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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zeus Zorrander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Kaspov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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237 lbs
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289 lbs
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Good wrestling
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
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zeus Zorrander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sergei Kaspov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Igor Prikhodko and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zorrander jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kaspov.
Kaspov connects with a jab.
It looks like Zeus Zorrander has been cut.
A left lands for Kaspov.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kaspov throws an overhand right that has Zorrander reeling! Kaspov follows up with more punches and Zorrander is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sergei Kaspov!
An out of breath Sergei Kaspov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ahsan Hamed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Sang Seok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hamed comes to the ring accompanied by Ahmed's Theme. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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155 lbs
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160 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ahsan Hamed!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lee Sang Seok!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seok slips a straight right by Hamed.
Seok drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hamed not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Seok makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hamed trying to control the position.
Seok is looking to work some ground and pound but Hamed has wrist control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Seok trying to control the position from guard on top but Hamed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Seok slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Seok trying to control the position from guard on top but Hamed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamed controls Seok momentarily but Seok frees himself.
Hamed wants to stand but Seok is controlling the position.
Seok stays in close to Hamed's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seok postures up.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Seok working his ground and pound in the gym.
Seok stands up over Hamed, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hamed knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Seok on the ground.
Seok tries to free his leg and advance position but Hamed is retaining full guard.
Hamed on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hamed tries to get out of the position.
Seok trying to control but Hamed is working from the bottom.
Seok prevents Hamed from getting back to his feet.
Hamed wants to sweep but no luck.
Seok throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Seok engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hamed looks to land a body kick but Seok moved away.
Hamed misses with a low kick.
Ahsan Hamed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hamed misses with a body kick.
Hamed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamed slips a jab from Seok.
Seok checks a low kick from Hamed.
Seok tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've been told by Hamed's head coaches at *****MY YARD***** that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Seok looks to score with a jab to the body but Hamed is just out of range.
Seok avoids the head kick by Hamed.
Hamed throws a body punch but Seok moves out of range.
Hamed swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hamed uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Seok.
Hamed throws a chopping leg kick but Seok manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Seok uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hamed.
Seok shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hamed but Hamed pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hamed appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seok misses with a jab to the body
and Hamed counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hamed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Seok tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hamed.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hamed.
Hamed misses with a looping left.
Seok tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Seok works Hamed's body with a nice hook.
Hamed throws the kick towards the body but Seok avoids it.
Seok closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hamed quickly recovers to half guard.
Hamed is refusing to be controlled, as Seok sits in half guard.
Hamed is trying to get back to full guard.
Seok wants to control but Hamed is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seok wants to pass the guard but Hamed is defending well.
Hamed wants to get back to his feet.
Seok is looking to advance position but Hamed won't allow it.
Seok is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hamed sees it coming and defends easily.
Hamed wants to control but Seok is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Seok tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hamed knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hamed has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Seok is working away from the top position though.
Seok with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hamed is looking for a sweep. Seok is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Seok is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hamed is just riding it out for now. Seok eventually gives up the hold.
Hamed wants to improve his position but Seok is controlling well.
Seok landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hamed is trying to control but can't.
Seok missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Seok passes to side control.
Hamed trying his best to control but Seok has mounted him.
Seok has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Seok avoids the attempt from Hamed to control.
Hamed is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Seok scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hamed is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hamed wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.
Seok jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hamed manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Seok is putting a hurting on Hamed here, landing some big shots from side control.
Seok wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hamed keeps working.
Seok lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hamed down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Seok landing strikes.
Seok is looking to take a break and control but Hamed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Seok working the head with strikes.
Hamed struggling a bit here.
Seok wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hamed keeps working.
Seok thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Seok has control of an arm but Hamed manages to advance to Seok's back!
Seok tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Hamed looking to control but Seok is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hamed looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Seok is squirming around, avoiding Hamed's attempts to control the action.
Hamed tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Seok regains half guard.
Hamed wants to control but Seok is keeping him busy.
Seok is looking to control Hamed's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Seok avoid being mounted?
Seok looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hamed tries to stand but can't do so whilst Seok controls his leg.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Seok is trying is best to control the position here.
Seok gets back to full guard.
Seok keeping moving, preventing Hamed from controlling successfully.
Seok is trying to control the position but Hamed postures up.
Seok keeping moving, preventing Hamed from controlling successfully.
Hamed has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Seok has his feet on Hamed's thighs here. He's pushed Hamed off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Hamed screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lee Sang Seok!
Lee Sang Seok is the new lightweight champion!
Lee Sang Seok decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nigel Benn Jnr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and El Matador (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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25
145 lbs
8 - 0 - 1 |
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140 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
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Great elbows
Granite chin |
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Good elbows
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Nigel Benn Jnr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, El Matador!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Igor Prikhodko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benn Jnr clinches up against the ropes.
Matador drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Benn Jnr gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Benn Jnr prevents the takedown attempt.
Benn Jnr prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nigel Benn Jnr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of El Matador.
Benn Jnr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Benn Jnr lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A knee to the head by Benn Jnr.
Matador drops down looking for an ankle pick but Benn Jnr pulls his leg out and moves away.
Benn Jnr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benn Jnr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Matador, pushing him back against the ropes.
Benn Jnr trying to stall but Matador improves his position.
Matador breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Benn Jnr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benn Jnr tries a head kick but it misses.
Benn Jnr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And Matador tries to counter it with a takedown but Benn Jnr pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Benn Jnr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Benn Jnr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Benn Jnr connects with a leg kick. Matador looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Matador takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nigel Benn Jnr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matador takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Benn Jnr scores with a kick to the body.
Benn Jnr has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Meanor MMA™ in the buildup to the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benn Jnr lands a nice looking body kick.
Matador stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Benn Jnr.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Benn Jnr, right into the meat.
A head kick from Benn Jnr lands but Matador takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matador sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Benn Jnr feints and then cracks Matador's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matador down.
Matador circles away from the clinch attempt.
Matador is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Matador blocks a leg kick.
Benn Jnr scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Matador won't allow Benn Jnr to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Benn Jnr connects with a nice short shot to Matador's temple.
Matador gets back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Matador is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Benn Jnr trying to control the position from guard on top but Matador is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matador trying to keep a closed guard but Benn Jnr is proving a slippery customer.
Matador is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Benn Jnr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Matador avoids it.
Matador drops down looking for an ankle pick but Benn Jnr pulls his leg out and moves away.
Benn Jnr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benn Jnr throws a head kick that misses.
A nice side step and Matador releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Benn Jnr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Benn Jnr looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Benn Jnr prevents Matador from standing back up.
Benn Jnr is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benn Jnr wants to control but Matador is keeping him busy.
Matador taking some punishment here, with Benn Jnr in his half guard.
Matador tries to get to full guard but Benn Jnr has control of the leg.
Matador manages to get to full guard.
Matador wants to sweep here but Benn Jnr controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nigel Benn Jnr dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Benn Jnr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Benn Jnr throws a low kick but Matador avoids it.
Matador drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Benn Jnr defends it well.
Benn Jnr throws a low kick but Matador avoids it.
Matador feints the counter takedown.
Benn Jnr tries to clinch up but Matador circles away and keeps his distance.
