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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonardo Spanky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spanky's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Death is Forming- Jay Reatard. This should be fireworks!
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200 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leonardo Spanky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chuck Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Igor Prikhodko and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spanky moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Spanky misses with a leg kick.
Chuck Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henderson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Henderson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A left lands for Spanky.
We've been told by Spanky's head coaches at LOD: Strike Zone MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Spanky keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Henderson shoots for a double leg takedown but Spanky sprawls well. He's pushed Henderson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Spanky went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown but Spanky shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Spanky works over Henderson's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henderson 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.
Henderson is looking to clinch.
Spanky scores with a hook to the body. Henderson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Spanky misses with a jab, cross combination.
Henderson moves into range and clinches up with Spanky.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spanky's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spanky misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Spanky throws a series of strikes that have Henderson backpedaling.
Spanky throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Henderson's head.
A bone on bone clash there as Henderson blocks the leg kick.
Spanky keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Leonardo Spanky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chuck Henderson.
Henderson has Spanky up against the cage in a clinch.
Spanky is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Henderson tries to pull guard but Spanky forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Spanky just leaning against Henderson, taking a breather.
Spanky wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Henderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A good leg kick by Spanky.
Leonardo Spanky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Spanky. That's going to slow Henderson down.
Henderson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henderson wants to clinch up but Spanky keeps it at a distance.
Spanky scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Spanky throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Henderson.
Henderson clinches with his opponent.
Spanky breaks the clinch.
Spanky misses with a jab, cross combination.
Henderson with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Spanky to counter with a crisp jab.
Spanky circles away from the clinch attempt
and Spanky counters with a three punch combo that has Henderson backing up. Henderson nods at Spanky to acknowledge the strikes.
A head kick misses from Spanky.
Henderson throws a counter combo.
A jab from Spanky finds it's way through Henderson's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spanky looks to land a combination but Henderson avoids it well.
Henderson moves in looking to clinch but Spanky pushes him off.
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!
Henderson fails with the takedown
and Spanky counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Henderson cracks a nice hook into Spanky's ribs.
Henderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Spanky, as that shot connected.
Jab by Spanky.
Spanky throws a series of punches but Henderson moves out of range.
Spanky throws a nice looking combination but Henderson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Henderson flicks out a counter leg kick but Spanky steps away.
Henderson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Spanky was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Spanky dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Spanky throws a shot to the body.
Spanky is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Henderson can do to turn this around?
Henderson throws a combination that misses
and Spanky counters with a straight right hand.
Henderson fails with the takedown.
Some wild striking there from Spanky.
Spanky swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Spanky throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spanky lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Spanky throws a front kick aimed at Henderson's knee but Henderson avoids it well.
Spanky misses with a low kick as Henderson jumps back.
Spanky throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spanky fails to land with a series of punches.
Spanky swinging wildly here.
Henderson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Spanky's guard.
Spanky has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Henderson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Leonardo Spanky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Spanky, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Henderson misses with a lunging right hand
and Spanky counters with a thumping low kick.
Henderson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Spanky to the mat! Spanky manages to get full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson stands up and waves to Spanky to follow him.
Spanky connects with an inside leg kick.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Henderson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Spanky misses with a low kick.
Spanky jabs Henderson right on the nose. Henderson blinks but takes it well.
Spanky throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Henderson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Spanky defends it well.
Spanky scores with a one two! Henderson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Spanky scores with a three punch combo!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson fails with a takedown attempt.
Leonardo Spanky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chuck Henderson.
Spanky lands a jab to the nose.
Spanky cracks a nice hook into Henderson's ribs.
Henderson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Spanky to the ground. Henderson is now in Spanky's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spanky wants to stand and escape but Henderson is having none of it.
Spanky has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spanky trying to control the position.
Henderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Spanky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spanky has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Spanky dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Henderson is defended easily by Spanky.
Spanky throws a series of strikes that have Henderson backpedaling.
Henderson wants to clinch up but Spanky keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Spanky was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Spanky throws a series of punches but Henderson moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson throws a lazy head kick
and Spanky counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Spanky tries to bum rush Henderson with a series of wild strikes but Henderson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Henderson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Henderson looks for a takedown but Spanky sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spanky turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Henderson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Spanky has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Spanky and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Spanky swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Henderson misses with a body shot
and Spanky counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Henderson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Spanky fires out a quick counter leg kick but Henderson just manages to avoid it.
Leonardo Spanky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chuck Henderson.
Spanky lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Henderson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spanky.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Spanky does no damage.
