HFC 26:Tarasov vs Robinson PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Mcbride (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Ruiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruiz has chosen El niño maravillas as his entrance music. Pablo Ruiz has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jordan Mcbride's chin.

Mcbride
vs
Ruiz

203 cm
23
193 lbs
8 - 9 - 0

179 cm
19
195 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jordan Mcbride!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pablo Ruiz!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Illya Tyunina and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ruiz manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mcbride on his heels. He'll look to pass Mcbride's guard now, I'm sure.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Mcbride pulls Ruiz in close to prevent any damage.
Ruiz wants to control from the top but Mcbride keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruiz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ruiz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ruiz advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruiz in side control, throwing shots but Mcbride defends.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcbride is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ruiz has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Ruiz is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Mcbride's shoulder. That is not cool.
Ruiz trying to control the action but Mcbride is working from the bottom.
Ruiz working away.
Ruiz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mcbride keeps working.
Ruiz 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.
Ruiz 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.

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.

Ruiz stands up and beckons Mcbride to his feet.
Ruiz throws a jab but it's blocked by Mcbride.
Mcbride blocks a head kick by Ruiz.

Ruiz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mcbride, pushing him back against the cage.
Ruiz prevents Mcbride from breaking the clinch.
Ruiz lands with a short shot to the head.

It looks like Jordan Mcbride has been cut.
Ruiz looking to slow down the pace here.
Mcbride wants a takedown but no success here.
Ruiz is looking for a takedown.
Ruiz pushes Mcbride back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ruiz with a knee to the head.

Mcbride is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ruiz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ruiz tries for a takedown but Mcbride sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mcbride wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mcbride defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ruiz.
Jordan Mcbride has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Ruiz.
Ruiz avoids the head kick by Mcbride.

Ruiz fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mcbride to the ground. Ruiz is now in Mcbride's guard.
Oh Mcbride is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ruiz looks winded!
Mcbride is trying to control the position but Ruiz postures up.
Mcbride utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ruiz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ruiz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ruiz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ruiz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mcbride's head.
Ruiz looking to pass the guard.
Ruiz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mcbride preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ruiz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mcbride will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ruiz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruiz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ruiz is in close to Mcbride's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mcbride really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Ruiz stands up from Mcbride's guard - Ruiz perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ruiz plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Mcbride swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Mcbride face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pablo Ruiz!
As Pablo Ruiz got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: You know this was probably my toughest test to date, man he's tough,but you know I was coming in guns blazing and ready to put up a show for my fans and my team, and I got the W in the end. Let me be clear at this point: I'M COMING FOR THE TITLE!!! Spasiba everybody, I love you Mama!'.

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hype
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A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Solid Capybara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paddy Kubiak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paddy Kubiak has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Capybara
vs
Kubiak

170 cm
20
157 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

186 cm
21
155 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Solid Capybara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Paddy Kubiak!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Dmitry Maklakov and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kubiak closes the distance and clinches up with Capybara, looking for a takedown. Kubiak pushes Capybara against the cage but Capybara circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Capybara throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kubiak was covering up waiting for the punch and Capybara finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kubiak really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Capybara. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Capybara forces his way into half guard.
Capybara content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kubiak is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kubiak has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Capybara is working away from the top position though.
Capybara passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kubiak!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capybara unloading with bombs!
Kubiak is in a horrible position here. Capybara smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Capybara breaks from Kubiak's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kubiak working to try and regain half guard.
Capybara sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kubiak is trying desperately to improve position.
Kubiak taking shots to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capybara controlling from mount.
Kubiak tries to lock up and control but Capybara gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Capybara lands a big elbow.
Capybara looking to finish Kubiak with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kubiak!
Kubiak is in a horrible position here. Capybara smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
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!

Capybara looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Capybara controlling the pace for now.
Capybara working Kubiak over with strikes here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capybara connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Capybara looking to finish Kubiak with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kubiak!
Capybara scoring with strikes but Kubiak is staying in there.
Capybara tries to control but Kubiak wriggling away.
Kubiak is desperately trying to improve his position but Capybara has a good base and remains in mount.
Kubiak is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Capybara scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Capybara raining down shots from the mount!
Capybara raining down shots from the mount!
Kubiak manages to regain half guard. Good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Capybara trying to control the pace.
Kubiak wants to improve his position but Capybara is controlling well.
Capybara 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.