Benn Jnr thows a leg kick but Matador checks it
and Matador counters with a single leg into guard. Benn Jnr didn't expect that.
Matador drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Matador jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matador scoring with some ground and pound.
Matador throws a big right hand that misses.
Matador working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Benn Jnr's head.
Matador with a flurry of punches that miss.
Benn Jnr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benn Jnr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Matador chips away with some ground and pound.
Benn Jnr pulls Matador in close to his closed guard and prevents Matador from doing any damage or advancing position.
Matador with a flurry of punches that miss.
Matador throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Matador is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Matador is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Benn Jnr wants to sweep but no luck.
Benn Jnr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Matador works over Benn Jnr with some ground and pound from guard.
Matador is looking to work some ground and pound but Benn Jnr has wrist control.
Matador lands a couple of elbows.
Benn Jnr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matador can do to turn this around?
Benn Jnr wants to get back to his feet but Matador is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Matador postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matador stopping the sweep attempt from Benn Jnr.
Matador working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Benn Jnr's head.
Matador postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Benn Jnr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Benn Jnr pulls Matador in close to prevent any damage.
Benn Jnr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Benn Jnr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Benn Jnr wants to sweep here but Matador controlling him for the moment.
Matador distracts Benn Jnr with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Benn Jnr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matador is one step ahead there.
Matador thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Matador missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matador throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Matador accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That kick from Benn Jnr tenderised Matador's leg. Matador is trying to keep his angry face on.
Benn Jnr just misses with a punch to the body.
Matador tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nigel Benn Jnr is winning the standup battle so far.
Benn Jnr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Matador has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Benn Jnr misses with a leg kick
and Matador counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Matador thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Benn Jnr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Matador drops back looking for a leg! Benn Jnr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Benn Jnr manages to kick Matador off! Matador jumps back into Benn Jnr's guard.
Benn Jnr thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benn Jnr is adopting a defensive guard.
Matador postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Matador throws a big elbow that misses.
Matador with a nice head shot there.
Benn Jnr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matador is one step ahead there.
Benn Jnr is working hard here to advance position.
Benn Jnr is trying to control the position but Matador postures up.
El Matador has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matador loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Matador postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Benn Jnr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matador is one step ahead there.
Matador has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Benn Jnr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
El Matador showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Benn Jnr lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Matador has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Matador and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Matador tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Benn Jnr throws a leg kick which misses Matador's front leg but catches the back leg as Matador tries to avoid it.
Benn Jnr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Benn Jnr darts in and clinches Matador up against the ropes.
Benn Jnr prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Benn Jnr obliges.
Benn Jnr creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Benn Jnr throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matador is looking for a takedown.
Benn Jnr cracks Matador with a nice body shot.
Benn Jnr has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Matador clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matador trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Benn Jnr has good solid back control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benn Jnr is trying to stick to Matador's back but Matador is turning into Benn Jnr. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Benn Jnr's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Matador.
Matador lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Matador loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Matador works over Benn Jnr with some ground and pound from guard.
Benn Jnr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Matador landing some decent shots from guard.
Matador stands up over Benn Jnr, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Matador postures up.
Matador with a flurry of punches that miss.
Matador drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Matador jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Benn Jnr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Matador working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Benn Jnr's head.
Matador landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benn Jnr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Matador working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Benn Jnr's head.
Benn Jnr is trying to keep Matador in close.
Matador drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Benn Jnr dives on top into guard.
Matador controlling the position.
Let's hope that Matador has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Benn Jnr trying to control the position from guard on top but Matador is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matador wants to sweep but no luck.
Matador not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Matador is looking to stand up but Benn Jnr isn't so interested in that idea.
Matador is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benn Jnr passes Matador's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Benn Jnr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Matador tries to get to full guard but Benn Jnr has control of the leg.
Matador is trying to stand back up but Benn Jnr is controlling him
Benn Jnr looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Matador with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Matador tries to roll over but Benn Jnr keeps him under control.
Matador keeps trying to improve his position.
Benn Jnr controlling the pace.
Benn Jnr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Matador defending well though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Benn Jnr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Matador does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matador tries to get to full guard but Benn Jnr has control of the leg.
Matador tries to kick Benn Jnr off but Benn Jnr keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Matador wants to control but Benn Jnr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Matador wants to improve his position but Benn Jnr is controlling well.
Benn Jnr trying to mount his opponent but Matador defends it.
Matador is trying to get back to full guard.
Matador avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Benn Jnr.
Benn Jnr is thwarting Matador's attempts to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice strikes from Benn Jnr there.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Benn Jnr in particular looking to stall.
Matador is refusing to be controlled, as Benn Jnr sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nigel Benn Jnr clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Benn Jnr just misses with a punch to the body.
Matador feints the counter takedown.
Benn Jnr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matador circles away quickly and effectively.
Matador feints the counter takedown.
Good leg kick by Benn Jnr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Benn Jnr takes a swing at Matador's ribcage but misses.
Matador is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Benn Jnr drives through with a takedown into Matador's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Benn Jnr won't allow Matador to sweep him here.
Matador lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matador lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Matador working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Benn Jnr wants to sweep here but Matador controlling him for the moment.
Matador loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Benn Jnr is on top in guard.
Benn Jnr trying to control but Matador is working from the bottom.
Benn Jnr stops Matador from standing up.
Benn Jnr wants to control from the top but Matador keeps moving.
Benn Jnr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Matador managing to control the position.
Matador is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Benn Jnr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Matador is working away from the top position though.
Matador is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Benn Jnr sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matador is looking for a kimura here.
Benn Jnr trying to hold on to Matador's head to control him but Matador postures up.
Matador throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Matador is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Benn Jnr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Matador.
Benn Jnr is defending against the submission attempts here by Matador.
Benn Jnr is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matador looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Matador seems to be looking for submissions.
Matador seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Benn Jnr tries to roll over but Matador keeps him under control.
Benn Jnr wants to control but Matador is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Benn Jnr is looking to improve his position.
Matador scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Matador seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Matador throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Matador missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Matador throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matador is trying to work for a kimura but Benn Jnr is defending well.
Matador wants to work for an arm triangle but Benn Jnr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Matador is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Benn Jnr trying to hold on to Matador's head to control him but Matador postures up.
Benn Jnr wants to get back to full guard.
Benn Jnr wants to control but Matador is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Matador is looking for a kimura but Benn Jnr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Matador to get the leverage.
Benn Jnr trying to control but Matador postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matador is pressing down on Benn Jnr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Benn Jnr is holding on for now.
Benn Jnr keeping control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
El Matador dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Benn Jnr clinches.
Benn Jnr landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Benn Jnr trying to land knees to the body.
Benn Jnr lands an elbow just above Matador 's eye.
Matador blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Benn Jnr is fighting off a takedown attempt but Matador is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Benn Jnr to the mat. Benn Jnr regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Benn Jnr looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matador working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Benn Jnr's head.
Matador working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Benn Jnr's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Matador's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matador loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Matador throws a big right hand that misses.
Benn Jnr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Matador distracts Benn Jnr with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Benn Jnr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Matador landing with the ground and pound.
Benn Jnr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Matador.
