in McRae's guard.
McRae is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
McRae pulls Millennium in close to his closed guard and prevents Millennium from doing any damage or advancing position.
McRae keeping full guard, as Millennium tries to pass.
Millennium is still trying to improve position.
McRae seems keen to control Millennium's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Millennium stops McRae from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Millennium tries to free his leg and advance position but McRae is retaining full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McRae keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A nice combination there by McRae.
Millennium misses with a low kick.
McRae is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Millennium shoots in for a double leg but McRae sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Millennium throws a leg kick
and McRae counters with a stiff right hand.
Millennium tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A quick step to the side and McRae tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McRae punishes Millennium's body with a nice straight punch.
Millennium misses with an uppercut.
Millennium slips a jab and a cross from McRae.
McRae tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Millennium drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McRae defends it well.
McRae pushes Millennium up against the ropes in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McRae throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McRae goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Millennium tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McRae's elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McRae lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Millennium swings wildly with an uppercut but McRae uses good head movement to avoid it.
McRae swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McRae softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Millennium.
Millennium pulls guard successfully.
McRae gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
McRae fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Millennium checks it well.
Millennium fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McRae has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Millennium with a poor takedown
and McRae counters with a left and a right that stings Millennium.
Millennium takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Millennium is rocked!
Millennium wants to slow McRae down by chopping away at his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Millennium misses with a hook to the body
and McRae counters with a crisp one two that drops Millennium! McRae thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Millennium to his feet! Millennium is in big trouble!
Millennium is still on wobbly legs! Can McRae finish him?
McRae cracks Millennium on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Millennium falls backwards against the ropes. McRae follows up with more strikes that drop Millennium to his knees. McRae keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Millennium! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Liam McRae!
Our winner, Liam McRae, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Veron Totto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ellis Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Totto comes to the ring accompanied by Rob Zombie - Feel So Numb. 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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209 lbs
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218 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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World class MT
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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
15 - 16 - 1, fighting out of New York, Veron Totto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Ellis Miller!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Totto slips a straight right by Miller.
A big left from Totto misses.
Miller is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Miller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from Miller misses.
Totto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Miller digs a good body shot into Totto's ribs.
Totto keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Totto fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Miller avoids it really well and circles away.
Totto misses with a straight left.
Miller throws a front kick aimed at Totto's knee but Totto avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Totto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Totto throws a shot to the body.
Miller misses with a two punch combination.
Miller shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Totto checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Totto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Totto checks a low kick from Miller.
Miller throws a leg kick but Totto sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Totto is looking for a counter combo.
Totto throws a nice looking combination but Miller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ellis Miller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miller on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Miller looks to land a left hand but Totto moved out of range nicely.
Miller fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Totto.
Miller wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Miller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good exchange - Totto coming out on top.
A combination from Totto does no damage.
Veron Totto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Totto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Miller.
Miller takes a swing at Totto's ribcage but misses.
Totto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Totto misses with a straight right.
Miller with the counter takedown but Totto avoids it easily.
Totto dips to his left and cracks Miller with an uppercut!
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!
Miller gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Totto preventing the sweep.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Totto trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Totto won't allow Miller to get back to his feet.
Totto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Totto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Miller trying to keep a closed guard but Totto is proving a slippery customer.
Totto won't allow Miller to sweep him here.
Miller keeping moving, preventing Totto from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Totto checks a leg kick.
Totto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Miller missing with a left hand there. Totto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A quick step to the side and Totto tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A left lands for Totto.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Totto instigates a clinch.
Totto breaks the clinch.
Totto lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Miller doesn't manage to clinch there - Totto circles away.
Miller avoids a punch combination nicely.
Totto lands with a nice body punch.
Miller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Miller throws a nice looking combination but Totto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Totto instigates a clinch.
I was talking to Totto's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Totto wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Veron Totto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Totto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Miller lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Totto backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Totto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Totto jumps into guard, dragging Miller to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller postures up and lands a big shot to Totto's brow.
Totto wants to sweep but no luck.
Totto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Miller wants to control from the top but Totto keeps moving.
Miller keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Totto's head.
Miller got a little sloppy there for a moment and Totto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Miller has managed to get both his arms back between Totto's legs - danger averted.