Capybara is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kubiak sees it coming and defends easily.

Capybara is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Capybara is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Solid Capybara dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Capybara keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Capybara looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Capybara is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kubiak can do to turn this around?

Capybara throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kubiak tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Capybara is in Kubiak's guard.
Capybara with a nice head shot there.
Capybara 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.
Capybara works over Kubiak with some ground and pound from guard.
Capybara won't allow Kubiak to sweep him here.
Kubiak lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kubiak advances position into side control!
Capybara struggling a bit here.
Kubiak trying to control the action but Capybara is working from the bottom.
Capybara regains half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Capybara looking for submissions off his back.
Capybara is looking to improve his position.
Kubiak thows a huge punch but Capybara dodges it nicely.
Kubiak missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Kubiak is working for a submission of some sort.
Capybara avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kubiak.

Kubiak is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Capybara doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kubiak.
Kubiak wants to control but Capybara is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Capybara moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've been informed that Kubiak has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Solid Capybara overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Capybara looking for a sweep. Not yet Capybara, not yet.

Capybara has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Kubiak should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Capybara has tightened it up now! Kubiak should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Solid Capybara!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stannis Baratheon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henrik Stephens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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?

Baratheon
vs
Stephens

193 cm
24
210 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

186 cm
23
200 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stannis Baratheon!
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, Henrik Stephens!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Valeri Chadov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Baratheon does no damage.
Baratheon tries to bum rush Stephens with a series of wild strikes but Stephens uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Baratheon goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

It looks like Henrik Stephens has been cut.
Baratheon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Baratheon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stephens fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Baratheon went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Stephens closes the distance and clinches up with Baratheon, looking for a takedown. Stephens pushes Baratheon against the cage but Baratheon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stephens changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Baratheon tries to avoid it but Stephens manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Baratheon to the ground. Baratheon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Baratheon misses its target.
Stannis Baratheon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henrik Stephens.
Baratheon lands a really nice looking cross but Stephens seems unphased.
Baratheon throws a big shot that misses.
Stephens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baratheon.
A cross from Baratheon lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stephens has a takedown stuffed.
Stephens throws a head kick that misses

and Baratheon counters with a crisp one two that drops Stephens! Baratheon thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Stephens to his feet! Stephens is in big trouble!

Stephens is rocked!

Stephens darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Stephens is still in real trouble! Can Baratheon finish him?
Baratheon desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Stephens seems to have recovered his senses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baratheon wants to improve his position but Stephens is controlling well.
Baratheon wants to control but Stephens is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Stephens is trying to control. Baratheon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Baratheon controlling the position well.

Baratheon looking for submissions off his back.

Stephens is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Baratheon has managed to free his arm - good work.
Baratheon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stephens is working away from the top position though.
Baratheon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stephens's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stephens's back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Stephens is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

Baratheon tightening his grip on Stephens, looking for the choke.
Baratheon is trying to stick to Stephens's back but Stephens is turning into Baratheon. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Baratheon's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Stephens.

Baratheon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stephens can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Baratheon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Baratheon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stephens doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stephens manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stephens tries to free his leg and advance position but Baratheon is retaining full guard.