Matador throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Benn Jnr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Matador content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Benn Jnr looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Benn Jnr lands a body shot.
Benn Jnr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
El Matador is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benn Jnr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Benn Jnr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Matador is out of range.
Benn Jnr pushes Matador up against the ropes in a clinch.
Matador's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Benn Jnr tries to work over Matador's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matador tries to score a body lock takedown but Benn Jnr shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Benn Jnr lands a knee to the body.
Matador is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Benn Jnr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Matador.
Matador wants to take the fight to the mat but Benn Jnr manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Benn Jnr lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Matador has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Benn Jnr seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Matador can turn it around.
Benn Jnr taking a breather.
Matador tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Benn Jnr just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Nigel Benn Jnr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of El Matador.
Benn Jnr is pressed up against the ropes. Matador has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Benn Jnr down to the mat. Benn Jnr avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Benn Jnr thumps Matador with a low kick.
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!
Benn Jnr connects with a looping right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benn Jnr throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Matador sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A head kick from Benn Jnr lands but Matador takes it in his stride.
Benn Jnr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Benn Jnr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Matador drops his hands momentarily and Benn Jnr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Matador checks a low kick from Benn Jnr.
Matador feints the counter takedown.
Benn Jnr scoring well with a low kick there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benn Jnr looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Matador is controlling Benn Jnr's trapped leg to prevent Benn Jnr from advancing to side control.
Matador trying to control here.
Matador gets back to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matador tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Matador keeping moving, preventing Benn Jnr from controlling successfully.
Benn Jnr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Matador controlling the position.
Benn Jnr trying to control the position from guard on top but Matador is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matador is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nigel Benn Jnr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Benn Jnr 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 48:47
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 48:47
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nigel Benn Jnr!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chris Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Redman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Redman has chosen Put Your Lights On as his entrance music. Damien Redman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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158 lbs
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159 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Griffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Damien Redman!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Vladimir Khabensky and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffin throws an overhand right that lands on Redman's shoulder, as Redman tries to avoid the shot.
Redman slips under a jab.
Redman tried to score with a low kick but Griffin checks it.
Griffin tries to counter with a takedown but Redman is quick to defend against it.
Redman misses with a hook.
Griffin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A nice side step and Redman releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Griffin misses with a takedown attempt
and Redman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Redman scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Chris Griffin has been cut.
Griffin fails with the takedown.
Redman is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Griffin with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Griffin. 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.
Griffin misses with the body kick
and Redman counters with a crisp one two that drops Griffin! Redman thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Griffin to his feet! Griffin is in big trouble!
Griffin is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffin throws a sloppy head kick and Redman moves out of range easily.
Oh Griffin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Some bone on bone action there as Redman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Redman checks a low kick from Griffin.
A little jabbing left from Redman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redman stuns Griffin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Griffin seems to have got his legs back now.
Griffin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Redman moves into the clinch.
Redman slowing the pace effectively.
Griffin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Griffin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Redman after a bit of a struggle.
Redman lands a damaging elbow.
Griffin goes for a takedown attempt but Redman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Griffin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Redman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Redman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Redman lands a nice shot to the body.
Griffin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Redman counters with a right hand to the body.
Griffin is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redman lands a jab to Griffin's midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Griffin shoots for a takedown but Redman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Griffin gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Griffin tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Redman is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Griffin buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Griffin!! Griffin is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Redman throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damien Redman!
In his post fight interview, Damien Redman started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Kush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Stanley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bubba Kush!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Stanley!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Dmitry Maklakov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kush throws a good cross that connects.
Kush misses with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Kush.
Kush changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stanley tries to avoid it but Kush manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stanley to the ground. Stanley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stanley blocks a jab.
Kush wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mike Stanley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stanley moves into range and clinches up with Kush.
Stanley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stanley misses with a punch on the inside.
Stanley pushes Kush back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kush scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kush has a couple of punches blocked by Stanley.
Stanley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stanley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kush lands a shoulder strike.
I was talking to Kush's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kush lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kush lands with a light punch inside.
Kush breaks from the clinch.
Stanley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kush swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanley moves to clinch but Kush breaks away
and Kush counters with a left to the body.
Kush connects with an inside leg kick.
Kush looks for a takedown but Stanley sprawls well.
Kush attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kush is looking to slow Stanley down with leg kicks.
Stanley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stanley. Kush does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kush dips to his left and cracks Stanley with an uppercut!
Stanley tries to close the distance and clinch but Kush swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stanley tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kush manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kush swats away the attempt to clinch by Stanley.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kush digs a right hand underneath Stanley's ribcage. Stanley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stanley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stanley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kush presses Stanley against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Stanley fails to land.
Stanley is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kush lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stanley throws a head punch that misses.
Kush doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kush can't find room to land a body shot as Stanley controls the action.
Kush lands a left hand.
Kush blocks an uppercut.
Kush lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kush blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kush lands a body shot.
Stanley misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanley throws a punch but it's blocked by Kush.
Kush blocks an uppercut.
Stanley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kush pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stanley takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kush lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kush connects with a jab.
Stanley scores with a jab.
Mike Stanley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kush lands a jab-cross combination.
Kush scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stanley looks to clinch
and Stanley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Mike Stanley has been cut.
Stanley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Kush paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stanley stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bubba Kush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kush lands a nice shot that snaps Stanley's head back.
A shot to the liver by Kush. Beautiful body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kush lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice shot lands for Kush.
Stanley drops his hands momentarily. Kush doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Stanley staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Stanley doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bubba Kush!
Bubba Kush retains his middleweight title!
Bubba Kush decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Breneman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Imperiex Prime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Adam Breneman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Imperiex Prime!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Igor Prikhodko and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Prime misses.
Breneman closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Prime's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Breneman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Prime's guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Prime regains full guard. Nicely done.
Breneman wants to control from the top but Prime keeps moving.
Breneman wants to pass the guard but Prime is keeping the position.
Prime 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.
Breneman looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prime manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Breneman manages to get himself to full guard.
Prime is in close to Breneman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prime preventing the sweep.
Prime landing with the ground and pound.
Prime won't allow Breneman to sweep him here.
Prime really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Breneman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Breneman working a defensive guard here.
Prime trying to control but Breneman is working from the bottom.
Prime throwing strikes from guard but Breneman blocks nicely.
Breneman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Prime defends well.
Breneman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Prime wants to control from the top but Breneman keeps moving.
Prime loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Breneman keeping moving, preventing Prime from controlling successfully.
Breneman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Prime.
Breneman 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.
Prime postures up in Breneman's guard and throws a big left but Breneman blocks it.
Prime got a little sloppy there for a moment and Breneman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Prime has managed to get both his arms back between Breneman's legs - danger averted.
Prime postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Breneman lands a decent punch to the body there.
Prime trying to control the position from guard on top but Breneman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Prime trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prime throws a big right hand that misses.
Prime preventing the sweep.
Prime controlling from the top position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Prime wants to control from the top but Breneman keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Breneman blocks a jab.
Breneman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Prime throws a series of punches but Breneman avoids them all with ease.
Breneman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Breneman shoots for a double leg takedown but Prime sprawls well. He's pushed Breneman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A slow jab from Prime misses its intended target.
Breneman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice defenses there by Breneman.