Miller working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Miller distracts Totto with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Miller is stalling in the full guard.
Miller throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Veron Totto dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Miller misses with a low kick as Totto jumps back.
Totto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Miller.
Totto with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Miller misses with a body kick.
Miller scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Veron Totto has been cut.
Miller dodges the punch combination from Totto.
Totto throws a low kick, looking for Miller's leg but Miller calmly moves out of range.
Miller throws a shot from downtown. Totto moves away and avoids it.
Miller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Totto.
Miller wants to counter with a clinch but Totto pushes him away.
Totto misses the jab.
Totto misses with a wild combination.
Veron Totto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick from Totto misses.
Totto sets himself, and Miller steps forward looking for the clinch! Totto avoids it this time.
Miller lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Totto takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Miller scores with a three punch combo!
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!
Totto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Miller scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller scores with a jab. Totto acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Miller throws a hook but Totto avoids it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Totto 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Miller has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Totto.
Miller misses with an uppercut. Totto saw that one coming.
Totto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Totto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Miller.
Miller cracks Totto with a good jab.
Ellis Miller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Totto throws out a loose jab but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Totto scores with a hook to the body. Miller takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Some wild striking there from Miller.
Totto scores with a jab. Miller acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Miller misses with a kick to the body.
Miller connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Miller.
Totto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller defending well as Totto loads up on a big left hand.
Miller throws a head kick but Totto moves out of range.
Totto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miller misses with a wild combination.
As Miller backs away, Totto returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Totto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Miller throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Good exchange - Totto coming out on top.
Totto clobbers Miller with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Miller scores with a shot to the body.
Totto looks to land a right hand but Miller moved out of range.
Totto closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Totto is trying to control. Miller wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Totto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Miller wants to control but Totto is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Totto wants to work for an arm triangle but Miller is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Miller avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Totto.
Totto missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Totto throws a strike but Miller avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Miller keeping moving, preventing Totto from controlling successfully.
Totto throws an elbow that misses. Miller uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Totto's guard. Nice move by Miller!
Miller landing with the ground and pound.
Miller wants to control from the top but Totto keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Totto trying to keep a closed guard but Miller is proving a slippery customer.
Totto preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Totto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Totto throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Totto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Totto controls Miller momentarily but Miller frees himself.
Totto throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ellis Miller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Veron Totto's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Miller misses with a two punch combination.
Totto appears to be looking for a big counter.
Miller sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Miller moves away from the strike by Totto.
Miller jabs Totto right on the nose. Totto blinks but takes it well.
Miller misses with a low kick.
Miller wants to land a leg kick but Totto is out of range.
Totto fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Miller has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Miller throws a leg kick
and Totto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Miller connects with a looping right hand.
Miller throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Totto on the side of the head.
Totto throws a right hand that Miller ducks under and follows up with a left that Miller also avoids with ease.
Miller misses with a right hand
and Totto counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Totto looks to land a left hand but Miller moved out of range nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Totto takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Danga de danga de dang - Miller scores with a four punch combination!
Totto is rocked!
Totto throws a hook but Miller avoids it easily.
Oh Totto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Totto throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Miller counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Miller.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Totto has control of Miller's left arm, preventing Miller from doing any damage.
Totto seems to have got his legs back now.
Ellis Miller has got the better of the ground game so far.
Miller throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Totto doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Totto controls Miller momentarily but Miller frees himself.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Miller throwing strikes from guard but Totto blocks nicely.
Miller scoring with punches to the head and body.
Miller must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Totto keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Miller throws a big right hand that misses.
Totto wants to sweep but no luck.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
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.
Totto keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Miller staying out of range there.
Miller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Totto.
A good leg kick by Miller.
Miller slips a jab from Totto.
Miller throws a shot from downtown. Totto moves away and avoids it.
Totto appears to be looking for a big counter.
Totto looks to score with a jab to the body but Miller is just out of range.
Miller feints the counter takedown.
Totto blocks a low kick nicely.
Totto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Miller throws a leg kick that misses.
As Miller tries to get set, Totto tries to push him back and clinch up but Miller manages to avoid the attempt.
Miller throws a one two combo.
Totto slips a jab from Miller.
