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DFC 5: Pauletty vs. Adams PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mystic Mac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Holtan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mystic Mac could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to David Holtan's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mystic Mac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, David Holtan!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Vladimir Khabensky and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holtan looks to land a combination but Mac avoids it well.
Mac seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Holtan shoots in and drives through. Mac sprawls well.
Mac throws a left and a right that both miss
and Holtan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Holtan.
Holtan's coach down at Wolves Den $200 Elite Circuits was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Holtan's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mac wants to get back to striking at distance but Holtan won't allow it.
Holtan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Mac's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mac escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Holtan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mac is able to avoid easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac misses with a two punch combination.
Holtan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mac lands a head kick. Holtan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holtan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mac defends it nicely.
Holtan fails with a takedown attempt.
Mac throws a big counter combination but Holtan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mystic Mac has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Holtan.
Holtan throws a body punch but Mac moves out of range.
Holtan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mac as he jumps to the side.
Holtan fails with a takedown attempt.
Mac really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mac works over Holtan's head and body with a nice combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Mac, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Holtan doesn't manage to clinch there - Mac circles away.
Holtan looks to clinch
and Mac counters with a two punch combo.
Mac tries to bum rush Holtan with a series of wild strikes but Holtan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Holtan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mac, pushing him back against the cage.
Mac avoiding damage as Holtan throws knees to the body.
Mac breaks the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holtan moves into the clinch.
Mac's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
David Holtan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mac stuffs the takedown.
Holtan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mac's waist but Mac gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Holtan off to one side.
Mac seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Holtan has managed to clinch.
Holtan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mac's elbow.
Mac breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mystic Mac is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holtan throws a leg kick
and Mac counters with a two punch combo.
Holtan dives in and grabs Mac's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mac pushes down on Holtan's head and hops out.
Mac uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Holtan.
Holtan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Holtan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Holtan looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holtan keeps control of Mac as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mac wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mac breaks the clinch.
No joy there for Mac, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mac circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mac avoids the head kick by Holtan.
Mac seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Holtan dodges the punch combination from Mac.
Mac misses with a few strikes there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holtan darts in and clinches Mac up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mystic Mac dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Holtan closes the distance and clinches.
Holtan can't get the takedown.
Holtan has Mac pushed against the cage.
Holtan manages to break the clinch.
Mac wants to clinch up but Holtan keeps it at a distance.
Holtan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mac is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holtan can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac looks to land a combination but Holtan avoids it well.
Holtan throws a lazy head kick
and Mac counters with a series of strikes. Holtan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mac gets tackled into the cage by Holtan. Holtan maintains the clinch.
Holtan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mac breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Holtan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Holtan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mac circles away.
Holtan throws a body kick that misses.
It looked like Mac was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mac displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Holtan.
Mystic Mac has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Holtan.
Mac throws a right and a left that both miss.
A combination from Mac does no damage.
Holtan looks for a takedown but Mac sprawls well.
Holtan is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holtan tries for a takedown but Mac circles away easily
and Mac counters with a left and a right that stings Holtan.
Mac throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Mac will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And Holtan tries to counter it with a takedown but Mac pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mac forces Holtan back against the cage and clinches.
Mac breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Holtan throws a head kick that misses
and Mac counters with a one-two to the body.
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!
Mac misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mac throws a nice looking combination but Holtan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Holtan throws a right hand that Mac ducks under and follows up with a left that Mac also avoids with ease.
It looked like Mac was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Holtan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Holtan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mac counters with a one-two to the body.
Holtan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mac is looking for a counter combo.
Mac looks to land a combination. Holtan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mystic Mac is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mac will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holtan throws a combination that misses
and Mac counters with a one-two to the body.
Mac throws a series of punches but Holtan avoids them all with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mac swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Holtan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Holtan missing with knees to the body.
Holtan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mac breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Holtan moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mystic Mac dominated that second round.