Henderson ducks right into an uppercut from Spanky.
Henderson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Henderson shoots in and gets a takedown into Spanky's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spanky has control of Henderson's left arm, preventing Henderson from doing any damage.
Henderson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Spanky wants to stand up but Henderson is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Spanky works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Spanky trying to strike off his back.
Henderson 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 decides to stand the fighters back up.
Spanky will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Spanky connects with a jab.
Henderson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Spanky feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Spanky throws a series of punches but Henderson avoids them all with ease.
Spanky works over Henderson's head and body with a nice combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spanky shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Henderson eats them both and turns towards Spanky to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Henderson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Henderson dives in and grabs Spanky's left leg, looking for a takedown. Spanky pushes down on Henderson's head and hops out.
Henderson moves into range and clinches up with Spanky.
Spanky manages to break the clinch.
Henderson tries to clinch but Spanky is having none of it.
It looked like Spanky was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Henderson fails to land the takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spanky tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Leonardo Spanky is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Spanky with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chuck Henderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spanky throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Henderson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leonardo Spanky showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Spanky, 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonardo Spanky!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Leonardo Spanky waved his t-shirt featuring Voodoo Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Book (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baruch Yehuda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tommy Book has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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258 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tommy Book!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Baruch Yehuda!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Book shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yehuda but Yehuda pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Yehuda lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Book at a distance.
Yehuda stalks Book and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Book's face. Book staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Tommy Book has been cut.
Book walks into a stiff left hand from Yehuda.
Yehuda lands a big right hand that sends Book crashing to the mat! Yehuda stays standing though and waves Book back to his feet!
Book is rocked!
Tommy Book's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yehuda fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Book square on the jaw! Damn, Book is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Baruch Yehuda!
In his post fight interview, Baruch Yehuda started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Robert Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vaino Siitaari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Lee might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Paradise City by Guns N' Roses. Vaino Siitaari is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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185 lbs
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Robert Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vaino Siitaari!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Konstantin Menshow and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Siitaari closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lee's guard.
Lee has his foot on Siitaari's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Siitaari works his way back into a safe position though.
Siitaari in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Siitaari can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lee working for a triangle but Siitaari defends it easily.
Siitaari trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siitaari wants to stand but Lee is controlling his posture from full guard.
Siitaari working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Siitaari wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Siitaari controlling from the top position.
Siitaari pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
Lee looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Siitaari accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Siitaari is stalling in the full guard.
Siitaari trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee keeping full guard, as Siitaari tries to pass.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Siitaari drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lee looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lee looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lee!
Lee working the ground and pound but Siitaari is defending the strikes.
Siitaari tries to improve position but can't.
Lee in side control lands a decent elbow.
Lee wants to control but Siitaari is keeping him busy.
Lee is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Siitaari is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws an elbow but Siitaari slips to the side and avoids it well.
Lee trying to control the position but Siitaari is working away.
Lee working away.
Lee wants to control but Siitaari is keeping him busy.
Siitaari gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Siitaari is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lee is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Siitaari has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lee prevents Siitaari from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Siitaari is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Lee wants to take a breather but Siitaari is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Siitaari has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lee is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Siitaari defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Siitaari has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Lee dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Siitaari gets a clinch.
Siitaari stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lee missing with knees to the body.
Siitaari pulls Lee into guard.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Siitaari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siitaari trying to control the position.
Siitaari really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lee. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lee wants to control from the top but Siitaari keeps moving.
Siitaari looking for a sweep. Not yet Siitaari, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee trying to control but Siitaari is working from the bottom.
Lee in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lee drops back, looking for a kneebar! Siitaari looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Siitaari looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Siitaari!
Siitaari in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Lee tries to bench press Siitaari off him but Siitaari keeps the position.
Siitaari tries to stand but Lee is controlling his head.
Siitaari advances nicely into full mount.
Siitaari lands a couple of good shots and Lee has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Lee manages to reverse the position and now he's in Siitaari's guard. Nice work there by Lee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siitaari is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Robert Lee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Siitaari looking to control but Lee passes into half guard.
Lee is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Siitaari is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lee uses his free foot to push down on Siitaari's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Siitaari.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee tries to control but Siitaari wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee fails to advance to Siitaari's back.
Siitaari is trying desperately to improve position.
Siitaari tries to hold on but Lee postures up.
Siitaari is working to get back to half guard.
Lee can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Siitaari is looking to escape.
Lee is really struggling to control Siitaari but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lee controlling his opponent.