Prime throws a looping overhand right but Breneman ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prime jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Imperiex Prime is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Breneman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Imperiex Prime seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Breneman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Prime looks to throw the jab but Breneman is out of range.
Prime throws a right and a left that Breneman avoids nicely.
Breneman ducks under a wild hook from Prime.
Breneman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Prime tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Breneman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Prime throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Prime enables Breneman to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Prime manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Breneman stopping the sweep attempt from Prime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Imperiex Prime dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Breneman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Prime.
Prime misses the shot to the body.
Prime gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Prime lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Breneman keeping moving, preventing Prime from controlling successfully.
Breneman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Prime defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breneman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Breneman wants to improve his position but instead Prime has moved into half guard.
Breneman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Prime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Breneman looking for submissions off his back.
Prime thows a huge punch but Breneman dodges it nicely.
Prime seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Breneman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Breneman wants to improve his position but Prime is controlling well.
Breneman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Prime throws an elbow that misses. Breneman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Prime's guard. Nice move by Breneman!
Breneman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Prime's guard.
Prime trying to control here.
Adam Breneman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Prime manages to get to full guard.
Prime has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prime looking to hit a scissor sweep but Breneman is one step ahead there.
Breneman passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Breneman advances nicely into full mount.
Prime keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Breneman tries to control but Prime wriggling away.
Prime has given up his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prime is trying to break free.
A lull in the action here.
Good control from Breneman.
Prime manages to reverse the position and now he's in Breneman's guard. Nice work there by Prime.
Prime sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Prime tries to free his leg and advance position but Breneman is retaining full guard.
Breneman is trying to keep Prime in close.
Prime pushing down on Breneman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Breneman is refusing to be controlled, as Prime sits in half guard.
Prime working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Prime perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Breneman is trying to get back to full guard.
Prime throwing shots but Breneman is blocking nicely.
Prime thows a huge punch but Breneman dodges it nicely.
Breneman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Prime pulls his head out easily.
Breneman is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Prime trying to control from half guard but Breneman is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Imperiex Prime will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Prime is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Breneman.
Breneman fails with the takedown.
Imperiex Prime is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oooooh!!! Prime has knocked Breneman down with a huge combo! Prime steps away and waves a wobbly Breneman back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Adam Breneman has been cut.
Prime moves in close and cracks Breneman with a massive right hand! Breneman, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Prime!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Imperiex Prime!
Imperiex Prime really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that My$tic Clothing ~ (`10%Laundry`) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oleg Ljashko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sven Hensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hensen has chosen Soul Coughing - Super Bon Bon as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oleg Ljashko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sven Hensen!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Dmitry Maklakov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hensen fails with a takedown attempt.
Ljashko feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hensens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
It looks like Sven Hensen has been cut.
Hensen gets tackled into the ropes by Ljashko. Ljashko maintains the clinch.
Ljashko avoiding damage as Hensen throws knees to the body.
Ljashko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Our sources have told us that Ljashko has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Hensen manages to break the clinch.
A lazy body kick from Hensen
and Ljashko counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hensen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hensen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ljashko checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
An inside leg kick lands from Ljashko.
Ljashko rushes Hensen and presses him up against the ropes.
Hensen is trying to break free.
A frustrated look appears on Hensen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hensen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hensen tries for a takedown but Ljashko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hensen throws a body kick that misses.
Hensen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ljashko if he has to take too many more of those.
Ljashko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ljashko, right into the meat.
Ljashko connects with a leg kick. Hensen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A jab from Ljashko finds it's way through Hensen's defenses.
Hensen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ljashko throws a quick counter head kick but Hensen was just out of range.
Ljashko takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Ljashko knocks Hensen out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Oleg Ljashko!
In defeat, Sven Hensen stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fight him again, anytime...,ANYWHERE!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommaso Baroni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Its Ono (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tommaso Baroni has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommaso Baroni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Its Ono!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Viktor Lagutenko and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baroni moves into the clinch.
Baroni blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baroni fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baroni.
Baroni misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ono fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ono lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ono leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Baroni lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Baroni struggles to land a body shot inside as Ono controls his hands.
Baroni lands an elbow inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Ono creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Baroni throws a head punch that misses.
Ono scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ono effectively controlling the action here.
Ono tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Baroni lands an elbow just above Ono 's eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ono misses with a punch to the body.
Baroni pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ono throws a poor cross that misses
and Baroni counters with a body kick that stops Ono in his tracks momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baroni throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Baroni fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Baroni cracks Ono with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ono throws a push kick but Baroni slaps the foot to one side.
Ono keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ono moves into range and connects with a jab.
Baroni doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Baroni connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Baroni misses with a low kick.
Baroni takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ono lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Baroni tries to clinch but Ono is having none of it.
Ono fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Baroni is out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ono feints and then cracks Baroni's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Baroni down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baroni has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Baroni there as he acknowledges the shot.
No joy there for Baroni, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ono swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baroni. Ono does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Ono on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Baroni scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ono in his tracks.
Ono ducks under a wild hook from Baroni.
Baroni sizes up Ono with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Baroni takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Baroni takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
It looks like Tommaso Baroni has been cut.
Baroni takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ono lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Baroni at a distance.
Baroni with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ono on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Good leg kick by Ono there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ono fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Baroni on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baroni walks into a left hand.
Baroni instigates a clinch.
Ono tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ono digs a right hand into Baroni's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Baroni's gas tank.
Still in the clinch, Baroni scores with a nice short uppercut.
Baroni tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ono trying to control the position but instead, Baroni has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ono into the ropes.
Baroni is trying to maintain a safe position but Ono gets an underhook and turns Baroni into the ropes.
Ono tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baroni goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baroni lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ono backwards.
Ono blocks an uppercut.
Baroni tries to stall but Ono uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch on the inside from Ono fails to land.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ono misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baroni misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baroni lands a body punch.
Ono lands a hook that snaps the head of Baroni backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Baroni just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ono's brow.
Baroni blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baroni.
Baroni tries to work over Ono's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baroni blocks an uppercut.
Baroni throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baroni blocks a body shot from Ono.
Ono lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Baroni.
Ono lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Baroni backwards.
Ono tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baroni's elbow.
Ono looking to stall.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ono misses with some punches.
Ono tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Baroni.
Ono scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Its Ono will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tommaso Baroni's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Baroni wants to clinch.
Baroni throws a jab but it's blocked by Ono.
Ono swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Baroni seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Baroni blocks a jab.
Ono steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baroni.
Some bone on bone action there as Baroni checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A big left from Baroni misses.
Ono on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baroni changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Baroni walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Baroni avoids the head kick by Ono.
Baroni lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baroni throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ono counters with a stiff right hand.
Baroni is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ono throws a poor cross that misses
and Baroni counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ono misses with a body shot.
Ono misses with a right hand
and Baroni counters with a straight right hand.
Its Ono seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baroni throws a leg kick but Ono moved away.
Baroni checks the leg kick nicely there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ono.
Ono's corner calls for a 1-2. Ono obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ono fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baroni manages to avoid it.
Ono thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Baroni if he has to take too many more of those.
Ono throws a poor cross that misses
and Ono takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A swing and a miss from Ono.
