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SPFC 7 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ilir Vrajoli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anatoliy Kyznetsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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216 lbs
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218 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Basic striking
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ilir Vrajoli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anatoliy Kyznetsov!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kyznetsov clinches up with Vrajoli and pushes him back against the cage.
Kyznetsov manages to break the clinch.
Vrajoli has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Physical Training Sparring Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Kyznetsov walks into a jab.
Vrajoli wants to land a leg kick but Kyznetsov is out of range.
Kyznetsov dives in for a single leg takedown but Vrajoli sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Vrajoli is looking to counter punch.
Vrajoli misses with a series of wild punches.
As Vrajoli backs off Kyznetsov throws a huge counter combo but Vrajoli manages to avoid it all.
Kyznetsov shoots in for a takedown but Vrajoli shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kyznetsov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vrajoli counters with a straight right hand.
Ilir Vrajoli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anatoliy Kyznetsov.
Vrajoli throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kyznetsov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kyznetsov showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kyznetsov controlling the pace.
Kyznetsov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vrajoli is looking to control Kyznetsov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vrajoli avoid being mounted?
Kyznetsov working Vrajoli over with strikes.
Vrajoli wants to control but Kyznetsov is keeping busy.
Vrajoli is trying to get back to full guard.
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.
Kyznetsov is controlling the pace.
Kyznetsov is thwarting Vrajoli's attempts to control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A combination from Vrajoli does no damage.
Kyznetsov forces Vrajoli back against the cage and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vrajoli is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vrajoli displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kyznetsov up against the cage.
Kyznetsov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vrajoli keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kyznetsov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vrajoli's waist but Vrajoli gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kyznetsov off to one side.
Kyznetsov gets the takedown into side control.
Kyznetsov has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vrajoli looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Vrajoli is in bad spot here.
Kyznetsov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Vrajoli's body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kyznetsov keeps control of the position as Vrajoli tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anatoliy Kyznetsov 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.
Kyznetsov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Anatoliy Kyznetsov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kyznetsov is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Kyznetsov decides to stand up, so the ref orders Vrajoli to his feet.
Ilir Vrajoli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyznetsov dives in for a single leg takedown but Vrajoli sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Vrajoli was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Vrajoli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vrajoli scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Vrajoli lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Vrajoli scores with a one two! Kyznetsov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kyznetsov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vrajoli's waist but Vrajoli gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kyznetsov off to one side.
Vrajoli gets caught napping as Kyznetsov dives in and scores a takedown. Vrajoli manages to retain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kyznetsov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Let's hope that Kyznetsov 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.
Vrajoli is looking to sweep but instead, Kyznetsov has passed into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vrajoli trying to control but Kyznetsov postures up.
Kyznetsov controlling the action here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kyznetsov tries to pass to full mount but Vrajoli defends it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vrajoli throws a hook but Kyznetsov blocks it.
Kyznetsov dives in and grabs Vrajoli's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vrajoli pushes down on Kyznetsov's head and hops out.
Ilir Vrajoli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anatoliy Kyznetsov.
Kyznetsov moves into range and clinches up with Vrajoli.
Kyznetsov breaks the clinch.
Kyznetsov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vrajoli tries to avoid it but Kyznetsov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vrajoli to the ground. Vrajoli escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vrajoli throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kyznetsov on the side of the head.
Vrajoli looks to throw the jab but Kyznetsov is out of range.
Anatoliy Kyznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kyznetsov shoots for a takedown but Vrajoli saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kyznetsov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vrajoli swivels and escapes.
Kyznetsov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Vrajoli's half guard.
Kyznetsov prevents Vrajoli from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vrajoli is trying is best to control the position here.
Kyznetsov is just content to waste time from the top position. Vrajoli takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Kyznetsov pushes down on Vrajoli's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vrajoli moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vrajoli has Kyznetsov pulled in close to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Anatoliy Kyznetsov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Vrajoli throws a series of punches but Kyznetsov moves out of range.
Vrajoli throws a series of punches but Kyznetsov avoids them all with ease.
Nice sprawl there from Vrajoli as Kyznetsov shoots in.
Kyznetsov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vrajoli went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kyznetsov goes for a double leg but Vrajoli avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vrajoli continues to drive forward.
Ilir Vrajoli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anatoliy Kyznetsov.
Vrajoli thuds a left hand into Kyznetsov's body.
Kyznetsov looks for a takedown but Vrajoli sprawls well.