Baratheon is looking for a triangle but Stephens pushes his legs off easily.
Stephens wants to control from the top but Baratheon keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Baratheon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stephens scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Baratheon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stephens can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Baratheon looking for a guillotine here but Stephens defends easily.
Baratheon wants to sweep but no luck.
Baratheon keeping full guard, as Stephens tries to pass.
Stephens stays in close to Baratheon's body and controls the position.
Stephens wants to control from the top but Baratheon keeps moving.
Baratheon wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Baratheon is looking for a triangle but Stephens pushes his legs off easily.
Stephens sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Baratheon's guard.
Baratheon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stephens is working away from the top position though.
Baratheon is looking for a sweep. Stephens is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stephens wants to control but Baratheon is keeping him busy.
Baratheon gets full guard.
Stephens preventing the sweep.
Baratheon is trying to control the position but Stephens postures up.
Stephens trying to control the position from guard on top but Baratheon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baratheon will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Baratheon can't keep his opponent in guard - Stephens advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Baratheon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Stephens got a little sloppy there for a moment and Baratheon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stephens has managed to get both his arms back between Baratheon's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stannis Baratheon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Henrik Stephens's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Baratheon throws a series of punches but Stephens moves out of range.
As Baratheon backs off Stephens throws a huge counter combo but Baratheon manages to avoid it all.
Baratheon throws a series of punches but Stephens moves out of range.
And Stephens tries to counter it with a takedown but Baratheon pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Baratheon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stephens.
Baratheon throws a right hand that Stephens ducks under and follows up with a left that Stephens also avoids with ease.
Stephens tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Baratheon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Baratheon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Baratheon throws a combination that misses

and Stephens counters with a single leg into guard. Baratheon didn't expect that.
Stephens postures up.
Stephens trying to control the position from guard on top but Baratheon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephens is fighting to break Baratheon's control of his arms but Baratheon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

Baratheon has his foot on Stephens's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stephens works his way back into a safe position though.
Baratheon keeping moving, preventing Stephens from controlling successfully.
Stephens working some strikes from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stephens thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Baratheon looking for a guillotine here but Stephens defends easily.
Baratheon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stephens.
Stephens trying to control the position from guard on top but Baratheon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stephens sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Baratheon's guard.
Baratheon is trying to maintain the position but Stephens is very close to passing his half guard.
Stephens with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Stephens wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baratheon keeps working.
Baratheon flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Baratheon wants to improve his position but Stephens is controlling well.
Baratheon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stephens's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stephens's back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stephens rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Baratheon uses his free foot to push down on Stephens's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Stephens.
Stephens holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Baratheon tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Baratheon lands a couple of good shots and Stephens has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Baratheon is trying to stick to Stephens's back but Stephens is turning into Baratheon. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Baratheon's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Stephens.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baratheon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stephens manages to get himself to full guard.

Baratheon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stephens has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Baratheon has managed to get both his arms back between Stephens's legs - danger averted.
Stephens is breathing heavily.
Baratheon trying to control but Stephens is working from the bottom.
Baratheon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stephens can do to turn this around?
Baratheon with a flurry of punches that miss.

Baratheon is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Stephens is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Stephens has escaped and now he's on top!

Baratheon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stephens gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baratheon doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

Baratheon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stephens can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stephens slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Stephens is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Baratheon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Baratheon is looking for a sweep.

Stephens tries for a kimura but Baratheon is defending well.
Baratheon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baratheon wants to control but Stephens postures up.
Henrik Stephens has got the better of the ground game so far.
Baratheon regains half guard.

Stephens is looking for a kimura but Baratheon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stephens to get the leverage.
Baratheon moves into full guard.

Baratheon working for a triangle but Stephens defends it easily.
Baratheon keeping moving, preventing Stephens from controlling successfully.