Siitaari keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lee trying to control but Siitaari is having none of it.
Siitaari tries to lock up and control but Lee gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee looking to control but Siitaari is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lee working for a guillotine from mount but Siitaari is in no mood to give up.
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 Robert Lee will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Siitaari moves into range and clinches up with Lee.
Siitaari pulls guard.
Lee content to stall in guard here.
Lee forces his way into half guard.
Lee wants to control but Siitaari is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee prevents Siitaari from improving his position.
Lee is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Siitaari sees it coming and defends easily.
Lee trying to pass the guard but Siitaari defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siitaari is staying active underneath Lee, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Siitaari has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lee is working away from the top position though.
Lee prevents Siitaari from improving his position.
Lee is trying to work for a kimura but Siitaari is defending well.
Siitaari keeping hold of Lee's head, controlling as best he can.
Lee is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two 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.
Siitaari is looking to escape.
Lee is working for a submission of some sort.
Siitaari is trying to get back to full guard.
Lee is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Siitaari defends it well.
Lee thows a huge punch but Siitaari dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siitaari gets full guard.
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Siitaari is keeping the position for now.
Siitaari pushes Lee off and gets back to his feet.
Siitaari moves into the clinch.
Lee manages to break the clinch.
Siitaari misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siitaari moves into range and clinches up with Lee.
Lee blocks an uppercut.
Lee jumps guard but Siitaari stands there with Lee around his waist. Lee gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Siitaari leaning his opponent against the cage.
Siitaari lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Siitaari pulls guard successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee throws an elbow that misses. Siitaari uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lee's guard. Nice move by Siitaari!
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!
Siitaari pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vaino Siitaari comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lee has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Robert Lee!
An out of breath Robert Lee 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Khalil Omurzakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khalil Omurzakov has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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190 lbs
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185 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Khalil Omurzakov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chad Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Fedor Mirinova and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Omurzakov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hughes circles away quickly and effectively.
Omurzakov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Omurzakov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hughes.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hughes has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Omurzakov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hughes holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Omurzakov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hughes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Omurzakov misses with an uppercut.
Omurzakov jabs Hughes right on the nose. Hughes blinks but takes it well.
Hughes closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Omurzakov's guard.
Omurzakov is wriggling around but Hughes manages to pass to half guard.
Omurzakov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hughes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hughes is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hughes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Omurzakov has hold of Hughes's hands but Hughes slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Omurzakov is looking to escape.
Hughes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hughes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hughes is nestled in close to Omurzakov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hughes landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hughes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hughes stops Omurzakov from getting back to his feet.
Hughes working Omurzakov over with strikes.
Hughes works his way into full mount!
Hughes connects with a bit shot that sees Omurzakov covering up! More strikes from Hughes and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Hughes is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chad Hughes!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lace Troyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edric Baratheon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Troyer's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Icky Thump. Edric Baratheon is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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203 lbs
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215 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lace Troyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edric Baratheon!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Dmitry Maklakov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baratheon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Troyer avoids it really well and circles away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Baratheon or perhaps it was just good defense by Troyer, which made it look bad.
Baratheon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Troyer moves into the clinch.
Lace Troyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edric Baratheon.
Troyer decides to pull guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Baratheon working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Baratheon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baratheon tries to free his leg and advance position but Troyer is retaining full guard.
Baratheon 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 one minute gone in the round.
Baratheon trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Troyer manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Troyer is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at School of Hard Knocks (Elite Training for $225) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Baratheon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Troyer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Baratheon is pulling down on Troyer's head to control his posture.
Troyer trying to control the position from guard on top but Baratheon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baratheon seems keen to control Troyer's posture.
Baratheon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Troyer postures up.
Baratheon has control of Troyer's left arm, preventing Troyer from doing any damage.
Baratheon will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Troyer with a nice head shot there.
Baratheon is pulling down on Troyer's head to control his posture.
Troyer throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Troyer trying to control the position from guard on top but Baratheon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baratheon pulls Troyer in close to his closed guard and prevents Troyer from doing any damage or advancing position.
Troyer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Baratheon is adopting a defensive guard.
Troyer postures up and lands a big shot to Baratheon's brow.
Baratheon pulls Troyer in close to his closed guard and prevents Troyer from doing any damage or advancing position.
Troyer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Troyer wants to control from the top but Baratheon keeps moving.
Baratheon is adopting a defensive guard.
Baratheon trying to keep a closed guard but Troyer is proving a slippery customer.