Kyznetsov misses with a takedown attempt - Vrajoli sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Vrajoli as Kyznetsov shoots in.
Kyznetsov tries to clinch up but Vrajoli circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Vrajoli was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kyznetsov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vrajoli circles away.
Kyznetsov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vrajoli throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kyznetsov on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Vrajoli. No joy for Kyznetsov on that attempt.
Nice shot by Vrajoli.
A left and a right from Vrajoli both land. Nice combination.
Vrajoli scores with a shot to the body.
Vrajoli wants to land a leg kick but Kyznetsov is out of range.
Kyznetsov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vrajoli tries to avoid it but Kyznetsov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vrajoli to the ground. Vrajoli escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vrajoli seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Vrajoli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kyznetsov closes the distance and clinches up with Vrajoli, looking for a takedown. Kyznetsov pushes Vrajoli against the cage but Vrajoli circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Good shot there by Vrajoli.
Ilir Vrajoli is winning the standup battle so far.
Vrajoli lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vrajoli closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vrajoli trying to control the pace.
Vrajoli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kyznetsov can do to turn this around?
Vrajoli is looking to advance position but Kyznetsov won't allow it.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Vrajoli is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kyznetsov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kyznetsov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kyznetsov wants to improve his position but Vrajoli is controlling well.
Vrajoli trying to control from half guard but Kyznetsov is working away.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kyznetsov moves into full guard.
Vrajoli trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyznetsov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyznetsov wants to get back to his feet but Vrajoli is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kyznetsov is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Vrajoli is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kyznetsov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyznetsov dives in for a single leg takedown but Vrajoli sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kyznetsov tries for a takedown but Vrajoli circles away easily
and Vrajoli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vrajoli scores with a nice strike.
Kyznetsov ducks right into an uppercut from Vrajoli.
Kyznetsov misses with a takedown attempt
and Vrajoli counters with a nice body shot.
Vrajoli throws a shot to the body.
Vrajoli throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vrajoli moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kyznetsov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kyznetsov slips a jab and a cross from Vrajoli.
Kyznetsov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ilir Vrajoli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vrajoli lands a jab to the nose.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ilir Vrajoli showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kyznetsov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Anatoliy Kyznetsov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Reegiano Williano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shamil Magomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williano's entrance music is Put A Donk On It. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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134 lbs
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143 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Reegiano Williano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shamil Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Illya Tyunina and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Williano but Williano pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Magomedov has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Williano connects with a nice looking jab.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown but Williano shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Williano cracks Magomedov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Williano throws a left and a right that both miss
and Magomedov counters with a shoot takedown. Williano fights it but they end up in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Magomedov looking to pass the guard.
Magomedov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Williano is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williano pulls Magomedov in close to prevent any damage.
Magomedov throws a big elbow that misses.
Magomedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Magomedov prevents Williano from getting back to his feet.
Magomedov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Magomedov throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Magomedov with a nice head shot there.
Magomedov drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Magomedov seems to have locked his on tight now - Williano screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Magomedov, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Shamil Magomedov!
In his post fight interview, Shamil Magomedov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bob McBobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuri Kyznetsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Bob McBobs has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bob McBobs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yuri Kyznetsov!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Dmitry Maklakov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kyznetsov clinches.
McBobs misses with a hook to the ribs.
McBobs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kyznetsov blocks a body shot from McBobs.
McBobs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McBobs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kyznetsov is trying to break free.
McBobs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kyznetsov's elbow.
Kyznetsov lands a right hand.
McBobs prevents Kyznetsov from breaking the clinch.
McBobs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McBobs keeps control of Kyznetsov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McBobs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McBobs misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBobs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kyznetsov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McBobs walks away with a smile on his face. Kyznetsov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McBobs closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McBobs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kyznetsov prevents a body shot from McBobs.
Kyznetsov is trying to break the clinch but McBobs is controlling him.
McBobs struggles to land a body shot inside as Kyznetsov controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBobs gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kyznetsov.
Kyznetsov looks winded!
McBobs misses with a body punch.
Kyznetsov throws a head punch that misses.
McBobs tries to throw a body punch but Kyznetsov avoids it by throwing McBobs back against the cage.
McBobs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kyznetsov prevents a body shot from McBobs.
McBobs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McBobs prevents Kyznetsov from breaking the clinch.
