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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alen Zalac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konstantin Ricin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Zalac might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Survival - Eminem. Ricin has chosen This is Sparta! as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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212 lbs
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215 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alen Zalac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Konstantin Ricin!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zalac fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ricin sprawls well initially but Zalac persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ricin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ricin.
Zalac is posturing up here but Ricin has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Zalac tries to roll out but it's too tight and Zalac has to tap! Slick submission there by Ricin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Konstantin Ricin!
Our winner, Konstantin Ricin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Doctor Greenthumb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolai Feofil Molovgomedov (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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170 lbs
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174 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
21 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Doctor Greenthumb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nikolai Feofil Molovgomedov!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for Molovgomedov.
Greenthumb throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Molovgomedov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Greenthumb has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Prestige MMA Acadamy in the buildup to the fight.
Molovgomedov lands a jab to Greenthumb's midsection.
Molovgomedov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Molovgomedov misses with a low kick.
Molovgomedov lands a leg kick that knocks Greenthumb off balance momentarily.
Greenthumb throws a looping overhand right but Molovgomedov ducks down to avoid it.
Molovgomedov scores with a nice right hand.
It looks like Doctor Greenthumb has been cut.
Molovgomedov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Greenthumb.
Molovgomedov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Molovgomedov is looking to chop away at Greenthumb's legs.
Molovgomedov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Greenthumb attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Molovgomedov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Molovgomedov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molovgomedov closes the distance and clinches.
Molovgomedov drags the fight down to the ground.
Greenthumb scoring with punches to the head and body.
Molovgomedov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Greenthumb in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Molovgomedov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Greenthumb content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Greenthumb working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Molovgomedov's head.
Molovgomedov is looking to sweep but instead, Greenthumb has passed into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Molovgomedov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greenthumb working over Molovgomedov with some ground and pound. Molovgomedov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Greenthumb working the head and body with strikes.
Molovgomedov wants to improve his position but Greenthumb is controlling well.
Greenthumb has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Greenthumb lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Molovgomedov is refusing to be controlled, as Greenthumb sits in half guard.
Molovgomedov is in trouble now - Greenthumb has advanced to mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Molovgomedov is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greenthumb lands a couple of good shots and Molovgomedov has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Greenthumb's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Greenthumb is hanging on to Molovgomedov's back as he tries to escape.
Molovgomedov just trying to survive but Greenthumb is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Greenthumb softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Molovgomedov is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Greenthumb lands shots from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Greenthumb looking for the choke from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greenthumb gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Molovgomedov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Greenthumb is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Molovgomedov tries to roll over but Greenthumb keeps him under control.
Greenthumb scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Greenthumb wants to control but Molovgomedov is keeping him busy.
Molovgomedov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Molovgomedov wants to control but Greenthumb is keeping busy.
Molovgomedov won't allow Greenthumb to pass to mount.
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 Doctor Greenthumb will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Doctor Greenthumb's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Greenthumb takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Greenthumb cracks Molovgomedov with an uppercut from hell and Molovgomedov crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Greenthumb's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Molovgomedov is rocked!
It looks like Nikolai Feofil Molovgomedov has been cut.
Molovgomedov has his foot on Greenthumb's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Greenthumb works his way back into a safe position though.
Molovgomedov is still in real trouble! Can Greenthumb finish him?
Greenthumb working some strikes from top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Greenthumb landing some decent shots from guard.
Greenthumb gets to his feet and stands over Molovgomedov, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Molovgomedov felt that one! Greenthumb unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Molovgomedov from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Doctor Greenthumb!
A less than humble Doctor Greenthumb misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hemfsford Jowars (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zedd Jebb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hemfsford Jowars has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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197 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hemfsford Jowars!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zedd Jebb!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jebb scores with a hook to the body. Jowars takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jowars misses with a takedown
and Jebb counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jebb displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Hemfsford Jowars has been cut.
Jowars with a poor takedown
and Jebb counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jowars takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jowars fails to land with a series of punches.
Jebb circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jebb counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jebb throws a leg kick which misses Jowars's front leg but catches the back leg as Jowars tries to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jowars wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jebb lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jowars really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jowars tries for a takedown but Jebb circles away easily
and Jebb counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hemfsford Jowars. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jebb feints and then cracks Jowars's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jowars down.
Nice jab there from Jebb.
Jebb lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jowars takes a step back to recover.
Jowars throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Jebb makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Jowars really felt that one!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jebb. Jowars shrugs it off though.
Jebb lands the left hand.