Baroni connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ono throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Baroni attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ono throws a hook to the side of Baroni's head but Baroni sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Baroni jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Nice defenses there by Ono.
Ono lands with a shot to the body.
Ono misses with a lunging right hand
and Baroni counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Baroni takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Baroni scores with a punch to the head.
Ono rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baroni moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ono tried to score with a low kick but Baroni checks it.
Baroni walks into a stiff left hand from Ono.
Ono throws the left hand but Baroni avoids the punch easily.
Ono on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ono looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ono throws a leg kick but Baroni checks it.
Ono jabs Baroni right on the nose. Baroni blinks but takes it well.
Baroni connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ono gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Baroni counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ono is rocked!
Baroni changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A low kick from Ono is predictable there
and Baroni counters with a leg kick.
Baroni lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Baroni checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tommaso Baroni is winning the standup battle so far.
Ono throws the kick towards the body but Baroni avoids it.
Ono looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Baroni wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ono pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ono misses with a hook.
Baroni wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Ono checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ono misses with a looping right.
Ono lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ono misses with a body kick.
Ono misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baroni.
Baroni misses with a body kick.
Ono bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Baroni's head backwards.
A swing and a miss from Ono.
A quick step to the side and Baroni tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baroni. Ono does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ono lands a jab to Baroni's midsection.
Ono ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baroni moves away.
Baroni throws a leg kick
and Baroni takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Baroni jabs at Ono's body.
Ono fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Baroni on the side of the head.
Ono bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Its Ono will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tommaso Baroni's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ono lands with a nice body kick.
Baroni is looking to clinch.
Ono throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baroni doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ono takes one to the side of the head.
Ono throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Baroni's head.
A jab lands there for Ono.
Nice jab there from Baroni.
Baroni blocks a leg kick.
Baroni was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ono throws a jab but it's blocked by Baroni.
Ono's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Baroni connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ono scrambles back to his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ono. That's going to slow Baroni down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Baroni.
Baroni tries to clinch up
and Ono counters with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ono lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ono staying out of range there.
Ono loads up on a big right hand but Baroni slips the punch.
Baroni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baroni tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ono manages to circle out of the way.
Ono checks a leg kick.
Baroni misses with a hook. Ono ducked under it nicely.
Baroni throws a wild body kick that Ono sees coming a mile off.
Ono throws out a counter right but Baroni avoids it with no problem.
Baroni takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Baroni looks to land a body kick but Ono moved away.
Baroni moves into the clinch.
Ono avoiding damage as Baroni throws knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baroni lands an uppercut.
Baroni scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ono avoids the elbow strike from Baroni, against the ropes.
Ono lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ono takes an elbow to the temple.
Ono fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baroni with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ono misses with a punch on the inside.
Baroni stalling in the clinch but Ono improves position.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Good body shot from Ono.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ono.
Tommaso Baroni has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ono has a couple of punches blocked by Baroni.
Ono lands a left hand that snaps the head of Baroni backwards.
Baroni blocks a body shot from Ono.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Baroni creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Baroni trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baroni has had enough of the clinch but Ono keeps him there for the moment.
Ono doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baroni throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Onos head.
Ono lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Baroni backwards.
Baroni displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ono up against the ropes.
Ono takes an elbow to the temple.
Ono blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baroni breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ono lands with an overhand left.
Ono swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Baroni.
Ono misses with a body shot.
Ono throws a leg kick but Baroni sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ono circles away from the clinch attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Baroni as he connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Baroni misses its intended target.
Baroni lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ono backs up against the ropes.
Baroni looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baroni walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ono on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Baroni. Baroni obviously looking to wear him down.
Ono jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ono throws a right and a left that Baroni avoids nicely.
Ono slips a jab from Baroni.
Baroni drops Ono with a beautiful combination! Ono stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Baroni is looking for the KO!
Ono is still on wobbly legs! Can Baroni finish him?
Baroni scores with a jab to the head.
Baroni listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ono circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ono takes a swing at Baroni's ribcage but misses.
Ono fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baroni manages to avoid it.
Ono avoids the body shot from Baroni.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Tommaso Baroni did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Tommaso Baroni's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Baroni takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ono throws a nice looking combination but Baroni bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ono seems to have recovered his senses.
Baroni ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Baroni scores with a jab. Ono acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Baroni sizes up Ono with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Baroni takes one on the button.
Ono misses with a body punch
and Baroni cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A head kick misses from Ono.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baroni. Ono does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baroni on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ono throws a good cross that connects.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baroni takes a swing at Ono's ribcage but misses.
Baroni connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baroni checks the leg kick nicely there.
Baroni ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Baroni tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ono is able to avoid easily.
Baroni connects with a looping right hand.
Baroni closes the distance and pushes Ono back into the ropes.
Baroni misses with an elbow strike.
Baroni blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ono.
Ono misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baroni misses with a punch to the body.
Ono misses with a hook from the clinch.
Baroni lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ono backwards.
Ono tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Baroni misses with some punches.
Ono is working Baroni over against the ropes.
Baroni tries to throw a body punch but Ono avoids it by throwing Baroni back against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baroni misses with a body punch.
Baroni lands with a left to the head.
Baroni swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baroni breaks the clinch.
Ono tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baroni was well out of range. Poor timing from Ono.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ono throws a lazy uppercut
and Baroni counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ono moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ono looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ono throws a head kick that Baroni semi-blocks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Baroni.
Ono attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Baroni scores with a leg kick.
Baroni has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ono finds it's way round the side to connect with Baroni's head.
Baroni scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ono shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice uppercut there from Ono.
Baroni pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ono wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Baroni scores with a kick to the body.
Baroni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab lands there for Ono.
Ono swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baroni takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Baroni fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ono.
Ono is looking to slow Baroni down with leg kicks.
Baroni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ono was well out of range. Poor timing from Baroni.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ono misses with a low kick.
Ono lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ono is looking to score with low kicks.
Ono will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ono swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Baroni instigates a clinch.
Ono blocks the elbow strike.
Ono misses with a punch to the body.
Ono looking to stall.
Baroni fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baroni misses with a hook from the clinch.
Baroni pushes Ono back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baroni gets through Ono's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Baroni effectively controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Tommaso Baroni will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tommaso Baroni's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Ono swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ono showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baroni.
Ono throws the kick towards the body but Baroni avoids it.
Baroni rushes Ono and presses him up against the ropes.
Baroni misses with an elbow strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Baroni.
Baroni tries a body shot but Ono blocks it.
Ono misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Ono.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ono misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baroni is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ono misses with a punch on the inside.
Ono wants to stall.
Ono blocks a body shot from Baroni.
Baroni tries to land a knee to the head but Ono blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baroni lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ono swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Ono creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Baroni blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ono lands an uppercut.
Ono goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baroni lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ono blocking some punches.
Ono lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Baroni backwards.
Baroni swings wildly with an uppercut but Ono uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baroni digs a right hand underneath Ono's ribcage. Ono let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ono tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baroni lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ono backwards.
Ono swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ono tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Baroni.
Ono tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baroni's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baroni tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ono's elbow.