McBobs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McBobs tries to throw a body punch but Kyznetsov avoids it by throwing McBobs back against the cage.
McBobs can't find room to land a body shot as Kyznetsov controls the action.
McBobs misses with a punch to the body.
McBobs can't find room to land a body shot as Kyznetsov controls the action.
Kyznetsov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McBobs to keep the fight standing.
Bob McBobs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuri Kyznetsov.
McBobs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McBobs can't find room to land a body shot as Kyznetsov controls the action.
McBobs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBobs misses with a punch to the body.
McBobs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kyznetsov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McBobs stops a takedown attempt from Kyznetsov.
McBobs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McBobs misses with a punch to the body.
McBobs misses with a punch to the body.
McBobs struggles to land a body shot inside as Kyznetsov controls his hands.
McBobs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kyznetsov wants to stall.
A hook to the body from McBobs.
McBobs misses with a body punch.
McBobs tries a body shot but Kyznetsov blocks it.
McBobs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kyznetsov prevents a body shot from McBobs.
McBobs tries a body shot but Kyznetsov blocks it.
Kyznetsov prevents a body shot from McBobs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBobs misses with a body punch.
Kyznetsov prevents a body shot from McBobs.
McBobs misses with a punch to the body.
Kyznetsov looking for a takedown.
McBobs stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kyznetsov prevents a body shot from McBobs.
Kyznetsov blocks a body shot from McBobs.
Kyznetsov blocks a body shot from McBobs.
Kyznetsov blocks a body shot from McBobs.
McBobs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McBobs can't find room to land a body shot as Kyznetsov controls the action.
McBobs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kyznetsov's elbow.
McBobs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kyznetsov's elbow.
McBobs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McBobs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kyznetsov's elbow.
McBobs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McBobs tries to work over Kyznetsov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McBobs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McBobs misses with a punch to the body.
McBobs tries to throw a body punch but Kyznetsov avoids it by throwing McBobs back against the cage.
McBobs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kyznetsov prevents a body shot from McBobs.
McBobs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McBobs misses with a punch to the body.
McBobs can't find room to land a body shot as Kyznetsov controls the action.
We've been informed that Kyznetsov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kyznetsov prevents a body shot from McBobs.
McBobs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A frustrated look appears on Kyznetsov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kyznetsov fails to pull guard.
McBobs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kyznetsov's elbow.
McBobs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McBobs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McBobs struggles to land a body shot inside as Kyznetsov controls his hands.
McBobs misses with a hook to the ribs.
McBobs misses with a body punch.
McBobs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob McBobs dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McBobs drives through and clinches with Kyznetsov against the cage.
Kyznetsov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kyznetsov stalling the fight.
McBobs tries to work over Kyznetsov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kyznetsov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McBobs is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McBobs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kyznetsov's elbow.
Kyznetsov blocks a body shot from McBobs.
Bob McBobs has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McBobs misses with a body punch.
McBobs misses with a body punch.
McBobs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McBobs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kyznetsov's elbow.
Kyznetsov prevents a body shot from McBobs.
McBobs tries to throw a body punch but Kyznetsov avoids it by throwing McBobs back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBobs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McBobs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kyznetsov can do to turn this around?
McBobs tries to work over Kyznetsov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McBobs misses with a body punch.
Kyznetsov is breathing heavily.
McBobs misses with a body punch.
McBobs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McBobs misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBobs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McBobs tries to work over Kyznetsov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McBobs misses with a hook to the ribs.
McBobs struggles to land a body shot inside as Kyznetsov controls his hands.
Kyznetsov tries to score a body lock takedown but McBobs shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bob McBobs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuri Kyznetsov.
Kyznetsov blocks a body shot from McBobs.
Kyznetsov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McBobs struggles to land a body shot inside as Kyznetsov controls his hands.
McBobs tries to work over Kyznetsov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McBobs tries a body shot but Kyznetsov blocks it.
McBobs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McBobs tries to throw a body punch but Kyznetsov avoids it by throwing McBobs back against the cage.
McBobs digs a right hand into Kyznetsov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kyznetsov's gas tank.
McBobs misses with a punch to the body.
McBobs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McBobs misses with a body punch.
McBobs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kyznetsov's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBobs tries a body shot but Kyznetsov blocks it.
McBobs can't find room to land a body shot as Kyznetsov controls the action.
McBobs misses with a punch to the body.
McBobs misses with a punch to the body.
McBobs misses with a hook to the ribs.
