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HFC 39:Ranieri vs Martin PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hansov Assid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matty Minchin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matty Minchin told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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143 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Hansov Assid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Matty Minchin!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Illya Tyunina and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Assid throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Minchin's waist but Minchin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Assid off to one side.
Minchin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Assid feinted with a counter takedown.
Minchin shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Assid eats them both and turns towards Minchin to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Assid dodges the punch combination from Minchin.
Minchin lands a jab-cross combination.
Minchin throws a nice looking combination but Assid bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Minchin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Assid moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Assid drops down looking for a counter takedown but Minchin sprawls and moves away.
Minchin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Assid shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Minchin as he jumps to the side.
Minchin connects with a looping right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Assid fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hansov Assid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Minchin throws a combination that misses
and Assid counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Assid stops Minchin from standing up.
Assid not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Assid pushes down on Minchin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Assid throwing shots but Minchin is blocking nicely.
Assid is looking to take a break and control but Minchin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Assid is looking for a kimura but Minchin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Assid to get the leverage.
Assid is looking for a kimura but Minchin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Assid to get the leverage.
Assid has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Assid is looking for a kimura here.
Assid is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Minchin wants to get back to his feet.
Minchin is refusing to be controlled, as Assid sits in half guard.
Assid is looking for a kimura here.
Assid is trying to control. Minchin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assid is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Minchin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Assid controlling the action here.
Minchin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Assid. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Assid is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Minchin defends it well.
Assid controlling the action here.
Assid wants to take a breather but Minchin is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Assid thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Assid content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Assid wants to control but Minchin is keeping him busy.
Assid missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Assid is keen to just control but Minchin is a slippery customer.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Minchin misses with the combination.
Minchin throws a right hand that Assid ducks under and follows up with a left that Assid also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matty Minchin dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Minchin misses with the combination.
Assid feinted with a counter takedown.
Minchin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Minchin misses with a two punch combination.
Minchin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Assid avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hansov Assid is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Assid is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minchin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Minchin.
Minchin fails to land with a series of punches.
Assid throwing a counter right hand but Minchin manages to avoid it.
Minchin misses with a double jab
so Assid counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Assid thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Assid drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Assid jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Assid advances to half guard.
Assid is trying to work for a kimura but Minchin is defending well.
Assid is looking to take a break and control but Minchin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Assid is really struggling to control Minchin but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Assid seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Assid is trying to control. Minchin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Assid is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Minchin is just riding it out for now. Assid eventually gives up the hold.
Assid missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Assid trying to control the action but Minchin is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assid not doing much here.
Assid is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Minchin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Assid.
Minchin is staying active underneath Assid, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Assid is looking for a kimura but Minchin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Assid to get the leverage.
Assid wants to lay and pray for a moment but Minchin keeps working.
Assid lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Minchin is staying active underneath Assid, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Minchin tries to kick Assid off but Assid keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hansov Assid overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Minchin is not content to let Assid control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Matty Minchin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Minchin throws a combination that misses
and Assid counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Minchin!
Minchin gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Assid takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Minchin prevents Assid from getting a body triangle.
Assid throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Assid throwing wild punches that miss their target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Assid is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Minchin defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Assid biding his time, controlling Minchin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Assid is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Minchin taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Assid.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hansov Assid!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tanuki Shinra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raul Lorenzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tanuki Shinra has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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220 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tanuki Shinra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Raul Lorenzo!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Illya Tyunina and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lorenzo drops his hands momentarily and Shinra takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Shinra connects with an inside leg kick.
Tanuki Shinra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lorenzo defending well as Shinra loads up on a big left hand.
Nice cross by Lorenzo.
Shinra with a hook.
Shinra gets caught napping as Lorenzo dives in and scores a takedown. Shinra manages to retain guard.
Lorenzo trying to control the position from guard on top but Shinra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lorenzo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lorenzo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lorenzo pushing down on Shinra's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shinra wants to get back to his feet.
Lorenzo seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Shinra is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Raul Lorenzo!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nate Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ali Aliev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aliev has chosen Lezginka as his entrance music. Ali Aliev looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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170 lbs
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159 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Basic striking
Solid 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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nate Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ali Aliev!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Dmitry Maklakov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aliev forces Diaz back against the cage and clinches.