Baroni looking to stall.
Baroni lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ono.
Baroni gets through Ono's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Ono.
Baroni throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ono is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Baroni lands with a light punch inside.
Baroni tries to work over Ono's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ono misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baroni scores with a shot to the side of Ono's head.
Ono misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Baroni tries to break free but Ono pushes him back against the ropes.
Baroni blocking some punches.
Baroni lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ono working aggressively here.
A short right from Baroni on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ono.
Ono misses with a punch on the inside.
Ono lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Baroni breaks the clinch.
Baroni misses with a wild body shot.
Baroni scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ono staying out of range there.
Baroni moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ono throws a hook but Baroni avoids it easily.
Ono misses the shot to the body.
Baroni throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ono.
Baroni bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Baroni takes a swing at Ono's ribcage but misses.
Ono let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ono throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baroni looks to score with a jab to the body but Ono is just out of range.
Ono fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baroni manages to avoid it.
Baroni on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Baroni throws a leg kick but Ono checks it.
Ono feints and then cracks Baroni's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Baroni down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circle momentarily. Baroni darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ono will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Baroni cracks the inside of Ono's front leg.
Ono lands the left hand.
Ono tries to score with a low kick but Baroni moves his leg out of the way.
Ono throws a leg kick that is checked
and Baroni counters with a nice uppercut.
Baroni needs to keep his hands up - Ono had a free shot at his head there.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tommaso Baroni.
I think Baroni 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 48:47
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 48:47
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommaso Baroni!
Tommaso Baroni decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jason Bozzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Free Agent Steel Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Free Agent Steel Penn acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jason Bozzi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Free Agent Steel Penn!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Bozzi misses
and Steel Penn counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Steel Penn.
Steel Penn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bozzi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Steel Penn defends well.
Steel Penn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Steel Penn works over Bozzi with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn trying to control but Bozzi is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bozzi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Steel Penn's guard.
Bozzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bozzi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bozzi landing some decent shots from guard.
Bozzi prevents Steel Penn from getting back to his feet.
Bozzi wants to pass the guard but Steel Penn is keeping the position.
Bozzi throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bozzi wants to control from the top but Steel Penn keeps moving.
Bozzi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel Penn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bozzi postures up in Steel Penn's guard and throws a big left but Steel Penn blocks it.
Bozzi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bozzi throwing strikes from guard but Steel Penn blocks nicely.
Steel Penn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Steel Penn is looking to stand up but Bozzi isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bozzi throws out a leg kick but Steel Penn moves out of range and Bozzi only half commits.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn fails with the takedown.
A shot to the liver by Bozzi. Beautiful body shot.
Bozzi lands a slapping body shot.
Bozzi sizes up Steel Penn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bozzi scores with a shot to the body.
A jab from Steel Penn misses.
Jason Bozzi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bozzi throws a shot from downtown. Steel Penn moves away and avoids it.
Steel Penn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bozzi tests Steel Penn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bozzi throws a leg kick but Steel Penn checks it.
Bozzi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bozzi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Steel Penn has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bozzi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bozzi connects with a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bozzi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice uppercut there from Bozzi.
Bozzi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bozzi. Steel Penn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bozzi thows a leg kick but Steel Penn checks it
so Steel Penn counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bozzi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bozzi has control of Steel Penn's left arm, preventing Steel Penn from doing any damage.
Steel Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Bozzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bozzi is trying to keep Steel Penn in close.
Steel Penn is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bozzi is trying to keep Steel Penn in close.
Bozzi wants to sweep but no luck.
Bozzi looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Steel Penn puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Steel Penn stalling.
Bozzi tries to roll over but Steel Penn keeps him under control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn not doing much here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Steel Penn avoids the body shot from Bozzi.
Steel Penn fails with the takedown
and Bozzi counters with a three punch combo that has Steel Penn backing up. Steel Penn nods at Bozzi to acknowledge the strikes.
Jason Bozzi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Free Agent Steel Penn.
Bozzi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bozzi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steel Penn.
Bozzi lands a jab to the nose.
Bozzi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steel Penn moves away.
And Steel Penn tries to counter it with a takedown but Bozzi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Steel Penn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bozzi.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn stuns Bozzi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bozzi throws a body punch but Steel Penn moves out of range.
Bozzi throws the left hand but Steel Penn avoids the punch easily.
Steel Penn changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bozzi. Steel Penn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bozzi jabs Steel Penn right on the nose. Steel Penn blinks but takes it well.
Bozzi throws a body punch but Steel Penn moves out of range.
Bozzi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bozzi looks to land a combination but Steel Penn avoids it well.
Bozzi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Steel Penn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bozzi.
Steel Penn drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bozzi defends it well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bozzi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Crunch! Bozzi slams his shin into Steel Penn's torso.
Bozzi throws a head kick that misses.
Steel Penn tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A head kick from Bozzi lands but Steel Penn takes it in his stride.
Bozzi scores with a head kick. Steel Penn tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nice cross by Bozzi.
We've been told by Bozzi's head coaches at Russian Fighting Community Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bozzi throws a sloppy head kick and Steel Penn moves out of range easily.
Steel Penn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Steel Penn looks for a takedown but Bozzi sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Bozzi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bozzi misses with a leg kick
and Steel Penn counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Steel Penn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bozzi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Steel Penn has managed to get both his arms back between Bozzi's legs - danger averted.
Bozzi throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Steel Penn escapes and throws Bozzi's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Bozzi seems a little lost for a moment, as Steel Penn dominates the positioning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn tries to advance to mount but can't.
Bozzi looks to move to half guard but instead Steel Penn has passed into mount! Damn!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bozzi tries to hold on but Steel Penn pushes him away.
Bozzi can't escape the position.
Bozzi is working hard here to advance position.
Steel Penn controlling from the full mount.
Bozzi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Steel Penn trying to control but Bozzi is having none of it.
Bozzi working to try and regain half guard.
Steel Penn trying to control but Bozzi is having none of it.
Steel Penn fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bozzi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Steel Penn trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Steel Penn controlling from the full mount.
Bozzi is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Steel Penn looking to control but Bozzi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Steel Penn unloading with bombs!
Steel Penn trying to control but Bozzi is having none of it.
Steel Penn controlling his opponent.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bozzi bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Bozzi forces his way into half guard.
Steel Penn is refusing to be controlled, as Bozzi sits in half guard.
Bozzi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bozzi throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Steel Penn because Bozzi loaded up on that one.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn blocking the ground and pound.
Bozzi lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Steel Penn avoids a series of strikes thrown by Bozzi.
Bozzi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bozzi misses with a head shot.
Steel Penn blocking the ground and pound.
Free Agent Steel Penn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bozzi throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Bozzi throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Steel Penn keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half 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!
Steel Penn is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bozzi looking to land elbow strikes but Steel Penn uses the position to regain half guard.
Bozzi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bozzi trying to pass the guard but Steel Penn defending well.
Bozzi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bozzi wants to free his trapped foot but Steel Penn is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bozzi controlling the action here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Steel Penn works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bozzi stopping the sweep attempt from Steel Penn.
Bozzi distracts Steel Penn with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bozzi won't allow Steel Penn to sweep him here.
Bozzi working some strikes from top position.