McBobs really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McBobs tries to throw a body punch but Kyznetsov avoids it by throwing McBobs back against the cage.
McBobs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kyznetsov's elbow.
McBobs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McBobs misses with a punch to the body.
McBobs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kyznetsov's elbow.
McBobs struggles to land a body shot inside as Kyznetsov controls his hands.
Kyznetsov blocks a body shot from McBobs.
Kyznetsov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McBobs smiles and moves away.
McBobs moves into the clinch.
Kyznetsov blocks a body shot from McBobs.
Kyznetsov prevents a body shot from McBobs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyznetsov prevents a body shot from McBobs.
Kyznetsov is trying to maintain a safe position but McBobs gets an underhook and turns Kyznetsov into the cage.
McBobs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McBobs tries to throw a body punch but Kyznetsov avoids it by throwing McBobs back against the cage.
Kyznetsov prevents a body shot from McBobs.
McBobs tries to throw a body punch but Kyznetsov avoids it by throwing McBobs back against the cage.
McBobs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kyznetsov is looking to control McBobs's arms but McBobs gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kyznetsov has his back to the cage.
McBobs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kyznetsov's elbow.
McBobs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McBobs tries to throw a body punch but Kyznetsov avoids it by throwing McBobs back against the cage.
McBobs tries to throw a body punch but Kyznetsov avoids it by throwing McBobs back against the cage.
McBobs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kyznetsov blocks a body shot from McBobs.
McBobs keeps control of Kyznetsov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McBobs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McBobs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McBobs struggles to land a body shot inside as Kyznetsov controls his hands.
Kyznetsov blocks a body shot from McBobs.
Kyznetsov prevents a body shot from McBobs.
McBobs misses with a hook to the ribs.
McBobs struggles to land a body shot inside as Kyznetsov controls his hands.
Kyznetsov wants to take the fight to the mat but McBobs manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
McBobs tries to throw a body punch but Kyznetsov avoids it by throwing McBobs back against the cage.
McBobs misses with a punch to the body.
McBobs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kyznetsov blocks a body shot from McBobs.
McBobs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kyznetsov's elbow.
Kyznetsov prevents a body shot from McBobs.
McBobs tries to work over Kyznetsov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McBobs can't find room to land a body shot as Kyznetsov controls the action.
Kyznetsov blocks a body shot from McBobs.
McBobs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kyznetsov jumps guard but McBobs stands there with Kyznetsov around his waist. Kyznetsov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob McBobs dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
McBobs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kyznetsov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McBobs moves into the clinch.
McBobs can't find room to land a body shot as Kyznetsov controls the action.
Kyznetsov wants to stall.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McBobs can't find room to land a body shot as Kyznetsov controls the action.
McBobs tries to work over Kyznetsov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McBobs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kyznetsov jumps guard but McBobs turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
McBobs misses with a body punch.
McBobs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBobs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McBobs struggles to land a body shot inside as Kyznetsov controls his hands.
Kyznetsov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McBobs is keeping busy.
McBobs can't find room to land a body shot as Kyznetsov controls the action.
Kyznetsov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McBobs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBobs tries to throw a body punch but Kyznetsov avoids it by throwing McBobs back against the cage.
Kyznetsov is trying to break free.
McBobs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kyznetsov's elbow.
McBobs struggles to land a body shot inside as Kyznetsov controls his hands.
Kyznetsov is working for takedown but McBobs is calmly controlling the position for now.
McBobs can't find room to land a body shot as Kyznetsov controls the action.
McBobs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McBobs misses with a hook to the ribs.
McBobs misses with a punch to the body.
McBobs tries to work over Kyznetsov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McBobs tries to work over Kyznetsov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McBobs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McBobs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McBobs misses with a punch to the body.
McBobs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kyznetsov blocks a body shot from McBobs.
Kyznetsov prevents a body shot from McBobs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBobs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kyznetsov's elbow.
McBobs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kyznetsov's elbow.
McBobs misses with a hook to the ribs.
McBobs digs a right hand into Kyznetsov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kyznetsov's gas tank.
McBobs tries to work over Kyznetsov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McBobs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kyznetsov's elbow.
McBobs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kyznetsov's elbow.
McBobs can't find room to land a body shot as Kyznetsov controls the action.
McBobs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McBobs misses with a hook to the ribs.
McBobs misses with a body punch.
McBobs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McBobs struggles to land a body shot inside as Kyznetsov controls his hands.