That's time! Mac's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Mac throws a nice looking combination but Holtan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Holtan moves into range and clinches up with Mac.
Mac tries to break the clinch but Holtan is controlling the position.
Mac is trying to break the clinch but Holtan has him pressed against the cage.
Mac breaks the clinch.
Holtan misses with a head kick.
Holtan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holtan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Holtan tries to clinch but Mac moves out of range.
Holtan tries for a takedown but Mac circles away easily
and Mac counters with a two punch combo.
Mystic Mac is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holtan tries for a takedown but Mac circles away easily
and Mac counters with a left and a right that stings Holtan.
Holtan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mystic Mac has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Holtan.
Holtan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Holtan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mac manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mac throws a big counter combination but Holtan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mac forces Holtan back against the cage and clinches.
Mac pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick by Holtan misses
and Mac counters with a three punch combo that has Holtan backing up. Holtan nods at Mac to acknowledge the strikes.
Mac misses with the combination.
And Holtan tries to counter it with a takedown but Mac pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holtan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Holtan darts in looking for a takedown but Mac gets double underhooks and turns Holtan into the cage.
Mac misses with a wild combination.
Mac avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As Holtan looks to move away, Mac throws a big counter combo but Holtan just gets out of the way.
Holtan looks to land a body kick but Mac moved away.
Mac misses with a double jab.
And Holtan tries to counter it with a takedown but Mac pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holtan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mac counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Mac does no damage.
Holtan moves to clinch but Mac breaks away
and Mac counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Holtan is trying desperately to land a takedown but Mac is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Holtan.
Holtan throws a jab but it's blocked by Mac.
Holtan has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mac.
Mac throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Holtan.
Good work by Mac as he checks the leg kick.
Mac pushes Holtan away with a front kick.
Holtan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Holtan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mac.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holtan shoots in but Mac avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It looked like Mac was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Holtan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mac counters with a one-two to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mac - that will leave a mark!
Mac pushes Holtan away with a front kick.
Mac misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mac throws a series of punches but Holtan avoids them all with ease.
David Holtan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Holtan on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mystic Mac showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mac, 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mystic Mac!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Luke Dawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aspen Springfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Springfield has chosen The Traditional Fools - Street Surfin' as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Luke Dawson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aspen Springfield!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Sergei Dronov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dawson.
Springfield looks to land a body kick but Dawson moved away.
Dawson avoids a kick to the body.
Dawson misses with the body kick
and Springfield counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dawson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dawson tries to get out of the position.
Springfield prevents Dawson from getting back to his feet.
Springfield wants to control from the top but Dawson keeps moving.
Dawson can't keep his opponent in guard - Springfield advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dawson is trying to stand.
Dawson wants to stand back up but Springfield manages to pass into side control.
Dawson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Springfield is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dawson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dawson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Springfield is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Springfield wants to control but Dawson is keeping him busy.
Springfield is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Dawson trying to remain calm as Springfield controls from the top position.
Springfield working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dawson wants to get back to his feet but Springfield drags him back down.
Springfield moves into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawson trying desperately to get to his feet.
Dawson is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Springfield has taken his back!
Dawson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Springfield trying to control.
Springfield working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Dawson trying to get back to his feet but Springfield is in full control for now.
Springfield wants to control but Dawson is keeping busy.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Dawson is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Dawson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Dawson is squirming around looking to escape but he's just wriggling himself into more trouble. Springfield sinks in the hooks and manages to tighten his grip on a rear naked choke. Dawson has no choice but to tap and Springfield jumps to his feet to celebrate and slick submission win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aspen Springfield!
A very excited looking Aspen Springfield made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jose Dos Santosh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Debo Myttyn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Myttyn has chosen Mc Eiht - Nuthin but the gangsta as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jose Dos Santosh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Debo Myttyn !
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Dmitry Maklakov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Myttyn .