Troyer trying to control but Baratheon is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Troyer pushes Baratheon up against the cage in a clinch.
Troyer manages to break the clinch.
Baratheon shoots in for a takedown but Troyer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Baratheon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Troyer but Troyer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baratheon jabs Troyer right on the nose. Troyer blinks but takes it well.
It looks like Lace Troyer has been cut.
Troyer closes the distance and pushes Baratheon back into the cage.
Troyer throws a punch but it's blocked by Baratheon.
Baratheon drops down looking for an ankle pick but Troyer pulls his leg out and moves away.
Baratheon scores with a jab to the head.
Troyer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baratheon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Baratheon's corner calls for a 1-2. Baratheon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baratheon goes for a double leg but Troyer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Troyer continues to drive forward.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lace Troyer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lace Troyer'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.
Baratheon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Troyer is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Baratheon.
Baratheon fails with a takedown attempt.
Lace Troyer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baratheon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Troyer drives through with a takedown into guard.
Baratheon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Troyer 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.
Baratheon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Troyer scoring with punches to the head and body.
Baratheon trying to control the position.
Troyer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Troyer landing with the ground and pound.
Baratheon is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Troyer passes Baratheon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Baratheon is trying to maintain the position but Troyer is very close to passing his half guard.
Baratheon is positioning himself well to prevent Troyer advancing to mount.
Baratheon is trying to control but can't.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Baratheon can do anything to dispel that myth.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Troyer lands a nice short elbow.
Baratheon is trying to control but can't.
Troyer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Baratheon's head.
Baratheon is trying to control but can't.
Baratheon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Troyer haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Troyer 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.
Troyer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baratheon keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baratheon is looking for a sweep. Troyer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Baratheon controlling the position for now.
More stalling from Baratheon.
Troyer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Troyer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baratheon can do to turn this around?
Baratheon tries to roll over but Troyer keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baratheon is positioning himself well to prevent Troyer advancing to mount.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Troyer is nestled in close to Baratheon, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Baratheon is controlling Troyer's trapped leg to prevent Troyer from advancing to side control.
Troyer is looking to take a break and control but Baratheon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Baratheon trying to control here.
Troyer is keen to just control but Baratheon is a slippery customer.
Troyer wants to work for an arm triangle but Baratheon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Baratheon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Troyer.
Baratheon tries to roll over but Troyer keeps him under control.
Troyer passes the guard and advances to mount!
Baratheon is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Troyer wants to control the pace but Baratheon is squirming around nicely.
Baratheon tries to hold on but Troyer pushes him away.
Troyer is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Baratheon wants to control but Troyer is having none of it.
Troyer trying to control but Baratheon is having none of it.
Troyer working the ground and pound effectively.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baratheon throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Troyer lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Baratheon is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lace Troyer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lace Troyer'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. This is the final round!
Baratheon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Baratheon.
Baratheon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Troyer is fending him off so far but Baratheon persists. Nope, Troyer circles away and we're back to standing.
Lace Troyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edric Baratheon.
Troyer wants to clinch up but Baratheon keeps it at a distance.
Baratheon gets tackled into the cage by Troyer. Troyer maintains the clinch.
Troyer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Baratheon is trying to drag Troyer to the mat but Troyer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Troyer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Troyer stalling the fight.
Troyer misses with the head strike.
Troyer misses with an elbow over the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Troyer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Baratheon has a takedown stuffed.
Troyer tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Baratheon manages to circle out of the way.
Baratheon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Baratheon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Troyer but Troyer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lace Troyer is winning the standup battle so far.
Baratheon has a takedown stuffed.
Nice sprawl there from Troyer as Baratheon shoots in.
Troyer rushes Baratheon and presses him up against the cage.
Troyer holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Troyer gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Troyer passes into half guard.
Troyer is taking a breather. Baratheon 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.
Edric Baratheon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baratheon on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Troyer lands with a punch from half guard.
Baratheon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Troyer.
Troyer is nestled in close to Baratheon, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Troyer lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Troyer prevents Baratheon from improving his position.
Nice strikes from Troyer there.
Baratheon controlling the position well.
Troyer is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Baratheon wants to control but Troyer is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Troyer takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Baratheon trying to hold on to Troyer's head to control him but Troyer postures up.
Baratheon wants to control the action here but instead Troyer manages to pass to full mount!
Troyer postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Baratheon looks a forlorn figure.
Troyer is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Baratheon to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Baratheon shrugs it off.
Troyer avoids the attempt from Baratheon to control.
Troyer putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Baratheon defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Troyer.