Diaz has picked Aliev up - he's going for a ride! Diaz dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Diaz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Aliev is refusing to be controlled, as Diaz sits in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Aliev is controlling Diaz's position as best he can from this difficult position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Aliev gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aliev throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Diaz gets a double leg takedown into Aliev's guard.
Aliev is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aliev is looking to stand up but Diaz isn't so interested in that idea.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Aliev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz controlling from the top position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Aliev is trying to control the position but Diaz postures up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Diaz moves in looking to clinch but Aliev pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aliev swings widly with a right hand
so Diaz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Diaz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Diaz being controlled here momentarily.
Diaz controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aliev seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Aliev looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Diaz passes into side control.
Aliev is letting Diaz control him for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Diaz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Diaz throws a jab when Aliev was well out of range.
Aliev clinches up with Diaz and pushes him back against the cage.
Aliev decides to pull guard.
Diaz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Aliev wants to get back to his feet but Diaz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Aliev keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Diaz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz trying to control but Aliev is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Aliev is retaining full guard.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Aliev keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Aliev is pulling down on Diaz's head. It's preventing any offense from Diaz, at least for the moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Aliev manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Diaz on his heels. He'll look to pass Diaz's guard now, I'm sure.
Aliev works over Diaz with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz managing to control the position.
Aliev controls from within his opponent's guard.
Diaz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aliev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Aliev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aliev trying to stand up but can't free himself from Diaz's guard.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Aliev from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz looking to control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Diaz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Aliev's half guard.
Aliev tries to get to full guard but Diaz has control of the leg.
Diaz is looking to take a break and control but Aliev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diaz is really struggling to control Aliev but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aliev is looking to control Diaz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aliev avoid being mounted?
Aliev punching from the bottom.
Diaz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Aliev sees it coming and defends easily.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Diaz throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Aliev was covering up waiting for the punch and Diaz finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aliev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diaz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ali Aliev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Diaz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Aliev's guard.
Diaz wants to stand but Aliev is controlling his posture from full guard.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Aliev keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aliev is wriggling around but Diaz manages to pass to half guard.
Diaz content to control rather than advance.
Diaz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Diaz is thwarting Aliev's attempts to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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.
Aliev forces Diaz back against the cage and clinches.
Diaz decides to pull guard.
Nate Diaz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aliev content to stall in guard here.
Aliev looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Aliev trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aliev distracts Diaz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Diaz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Diaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Aliev controlling from the top position.
Aliev postures up and lands a big shot to Diaz's brow.
Aliev works over Diaz with some ground and pound from guard.
Aliev wants to stand but Diaz is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Aliev's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that's the end of the fight!
Nate Diaz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Diaz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nate Diaz!
Ali Aliev spoke after the fight, saying 'Thanks all fans for support! Next time I'll be better, thanks God!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Huey Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paddy Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Millencolin - Happiness For Dogs . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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156 lbs
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Huey Freeman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Paddy Brown!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Vladimir Khabensky and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown throws a body shot but no joy.
Freeman went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Brown lands a nice looking body shot.
Brown looking to score a takedown here. Freeman is defending well but Brown drives through and ends up in Freeman's guard.
Brown is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Brown passes Freeman's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Brown is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Freeman is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paddy Brown!
Paddy Brown spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benga Banga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vadim Markov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Banga's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, ZULU WARRIOR. Vadim Markov will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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263 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Benga Banga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Vadim Markov!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Markov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Banga as he avoids it easily.
Markov throws a nice looking combination but Banga bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Banga misses with a series of wild punches.
Vadim Markov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banga gets a clinch.
Banga tries a body shot but Markov blocks it.
Markov can't break the clinch.
Banga keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Markov's efforts to push away.
Banga lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Markov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short right from Banga.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markov tries to break free but Banga pushes him back against the cage.
Banga presses Markov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Markov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Markov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Banga has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Markov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markov wants to get back to striking at distance but Banga won't allow it.
Banga lands with a right to the head.
Markov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Markov blocks a body shot from Banga.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Banga.
Markov can't break the clinch.