Myttyn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dos Santosh shoots in but Myttyn avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It seemed like Myttyn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Myttyn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dos Santosh closes the distance and clinches up with Myttyn , looking for a takedown. Dos Santosh pushes Myttyn against the cage but Myttyn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dos Santosh shoots and misses
and Myttyn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Dos Santosh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dos Santosh goes for a double leg but Myttyn avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Myttyn continues to drive forward.
Myttyn looks to land a combination. Dos Santosh sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Myttyn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Myttyn lands a big right hand that sends Dos Santosh crashing to the mat! Myttyn stays standing though and waves Dos Santosh back to his feet!
Dos Santosh is rocked!
Dos Santosh takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Oh Dos Santosh is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dos Santosh is breathing heavily.
Dos Santosh stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Myttyn .
Myttyn seems to be stalking Dos Santosh here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Dos Santosh drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Debo Myttyn !
Debo Myttyn managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Hellbent , into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Egor Shepard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Zajcev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Egor Shepard could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Adam Zajcev's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Egor Shepard!
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, Adam Zajcev!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Igor Prikhodko and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zajcev clinches up with Shepard and pushes him back against the cage.
Shepard is trying to push Zajcev away but Zajcev has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Zajcev is looking to take this one to the mat.
Zajcev throws an elbow but it misses.
Zajcev jumps guard but Shepard stands there with Zajcev around his waist. Zajcev gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Shepard has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Zajcev is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Shepard managing to block the knees to the body from Zajcev.
Shepard has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Zajcev after a bit of a struggle.
Zajcev working aggressively here.
Zajcev lands with a short shot to the head.
Shepard trying to control the position but instead, Zajcev has worked for underhooks and has pushed Shepard into the cage.
Shepard drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zajcev gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Egor Shepard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shepard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zajcev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zajcev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shepard throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zajcev blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shepard is trying to break free.
Shepard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shepard.
Zajcev swings wildly with an uppercut but Shepard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zajcev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zajcev creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Zajcev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zajcev gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Zajcev lands a body punch.
Zajcev scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zajcev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zajcev prevents the takedown attempt.
Shepard is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Shepard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shepard avoids a wild elbow strike from Zajcev.
Zajcev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zajcev looking for a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zajcev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zajcev lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Zajcev.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shepard wants to get back to striking at distance but Zajcev won't allow it.
Zajcev scores with a shot to the side of Shepard's head.
Zajcev lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shepard is rocked!
Zajcev throws a head punch that misses.
Oh Shepard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zajcev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shepard.
Shepard blocking some punches.
Zajcev throws a punch but it's blocked by Shepard.
Zajcev swings wildly with an uppercut but Shepard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zajcev pulls guard.
Shepard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Zajcev pushes Shepard off and scrambles back to his feet.
Shepard walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Zajcev! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adam Zajcev!
Adam Zajcev 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Senna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaxson Rowling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Rafael Senna has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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200 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rafael Senna!
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, Jaxson Rowling!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Dmitry Maklakov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rowling looks for a takedown but Senna sprawls well.
As Rowling backs away, Senna returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Rowling looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Rowling takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Senna dances in with a quick combination. Rowling is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Senna snaps Rowling's head back. Rowling stumbles backwards against the cage. Senna steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Rowling's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Rowling just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rafael Senna!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Phil Leotardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Filipino Champ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Filipino Champ is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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26
167 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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25
162 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Phil Leotardo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, The Filipino Champ!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Sergei Dronov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Champ fails with the takedown.
The Filipino Champ seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leotardo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Champ drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Champ jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Leotardo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Champ on the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Champ accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Champ thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Champ stands up over Leotardo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Champ postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Champ throws a big right hand that misses.
Leotardo looking for a sweep. Not yet Leotardo, not yet.
Champ throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Leotardo looking for a sweep. Not yet Leotardo, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Champ loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Champ drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Champ jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Leotardo has momentary wrist control but Champ slips an elbow through the middle.
Champ stands and steps away. Leotardo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Champ shoots in and drives through. Leotardo sprawls well.