Troyer is working for a guillotine from mount but Baratheon frees his head quite easily.
Lace Troyer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baratheon tries to hold on but Troyer pushes him away.
Baratheon is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Troyer is staying active.
Troyer raining down hammerfists from mount.
Baratheon tries to hold on but Troyer pushes him away.
Troyer blocks Baratheon's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Troyer blocks Baratheon's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Lace Troyer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Baratheon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Troyer trying to control but Baratheon is having none of it.
Troyer lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Troyer controlling the pace for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Troyer lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lace Troyer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Troyer has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:25
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lace Troyer!
Lace Troyer opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Berry Bluethurty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abubak Al Zahari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Berry Bluethurty had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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210 lbs
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Berry Bluethurty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Abubak Al Zahari!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksandr Martynov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A right-left combo lands from Bluethurty.
It looks like Abubak Al Zahari has been cut.
A right-left combo lands from Bluethurty.
Bluethurty avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Al Zahari throws a lazy head kick
and Bluethurty counters with a two punch combo.
Berry Bluethurty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bluethurty dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Al Zahari gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Bluethurty counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bluethurty.
Al Zahari is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bluethurty cracks Al Zahari with a left hook right on the temple and Al Zahari goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Bluethurty lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Al Zahari is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Berry Bluethurty!
Berry Bluethurty got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Terrance Glanville (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adlet Mayer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Terrance Glanville could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Adlet Mayer's chin.
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185 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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200 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Terrance Glanville!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Adlet Mayer!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Igor Prikhodko and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayer tries to keep at a distance but Glanville has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mayer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short left from Glanville.
Glanville's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Glanville comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Glanville's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mayer under the eye.
Glanville rushes Mayer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Glanville is struggling to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glanville breaks from the clinch.
Glanville connects with a single shot there.
Glanville tries to clinch up but Mayer circles away and keeps his distance.
Mayer is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mayer needs to keep his hands up - Glanville had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayer dives in for a single leg takedown but Glanville sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It looked like Glanville was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mayer.
Glanville drops Mayer with a big left hand and mounts him. Mayer is in big trouble!
Mayer is rocked!
Glanville looking to ground and pound but Mayer is blocking nicely.
Mayer is still in real trouble! Can Glanville finish him?
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mayer can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Glanville lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Glanville lands a big elbow - Mayer is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Mayer is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Terrance Glanville!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Leon Will Westernfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson has chosen Iron Maiden - Fear Of The Dark as his entrance music. Leon Will Westernfield has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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151 lbs
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154 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leon Will Westernfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tommy Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Fedor Mirinova and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Westernfield shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Westernfield takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Anderson lands a nice looking body shot.
Westernfield decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson is defending against the submission attempts here by Westernfield.
Westernfield seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Anderson is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Leon Will Westernfield!
After winning the bout, Leon Will Westernfield 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Larry Mayflower (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zeus Zorrander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Larry Mayflower has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Larry Mayflower!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zeus Zorrander!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zorrander misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zorrander instigates a clinch.
Zorrander lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mayflower.
Mayflower has had enough of the clinch but Zorrander keeps him there for the moment.
Zorrander scores with a shoulder strike.
Mayflower looking for a takedown.
Mayflower blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mayflower is looking to break free of the clinch but Zorrander has double underhooks.
Zorrander fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zorrander misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zorrander misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zorrander misses with a punch on the inside.
Zorrander gets through Mayflower's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
It looks like Larry Mayflower has been cut.
Zorrander misses with some punches.
Mayflower's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayflower fails to pull guard.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zorrander.
Zorrander lands a left hand.
Zorrander's coach down at Elite Burn was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Zorrander's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mayflower takes a shot to the head.
Zorrander swings wildly with an uppercut but Mayflower uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mayflower blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Zorrander.
Mayflower's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Zorrander.
A short right from Zorrander on the inside.
Mayflower is rocked!
Mayflower tries a body shot but Zorrander blocks it.
Zorrander misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zorrander scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zorrander misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zorrander drops Mayflower onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Mayflower is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Oh Mayflower is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Still in the clinch, Zorrander scores with a nice short uppercut.
Larry Mayflower's cut is getting worse.
Zorrander lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zorrander.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zorrander.
Zorrander creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Mayflower's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Mayflower drops to his knees and Zorrander pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zeus Zorrander!
Zeus Zorrander is the new heavyweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Zeus Zorrander waved his t-shirt featuring Conviction's logo in front of the cameras.
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