Miller scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Miller checks the leg kick nicely there.
Miller tries to counter by closing the distance.
Totto misses with a head kick.
Totto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Totto lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Totto was well out of range. Poor timing from Miller.
Miller blocks a jab.
Totto thuds his right hand into Miller's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Miller bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Totto's head backwards.
Miller scores with a head kick.
Totto tries to clinch there but Miller circles away.
Miller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Totto.
Totto moves forwards but Miller connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Totto throws a hook but Miller blocks it.
Miller lands a left and a right that send Totto crashing to the mat, dazed. Miller thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Totto ducks under a wild hook from Miller.
Miller has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Miller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Totto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Totto misses with a few strikes there.
Miller tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Totto is able to avoid easily.
Miller turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Totto closes the distance and clinches up with Miller, looking for a takedown. Totto pushes Miller against the ropes but Miller circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Miller lands a leg kick that knocks Totto off balance momentarily.
Miller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Totto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Miller misses with a wild combination.
Totto fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Totto lunges at Miller with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Miller's hand.
Totto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Miller. Miller obviously looking to wear him down.
Miller throws a wild body kick that Totto sees coming a mile off.
Miller throws a sloppy head kick and Totto moves out of range easily.
Jab, jab by Miller - just one landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good work by Totto as he checks the leg kick.
Miller throws a leg kick but Totto sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Miller throws a head kick that misses.
Miller tries a low kick but Totto avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ellis Miller really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Veron Totto's cut.
That's time! Totto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Totto lands the left hand.
Totto avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Totto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Totto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Totto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Totto misses with a wild combination.
Miller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Totto circles away quickly and effectively.
Totto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A good leg kick by Miller.
Totto cracks Miller with a good jab.
Totto lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A left lands for Totto.
Miller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Totto.
Miller slips under a jab.
Totto checks a leg kick.
Totto swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Totto is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Totto.
Miller drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Totto defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Totto misses with a wild body shot.
Totto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Miller gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Miller tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Miller walks into a left hand.
Totto has Miller up against the ropes in a clinch.
Totto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Totto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Miller throws a right and a left that both miss.
Totto half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The fighters circling - Miller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Miller throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Totto stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Miller scoring well with a low kick there.
Miller misses with a two punch combination.
Totto misses with a straight right.
Totto throws a right and a left that Miller avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Totto moves away from the strike by Miller.
Miller lands a nice shot to the body.
Totto throws out a loose jab but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miller throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Totto was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Miller jabs at Totto's body.
Totto throws out a powerful jab.
Miller misses with a series of wild punches.
Miller wants to clinch up but Totto keeps it at a distance.
Miller lands a nice shot that snaps Totto's head back.
Totto with a nice cross.
Totto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Miller.
Miller throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Totto is looking to counter punch.
Totto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Miller.
Totto walks into a left hand.
Totto scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Totto looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Totto seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Miller does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Totto looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Miller trying to hold on to Totto's head to control him but Totto postures up.
Miller is trying to get back to full guard.
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.
Totto takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Totto winds up and cracks Miller with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Totto missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Totto lands strikes from half guard.
Miller avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Totto.
Miller gets full guard.
Miller is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Miller controls Totto momentarily but Totto frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Veron Totto had his way with Ellis Miller in that round.
The cut man is working on Veron Totto's cut.
That's time! Totto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Totto jabs Miller right on the nose. Miller blinks but takes it well.
Totto connects with a nice looking jab.
Miller has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Totto tries to clinch there but Miller circles away.
Miller on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Totto shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Miller defends it nicely.
Totto slips a jab from Miller.
Miller stuns Totto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Totto throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Miller on the side of the head.
Totto fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Miller on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Totto checks a leg kick.
Miller throws a nice inside leg kick.
Totto tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Miller defends well and Totto ends up having to push Miller into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Totto throws a low kick but Miller avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Totto has a takedown stuffed.
Miller feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Veron Totto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Totto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Totto misses with a double jab
and Miller counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Miller.
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.
Miller throws an elbow that misses. Totto uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Miller's guard. Nice move by Totto!
Totto preventing the sweep.
Miller working a defensive guard here.
Totto wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller trying to control the position.