An attempted straight right counter from Leotardo misses the target.
Champ has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Leotardo is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Phil Leotardo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leotardo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Champ momentarily.
Leotardo stuffs the takedown.
Phil Leotardo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Filipino Champ.
Leotardo connects with an inside leg kick.
Champ tries for a takedown but Leotardo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Leotardo lands with a cross.
Leotardo is looking to slow Champ down with leg kicks.
Champ tries for a takedown but Leotardo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Leotardo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jab from Leotardo.
Champ is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Champ closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Leotardo to the mat! Leotardo manages to get full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Champ postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Champ throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Leotardo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Leotardo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Champ throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Champ trying to control but Leotardo is working from the bottom.
Champ prevents Leotardo from getting back to his feet.
Champ missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Champ throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Leotardo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Champ lands a couple of elbows.
Champ trying to control the position from guard on top but Leotardo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Champ distracts Leotardo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Champ trying to control but Leotardo is working from the bottom.
Champ stops Leotardo from standing up.
Leotardo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Champ.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Leotardo is pulling down on Champ's head. It's preventing any offense from Champ, at least for the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Champ tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Leotardo defends well and Champ ends up having to push Leotardo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Leotardo lands with a nice body kick.
Champ darts in looking for a takedown but Leotardo gets double underhooks and turns Champ into the cage.
As Champ looks to move away, Leotardo throws a big counter combo but Champ just gets out of the way.
Leotardo with a hook.
Champ with a poor takedown
and Leotardo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Champ takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leotardo shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Champ eats them both and turns towards Leotardo to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Leotardo connects with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leotardo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Leotardo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Champ backs up against the cage.
Champ shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Leotardo pinned against the cage. Leotardo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Leotardo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Champ's head backwards.
Good leg kick by Leotardo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Champ shoots in and drives through. Leotardo sprawls well.
Champ shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Leotardo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Leotardo scores with a nice strike.
Champ is rocked!
Leotardo connects with a leg kick. Champ looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Champ is still on wobbly legs! Can Leotardo finish him?
Champ tries for a takedown but Leotardo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Champ seems to have recovered his senses.
A good leg kick by Leotardo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Leotardo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A left lands for Leotardo.
That kick from Leotardo tenderised Champ's leg. Champ is trying to keep his angry face on.
Champ fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Leotardo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Champ keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leotardo stuffs the takedown attempt from Champ. Champ gets slowly back to his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Leotardo.
Leotardo lands a leg kick that knocks Champ off balance momentarily.
Champ darts in looking for a takedown but Leotardo gets double underhooks and turns Champ into the cage.
Phil Leotardo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Filipino Champ.
Leotardo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Champ manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Leotardo instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leotardo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Champ takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Champ's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd cheers as Leotardo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Champ doesn't seem phased though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Champ looks for a takedown but Leotardo sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Champ fails to land the takedown.
Leotardo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Champ closes the distance and clinches up with Leotardo, looking for a takedown. Champ pushes Leotardo against the cage but Leotardo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Champ is defended easily by Leotardo.
Champ changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Leotardo tries to avoid it but Champ manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Leotardo to the ground. Leotardo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Champ is breathing heavily.
Leotardo closes the distance and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Leotardo.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Leotardo.
Leotardo lands a good knee to the midsection. Champ won't want to take too many of those.
Leotardo lands an elbow inside that Champ shrugs off.
It looks like The Filipino Champ has been cut.
Leotardo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Leotardo.
Leotardo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leotardo slaps away a takedown attempt from Champ, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Leotardo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Leotardo is looking to score with low kicks.
Leotardo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Champ manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Leotardo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Leotardo feints and then cracks Champ's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Champ down.
Nice straight punches there by Leotardo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Leotardo.
Nice takedown defense from Leotardo. No joy for Champ on that attempt.
Leotardo lands a jab to the nose.
Leotardo scores with a leg kick.
Leotardo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Champ's calf.