Baratheon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stephens defends it easily.
Baratheon 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 second round but I would say that Stannis Baratheon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Henrik Stephens's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Stephens takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Baratheon throws a shot to the body.
Baratheon blocks a head kick by Stephens.
Stephens shoots in but Baratheon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice shot by Baratheon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephens shoots in but no luck this time.
Stannis Baratheon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baratheon moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Stephens takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Baratheon.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stephens takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stephens takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Baratheon misses with a double jab.
Baratheon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Baratheon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Baratheon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Baratheon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baratheon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stephens.
Stannis Baratheon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henrik Stephens.
Stephens shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Baratheon pinned against the cage. Baratheon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Baratheon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Baratheon lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baratheon scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baratheon thuds a left hand into Stephens's body.
Baratheon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A punch combination from Baratheon misses.
Sloppy strikes from Baratheon. Those never looked like landing.
Stephens tries a quick counter leg kick but Baratheon is wise to it.
Baratheon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Baratheon lands with an overhand left.
Baratheon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stephens under the eye.
Baratheon moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Baratheon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Baratheon wants it to stay on the feet.
Stephens shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Baratheon as he jumps to the side.
Baratheon throws a leg kick but Stephens checks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baratheon jabs at Stephens's body.
Stephens throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Baratheon.
A nice inside leg kick there by Baratheon. That's going to slow Stephens down.
A right-left combo lands from Baratheon.
Baratheon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Good standup being displayed there by Baratheon as he connects with a hook.
Stephens walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Baratheon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stephens's head.
Stephens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baratheon.
Baratheon lands the left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stephens wants to land a leg kick but Baratheon is out of range.
Baratheon goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baratheon jabs Stephens to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Baratheon swinging wildly here.
Despite the aggression on Stephens's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Baratheon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stephens slips a jab and a cross from Baratheon.
Stephens is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Stephens shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Baratheon as he avoids it easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Baratheon.
Stannis Baratheon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Baratheon stalks Stephens and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Stephens's face. Stephens staggers backwards, shaken.
Stannis Baratheon is winning the standup battle so far.
Stephens darts in looking for a takedown but Baratheon gets double underhooks and turns Stephens into the cage.
A quick step to the side and Baratheon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Henrik Stephens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Stephens looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baratheon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stephens manages to get himself to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stannis Baratheon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Baratheon, 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stannis Baratheon!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shane Gooseman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dumaham Bijan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Gooseman
vs
Bijan

174 cm
24
157 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

173 cm
27
146 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shane Gooseman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dumaham Bijan!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Ivan Kurochkin and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gooseman rushes Bijan and presses him up against the cage.
Bijan is trying to stall.
Gooseman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bijan blocks it with crossed arms.
Bijan managing to block the knees to the body from Gooseman.
Gooseman scores with a knee to the head.
Bijan is trying to pull guard but Gooseman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gooseman landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bijan tries for a takedown. No joy.

Bijan ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bijan no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bijan doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Gooseman wanted to stand there but Bijan had control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gooseman throwing strikes but missing.
Gooseman trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bijan's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bijan is pulling down on Gooseman's head. It's preventing any offense from Gooseman, at least for the moment.
Gooseman trying to control but Bijan is working from the bottom.
Bijan is trying to keep Gooseman in close.
Gooseman looking to pass the guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Gooseman drives through and clinches with Bijan against the cage.

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.
Gooseman blocks an elbow strike from Bijan.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bijan.
Gooseman tries to land knees in the clinch but Bijan avoids the damage to the body.
Gooseman landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gooseman scores with a knee to the head.
Gooseman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gooseman lands a damaging elbow.
Bijan managing to block the knees to the body from Gooseman.
Gooseman lands a nice knee to the body.
Bijan tries to circle away but Gooseman has him pinned against the cage.
Bijan jumps guard but Gooseman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Shane Gooseman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dumaham Bijan.
Bijan jumps guard but Gooseman stands there with Bijan around his waist. Bijan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bijan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gooseman lands a good knee to the midsection. Bijan won't want to take too many of those.
Bijan looks winded!
Gooseman connects with a knee to the head.
Gooseman lands a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gooseman landing knees to the head.
Gooseman lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Bijan is rocked!
Gooseman lands a nice elbow.
Bijan is still on wobbly legs! Can Gooseman finish him?
Gooseman misses with an elbow strike.
Gooseman has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Bijan - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Gooseman, and another! Bijan is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Shane Gooseman!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yuri Alenitchev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piet Kriel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Alenitchev
vs
Kriel

182 cm
26
186 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

171 cm
26
195 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Determined

Mohito Fightwear

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 St Petersburg, Yuri Alenitchev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Piet Kriel!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Viktor Lagutenko and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kriel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alenitchev as he avoids it easily.
Yuri Alenitchev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Alenitchev rushes Kriel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Alenitchev lands with a light punch inside.

Alenitchev breaks the clinch.
Kriel wants to clinch.