Jebb scores with a nice body kick.
Jowars is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jebb lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jebb fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jebb connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jebb feints and then cracks Jowars's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jowars down.
Jebb throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jowars fails with the takedown
and Jebb counters with a right hand to the body.
Jebb thuds a left hand into Jowars's body.
Jebb works Jowars's body with a nice hook.
Jowars gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Jowars takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jowars takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jowars tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jowars takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jowars misses with a head kick.
Jebb is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jowars rather than just go for the knockout.
Jowars throws a body kick that misses.
Jebb appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jowars looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jebb throws a shot to the body.
Jowars with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jebb counters with a nice leg kick.
Jowars takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jebb lands with a kick to the temple. Jowars shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jebb throws a leg kick which misses Jowars's front leg but catches the back leg as Jowars tries to avoid it.
Jowars tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jebb was well out of range. Poor timing from Jowars.
Jebb flicks out a counter leg kick but Jowars steps away.
Jebb scores with a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jebb turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jowars tries to clinch up but Jebb circles away and keeps his distance.
Jowars darts in trying to clinch
and Jebb counters with a big head kick but Jowars shrugs it off.
Jowars is rocked!
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!
Jebb drops Jowars with a naaaaasty hook - Jowars is in real trouble here! Jebb dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zedd Jebb!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ash Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Curran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams comes to the cage accompanied by Hail To The King. Ash Williams has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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259 lbs
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ash Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Randy Curran!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams connects with a single shot there.
Williams shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Curran as he avoids it easily.
A jab from Curran misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Williams.
Curran just misses with a punch to the body.
Curran throws the left hand but Williams avoids the punch easily.
Williams slips a jab from Curran.
Curran changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams moves away from the strike by Curran.
Williams misses with a hook
and Curran cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ash Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams lands with an overhand left.
Williams gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Curran escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Curran throws a hook but Williams blocks it.
Curran throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Williams to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Curran throws a combination that misses
and Williams counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Randy Curran has been cut.
Williams drops Curran with a beautiful combination! Curran stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Williams is looking for the KO!
Curran is rocked!
Williams is stalking Curran. Curran circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Williams, and it's lights out! Curran really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ash Williams!
Ash Williams seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Niklas Seiler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Redfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Seiler's entrance music is Control - Kendrick Lamar. A fine choice. Redfield has chosen Believers as his entrance music. Chris Redfield has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Niklas Seiler's chin.
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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
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Niklas Seiler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Redfield!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seiler throws a quick inside leg kick.
Redfield tries to sprawl but Seiler drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Seiler is taking a breather. Redfield says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Seiler not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Seiler throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Seiler thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Redfield's head.
Seiler prevents Redfield from standing back up.
Seiler throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Seiler has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Seiler is nestled in close to Redfield, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Seiler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Redfield keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redfield is doing well to control the position and prevent Seiler from advancing to side control.
Redfield wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seiler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Seiler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Redfield keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Seiler throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Seiler landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Redfield tries to kick Seiler off but Seiler keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Seiler is trying to control the action in half guard but Redfield is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Redfield trying to control here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Redfield is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Redfield tries a low kick but Seiler avoids it.
A jab from Seiler finds it's way through Redfield's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seiler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chris Redfield is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch combination from Redfield misses.
Seiler with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Seiler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Redfield throws a counter combo.
Seiler misses with a body punch
and Redfield counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Seiler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Redfield swings for the body but Seiler moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Redfield.
Redfield walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Seiler checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Redfield takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Redfield.
Redfield throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Seiler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Seiler's corner calls for a 1-2. Seiler obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Seiler misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redfield misses with a jab, cross combination.
Redfield takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Seiler is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Seiler tries a head kick but it misses.
Redfield looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Niklas Seiler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice cross by Redfield.
It looks like Niklas Seiler has been cut.
Redfield gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Seiler scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Seiler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Redfield.
Seiler throws a body shot but no joy.
Redfield closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Seiler manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Redfield on his heels. He'll look to pass Redfield's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seiler trying to control the position from guard on top but Redfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Seiler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redfield looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Seiler stops Redfield from standing up.
Redfield wants to control the position but Seiler says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Redfield trying to control here.
Seiler seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Seiler is trying to control. Redfield wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Redfield trying to control but Seiler postures up.
Seiler wants to control but Redfield is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niklas Seiler dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Niklas Seiler's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Seiler slips under a jab from Redfield.