Leotardo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Champ's hands.
Champ closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Leotardo is not content to let Champ control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leotardo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Champ.
Champ is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Champ tries to pass to full mount but Leotardo defends it.
Leotardo looks like he's trying to stand up.
Champ has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Champ seems to be working for a kimura but Leotardo defends the submission attempt.
Leotardo is not content to let Champ control the position.
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.
Leotardo tries to kick Champ off but Champ keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Champ is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Leotardo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Leotardo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Champ can do to turn this around?
Champ passes to side control.
Champ grinds an elbow into Leotardo's temple.
Champ works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Champ moves into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Leotardo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on The Filipino Champ's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Leotardo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Champ shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Leotardo as he jumps to the side.
Champ with a poor takedown
and Leotardo counters with a head kick. That will keep Champ thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Leotardo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Leotardo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Leotardo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Leotardo slaps away a takedown attempt from Champ, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Phil Leotardo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Filipino Champ.
Leotardo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Champ changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Leotardo tries to avoid it but Champ manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Leotardo to the ground. Leotardo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Champ feints and as Leotardo raises his hands in defense, Champ changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Champ postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Leotardo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Champ, into his guard.
Leotardo stopping the sweep attempt from Champ.
Leotardo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Champ takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leotardo stands and steps away. Champ gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Leotardo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Champ. That did some damage!
Champ ducks right into an uppercut from Leotardo.
Champ takes one on the button.
Champ misses with a takedown attempt
and Leotardo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Leotardo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Champ fails with a takedown attempt.
Champ misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Leotardo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Champ shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Leotardo counters with a nice kick to the body.
and Leotardo counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Champ! He's just covering up as Leotardo starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phil Leotardo!
The Filipino Champ was interviewed post fight and said 'hes better than me its my honor to fight this guy,. '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Czlowiek Wpierdol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Geordie Nicholson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nicholson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Knock Knock kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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182 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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184 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Czlowiek Wpierdol!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Geordie Nicholson!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nicholson pushes Wpierdol up against the cage in a clinch.
Wpierdol is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Nicholson can't fight it off and eventually Wpierdol manages to take the fight to the floor. Nicholson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wpierdol thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wpierdol pushing down on Nicholson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nicholson tries to roll over but Wpierdol keeps him under control.
Nicholson manages to get to full guard.
Wpierdol slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wpierdol is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nicholson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wpierdol looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wpierdol is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nicholson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nicholson can't do much from the bottom here.
Wpierdol tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wpierdol is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nicholson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wpierdol thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nicholson struggling a bit here.
Wpierdol wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nicholson, who protects the arm well.
Nicholson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wpierdol. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wpierdol is trying to get an arm triangle but Nicholson is defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wpierdol goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Nicholson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Wpierdol but great work by Nicholson.
Wpierdol tries to buck Nicholson off but Nicholson is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Nicholson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Nicholson prefers to stall for the moment though.
Nicholson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Wpierdol tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nicholson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee asks Nicholson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Nicholson prefers to stall for the moment though.
Wpierdol is looking to regain half guard here but Nicholson keeps moving and retains side control.
Wpierdol is working hard here to advance position.
Wpierdol seems a little lost for a moment, as Nicholson dominates the positioning.
Wpierdol is trying to improve his position.
Nicholson remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wpierdol is looking for a sweep.
Wpierdol is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nicholson off and has taken his back!
Nicholson breaks Wpierdol's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Nicholson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wpierdol is keeping the position for now.
Wpierdol looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wpierdol looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nicholson passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wpierdol looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Czlowiek Wpierdol dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wpierdol swats away the attempt to clinch by Nicholson.
Nicholson is looking to clinch.
Wpierdol takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
It looks like Czlowiek Wpierdol has been cut.
Nicholson has Wpierdol up against the cage in a clinch.
Wpierdol has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Nicholson is trying to keep an underhook but Wpierdol manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Wpierdol is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nicholson wants to get back to his feet.