Bozzi wants to control from the top but Steel Penn keeps moving.
Bozzi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bozzi tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel Penn is retaining full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bozzi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bozzi swings widly with a right hand
and Steel Penn counters with a straight right hand.
Bozzi is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bozzi throws a leg kick
and Steel Penn counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bozzi won't be happy with that.
Bozzi is looking for a sweep.
Bozzi can't do much from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel Penn trying to control the action but Bozzi is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Free Agent Steel Penn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bozzi connects with a nice looking jab.
Steel Penn avoids the body shot from Bozzi.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bozzi.
Steel Penn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bozzi.
Bozzi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bozzi tries to land a front kick but Steel Penn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Steel Penn looks for a takedown but Bozzi sprawls well.
Bozzi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bozzi cracks Steel Penn with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn shoots in for a takedown but Bozzi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bozzi half committed to a counter leg kick.
Steel Penn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bozzi.
Steel Penn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jason Bozzi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Free Agent Steel Penn.
Bozzi connects with a solid leg kick.
Steel Penn takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bozzi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bozzi scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bozzi throws a jab when Steel Penn was well out of range.
Steel Penn with the counter takedown but Bozzi avoids it easily.
Bozzi scores with a hook to the body. Steel Penn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bozzi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bozzi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steel Penn can do to turn this around?
Bozzi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Steel Penn doesn't seem bothered though.
No joy there for Bozzi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Steel Penn is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Steel Penn blocks a head kick by Bozzi.
Steel Penn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Steel Penn avoids the body shot from Bozzi.
Steel Penn feints the counter takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel Penn avoids the body shot from Bozzi.
And Steel Penn tries to counter it with a takedown but Bozzi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Steel Penn tries to bum rush Bozzi with a series of wild strikes but Bozzi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It appears Bozzi was looking to counter with a kick there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bozzi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steel Penn.
Steel Penn is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bozzi misses with a leg kick
and Steel Penn counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Steel Penn content to control rather than advance.
Bozzi regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bozzi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bozzi is looking for a triangle but Steel Penn pushes his legs off easily.
Bozzi controls Steel Penn momentarily but Steel Penn frees himself.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Steel Penn looking to sit in guard and control but Bozzi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Steel Penn 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 five minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn looking to control.
Bozzi looking to sit in guard and control but Steel Penn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Steel Penn is working Bozzi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Steel Penn preventing the sweep.
Bozzi trying to keep a closed guard but Steel Penn is proving a slippery customer.
That's six 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.
Steel Penn content to stall in guard here.
Steel Penn postures up.
Steel Penn is stalling in the full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bozzi throws a poor cross that misses
and Steel Penn counters with a takedown into side control.
Steel Penn trying to control the action but Bozzi is working from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bozzi is looking for a sweep.
Steel Penn gets to mount! Bozzi was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Bozzi takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Steel Penn is landing with some decent strikes but Bozzi is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
BOOM! Steel Penn connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn tries to push Bozzi's head away but Bozzi is holding on tight.
Steel Penn punishing his opponent with strikes.
Bozzi is squirming around, avoiding Steel Penn's attempts to control the action.
Steel Penn controlling the pace for now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn wants to control the pace but Bozzi is squirming around nicely.
Bozzi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bozzi is not content to let Steel Penn control the position.
Bozzi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Jason Bozzi did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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.
Steel Penn cracks Bozzi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Steel Penn.
Bozzi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A low kick from Bozzi is predictable there
and Steel Penn counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bozzi!
Bozzi is not content to let Steel Penn control the position.
Bozzi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Steel Penn's best efforts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn stalling.
Steel Penn prevents Bozzi from improving his position.
Bozzi is pressing down on Steel Penn's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bozzi wants to sweep but no luck.
Bozzi controls Steel Penn momentarily but Steel Penn frees himself.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
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.
Bozzi keeping moving, preventing Steel Penn from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bozzi swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Steel Penn counter with a right hand.
A jab from Bozzi misses.
Bozzi misses with a jab to the body
and Steel Penn counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Steel Penn.
Bozzi keeping moving, preventing Steel Penn from controlling successfully.
Bozzi has an active guard here but Steel Penn has managed to pass into half guard.
Bozzi keeping control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bozzi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Steel Penn sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Steel Penn trying to control from Bozzi's half guard. Bozzi has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
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.
Bozzi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Steel Penn.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Steel Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Bozzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Steel Penn fails with the takedown.
Bozzi lands a jab to the nose.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bozzi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bozzi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Steel Penn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bozzi.
Bozzi throws a body punch but Steel Penn moves out of range.
Steel Penn drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bozzi defends it well.
Bozzi tests Steel Penn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bozzi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bozzi lands a head kick!
Steel Penn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bozzi can pounce on him.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bozzi lands with a cross.
Bozzi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Steel Penn's head backwards.
Steel Penn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steel Penn has a takedown stuffed.
Jason Bozzi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Free Agent Steel Penn.
Bozzi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Steel Penn.
Bozzi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Steel Penn.
Steel Penn blocks a head kick by Bozzi.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bozzi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steel Penn was well out of range. Poor timing from Bozzi.
Bozzi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Steel Penn holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Steel Penn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steel Penn sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Steel Penn shoots in looking for a takedown but Bozzi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Steel Penn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jason Bozzi is winning the standup battle so far.
Bozzi throws a leg kick but Steel Penn sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bozzi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bozzi tries a head kick but it misses.
Bozzi scores with a nice right hand.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bozzi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bozzi throws a leg kick which misses Steel Penn's front leg but catches the back leg as Steel Penn tries to avoid it.
A lazy left from Bozzi finds it's target.
Bozzi throws a body punch but Steel Penn moves out of range.
Bozzi misses with a hook
and Steel Penn counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bozzi!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bozzi stops Steel Penn from passing to mount.
You can see the frustration on Bozzi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bozzi is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bozzi being controlled for a moment.
Bozzi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Steel Penn's best efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Jason Bozzi will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Bozzi lands a jab.
Bozzi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Steel Penn checks a low kick from Bozzi.
Steel Penn tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bozzi looks to land a combination. Steel Penn sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Steel Penn lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bozzi misses with a kick to the body.
Steel Penn has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bozzi circles away.
Bozzi misses the shot to the body.
Bozzi looks to land a combination but Steel Penn avoids it well.
Steel Penn throws a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bozzi misses with a body shot
and Steel Penn counters with a two punch combo.
Bozzi thuds his right hand into Steel Penn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bozzi thows a leg kick but Steel Penn checks it
and Steel Penn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bozzi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bozzi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Steel Penn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Steel Penn lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bozzi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bozzi throws a head kick that misses.
Steel Penn with the counter takedown but Bozzi avoids it easily.
Steel Penn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bozzi.
Bozzi throws a body shot but no joy.
Steel Penn is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bozzi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel Penn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bozzi.
Bozzi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steel Penn tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Steel Penn blocks a leg kick.
And Steel Penn tries to counter it with a takedown but Bozzi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bozzi tries to bum rush Steel Penn with a series of wild strikes but Steel Penn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Steel Penn tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Steel Penn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bozzi throws a right hand that Steel Penn ducks under and follows up with a left that Steel Penn also avoids with ease.