Redfield lands with a straight right. Seiler didn't see that one coming.
Redfield jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Redfield connects with a single shot there.
Seiler lands a jab to the head.
Redfield steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Seiler.
Redfield let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Chris Redfield seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Seiler misses with a hook. Redfield ducked under it nicely.
Redfield is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Seiler with a body shot.
Seiler get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Seiler stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Redfield runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chris Redfield!
A very excited looking Chris Redfield made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luiz Araujo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Brandon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Araujo's entrance music is Who Shot Ya?. A fine choice. Brandon has chosen Life Is Beautiful as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
8 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luiz Araujo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Junior Brandon!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brandon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Araujo in his tracks.
Brandon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Araujo on the side of the head.
Brandon closes the distance and pushes Araujo back into the cage.
Araujo tries to score a body lock takedown but Brandon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Araujo has a couple of punches blocked by Brandon.
Brandon has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Araujo regains guard immediately.
Brandon slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Araujo keeping moving, preventing Brandon from controlling successfully.
Brandon makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Araujo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brandon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Araujo working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Brandon has passed into half guard!
Araujo looking for submissions off his back.
My spies in Death Valley Training Facility inform me that Brandon has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Araujo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brandon pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Brandon in particular looking to stall.
Araujo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brandon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Araujo defends it well.
Araujo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brandon.
Brandon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Araujo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brandon.
Brandon 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Araujo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brandon pulls his head out easily.
Araujo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nice strikes from Brandon there.
Brandon not doing much here.
Araujo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brandon 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Araujo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brandon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Araujo is just riding it out for now. Brandon eventually gives up the hold.
Brandon is trying to control the action in half guard but Araujo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Brandon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Brandon prevents Araujo from improving his position.
Brandon 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.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Brandon connects with a nice short shot to Araujo's temple.
Araujo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brandon pulls his head out easily.
Araujo looking for submissions off his back.
Brandon tries to pass to full mount but Araujo defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brandon trying to control the pace.
Brandon wants to control but Araujo is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Brandon dominated that round.
That's time! Araujo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Brandon shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Araujo eats them both and turns towards Brandon to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Brandon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brandon gets a takedown into half guard.
Araujo wants to improve his position but Brandon is controlling well.
Araujo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brandon pulls his head out easily.
Araujo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandon is controlling the pace.
Brandon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Brandon lands a nice short elbow.
Brandon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Brandon wants to control but Araujo is keeping him busy.
Brandon is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Araujo looking for submissions off his back.
Brandon works his foot free and advances to mount.
Brandon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Araujo is looking to escape.
Brandon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandon scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Brandon working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Araujo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Brandon controlling from mount.
Brandon working for a guillotine from mount but Araujo is in no mood to give up.
Araujo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Brandon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brandon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Brandon cracks Araujo with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Araujo slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Araujo actively working from the bottom here.
Araujo is trying to get back to full guard.
Brandon trying to control the action but Araujo is working from the bottom.
Araujo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brandon pulls his head out easily.
Araujo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Araujo.
Brandon lands a couple of digs.
Brandon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Brandon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Araujo is being controlled here.
Brandon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Brandon is trying to get an arm triangle but Araujo is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Araujo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brandon is staying tight to Araujo's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Araujo is looking to reverse the position.
Araujo is working hard here to advance position.
Brandon is looking to take a break and control but Araujo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Araujo is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brandon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Araujo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Araujo is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Brandon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Araujo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Brandon darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Araujo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Araujo is staying active underneath Brandon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Araujo actively working from the bottom here.
Araujo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brandon pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Araujo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brandon is pressing down on Araujo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Araujo is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Brandon trying to control from half guard but Araujo is working away.
Still in half guard, Brandon seems content to control.
Araujo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brandon is keen to just control but Araujo is a slippery customer.
Araujo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brandon is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Araujo is in trouble now - Brandon has advanced to mount!
Brandon looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Brandon looking to control but Araujo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandon breaks from Araujo's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Brandon controlling his opponent.
Brandon looking to control but Araujo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Brandon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Araujo is trying to escape the mount.
Brandon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Brandon is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Araujo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Araujo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brandon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Araujo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brandon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Brandon forces his way into half guard.
Brandon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Araujo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Luiz Araujo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brandon performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Araujo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brandon pulls his head out easily.
Brandon wants to get back to his feet.
Brandon is trying to control the action in half guard but Araujo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Junior Brandon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brandon lands with a punch from half guard.
Brandon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Araujo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Araujo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brandon pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brandon is taking a breather. Araujo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Brandon is looking to advance position but Araujo won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Junior Brandon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brandon has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junior Brandon!