Markov throws a head punch that misses.
Banga scores with a hook to the body.
Banga lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Markov.
Banga lands a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Banga.
Banga keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Markov's efforts to push away.
Markov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Markov looks winded!
Banga lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Banga - that landed with a thud.
Banga throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Markovs head.
Banga prevents Markov from breaking the clinch.
Banga lands with a short shot to the head.
That has opened up Vadim Markov's cut even more.
We've been hearing reports that Banga has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Banga working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Banga.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hand to the body from Banga.
Banga lands a right hand.
Banga lands a right hand that snaps the head of Markov backwards.
Banga lands with a right to the head.
The cut above Vadim Markov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Banga lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Markov backwards.
Banga lands a body punch.
Markov takes a shot to the head.
Banga lands a hook that snaps the head of Markov backwards.
Banga drops Markov onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Markov is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Markov is rocked!
Vadim Markov's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A body shot lands from Banga.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banga working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Markov is still on wobbly legs! Can Banga finish him?
Banga drops Markov onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Markov is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Vadim Markov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Benga Banga!
A victorious Benga Banga thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edric Baratheon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Berry Bluethurty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Edric Baratheon has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Edric Baratheon seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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215 lbs
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27
210 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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Brawler
Very quick |
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edric Baratheon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Berry Bluethurty!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Aleksandr Martynov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baratheon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bluethurty.
It looks like Edric Baratheon has been cut.
Baratheon looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bluethurty!
Bluethurty is not content to let Baratheon control the position.
Baratheon lands a nice forearm strike.
Baratheon controls the position.
Baratheon lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bluethurty down.
Baratheon fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Baratheon fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Baratheon in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Baratheon is putting a hurting on Bluethurty here, landing some big shots from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bluethurty is trying to get back to his feet.
Baratheon in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Bluethurty is trying to buck Baratheon off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Baratheon are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Bluethurty managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Baratheon.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bluethurty tries to escape but Baratheon is in control.
Bluethurty is letting Baratheon control him for a moment.
Bluethurty pushes Baratheon away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Baratheon gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Bluethurty parries the strikes from Baratheon easily there. Baratheon is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bluethurty to escape.
Baratheon fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Bluethurty struggling a bit here.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Bluethurty regains half guard.
Baratheon stalling.
Bluethurty is looking to escape.
Bluethurty pushes Baratheon off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bluethurty moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Baratheon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bluethurty.
Baratheon throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bluethurty tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Baratheon is in Bluethurty's guard.
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!
Bluethurty wants to stand and escape but Baratheon is having none of it.
Baratheon wants to pass the guard but Bluethurty is keeping the position.
Baratheon stays in close to Bluethurty's body and controls the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Baratheon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bluethurty works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Baratheon throws a big right hand that misses.
Bluethurty looking to hit a scissor sweep but Baratheon is one step ahead there.
Bluethurty looking for a guillotine here but Baratheon defends easily.
Baratheon tries to free his leg and advance position but Bluethurty is retaining full guard.
Bluethurty seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Baratheon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've been hearing that Baratheon has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bluethurty is trying to keep Baratheon in close.
Baratheon cracks Bluethurty with a solid left hand.
Baratheon throws a big elbow that misses.
Baratheon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Baratheon prevents Bluethurty from getting back to his feet.
Bluethurty pulls Baratheon in close to prevent any damage.
Bluethurty wants to stand but Baratheon is controlling the position.
Bluethurty utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Baratheon wants to pass the guard but Bluethurty is keeping the position.
Baratheon has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Bluethurty to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Baratheon is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Bluethurty pulls down on the head and he's put Baratheon to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Berry Bluethurty!
Berry Bluethurty took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Droppa Cleveland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donald Trump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donald Trump is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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28
300 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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300 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Droppa Cleveland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Donald Trump!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksandr Martynov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Cleveland.
It looks like Donald Trump has been cut.
Cleveland feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Trumps jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cleveland bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Trump tries a head kick but it misses.
Cleveland was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Trump walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Trump connects with a high kick.
It looks like Droppa Cleveland has been cut.
Cleveland getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Trump shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Trump was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trump creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Cleveland sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Cleveland taking a bit of punishment here - Trump scoring with strikes.