Kriel shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kriel showed some decent athleticism there.
Kriel sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kriel throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kriel is trying to control. Alenitchev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kriel controlling the action here.
Kriel is keen to just control but Alenitchev is a slippery customer.
Kriel passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Alenitchev!
Kriel trying to control but he's not successful this time.

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.
Kriel punching from mount but Alenitchev doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Kriel trying to control but Alenitchev is having none of it.
Alenitchev is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Kriel looking to control but Alenitchev is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Kriel has control of Alenitchev's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Alenitchev regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kriel looking to finish with strikes here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kriel content just to control the position here.
Kriel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kriel controlling from the full mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kriel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kriel looking to ground and pound but Alenitchev is blocking nicely.
Kriel throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Alenitchev because Kriel loaded up on that one.

Kriel is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Alenitchev is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Alenitchev flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Kriel anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Alenitchev and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Kriel slips an arm under Alenitchev chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Kriel has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Kriel is squeezing on Alenitchev like an anaconda would it's prey. Alenitchev fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Piet Kriel!

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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
27%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Spong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sven Kowalski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spong comes to the cage accompanied by Can't be touched. Kowalski has chosen Metallica as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Tyrone Spong has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Spong
vs
Kowalski

190 cm
20
195 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

182 cm
28
192 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Mohito Fightwear
Max Octane Fight Wear

Mohito Fightwear
TKO Clothing

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tyrone Spong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sven Kowalski!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Ivan Kurochkin and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kowalski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kowalski misses with a two punch combination.
Spong works over Kowalski's head and body with a nice combination.
Spong misses the shot to the body.
Spong has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Netherlands Top Team & KT in the buildup to the fight.
Spong bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kowalski's head.
Spong works the jab nicely.
Spong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kowalski.
Kowalski is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Spong scores with a shot to the body.
Kowalski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Spong scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kowalski in his tracks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kowalski fails to land with a series of punches.
Spong scores with a punch to the head.
Spong misses with a body shot.
A combination from Kowalski does no damage.
Kowalski throws a right and a left that Spong avoids nicely.
Kowalski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spong.
Kowalski misses with a double jab.
Spong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice body punch from Kowalski.
Spong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A shot to the liver by Kowalski. Beautiful body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spong. Kowalski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spong misses with a wild body shot.
Spong throws a jab but it's blocked by Kowalski.
Spong sizes up Kowalski with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Spong staying out of range there.
Spong throwing a counter right hand but Kowalski manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Kowalski.
Spong digs a good hook to Kowalski's body.
A big left from Spong misses.
Spong cracks Kowalski with a good jab.
Spong feints a jab promting Kowalski to slip. Spong then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kowalski slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A big left from Spong misses.
Kowalski has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Spong is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Spong dodges the punch combination from Kowalski.
Spong throwing a counter right hand but Kowalski manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A combination from Kowalski does no damage.
A counter left hand to the body from Spong misses its target.
Spong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski misses with a series of wild punches.
A counter left hand to the body from Spong misses its target.
Kowalski misses with a right hand
and Spong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Spong swings for the body but Kowalski moves out of range.
Spong closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Kowalski! Spong dives in looking to finish! Kowalski is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyrone Spong!
Tyrone Spong thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Sven Kowalski stepped up to the mic, saying 'I´m gonna train harder and come back stronger! '.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alk Manik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dragomir Turgulan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turgulan has chosen Kings Never Die as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Alk Manik has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Manik
vs
Turgulan

170 cm
26
170 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

175 cm
20
178 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Great elbows
Powerful