Miller utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Miller throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Miller looking for a sweep. Not yet Miller, not yet.
Totto trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.
Miller pushes Totto off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Totto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Miller takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller moves into the clinch.
Totto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Miller leaning against his opponent.
Totto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Totto.
Totto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Miller misses with a punch to the body.
Totto is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Totto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Miller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Miller working aggressively here.
Totto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Miller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Miller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Totto's elbow.
Totto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Totto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Totto stalks Miller and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Miller's face. Miller staggers backwards, shaken.
Totto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miller.
Totto connects with a solid leg kick.
Totto fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Miller avoids it really well and circles away.
Totto takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A looping hook to the body misses from Totto. Miller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Totto tries to clinch but Miller is having none of it.
Totto walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Totto is looking to clinch but Miller is avoiding it.
Totto misses with a wild combination.
Totto keeps the fight on the outside.
Totto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Miller.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Veron Totto.
I think Totto has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 48:47
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 48:47
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Veron Totto!
An out of breath and clearly excited Veron Totto thanked Fury Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Sun God Ra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steele has chosen Cinderella Man as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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219 lbs
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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
10 - 11 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, The Sun God Ra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, George Steele!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Sergei Dronov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steele shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ra defends it nicely.
Steele shoots in and bounces Ra off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Ra keeping moving, preventing Steele from controlling successfully.
Ra looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Steele trying to control the position from guard on top but Ra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele throws a big elbow that misses.
Ra can't keep his opponent in guard - Steele advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Steele is working for a kimura here but Ra manages to reverse the position and he's now in Steele's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ra stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steele swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Steele is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Steele keeping moving, preventing Ra from controlling successfully.
Ra is looking to work some ground and pound but Steele has wrist control.
Ra is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Steele wants to sweep but no luck.
Steele has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ra can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ra stands up over Steele, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Steele trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ra is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ra with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ra throwing strikes from guard but Steele blocks nicely.
Steele looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ra trying to control but Steele is working from the bottom.
Ra passes into half guard.
Ra working the head and body with strikes.
Ra not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ra moves into full mount! Steele won't be happy about that!
Ra lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Steele hang on?
Steele is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ra dominating with strikes here.
Steele is still in real trouble! Can Ra finish him?
Ra putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Steele can't escape the position.
Ra lands a big shot to the head and Steele winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). The Sun God Ra!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sven Hensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oleg Ljashko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hensen comes to the ring accompanied by Soul Coughing - Super Bon Bon. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sven Hensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oleg Ljashko!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ljashko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hensen misses with a kick to the body.
Hensen checks a leg kick.
Ljashko feints and then cracks Hensen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hensen down.
Ljashko closes the distance and pushes Hensen back into the ropes.
Hensen has clasped his hands together around Ljashko's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Hensen working away.
Ljashko is looking to reverse the position.
Hensen scores with punches from side control.
Hensen looks up at the clock and then as Ljashko takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hensen smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
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!
Ljashko is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hensen off and has taken his back!
Ljashko tries to keep control of the position but Hensen is staying busy.
Hensen trying to control but not successfully.
I really don't envy Hensen right now.
Hensen trying to control the hands but Ljashko won't let him.
Ljashko trying to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ljashko gets his hands free as Hensen looks to control.
Ljashko controls the action.
Hensen looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Ljashko is hanging on to Hensen's back as he tries to escape.
Hensen trying to control the hands but Ljashko won't let him.
Ljashko doesn't have the hooks in and Hensen manages to turn into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ljashko is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hensen is controlling him.
Hensen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ljashko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hensen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hensen stops Ljashko from standing up.
Hensen landing with the ground and pound.
Hensen stops Ljashko from standing up.
Hensen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hensen trying to control the position from guard on top but Ljashko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hensen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ljashko's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ljashko is pulling down on Hensen's head to control his posture.
Hensen stops Ljashko from standing up.
Hensen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ljashko is looking to sweep but instead, Hensen has passed into half guard.
Hensen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ljashko with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hensen thows a huge punch but Ljashko dodges it nicely.
Hensen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ljashko defending well though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ljashko trying to hold on to Hensen's head to control him but Hensen postures up.
Hensen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hensen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ljashko defends it well.