Trump looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Trump in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trump tries to score with some ground and pound. Cleveland controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Trump landing strikes.
Trump landing strikes.
Trump controlling the position.
Trump tries to score with some ground and pound. Cleveland controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Trump is chipping away with strikes.
Trump is chipping away with strikes.
Trump scoring with punches from side control.
Trump has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cleveland struggling a bit here.
Cleveland taking a bit of punishment here - Trump scoring with strikes.
Cleveland is rocked!
Trump is trying to get an arm triangle but Cleveland is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cleveland can't do much from the bottom here.
Trump scoring with punches and elbows.
Cleveland can't do much from the bottom here.
Trump lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Cleveland knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Trump on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trump misses with the ground and pound.
Trump lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Cleveland down.
Oh Cleveland is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Trump lands a huge shot from side control! Cleveland is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Donald Trump!
Donald Trump took some time post fight to say the following; 'I will make America great again!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Oleg Nemkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cruz is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: My Way - Limpbizkit. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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24
202 lbs
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185 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oleg Nemkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nemkov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cruz.
Nemkov misses with a two punch combination.
Cruz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nemkov moves out of range as Cruz strikes.
Cruz connects with the punch.
Nemkov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cruz.
Nemkov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nemkov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nemkov misses with a double jab.
Cruz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nemkov drops his hands momentarily and Cruz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cruz throws a hook to the side of Nemkov's head but Nemkov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Nemkov.
Nemkov looks to land a combination. Cruz sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nemkov misses with a body punch
and Cruz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nemkov throws a body shot but no joy.
Cruz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Oleg Nemkov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cruz avoids a kick to the body.
Cruz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nemkov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cruz.
Cruz loads up on a big right hand but Nemkov slips the punch.
Nemkov is looking to slow Cruz down with leg kicks.
Nemkov looks to land a combination. Cruz sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
No joy there for Nemkov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nemkov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nemkov misses with the combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nemkov misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nemkov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nemkov throws a right and a left that Cruz avoids nicely.
And Cruz tries to counter it with a takedown but Nemkov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cruz swings widly with a right hand
and Nemkov counters with a single leg into guard. Cruz didn't expect that.
Nemkov won't allow Cruz to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nemkov controlling from the top position.
Cruz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nemkov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nemkov 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.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Cruz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nemkov is one step ahead there.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cruz moves out of range of the body kick.
Cruz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nemkov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nemkov misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nemkov fails to land with a series of punches.
Cruz feints the counter takedown.
Cruz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nemkovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cruz looks to land a right hand but Nemkov moved out of range.
Nemkov throws a right and a left that Cruz avoids nicely.
Cruz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nemkov misses with a wild body shot.
Nemkov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cruz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nemkov misses with a wild combination.
Nemkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cruz.
Cruz tries to move into range but Nemkov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nemkov sizes up Cruz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
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!
Cruz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nemkov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nemkov.
Cruz looking for a sweep. Not yet Cruz, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oleg Nemkov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nemkov scores with a leg kick.
Nemkov throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Cruz colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Nemkov as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Cruz is left battered and dazed whilst Nemkov and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oleg Nemkov!
During a confident post fight interview, Oleg Nemkov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Rafael Cruz stepped up to the mic, saying 'Congratulations to him; he fought a great fight; I have to go back to drawing board'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kristian Johansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evandro Guedes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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21
275 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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20
292 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kristian Johansson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Evandro Guedes!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johansson misses with an uppercut. Guedes saw that one coming.
Kristian Johansson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guedes misses with an uppercut. Johansson saw that one coming.
Johansson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Academy of Arse Whoopers in the buildup to the fight.
Guedes takes a swing at Johansson's ribcage but misses.
Guedes slips under a jab.
Johansson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Guedes under the eye.
Guedes misses with a body shot.
Guedes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A jab from Johansson misses.
Guedes misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Johansson moves into the clinch.
Johansson misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johansson cracks Guedes with a nice body shot.
Guedes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Guedes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Johansson lands a nice shot to the body.
Johansson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Johansson.
It looks like Evandro Guedes has been cut.