Kyznetsov tries to land knees in the clinch but McBobs avoids the damage to the body.
McBobs tries a body shot but Kyznetsov blocks it.
McBobs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McBobs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBobs keeps control of Kyznetsov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McBobs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McBobs tries to throw a body punch but Kyznetsov avoids it by throwing McBobs back against the cage.
McBobs tries to work over Kyznetsov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McBobs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McBobs struggles to land a body shot inside as Kyznetsov controls his hands.
McBobs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kyznetsov's elbow.
McBobs tries a body shot but Kyznetsov blocks it.
McBobs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kyznetsov's elbow.
McBobs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McBobs misses with a punch to the body.
Kyznetsov blocks a body shot from McBobs.
McBobs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McBobs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kyznetsov prevents a body shot from McBobs.
McBobs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kyznetsov's elbow.
McBobs misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McBobs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McBobs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McBobs misses with a punch to the body.
McBobs misses with a body punch.
McBobs tries a body shot but Kyznetsov blocks it.
McBobs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McBobs struggles to land a body shot inside as Kyznetsov controls his hands.
McBobs misses with a punch to the body.
McBobs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kyznetsov's elbow.
McBobs misses with a hook to the ribs.
McBobs can't find room to land a body shot as Kyznetsov controls the action.
McBobs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McBobs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McBobs misses with a body punch.
McBobs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yuri Kyznetsov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McBobs lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bob McBobs showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McBobs, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:25
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:25
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob McBobs!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lee Pang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Kronin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kronin has chosen Rocking from Riga as his entrance music. The key to victory for Lee Pang has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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19
132 lbs
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18
142 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Lee Pang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Igor Kronin!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Sergei Dronov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Kronin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pang tries a head kick but it misses.
Pang throws the kick towards the body but Kronin avoids it.
Kronin throws a shot from downtown. Pang moves away and avoids it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kronin takes a knee right on the jaw!
A shot in the inside from Kronin.
Pang misses with some punches.
Pang wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kronin has him pressed against the cage.
Kronin gets a trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kronin is nestled in close to Pang, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kronin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kronin slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kronin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kronin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kronin throwing shots but Pang is blocking nicely.
Kronin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pang's head.
Kronin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kronin trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kronin works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kronin content just to control the position here.
Kronin working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kronin lands a nice shot to the head.
Kronin is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Pang to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Pang shrugs it off.
Pang takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kronin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kronin lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kronin lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Pang hang on?
Kronin postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Pang bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Kronin and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Igor Kronin!
Igor Kronin very nearly forgot to thank Lion Fightwear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Claudio Castagnoli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Nesterov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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19
134 lbs
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135 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Claudio Castagnoli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Nesterov!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Fedor Mirinova and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nesterov cracks a nice hook into Castagnoli's ribs.
Nesterov rushes Castagnoli and presses him up against the cage.
Nesterov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Castagnoli is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nesterov tightens his grip and picks Castagnoli up, before dumping him to the ground. Castagnoli manages to land in guard.
Castagnoli controlling the position.
Castagnoli manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nesterov manages to get himself to full guard.
Castagnoli is looking to work some ground and pound but Nesterov has wrist control.
Castagnoli avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Castagnoli working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Castagnoli working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Castagnoli makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Castagnoli content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Castagnoli working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Castagnoli wants to control from the top but Nesterov keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castagnoli working some strikes from top position.
Castagnoli makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Castagnoli throws a big elbow that misses.
Castagnoli lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nesterov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Castagnoli.
Castagnoli in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Castagnoli throwing strikes from guard but Nesterov blocks nicely.
Castagnoli is working Nesterov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Castagnoli is looking to work some ground and pound but Nesterov has wrist control.
Castagnoli working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nesterov's head.
Nesterov told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Castagnoli working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nesterov's head.
Castagnoli postures up and lands a big shot to Nesterov's brow.
Castagnoli landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castagnoli in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Castagnoli working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Castagnoli scoring with punches to the head and body.
Castagnoli missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nesterov working a defensive guard here.
Castagnoli working some strikes from top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Castagnoli postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Castagnoli stays in close to Nesterov's body and controls the position.
Castagnoli content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Castagnoli is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Castagnoli lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castagnoli distracts Nesterov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nesterov has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Castagnoli has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Nesterov throws an elbow that misses.
Nesterov prevents the takedown attempt.
Nesterov missing with knees to the body.