Ljashko wants to improve his position but Hensen is controlling well.
Hensen is trying to control the action in half guard but Ljashko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hensen wants to work for an arm triangle but Ljashko is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ljashko tries to kick Hensen off but Hensen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hensen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ljashko sees it coming and defends easily.
Ljashko is looking to escape.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ljashko manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hensen trying to control but Ljashko is working from the bottom.
Hensen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hensen prevents Ljashko from getting back to his feet.
Hensen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hensen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hensen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hensen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ljashko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
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 Sven Hensen will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hensen takes a swing at Ljashko's ribcage but misses.
Ljashko drives through and clinches with Hensen against the ropes.
Ljashko is trying to force a seperation but Hensen has the dominant position.
Hensen tries to break free but Ljashko pushes him back against the ropes.
Ljashko gets underhooks to prevent Hensen's takedown attempt.
Hensen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ljashko lands a nice knee to the body.
Ljashko prevents Hensen from breaking the clinch.
Ljashko breaks from the clinch.
Hensen scores with a leg kick.
Oleg Ljashko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hensen misses with a head kick.
Ljashko shapes to counter with a head kick.
Hensen throws a low kick but Ljashko moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ljashko.
Hensen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ljashko drops Hensen with a right and a left! Ljashko comes rushing in but Hensen regains his composure and manages to keep Ljashko in guard.
It looks like Sven Hensen has been cut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ljashko is looking to stand up but Hensen won't let him.
Ljashko must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ljashko gets to his feet - Hensen follows without any prompting.
Oleg Ljashko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Ljashko. Those never looked like landing.
Hensen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ljashko sprawls and moves away.
Ljashko drops Hensen with a big left hand and mounts him. Hensen is in big trouble!
Hensen is rocked!
Ljashko stands up from mount. Strange move.
Oh Hensen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ljashko knocks out Hensen with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Ljashko before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Ljashko picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Oleg Ljashko!
In defeat, Sven Hensen stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fight him again, anytime...,ANYWHERE!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Killer Bee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mad Max (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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27
285 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
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18
263 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Killer Bee!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mad Max!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Fedor Mirinova and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bee swings for the body but Max moves out of range.
Bee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Max uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
It looks like Killer Bee has been cut.
Max cracks Bee with a right hand to the side of the head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bee.
Bee looks to score with a jab to the body but Max is just out of range.
Bee throws a left and a right that both miss
and Max counters with a left to the body.
Max sizes up Bee with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Max misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Bee misses the target.
Bee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bee misses with a shot to the body
and Max counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Max walks into a left hand.
Max with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Max moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bee connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Max momentarily.
Max throws the left hand but Bee avoids the punch easily.
Bee is looking to counter punch.
Max has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bee finds it's way round the side to connect with Max's head.
Bee throws an off balance right hand
and Max counters with a nice body kick.
Max keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bee takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Max scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bee doesn't seem bothered though.
Bee is breathing heavily.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Max! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mad Max!
Mad Max is the new heavyweight champion!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommaso Baroni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimo Ovaska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ovaska is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Big Balls by AC/DC. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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208 lbs
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217 lbs
26 - 14 - 0 |
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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
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommaso Baroni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kimo Ovaska!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baroni lands a jab to Ovaska's midsection.
Ovaska swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Baroni scores with a shot to the body.
Ovaska lands a right hook to the body.
Ovaska scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
It looks like Tommaso Baroni has been cut.
Ovaska throws an overhand right that lands on Baroni's shoulder, as Baroni tries to avoid the shot.
Ovaska swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Baroni makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ovaska misses with a looping right.
Baroni appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ovaska misses with a double jab
and Baroni connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Baroni blocks a leg kick.
Ovaska misses with a body shot.
Baroni throws out a powerful jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baroni throws a body punch but Ovaska moves out of range.
Ovaska tries a quick counter leg kick but Baroni is wise to it.
Ovaska looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ovaska waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Baroni.
A big right from Ovaska misses.
A low kick from Baroni is predictable there
and Ovaska counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Baroni moves away from the strike by Ovaska.
Nice shot lands for Ovaska.
Ovaska throws a poor cross that misses
and Baroni counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Baroni throws a leg kick
and Ovaska counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ovaska lands a body shot.