Guedes tries a body shot but Johansson blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Johansson.
Guedes looks winded!
Johansson pushes Guedes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Johansson.
Johansson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Guedes backwards.
Johansson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Johansson lands a hook that snaps the head of Guedes backwards.
A body shot lands from Johansson.
A short right from Johansson.
Johansson works on Guedes's body with a couple of short punches.
Still in the clinch, Johansson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Guedes has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Johansson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Guedes can turn it around.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johansson.
Johansson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Johansson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Johansson - that landed with a thud.
A right hook to the body lands for Johansson.
Johansson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Guedess head.
Johansson drops Guedes onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Guedes is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Guedes is rocked!
A left hand lands to the body for Johansson.
Guedes is still on wobbly legs! Can Johansson finish him?
Johansson pushes off and lands a massive hook that knocks Guedes out cold! The fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kristian Johansson!
Kristian Johansson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Ranieri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ranieri comes to the cage accompanied by Eminem – Kings Never Die. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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29
190 lbs
13 - 4 - 0 |
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22
185 lbs
5 - 0 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Dangerous knees
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Ranieri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, Frank Martin!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksandr Martynov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ranieri has Martin up against the cage in a clinch.
Ranieri wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ranieri lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Martin backwards.
Martin blocking some punches.
Ranieri pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ranieri throws a half hearted mid kick.
Martin throws a leg kick that misses.
Martin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ranieri.
Ranieri cracks Martin with a good jab.
Ranieri misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've been told by Ranieri's head coaches at Heart Cave (10 elites, 3 double-elites, 1 triple) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Joe Ranieri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ranieri closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ranieri is trying to break free.
Ranieri breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ranieri throws a series of punches but Martin avoids them all with ease.
Martin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ranieri tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Martin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ranieri scores with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martin throws a solid leg kick but Ranieri takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Martin.
Ranieri has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ranieris head.
Martin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Martin scores with a kick to the body.
Ranieri tries to clinch up but Martin circles away and keeps his distance.
Martin dodges the punch combination from Ranieri.
Martin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ranieri misses with a wild combination.
Ranieri scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Martin checks a leg kick.
Martin swats away the attempt to clinch by Ranieri.
Martin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Martin slips a jab and a cross from Ranieri.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ranieri tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Martin is able to avoid easily.
Martin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ranieri.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ranieri misses with a wild combination.
And Martin responds with a good body kick, but Ranieri manages to step out the way in time.
Ranieri stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Martin.
Martin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Martin thows a body kick. Ranieri tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A head kick misses from Martin.
Ranieri misses the jab.
Ranieri throws a right and a left that Martin avoids nicely.
Martin ducks under a wild hook from Ranieri.
A little jabbing left from Martin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A head kick by Ranieri misses
and Martin counters with a nice leg kick.
Ranieri drives through and clinches with Martin against the cage.
Martin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ranieri tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Martin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A combination from Ranieri does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ranieri takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Martin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ranieri throws a series of punches but Martin moves out of range.
Ranieri misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Some wild striking there from Ranieri.
Ranieri throws a series of punches but Martin moves out of range.
Ranieri moves into the clinch.
Martin scores with a shoulder strike.
Ranieri lands with a light punch inside.
Ranieri jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Martin walks away with a smile on his face. Ranieri gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Martin throws a leg kick but Ranieri moved away.
Martin looks to land a body kick but Ranieri moved away.
Martin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ranieri is able to avoid easily.
Martin misses with a body kick.
Ranieri tries to close the distance and clinch but Martin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ranieri is looking to score with low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin scores with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martin delivers a nice body kick.
A punch combination from Ranieri misses.
Martin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Martin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ranieri moves out of range of the leg kick from Martin.
Ranieri misses with a few strikes there.
Ranieri throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Martin counters with an inside leg kick.
Crunch! Ranieri slams his shin into Martin's torso.
Martin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ranieri has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A big left from Martin misses.
Martin lands a high kick!
Ranieri checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Martin looks for the body kick but Ranieri saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ranieri fails to land with a series of punches.
Ranieri is looking to clinch but Martin is avoiding it.
Ranieri misses with a looping right.
Martin feints a counter leg kick.