A relieved looking Junior Brandon thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Wyoming (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Von Master (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniel Wyoming could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Von Master's chin.
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178 lbs
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170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Daniel Wyoming!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Von Master!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wyoming moves out of range as Master strikes.
Wyoming forces Master back against the cage and clinches.
I was talking to Wyoming's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Wyoming using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wyoming blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wyoming connects with a knee to the head.
Wyoming lands an elbow just above Master 's eye.
Wyoming blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Master's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wyoming moves in looking to clinch but Master pushes him off.
Wyoming tries to clinch but Master is having none of it.
A big left from Master misses.
Master missing with a left hand there. Wyoming was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wyoming forces Master back against the cage and clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wyoming as Master tries to tie him up.
Wyoming misses with a knee strike.
Wyoming with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Master lands with a light punch inside.
Wyoming crunches a lovely knee into Master's ribcage.
Master looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wyoming with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wyoming with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wyoming trying to land knees to the body.
Master is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Wyoming landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wyoming lands a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Master's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wyoming lands a nice knee to the body.
Master takes a knee right on the jaw!
Master is rocked!
Wyoming lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Master is still on wobbly legs! Can Wyoming finish him?
Wyoming working the clinch nicely. Master is working for position but Wyoming cracks him with a big knee to the head! Master crumples up against the cage and Wyoming lands two more shots before the ref can save Master! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Daniel Wyoming!
Daniel Wyoming bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Josip Ruzic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunner State Jr. (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). . Ruzic's entrance music is Kid N Play - Gettin' Funky. A fine choice. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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192 lbs
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197 lbs
18 - 9 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
47 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Josip Ruzic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gunner State Jr.!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
State Jr. shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ruzic manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ruzic kicks State Jr. off and gets to his feet.
Ruzic manages to get an easy takedown there - catching State Jr. on his heels. He'll look to pass State Jr.'s guard now, I'm sure.
State Jr. is looking for a triangle but Ruzic pushes his legs off easily.
Ruzic wants to stand but State Jr. has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ruzic wants to control from the top but State Jr. keeps moving.
State Jr. had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ruzic defends it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
State Jr. looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ruzic passes into half guard.
Ruzic seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but State Jr. does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruzic decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
State Jr. with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ruzic shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
State Jr. felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
State Jr. is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Ruzic jumps into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
State Jr. misses with a strike from the bottom.
Ruzic is putting a hurting on State Jr. here, landing some big shots from side control.
State Jr. manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ruzic's best efforts.
State Jr. tries to get to full guard but Ruzic has control of the leg.
Ruzic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
State Jr. looking for submissions off his back.
State Jr. misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Ruzic trying to control from half guard but State Jr. is working away.
Ruzic perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruzic missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ruzic wants to lay and pray for a moment but State Jr. keeps working.
State Jr. trying to control here.
Ruzic trying to control the action but State Jr. is working from the bottom.
Ruzic prevents State Jr. from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
State Jr. works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ruzic trying to control but State Jr. is working from the bottom.
Ruzic forces his way into half guard.
State Jr. is holding on to half guard well.
State Jr. is looking for a sweep. Ruzic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ruzic with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
State Jr. looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
State Jr. is refusing to be controlled, as Ruzic sits in half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
State Jr. fails with a takedown attempt.
Ruzic shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
State Jr. kicks off Ruzic and gets to his feet.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ruzic enables State Jr. to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ruzic manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ruzic has control of State Jr.'s left arm, preventing State Jr. from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josip Ruzic dominated that 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.
Some wild striking there from State Jr..
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ruzic stops a takedown attempt from State Jr..
Ruzic drags the fight down to the ground.
Ruzic looking to hit a scissor sweep but State Jr. is one step ahead there.
State Jr. is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ruzic is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ruzic has escaped and now he's on top!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruzic wants to control from the top but State Jr. keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruzic looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ruzic stops State Jr. from standing up.
State Jr. is trying to keep Ruzic in close.
State Jr. had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ruzic defends it easily.
State Jr. is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ruzic is aware though and is defending well.
Ruzic seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
State Jr. escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ruzic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ruzic controlling from the top position.
Ruzic seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down State Jr. for as long as he can get away with.
Ruzic wants to control from the top but State Jr. keeps moving.
Ruzic looking to pass the guard.