Mohito Fightwear

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alk Manik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dragomir Turgulan!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Fedor Mirinova and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manik tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Manik misses with a takedown
enabling Turgulan to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Manik tries to clinch but Turgulan moves out of range.
Turgulan is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Turgulan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Turgulan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Manik.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turgulan connects with a looping right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Manik.
Turgulan is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alk Manik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turgulan throws out a loose jab but Manik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turgulan throws a body punch but Manik moves out of range.
Manik tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Turgulan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Manik shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Turgulan sprawls well. Turgulan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Manik gets slowly back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Manik doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Manik shoots for a double leg takedown but Turgulan sprawls well. He's pushed Manik's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Turgulan steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Manik.
Manik darts in looking for a takedown but Turgulan gets double underhooks and turns Manik into the cage.
Turgulan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Manik doesn't manage to clinch there - Turgulan circles away.
Manik looks for a takedown but Turgulan sprawls well.
Turgulan tries to counter with a clinch but Manik shakes him off and moves away.
Manik is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manik doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Turgulan counters with a straight right hand.
Turgulan digs a good hook to Manik's body.
Turgulan lands a body shot.
Good exchange - Turgulan coming out on top.
Turgulan throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Manik's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Turgulan dives in looking to finish as Manik flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Turgulan's strikes! Turgulan is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Manik's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Manik was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dragomir Turgulan!
Dragomir Turgulan 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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A | B

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RATING
29%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abioye Nazari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donald Trump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nazari 's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Do You Call My Name by Ra. Donald Trump has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Abioye Nazari 's chin.

Nazari
vs
Trump

204 cm
23
298 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

200 cm
26
300 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Mohito Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Abioye Nazari !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Donald Trump!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Illya Tyunina and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nazari tries to bum rush Trump with a series of wild strikes but Trump uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nazari is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Trump slips a jab and a cross from Nazari .
Trump drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nazari lands a nice shot that snaps Trump's head back.
Nazari throws a head kick but Trump moves out of range.
Trump takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Abioye Nazari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nazari ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trump moves away.
Trump keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nazari clobbers Trump with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nazari looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nazari lands a head kick. Trump smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nazari feints and then cracks Trump's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Trump down.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nazari !
Nazari looks to land a right hand but Trump moved out of range.
Trump changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Trump throws an overhand right that lands on Nazari 's shoulder, as Nazari tries to avoid the shot.
Trump tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nazari manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nazari chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nazari throws a series of punches but Trump avoids them all with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trump misses with a straight left.
Nazari tries to bum rush Trump with a series of wild strikes but Trump uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Trump darts in looking for a takedown but Nazari gets double underhooks and turns Trump into the cage.
Nazari drops down looking for a counter takedown but Trump sprawls and moves away.
Trump slips a jab and a cross from Nazari .
Nazari connects with a looping right hand.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nazari !
Nazari lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nazari scores with a nice head shot.
Trump defending well as Nazari loads up on a big left hand.
Trump wants to counter with a clinch but Nazari pushes him away.
Nazari throws a jab but it's blocked by Trump.

Trump moves into the clinch successfully.
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!
Nazari blocking some punches.
Trump misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Trump pushes Nazari back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nazari misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nazari misses with a punch on the inside.
Nazari misses with an elbow strike.
Trump has Nazari pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nazari manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nazari tries to break free but Trump pushes him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trump lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nazari backwards.

Nazari breaks from the clinch.
Nazari connects with a crisp jab.
Nazari misses with a double jab.
Nazari works over Trump's head and body with a nice combination.
Nazari tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trump was well out of range. Poor timing from Nazari .
Trump misses with a few strikes there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Trump looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A punch combination from Nazari misses.
Nazari throws a front kick that sends Trump stumbling back into the cage.
Trump tries to move into range but Nazari moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nazari throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Trump.
Trump takes one on the button.
Nazari misses with a few strikes there.
Trump changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Trump checks a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazari misses with a hook. Trump ducked under it nicely.
Trump is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Trump fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Abioye Nazari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donald Trump.
Nazari scores with a head kick. Trump tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

It looks like Donald Trump has been cut.
Nazari misses with a hook.
Trump with the counter takedown but Nazari avoids it easily.
Nazari throws a good cross that connects.
Nazari throws a series of punches but Trump avoids them all with ease.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nazari .
Trump tries to clinch up but Nazari circles away and keeps his distance.
Trump has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Trump there as he acknowledges the shot.
Trump shoots in for a takedown but Nazari shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nazari lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trump tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Nazari counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Trump throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nazari wants to control from the top but Trump keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trump keeping full guard, as Nazari tries to pass.
Nazari is looking to work some ground and pound but Trump has wrist control.