Martin lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ranieri takes a step back to recover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Joe Ranieri will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The fighters circling - Ranieri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ranieri on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ranieri tries to close the distance and clinch up but Martin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ranieri has managed to clinch.
Martin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Martin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ranieri backwards.
Martin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Martin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ranieri doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Martin.
Ranieri throws the left hand but Martin avoids the punch easily.
Ranieri backing away here, and Martin unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ranieri throws a nice looking combination but Martin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Martin feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Ranieri. Those never looked like landing.
Martin was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Martin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Martin throws a chopping leg kick but Ranieri manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ranieri is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ranieri lands with an overhand left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ranieri fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Martin on the side of the head.
Martin throws a solid leg kick but Ranieri takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Martin.
Ranieri fails with an attempt to clinch.
Martin misses with a body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Martin.
Martin tries to land a front kick but Ranieri steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
As Martin looks to move away, Ranieri throws a big counter combo but Martin just gets out of the way.
Ranieri moves out of range as Martin throws a body kick.
Ranieri tries to close the distance and clinch but Martin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ranieri throws a right and a left that both miss.
Martin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ranieri.
Martin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ranieri.
Ranieri throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Martin throws a body kick that misses.
Ranieri takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ranieri looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ranieri throws a series of punches but Martin avoids them all with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ranieri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And Martin responds with a good body kick, but Ranieri manages to step out the way in time.
A head kick misses from Martin.
Martin throws a leg kick but Ranieri moved away.
Martin checks a leg kick nicely.
Ranieri will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Martin checks the leg kick.
Ranieri moves out of range of the body kick from Martin.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Martin.
Ranieri checks a low kick from Martin.
Martin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ranieri. That did some damage!
Martin is looking to land body kicks.
Ranieri throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch combination from Ranieri misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ranieri moves out of range as Martin throws a body kick.
A combination from Ranieri does no damage.
Martin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ranieri moves in looking to clinch but Martin pushes him off.
Martin throws a head kick that Ranieri semi-blocks.
Martin keeps the fight on the outside.
That kick from Ranieri tenderised Martin's leg. Martin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Martin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Joe Ranieri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ranieri throws a leg kick but Martin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ranieri moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ranieri tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Martin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Martin scores with a shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Ranieri.
Ranieri tries to land a leg kick but Martin saw it coming and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin scores with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Martin connects with a jab.
Ranieri throws a head kick that misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Martin, right into the meat.
Ranieri walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sloppy strikes from Ranieri. Those never looked like landing.
Ranieri wants to clinch up but Martin keeps it at a distance.
Martin wants to slow Ranieri down by chopping away at his legs.
Ranieri clinches up against the cage.
Martin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ranieris head.
Ranieri holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Martin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Martin breaks the clinch.
Martin throws a head kick but Ranieri moves out of range.
Ranieri is looking to counter the offense by Martin and move into the clinch.
Martin throws a sloppy head kick and Ranieri moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Martin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Martin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ranieri has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Martin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Martin throws a body kick that misses.
Ranieri tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Martin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Frank Martin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ranieri on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Martin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Martin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Martin throws a sloppy head kick and Ranieri moves out of range easily.
Ranieri throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ranieri slips a straight right by Martin.
Ranieri lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Martin lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A combination from Ranieri does no damage.
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!
Martin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ranieri stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Martin throws a jab when Ranieri was well out of range.
Martin checks a low kick from Ranieri.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
As Martin tries to get set, Ranieri tries to push him back and clinch up but Martin manages to avoid the attempt.
Ranieri moves out of range of the leg kick from Martin.
Ranieri went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Martin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Martin is looking to chop away at Ranieri's legs.
Some bone on bone action there as Ranieri checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Some wild striking there from Ranieri.
Ranieri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Martin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Martin scores with a head kick. Ranieri tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Martin blocks a low kick nicely.
Martin scoring well with a low kick there.
Ranieri tries to clinch up.
Martin was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A combination from Ranieri does no damage.
Ranieri misses with a double jab.
Martin feints a counter leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle, before Martin throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Ranieri's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Martin lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Frank Martin!
After winning the bout, Frank Martin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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