Ruzic content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruzic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ruzic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. State Jr. swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ruzic controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ruzic got a little sloppy there for a moment and State Jr. has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ruzic has managed to get both his arms back between State Jr.'s legs - danger averted.
State Jr. has a closed guard, preventing Ruzic from standing up.
State Jr. manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ruzic manages to get himself to full guard.
Ruzic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
State Jr.'s corner is telling him to maintain position.
State Jr. trying to control but Ruzic is working from the bottom.
Ruzic is looking to stand up but State Jr. isn't so interested in that idea.
Ruzic lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
State Jr. is trying to keep Ruzic in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Josip Ruzic will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ruzic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ruzic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from State Jr..
Ruzic seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
State Jr. shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ruzic as he avoids it easily.
Gunner State Jr. seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruzic closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
State Jr. is staying active underneath Ruzic, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ruzic is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because State Jr. is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
State Jr. trying to control but Ruzic postures up.
Ruzic tries to pass the half guard into mount. State Jr. knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ruzic trying to control from half guard but State Jr. is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruzic wants to pass to mount but State Jr. is defending the position.
Ruzic passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for State Jr.!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee warns State Jr. that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
State Jr. is looking to improve his position but Ruzic isn't that keen on the idea.
State Jr. tries to hold on but Ruzic postures up.
State Jr. manages to regain half guard. Good work.
State Jr. wants to control but Ruzic is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
State Jr. on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
State Jr. makes his way to full guard. A much better position for State Jr..
State Jr. keeping moving, preventing Ruzic from controlling successfully.
Ruzic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ruzic won't allow State Jr. to get back to his feet.
State Jr. looking for subs off his back but Ruzic has passed one foot through into half guard.
Ruzic wants to take a breather but State Jr. is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruzic looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ruzic stops State Jr. from getting back to his feet.
State Jr. is not content to let Ruzic control the position.
Ruzic prevents State Jr. from improving his position.
It looks like Ruzic is going to stand back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
State Jr. rushes Ruzic and presses him up against the cage.
Ruzic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that State Jr. can do to turn this around?
Ruzic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ruzic feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
State Jr. wriggles free and stands up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
State Jr. goes for a double leg but Ruzic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ruzic continues to drive forward.
Josip Ruzic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunner State Jr..
Ruzic gets the takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
State Jr. gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ruzic is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gunner State Jr. has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
State Jr. is not content to let Ruzic control the position.
State Jr. actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josip Ruzic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ruzic, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josip Ruzic!
During a confident post fight interview, Josip Ruzic thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between No For Gay Jesus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Brandon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jesus kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Havana. Brandon has chosen Catch Em By Surprise as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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164 lbs
9 - 14 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, No For Gay Jesus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kenny Brandon!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brandon moves into the clinch successfully.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brandon.
Brandon's coach down at Death Valley Training Facility was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Brandon's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jesus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brandon backwards.
Jesus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brandon misses with the head strike.
Brandon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jesus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jesus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Jesus misses.
Brandon misses with a right hand
and Jesus counters with a leg kick.
Jesus misses with a double jab.
Jesus has Brandon up against the cage in a clinch.
Jesus scores with a shot to the side of Brandon's head.
Jesus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jesus throws a head punch that misses.
Brandon working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brandon.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jesus takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Jesus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jesus gets through Brandon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jesus blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Jesus.
Jesus blocks an uppercut.
Jesus misses with a punch on the inside.
Brandon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Jesus scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jesus misses with the head strike.
Brandon misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Brandon.
Jesus effectively controlling the action here.
Jesus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jesus takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Brandon misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Jesus.
Jesus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brandon lands a shoulder strike.
Jesus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jesus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brandon blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Brandon scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two 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!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jesus.
Brandon swings wildly with an uppercut but Jesus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jesus stalling in the clinch.
A short right from Jesus.
A right handed body shot lands from Jesus.
Brandon has a couple of punches blocked by Jesus.
Jesus can't find room to land a body shot as Brandon controls the action.
Jesus misses with a punch on the inside.
Jesus stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Brandon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jesus.
Jesus blocking some punches.
Jesus lands a right hand.
Brandon throws a punch but it's blocked by Jesus.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jesus.
Brandon is rocked!
Brandon throws a punch but it's blocked by Jesus.
Jesus pulls guard.
Jesus is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brandon is looking to work some ground and pound but Jesus has wrist control.
Brandon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jesus looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brandon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brandon postures up in Jesus's guard and throws a big left but Jesus blocks it.
Jesus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jesus has control of Brandon's left arm, preventing Brandon from doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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.