Steel Penn is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bozzi just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bozzi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Steel Penn on the side of the head.
Bozzi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bozzi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steel Penn drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bozzi defends it well.
Bozzi lands with a good body shot.
Bozzi thuds a left hand into Steel Penn's body.
Nice body kick there by Bozzi.
Bozzi throws a leg kick
and Steel Penn counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Steel Penn.
Steel Penn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bozzi is keeping the position for now.
Steel Penn sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bozzi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bozzi keeping moving, preventing Steel Penn from controlling successfully.
Steel Penn engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bozzi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steel Penn is one step ahead there.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Steel Penn with a hook.
Steel Penn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bozzi as he avoids it easily.
Steel Penn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bozzi sprawls well. Bozzi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Steel Penn gets slowly back to his feet.
Jason Bozzi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Free Agent Steel Penn.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bozzi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steel Penn.
Bozzi with a nice cross.
Bozzi swinging wildly here.
Steel Penn tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bozzi lands with a right hand.
Steel Penn checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Steel Penn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bozzi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Steel Penn on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bozzi misses with a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Bozzi.
Steel Penn with the counter takedown but Bozzi avoids it easily.
Bozzi throws a leg kick but Steel Penn checks it.
Bozzi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Steel Penn counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Steel Penn.
Steel Penn trying to control but Bozzi is working from the bottom.
Steel Penn 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.
Bozzi working a defensive guard here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bozzi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Steel Penn cracks Bozzi with a solid left hand.
Free Agent Steel Penn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bozzi working a defensive guard but Steel Penn manages to pass into side control anyway.
Bozzi regains half guard there - taking advantage of Steel Penn's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bozzi trying to hold on to Steel Penn's head to control him but Steel Penn postures up.
Bozzi looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steel Penn is looking to take a break and control but Bozzi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Bozzi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bozzi 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 49:46
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 49:46
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Bozzi!
Jason Bozzi is the new featherweight champion!
After winning the bout, Jason Bozzi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kick Boxer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noah McAdoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kick Boxer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kick Boxer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Noah McAdoo!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Valeri Chadov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boxer loads up on a big right hand but McAdoo slips the punch.
McAdoo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Boxer looks to score with a jab to the body but McAdoo is just out of range.
McAdoo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Boxer scores with a body shot.
Boxer slips a straight right by McAdoo.
McAdoo throws a body punch but Boxer moves out of range.
Boxer lands a lovely overhand right.
McAdoo throws the kick towards the body but Boxer avoids it.
Boxer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McAdoo moves out of range as Boxer throws a body kick.
McAdoo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Good work by Boxer as he checks the leg kick.
Boxer swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Boxer has McAdoo up against the ropes in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McAdoo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boxer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boxer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McAdoo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Boxer is defending well.
Boxer lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Noah McAdoo has been cut.
Boxer misses with a hook from the clinch.
McAdoo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Boxer after a bit of a struggle.
A short left from McAdoo.
Boxer misses with the head strike.
Boxer lands a nice elbow.
Boxer lands an elbow inside.
McAdoo prevents a body shot from Boxer.
McAdoo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Boxer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McAdoo is working for takedown but Boxer is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kick Boxer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noah McAdoo.
McAdoo jumps guard and drags Boxer to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Our spies down at at The Coffee Shop inform us that McAdoo has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
McAdoo looking for a guillotine here but Boxer defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boxer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McAdoo working for submissions but it's allowed Boxer to get to half guard.
Boxer passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for McAdoo!
This has been an exciting period of action!
McAdoo looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boxer is hanging on to McAdoo's back as he tries to escape.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Boxer doesn't have the hooks in and McAdoo manages to turn into his guard.
McAdoo passes into half guard.
McAdoo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Boxer is just riding it out for now. McAdoo eventually gives up the hold.
McAdoo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Boxer sees it coming and defends easily.
McAdoo is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McAdoo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Boxer has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boxer blocking the ground and pound attempt from McAdoo.
McAdoo trying to pass the guard but Boxer defending well.
McAdoo is trying to control. Boxer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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 Kick Boxer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Noah McAdoo's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
A left and a right from Boxer both land. Nice combination.
Boxer scores with a decent looking hook.
Boxer throws out a powerful jab.
Boxer cracks McAdoo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McAdoo, as that shot connected.
Boxer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Boxer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McAdoo throws an off balance right hand
enabling Boxer to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boxer throws a shot to the body.
Noah McAdoo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McAdoo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boxer moves away.
Boxer throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and McAdoo counters with a stiff right hand.
We've been told by Boxer's head coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID260K) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Boxer misses with a shot to the body
and McAdoo counters with a thumping low kick.
Boxer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Boxer.
Boxer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McAdoo fails with a takedown attempt.
Boxer is looking to counter punch.
McAdoo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Boxer ducks under a wild hook from McAdoo.
Boxer throws a wild body kick that McAdoo sees coming a mile off.
Kick Boxer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boxer moves into range and connects with a jab.
McAdoo has managed to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boxer lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boxer.
Boxer misses with some punches.
McAdoo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McAdoo wants the takedown. Boxer is fighting it off but McAdoo persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Boxer's guard against the ropes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McAdoo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boxer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McAdoo keeps trying to improve his position.
Boxer trying to keep a closed guard but McAdoo is proving a slippery customer.
McAdoo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McAdoo throws a big elbow that misses.
McAdoo drops back looking for a leg! Boxer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Boxer manages to kick McAdoo off! McAdoo jumps back into Boxer's guard.
McAdoo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boxer is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McAdoo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Boxer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McAdoo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boxer is keeping the position for now.
McAdoo wants to control from the top but Boxer keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McAdoo lands a really nice looking cross but Boxer seems unphased.
McAdoo shoots in for a takedown but Boxer shows good takedown defense.
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.
McAdoo ducks under a wild hook from Boxer.
McAdoo punishes Boxer's body with a nice straight punch.
Boxer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boxer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Boxer misses the target.
McAdoo lands a nice hook to Boxer's body. Boxer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Boxer misses the jab.
McAdoo takes one to the side of the head.
McAdoo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Boxer crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McAdoo - the referee stops the clock and Boxer gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McAdoo. Boxer manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nice straight punches there by Boxer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Boxer.
Boxer tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. McAdoo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kick Boxer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Noah McAdoo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McAdoo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Boxer circles away.
McAdoo gets the takedown into side control.
McAdoo working away.
McAdoo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Boxer rolls with the submission and now he's on top in McAdoo's guard! Nice work there by Boxer!
McAdoo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boxer is one step ahead there.
Noah McAdoo has got the better of the ground game so far.
McAdoo keeping full guard, as Boxer tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McAdoo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Boxer uses it to pass to side control.
McAdoo tries to buck Boxer off but Boxer is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McAdoo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Boxer working away.
McAdoo regains half guard.
McAdoo moves into full guard.
Boxer wants to control from the top but McAdoo keeps moving.
McAdoo 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.
McAdoo has his foot on Boxer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Boxer works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two 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.
Boxer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boxer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McAdoo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Boxer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but McAdoo is tightening it up a little... Boxer has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Boxer reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Boxer taps out! Nice BJJ there by McAdoo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Noah McAdoo!
A relieved looking Noah McAdoo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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