Ovaska lands a nice shot to the body.
Kimo Ovaska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ovaska lunges at Baroni with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Baroni's hand.
Baroni lands a right hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ovaska is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baroni.
Ovaska takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Baroni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ovaska moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baroni misses the jab.
Ovaska misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick from Ovaska misses.
Ovaska stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ovaska throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baroni feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A low kick from Ovaska is predictable there
and Baroni counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Baroni is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Baroni avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Baroni jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Baroni moves away from the strike by Ovaska.
Ovaska moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ovaska keeps the fight on the outside.
Baroni lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ovaska throws out a loose jab but Baroni uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Ovaska misses.
Baroni feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Baroni uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ovaska.
Baroni slips under a jab.
Baroni takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tommaso Baroni's cut is getting worse.
Baroni lands a jab.
Baroni displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ovaska throws out the jab.
Baroni defending well as Ovaska loads up on a big left hand.
Baroni just misses with a punch to the body.
Ovaska is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Baroni had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Ovaska misses with an uppercut
and Baroni counters with a good low kick that Ovaska was not able to check.
Baroni lands with an overhand left.
Baroni misses with a body shot.
Baroni throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ovaska misses with a body kick.
Ovaska throws the left hand but Baroni avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ovaska misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Baroni moves into the clinch.
Baroni breaks the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baroni bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ovaska throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ovaska, as that shot connected.
Baroni with a nice cross.
Baroni misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ovaska misses with a hook. Baroni ducked under it nicely.
Baroni scores with a leg kick.
Ovaska waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Baroni.
Ovaska throws a looping overhand right but Baroni ducks down to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Baroni.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ovaska throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kimo Ovaska will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tommaso Baroni'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.
A head kick misses from Ovaska.
Ovaska pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Baroni thinks about countering with a body kick.
Baroni on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ovaska. Ovaska obviously looking to wear him down.
Baroni thumps Ovaska with a low kick.
Ovaska connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ovaska misses with a jab to the body
and Baroni cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Baroni moves out of range as Ovaska strikes.
Ovaska scores with a punch to the head.
An inside leg kick from Baroni misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ovaska is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baroni.
Baroni seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Baroni looks to clinch
and Ovaska cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tommaso Baroni's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Ovaska moves out of range of the leg kick from Baroni.
Baroni throws a hook but Ovaska blocks it.
Ovaska lands with an uppercut that bounces Baroni off the ropes and back into range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baroni scores with a body shot.
Baroni moves away from the strike by Ovaska.
Kimo Ovaska seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Baroni closes the distance and clinches.
Ovaska is trying to break free.
Baroni looking to stall.
Baroni goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baroni working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Baroni.
Baroni looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short left from Ovaska.
Baroni can't find room to land a body shot as Ovaska controls the action.
Baroni throws a head punch that misses.
Baroni trying to land knees to the body.
Baroni misses with some punches.
Baroni lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ovaska backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baroni on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Baroni lands a damaging elbow.
Ovaska misses with a short punch on the inside.
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!
Ovaska misses with a body punch.
Ovaska lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jeez, Tommaso Baroni's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Baroni throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Baroni content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Baroni lands with a short shot to the head.
Ovaska with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Baroni digs a right hand underneath Ovaska's ribcage. Ovaska let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Baroni keeps control of Ovaska as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Baroni lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Baroni lands a damaging elbow.
Ovaska tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ovaska wants to get back to striking at distance but Baroni won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baroni throws a head punch that misses.
Baroni prevents a body shot from Ovaska.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ovaska.
Baroni stalls.
Baroni throws an elbow that misses.
Ovaska tries to stall but Baroni uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ovaska is trying to break free.
Ovaska blocks an uppercut.
Baroni pushes off an throws an elbow but Ovaska leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Baroni works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tommaso Baroni has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Baroni throws a punch but it's blocked by Ovaska.
Baroni lands a right hand.
Ovaska breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the body from Baroni misses
and Ovaska counters with a straight right hand.
Baroni fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Ovaska on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ovaska lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ovaska throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baroni throws a body shot but no joy.
Baroni misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ovaska.
Ovaska connects with a right hand. Baroni shakes it off.