Jesus throws a body shot but no joy.
Brandon walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jesus checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jesus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brandon bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jesus stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Brandon misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Brandon scores with punches from side control.
Brandon lands a nice forearm strike.
Brandon cracks Jesus with a big elbow.
Jesus tries to improve position but can't.
Jesus is working hard here to advance position.
Jesus struggling a bit here.
Jesus keeping his opponent close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
No For Gay Jesus dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Brandon moves to clinch but Jesus breaks away
and Jesus counters with a good low kick that Brandon was not able to check.
Brandon shoots for a takedown but Jesus saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
It appears Jesus was looking to counter with a kick there.
Brandon lands a head kick. Jesus smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jesus takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kenny Brandon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brandon tries to clinch up.
A telegraphed right hand from Brandon misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Jesus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jesus feints and as Brandon raises his hands in defense, Jesus changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jesus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandon is trying to control the position but Jesus postures up.
Jesus wants to control from the top but Brandon keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jesus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jesus slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jesus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Brandon misses with a wild combination.
That's two 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.
Jesus throws an overhand right that lands on Brandon's shoulder, as Brandon tries to avoid the shot.
Brandon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brandon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Brandon manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jesus on his heels. He'll look to pass Jesus's guard now, I'm sure.
Jesus controls Brandon momentarily but Brandon frees himself.
Jesus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brandon is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jesus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brandon is looking to work some ground and pound but Jesus has wrist control.
Brandon postures up.
Brandon is in close to Jesus's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jesus is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jesus lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jesus wants to pass the guard but Brandon is keeping the position.
Brandon wants to stand and escape but Jesus is having none of it.
Brandon is trying to control the position but Jesus postures up.
Jesus seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jesus won't allow Brandon to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jesus slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jesus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jesus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brandon was well out of range. Poor timing from Jesus.
Brandon flicks out a counter leg kick but Jesus steps away.
Jesus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jesus lands a nice shot that snaps Brandon's head back.
Brandon 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.
Jesus fakes the leg kick and cracks Brandon in the body.
Jesus connects with a body shot.
Jesus swats away the attempt to clinch by Brandon.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brandon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jesus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jesus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brandon lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jesus avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that No For Gay Jesus will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Brandon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Brandon walks into a left hand.
Jesus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brandon moves out of range of the strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brandon.
Brandon staying out of range there.
Brandon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jesus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Brandon replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Jesus blocks it well.
Jesus has Brandon up against the cage in a clinch.
Jesus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jesus tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Brandon just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandon takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Brandon.
Jesus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brandon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brandon misses with a punch on the inside.
Jesus'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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jesus breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jesus's sensitive parts.
Jesus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jesus is looking to slow Brandon down with leg kicks.
Brandon lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Brandon takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Some bone on bone action there as Brandon checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jesus with a nice cross.
Jesus misses with a wild combination.
Jesus connects with a nice looking jab.
Brandon shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jesus's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brandon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jesus is adopting a defensive guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jesus continues to stall.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jesus is on top in guard.
Brandon working a defensive guard here.
Brandon keeping moving, preventing Jesus from controlling successfully.
Jesus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brandon is keeping the position for now.
Brandon working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jesus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jesus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jesus content to stall in guard here.
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.
Jesus won't allow Brandon to sweep him here.
Jesus slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jesus trying to control the position but Brandon is working away.
Jesus controls the position.
Jesus trying to control the action but Brandon is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Brandon closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jesus's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jesus trying to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but No For Gay Jesus did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Jesus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Brandon throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A jab from Brandon does it's job there.
An inside leg kick lands from Jesus.
Brandon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jesus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jesus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jesus throws a low kick, looking for Brandon's leg but Brandon calmly moves out of range.
Brandon throws a front kick aimed at Jesus's knee but Jesus avoids it well.
Brandon lands a glancing blow to the side of Jesus's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandon's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Brandon duly obliges.
Brandon avoids the head kick by Jesus.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jesus, right into the meat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brandon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jesus circles away quickly and effectively.
Brandon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jesus can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice shot lands for Brandon.
Brandon swinging wildly here.
Jesus connects with a solid leg kick.
Jesus looking to score a takedown here. Brandon is defending well but Jesus drives through and ends up in Brandon's guard.
Jesus stopping the sweep attempt from Brandon.
Brandon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jesus with a nice head shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jesus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Brandon is trying to control the position but Jesus postures up.
Brandon being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jesus has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jesus throws a right and a left that Brandon avoids nicely.