Czlowiek Wpierdol overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wpierdol is looking for a kimura but Nicholson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wpierdol to get the leverage.
Wpierdol is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nicholson sees it coming and defends easily.
Nicholson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wpierdol is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wpierdol wants to work for an arm triangle but Nicholson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nicholson moves into full guard.
Wpierdol preventing the sweep.
Wpierdol has gone for a leg lock! Nicholson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wpierdol's guard.
Wpierdol looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wpierdol had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nicholson defends it easily.
Wpierdol throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wpierdol working for a triangle but Nicholson defends it easily.
Nicholson trying to control the position from guard on top but Wpierdol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wpierdol looking for subs off his back but Nicholson has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicholson trying to control from half guard but Wpierdol is working away.
Wpierdol looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wpierdol won't allow Nicholson to pass to mount.
Wpierdol with the active half guard here but Nicholson passes nicely into side control.
Nicholson wants to control but Wpierdol is keeping him busy.
Wpierdol is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nicholson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's four 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.
Wpierdol looking for a kimura from the bottom but Nicholson passes into side control!
Nicholson decides to stand back up. Nicholson steps back and let's Wpierdol get back to his feet.
Nicholson closes the distance and clinches.
Nicholson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nicholson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nicholson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wpierdols head.
Nicholson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wpierdol is defending well for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nicholson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nicholson misses with an elbow strike.
Nicholson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geordie Nicholson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Czlowiek Wpierdol'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.
Nicholson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wpierdol tries to pull guard but Nicholson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Wpierdol prevents a body shot from Nicholson.
A body shot lands from Nicholson.
Nicholson misses with a knee strike.
Nicholson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nicholson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nicholson misses with a body punch.
Nicholson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicholson can't find room to land a body shot as Wpierdol controls the action.
Nicholson is struggling to control the position.
Wpierdol blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nicholson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicholson tries to clinch but Wpierdol moves away
and Wpierdol counters with a single leg into guard. Nicholson didn't expect that.
Wpierdol passes Nicholson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wpierdol seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Nicholson is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Czlowiek Wpierdol!
Czlowiek Wpierdol is the new middleweight champion!
Czlowiek Wpierdol was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Geordie Nicholson was interviewed post fight and said 'Ganna gan and take me pride for a cuddle. '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kingston Pauletty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adams has chosen Thom Pace - Maybe as his entrance music. James Adams has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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220 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Decent boxing
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kingston Pauletty!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Adams!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Valeri Chadov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pauletty throws a lazy right hand but Adams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pauletty scores with a hook to the body. Adams takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pauletty ducks under a wild hook from Adams.
Adams throws a hook to the side of Pauletty's head but Pauletty sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pauletty is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pauletty scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pauletty lands with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Adams.
Pauletty just misses with a punch to the body.
Adams misses with a looping right.
Adams throws a jab when Pauletty was well out of range.
Adams cracks Pauletty with an open hand slap.
Pauletty thuds a left hand into Adams's body.
Adams looks to land a right hand but Pauletty moved out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Pauletty misses its target.
Pauletty misses with a shot to the body
and Adams connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pauletty uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Adams.
A shot to the body from Pauletty misses
and Adams counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pauletty thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pauletty ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Adams swinging wildly here.
Pauletty misses with a looping right.
Pauletty walks into a jab.
Pauletty rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Adams moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pauletty is looking to wear down Adams with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pauletty throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Adams to counter with a crisp jab.
Pauletty is rocked!
Adams lands a big uppercut and Pauletty crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Pauletty looks OK. Adams waves Pauletty back to his feet!
Oh Pauletty is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adams rushes Pauletty and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Adams.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pauletty.
Pauletty's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Adams working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pauletty misses with a short punch on the inside.
Adams creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Pauletty's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Pauletty drops to his knees and Adams pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Adams!
James Adams is the new light heavyweight champion!
James Adams really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that HERITAGE! (message for laundry) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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