Baroni is looking to wear down Ovaska with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Baroni is looking to slow Ovaska down with leg kicks.
Ovaska throws a nice outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ovaska displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baroni throws out the jab.
Baroni misses with a wild body shot.
Baroni rushes Ovaska and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Baroni's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Ovaska.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tommaso Baroni's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kimo Ovaska!
After winning the bout, Kimo Ovaska thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jason Bozzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bostar Tyraanicao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jason Bozzi could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bostar Tyraanicao's chin.
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23
154 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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22
158 lbs
12 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jason Bozzi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bostar Tyraanicao!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Fedor Mirinova and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Bozzi. Tyraanicao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tyraanicao is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bozzi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Russian Fighting Community Gym in the buildup to the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bozzi. Tyraanicao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tyraanicao, right into the meat.
Tyraanicao lands a head shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bozzi is out of range and Tyraanicao settles back down.
A good leg kick by Bozzi.
Tyraanicao thumps Bozzi with a low kick.
Bozzi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've been informed that Tyraanicao 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.
Tyraanicao gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
It looks like Bostar Tyraanicao has been cut.
Bozzi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bozzi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bozzi's corner calls for a 1-2. Bozzi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Oooooh!!! Tyraanicao has knocked Bozzi down with a huge combo! Tyraanicao steps away and waves a wobbly Bozzi back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyraanicao throws a right hand that misses
and Bozzi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyraanicao looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tyraanicao scores with a leg kick.
Tyraanicao scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bozzi misses with a hook.
Tyraanicao dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bozzi scoring well with a low kick there.
Bozzi throws a head kick that misses
and Tyraanicao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bozzi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tyraanicao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bozzi.
Tyraanicao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bozzi throwing a counter right hand but Tyraanicao manages to avoid it.
Tyraanicao ducks under a wild hook from Bozzi.
Tyraanicao lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tyraanicao connects with a leg kick. Bozzi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao staying out of range there.
A big right from Bozzi misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Tyraanicao misses the target.
Tyraanicao misses with a body shot.
Bozzi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bozzi looks to throw the jab but Tyraanicao is out of range.
Tyraanicao appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bozzi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tyraanicao swings for the body but Bozzi moves out of range.
Bozzi lands with an uppercut that bounces Tyraanicao off the ropes and back into range.
Tyraanicao is looking to clinch.
Bozzi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tyraanicao.
Bozzi lands with a kick to the temple. Tyraanicao shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Tyraanicao is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyraanicao scores with a jab.
Tyraanicao looks to throw the jab but Bozzi is out of range.
Tyraanicao 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.
Tyraanicao thuds a left hand into Bozzi's body.
Tyraanicao 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.
Bozzi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bozzi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bozzi looks to land a left hand but Tyraanicao moved out of range nicely.
Bozzi throws an off balance right hand
and Tyraanicao counters with a straight right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tyraanicao looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oooooh!!! Tyraanicao has knocked Bozzi down with a huge combo! Tyraanicao steps away and waves a wobbly Bozzi back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Bozzi is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bozzi misses with a low kick.
Bozzi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tyraanicao takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bozzi throws a hook but Tyraanicao blocks it.
Tyraanicao looks to score with a jab to the body but Bozzi is just out of range.
Bozzi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bozzi is looking to score with low kicks.
Tyraanicao blocks a jab.
Bozzi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bozzi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bozzi throws an off balance right hand
and Tyraanicao counters with a nice body kick.
Tyraanicao fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tyraanicao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bozzi was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyraanicao.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tyraanicao avoids the body shot from Bozzi.
It seemed like Tyraanicao was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tyraanicao cracks Bozzi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bozzi throws a hook but Tyraanicao avoids it easily.
Tyraanicao ducks under a wild hook from Bozzi.
Tyraanicao lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bozzi circles away quickly and effectively.
Tyraanicao throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tyraanicao pushes Bozzi away with a front kick.
Tyraanicao cracks Bozzi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tyraanicao ducks under a wild hook from Bozzi.
Tyraanicao tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bozzi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bozzi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tyraanicao slips a jab and a cross from Bozzi.
Tyraanicao lands a jab to Bozzi's midsection.