Jesus walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Brandon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jesus's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brandon connects with a leg kick. Jesus looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jesus dodges the punch combination from Brandon.
Kenny Brandon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jesus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brandon.
Brandon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Brandon throws a sloppy head kick
and Jesus makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Brandon really felt that one!
Brandon is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Jesus lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Brandon is still on wobbly legs! Can Jesus finish him?
Jesus lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jesus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brandon.
Brandon misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Brandon throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jesus quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Jesus ducks under a wild hook from Brandon.
Brandon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jesus swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jesus fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Brandon is out of range.
Brandon seems to have recovered his senses.
Jesus throws a powerful right kick. Brandon tried to block low but the kick was high! Brandon was taken right off of his feet! Jesus jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). No For Gay Jesus!
No For Gay Jesus retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking No For Gay Jesus made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between MC Hammerfist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Argivas Kerenzikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammerfist's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, 2 legit 2 quit - MC Hammer. 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 Argivas Kerenzikov was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, MC Hammerfist!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Argivas Kerenzikov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammerfist misses with a body kick.
Kerenzikov moves in looking to clinch but Hammerfist pushes him off.
Kerenzikov is looking to clinch but Hammerfist is avoiding it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hammerfist darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hammerfist circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hammerfist needs to keep his hands up - Kerenzikov had a free shot at his head there.
Hammerfist pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hammerfist scores with a kick to the body.
Hammerfist slips a straight right by Kerenzikov.
Kerenzikov misses with a wild body shot.
Kerenzikov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hammerfist paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hammerfist throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hammerfist lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sloppy strikes from Kerenzikov. Those never looked like landing.
Kerenzikov tries to clinch
and Hammerfist counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kerenzikov tries to clinch up but Hammerfist circles away and keeps his distance.
It appears Hammerfist was looking to counter with a kick there.
Kerenzikov rushes Hammerfist and presses him up against the cage.
Kerenzikov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like MC Hammerfist has been cut.
Kerenzikov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerenzikov tries to work over Hammerfist's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kerenzikov misses with a punch to the body.
Kerenzikov tries a body shot but Hammerfist blocks it.
Kerenzikov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hammerfist tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kerenzikov's elbow.
Kerenzikov has Hammerfist pressed against the cage.
Hammerfist misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kerenzikov throws an elbow that misses.
Kerenzikov's coach down at Island Warriors -13 ELITE Coaches was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kerenzikov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hammerfist misses with some punches.
Hammerfist misses with a punch to the body.
Hammerfist misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kerenzikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kerenzikov throws an elbow but it misses.
Kerenzikov misses with a punch to the body.
Hammerfist blocks an elbow strike.
Kerenzikov tries to throw a body punch but Hammerfist avoids it by throwing Kerenzikov back against the cage.
Hammerfist looking for a takedown.
Hammerfist tries to land knees in the clinch but Kerenzikov avoids the damage to the body.
Hammerfist has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerenzikov stalls.
Kerenzikov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hammerfist lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kerenzikov backwards.
Hammerfist lands a right hand.
Kerenzikov can't find room to land a body shot as Hammerfist controls the action.
A frustrated look appears on Hammerfist's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kerenzikov lands a nice uppercut.
Kerenzikov struggles to land a body shot inside as Hammerfist controls his hands.
Kerenzikov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hammerfist takes an elbow to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kerenzikov lands a body shot.
Kerenzikov pushes off an throws an elbow but Hammerfist leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hammerfist blocks an elbow strike.
Kerenzikov misses with an elbow over the top.
Nice body punch from Kerenzikov - that landed with a thud.
Hammerfist blocking some punches.
Hammerfist lands a left hand.
Kerenzikov struggles to land a body shot inside as Hammerfist controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerenzikov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kerenzikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hammerfist blocks the elbow strike.
Hammerfist misses with a punch on the inside.
Hammerfist throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kerenzikov blocks it with crossed arms.
Kerenzikov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hammerfist blocks the elbow strike.
Kerenzikov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kerenzikov throws an elbow that misses.
Hammerfist makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kerenzikov.
Hammerfist blocks an elbow strike from Kerenzikov.
Kerenzikov controlling the action here for a moment.
Kerenzikov effectively controlling the action here.
Hammerfist lands a takedown into guard.
Kerenzikov manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kerenzikov gets through Hammerfist's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Hammerfist as the two fighters clinch.
Kerenzikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Hammerfist uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Kerenzikov fails to land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kerenzikov throws an elbow but misses.