Trump looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Trump looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Trump looks winded!

Trump looking for a guillotine here but Nazari defends easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Trump keeping moving, preventing Nazari from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nazari forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abioye Nazari dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Donald Trump's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Nazari fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Trump looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Abioye Nazari is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Nazari tries to keep at a distance but Trump has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nazari tries a knee to the head but Trump blocks it.
Nazari has Trump pushed against the cage.
Nazari with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Trump misses with some punches.
Trump lands a nice uppercut.

Nazari escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nazari tries a head kick but it misses.
Nazari is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Trump can do to turn this around?
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nazari !
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Trump walks into a straight right hand from Nazari .
Trump fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nazari slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trump shoots in and drives through. Nazari sprawls well.
Trump is breathing heavily.
Nazari misses with the combination.
Trump takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nazari throws a nice looking combination but Trump bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nazari lands with a shot to the body.
Nazari misses with the combination.
Nazari goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nazari swinging wildly here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nazari .

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazari stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Trump throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nazari changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Abioye Nazari is winning the standup battle so far.
Trump is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nazari throws a combination. Trump tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nazari stalks Trump and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Trump's face. Trump staggers backwards, shaken.
Nazari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Trump is trying desperately to land a takedown but Nazari is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Trump.
Nazari keeps the fight on the outside.
Trump takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Trump tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nazari paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nazari looks to score with a jab to the body but Trump is just out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nazari .
Nazari is working the combinations to good effect here.
Nazari misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Abioye Nazari is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nazari looks to land a combination but Trump avoids it well.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nazari .

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazari rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Trump moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Trump takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A combination from Nazari does no damage.
Nazari throws a sloppy head kick

and Trump decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nazari 's guard.

Nazari is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Trump working some strikes from top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Trump's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Trump scoring with some ground and pound.
Trump working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Trump postures up and lands a big shot to Nazari 's brow.
Nazari has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Trump landing with the ground and pound.

Nazari had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Trump defends it easily.
Nazari is trying to keep Trump in close.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trump lands a couple of digs.
Donald Trump has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trump throwing strikes from guard but Nazari blocks nicely.
Trump working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Nazari is rocked!
Trump lands a couple of digs.
Oh Nazari is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Trump postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Nazari covers up, he's hurt! Trump keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Trump and the ref steps in to end the fight! Trump can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donald Trump!
In his post fight interview, Donald Trump gave a big smile as he said 'I will make America great again!'.

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Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Tarasov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ja Wuan Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 Ja Wuan Robinson was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Tarasov
vs
Wuan Robinson

184 cm
20
215 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

188 cm
19
208 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

Sun-Tzu
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Tarasov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ja Wuan Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksandr Martynov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson takes a swing at Tarasov's ribcage but misses.
Ja Wuan Robinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robinson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tarasov was well out of range. Poor timing from Robinson.
Tarasov throws a big shot that misses.
Tarasov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Robinson pinned against the cage. Robinson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Robinson moves into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Robinson.
Robinson presses Tarasov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Robinson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarasov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Robinson's elbow.
Robinson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tarasov.
Still in the clinch, Robinson scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Robinson.
Robinson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Tarasov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robinson lands a body shot.
Robinson lands a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Robinson as the two fighters clinch.
Tarasov is breathing heavily.
Robinson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Robinson lands a nice uppercut.
Robinson stalls.
Robinson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Robinson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Robinson pushes Tarasov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Robinson lands with a short shot to the head.
Robinson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Tarasov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Robinson can turn it around.
Robinson lands a hook that snaps the head of Tarasov backwards.
A body shot lands from Robinson.
Robinson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Robinson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tarasov.
Robinson lands a shot to the body.
Robinson lands a right hand.
Robinson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Robinson lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson lands a hook to the side of the head.

Tarasov is rocked!
Robinson throws a big uppercut that drops Tarasov! More strikes from Robinson and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Tarasov lies dazed against the cage as Robinson celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ja Wuan Robinson!
Ja Wuan Robinson is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Ja Wuan Robinson 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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