Bozzi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyraanicao lands with a right hand.
Tyraanicao misses with a body punch
and Bozzi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bozzi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bozzi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bozzi catches Tyraanicao with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bozzi throws a leg kick
and Tyraanicao counters with a nice uppercut.
Oh Bozzi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bozzi throws a sloppy head kick and Tyraanicao moves out of range easily.
Bozzi seems to have got his legs back now.
Tyraanicao throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bozzi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao scores with a hook to the body. Bozzi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bozzi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tyraanicao's sensitive parts.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bozzi is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tyraanicao drops Bozzi with a big left hand! Bozzi is injured, injured bad! Tyraanicao jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bostar Tyraanicao! Bostar Tyraanicao retains his featherweight title!
Bostar Tyraanicao looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Line em up, an I'll fuck em up man! '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vit Tu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Constrictor Boa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tu comes to the ring accompanied by Blanket on the ground. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
42 - 22 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vit Tu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Constrictor Boa!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Viktor Lagutenko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boa counters with a nice body kick.
Tu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boa.
A lazy left from Boa finds it's target.
Boa takes one to the side of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Boa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
An inside leg kick lands from Boa.
Tu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Boa looks to throw a body kick
and Tu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tu misses with a takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've been informed that Boa 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.
That kick from Boa tenderised Tu's leg. Tu is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boa scores with a sloppy right hand. Tu should have avoided that one.
Boa shoots in and drives through. Tu sprawls well.
Boa looks for a takedown but Tu sprawls well.
Tu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Boa. No joy for Tu on that attempt.
We've been hearing reports that Tu has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Boa closes the distance and clinches.
Tu is trying to pull guard but Boa has him pressed against the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vit Tu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Boa - that will leave a mark!
Tu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boa tries to land a front kick but Tu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Boa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tu throws an overhand right that lands on Boa's shoulder, as Boa tries to avoid the shot.
Tu throws a series of punches but Boa moves out of range.
Boa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
An attempted straight right counter from Tu misses the target.
Boa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Boa looks to land a body kick but Tu moved away.
Nice sprawl there from Boa as Tu shoots in.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boa.
Jab, jab by Tu - just one landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boa has managed to clinch.
Boa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Boa is looking to control Tu's arms but Tu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Boa has his back to the ropes.
Boa throws a punch but it's blocked by Tu.
Boa turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Boa working the ground and pound.
Tu tries to improve position but can't.
Boa cracks Tu with a big elbow.
Tu is looking to regain half guard here but Boa keeps moving and retains side control.
Tu taking a bit of punishment here - Boa scoring with strikes.
Tu is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Boa's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Boa is looking for a kimura but Tu is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Boa to get the leverage.
Boa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tu sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boa scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Boa seems to be working for a kimura but Tu defends the submission attempt.
Boa prevents Tu from improving his position.
Boa seems to be looking for submissions.
Tu actively working from the bottom here.
Boa drops an elbow to the side of Tu's head.
Boa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Boa is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tu tries to roll over but Boa keeps him under control.
Boa is trying to control. Tu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tu tries to roll over but Boa keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tu is refusing to be controlled, as Boa sits in half guard.
Boa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Boa prevents Tu from improving his position.
Boa working Tu over with strikes.
Boa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tu taking some punishment here, with Boa in his half guard.
Boa scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tu wants to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Boa lands a nice short elbow.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Boa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tu has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Tu tries to get to full guard but Boa has control of the leg.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Tu is working hard here to advance position.
Tu is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Boa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Boa's back!
Boa rolls, trying to escape but Tu keeps control of the position.
Tu throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Tu is punishing Boa with strikes - can he finish him?!
Boa is covering up but some of the strikes from Tu are getting through and doing damage.
Boa is trapped and Tu is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Tu throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Boa tries to escape but Tu has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Tu avoiding Boa 's attempts to control his hands.
Tu lands shots from the back.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tu connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Boa to escape the position.
Tu is landing with strikes from the back.
Tu has the hooks in. Boa is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Tu lands a big punch and Boa is covering up! Another big shot separates Boa from consciousness and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Vit Tu!
Vit Tu retains his light heavyweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Vit Tu waved his t-shirt featuring Milwaukee's Best 160 (80% laundry)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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