Hammerfist throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kerenzikovs head.
Hammerfist takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Hammerfist.
Kerenzikov throws an elbow that misses.
Hammerfist avoids a wild elbow strike from Kerenzikov.
Kerenzikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kerenzikov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hammerfist blocks a body shot from Kerenzikov.
Hammerfist pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hammerfist misses with a wild body shot.
Hammerfist tries to keep at a distance but Kerenzikov has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Argivas Kerenzikov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on MC Hammerfist's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hammerfist swats away the attempt to clinch by Kerenzikov.
Hammerfist lunges at Kerenzikov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kerenzikov's hand.
Kerenzikov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hammerfist, pushing him back against the cage.
Hammerfist lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hammerfist.
Kerenzikov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kerenzikov tries to throw a body punch but Hammerfist avoids it by throwing Kerenzikov back against the cage.
Hammerfist is working Kerenzikov over against the cage.
Hammerfist lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Hammerfist - that landed with a thud.
Kerenzikov blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerenzikov misses with an elbow strike.
Hammerfist avoids the elbow strike from Kerenzikov, against the cage.
Hammerfist lands an uppercut.
Argivas Kerenzikov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kerenzikov misses with a knee to the head.
Kerenzikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Hammerfist uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kerenzikov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerenzikov tries to throw a body punch but Hammerfist avoids it by throwing Kerenzikov back against the cage.
Kerenzikov struggles to land a body shot inside as Hammerfist controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Hammerfist scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kerenzikov misses with an elbow over the top.
Kerenzikov misses with some punches.
Kerenzikov stalling against the cage.
Hammerfist pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kerenzikov darts in and clinches Hammerfist up against the cage.
Kerenzikov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hammerfist's defenses.
Kerenzikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Kerenzikov.
Kerenzikov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kerenzikov throws a head punch that misses.
Kerenzikov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kerenzikov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hammerfist is trying to drag Kerenzikov to the mat but Kerenzikov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kerenzikov misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist swings wildly with an uppercut but Kerenzikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kerenzikov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hammerfist misses with the head strike.
Kerenzikov pushes Hammerfist back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short right from Hammerfist.
Kerenzikov blocks a body shot from Hammerfist.
Hammerfist lands a hook that snaps the head of Kerenzikov backwards.
Kerenzikov misses with a body punch.
Hammerfist's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kerenzikov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hammerfist backwards.
Kerenzikov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kerenzikov manages to break the clinch.
Hammerfist swats away the attempt to clinch by Kerenzikov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kerenzikov has time to react.
Kerenzikov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kerenzikov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hammerfist, pushing him back against the cage.
Kerenzikov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kerenzikov blocks an uppercut.
Kerenzikov misses with an elbow over the top.
Kerenzikov misses with an elbow strike.
Hammerfist blocks an elbow strike from Kerenzikov.
Hammerfist throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kerenzikov cracks Hammerfist with a nice body shot.
Kerenzikov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kerenzikov misses with an elbow strike.
Kerenzikov tries to work over Hammerfist's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hammerfist.
Kerenzikov lands an elbow inside.
Hammerfist manages to break the clinch.
Hammerfist lunges at Kerenzikov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kerenzikov's hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kerenzikov takes the fight into the clinch.
Hammerfist prevents a body shot from Kerenzikov.
Kerenzikov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kerenzikov takes the fight into the clinch.
Kerenzikov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hammerfist misses with a body kick.
Kerenzikov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kerenzikov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hammerfist.
Hammerfist shoots in and drives through. Kerenzikov sprawls well.
A little jabbing left from Kerenzikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for MC Hammerfist. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kerenzikov forces Hammerfist back against the cage and clinches.
Kerenzikov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hammerfist misses with some punches.
Kerenzikov throws an elbow that misses.
Hammerfist escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Argivas Kerenzikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on MC Hammerfist's cut.
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.
A slow jab from Hammerfist misses its intended target.
Kerenzikov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kerenzikov tries to clinch
letting Hammerfist counter with a right hand.
Kerenzikov throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Hammerfist tumbling to the canvas!
Hammerfist is rocked!
Kerenzikov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hammerfist's head.
Oh Hammerfist is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kerenzikov gets to his feet and stands over Hammerfist, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Hammerfist felt that one! Kerenzikov unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Hammerfist from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Argivas Kerenzikov!
Argivas Kerenzikov is the new heavyweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Argivas Kerenzikov waved his t-shirt featuring PRODUCT OF CHAMPIONS 's logo in front of the cameras.
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