Nesterov is pressed up against the cage. Castagnoli has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nesterov down to the mat. Nesterov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nesterov wants to clinch.
Nesterov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Castagnoli avoids it really well and circles away.
Nesterov looks winded!
Castagnoli closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nesterov to the mat! Nesterov manages to get full guard.
Castagnoli's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Castagnoli distracts Nesterov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nesterov trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Castagnoli's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've been hearing good reports from Castagnoli's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Castagnoli is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Castagnoli connects with a couple of short punches.
Castagnoli scoring with some ground and pound.
Nesterov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Castagnoli with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Castagnoli is in close to Nesterov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Castagnoli landing with the ground and pound.
Castagnoli scoring with some ground and pound.
Castagnoli wants to control from the top but Nesterov keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Claudio Castagnoli dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Castagnoli shoots for a takedown but Nesterov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A head kick misses from Nesterov.
Castagnoli closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Castagnoli lands strikes from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Castagnoli lands a nice short elbow.
Castagnoli lands strikes from half guard.
Nesterov has hold of Castagnoli's hands but Castagnoli slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nesterov has hold of Castagnoli's hands but Castagnoli slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nesterov is trying to stand up here but Castagnoli is controlling him well.
Castagnoli slips a nice elbow through Nesterov's hands, connecting with Nesterov's forehead.
Castagnoli working over Nesterov with some ground and pound. Nesterov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Claudio Castagnoli overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Castagnoli drops an elbow to the side of Nesterov's head.
Nice strikes from Castagnoli there.
Nesterov is rocked!
Nesterov is breathing heavily.
Castagnoli scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nesterov is still in real trouble! Can Castagnoli finish him?
Nesterov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute 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. Castagnoli connects with a nice short shot to Nesterov's temple.
Castagnoli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nesterov can do to turn this around?
Castagnoli is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Castagnoli winds up and cracks Nesterov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Castagnoli lands strikes from half guard.
Castagnoli working the head and body with strikes.
Castagnoli 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.
Castagnoli working Nesterov over with strikes.
Castagnoli is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Nesterov is hurt! He's hurt bad - Castagnoli fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Nesterov from any more punishment! Congratulations to Castagnoli! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Claudio Castagnoli!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Seung Hyung Yi Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Murphy MacManus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yi Li kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is aKu - The Final Blow. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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23
165 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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18
166 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Decent elbows
Big heart |
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Seung Hyung Yi Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Murphy MacManus!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Fedor Mirinova and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacManus drives through and clinches with Yi Li against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Yi Li has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Yi Li misses with an elbow over the top.
MacManus wants to stall.
Yi Li breaks the clinch.
MacManus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Yi Li just misses with a elbow thrown towards MacManus's brow.
MacManus blocks an elbow strike from Yi Li.
MacManus dodges an elbow strike from Yi Li.
MacManus is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
MacManus breaks the clinch.
Yi Li will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
MacManus just misses with a punch to the body.
MacManus swats away the attempt to clinch by Yi Li.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacManus drives through and clinches with Yi Li against the cage.
Yi Li throws an elbow but it misses.
MacManus looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
MacManus tries to land a knee to the head but Yi Li blocks with his arms.
MacManus blocks an elbow strike from Yi Li.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Yi Li throws an elbow but misses.
Yi Li misses with an elbow over the top.
MacManus blocks the elbow strike.
Yi Li looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Yi Li lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Yi Li wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but MacManus has him pressed against the cage.
MacManus dodges an elbow strike from Yi Li.
Yi Li on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
MacManus dodges an elbow strike from Yi Li.
MacManus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yi Li has managed to clinch.
MacManus missing with knees to the body.
MacManus stalling in the clinch but Yi Li improves position.
MacManus lands a shoulder strike.
MacManus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yi Li's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
MacManus swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yi Li lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
MacManus throws a front kick aimed at Yi Li's knee but Yi Li avoids it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacManus keeps the fight on the outside.
Yi Li misses with a head kick.
Yi Li keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
MacManus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from MacManus - that will leave a mark!
Yi Li moves into range and clinches up with MacManus.
Yi Li throws an elbow that misses.
Yi Li pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Yi Li is trying to break the clinch but MacManus is controlling him.
MacManus blocks an elbow strike.
MacManus avoids the elbow strike from Yi Li, against the cage.
MacManus takes an elbow to the temple.
A short body shot lands from MacManus as the two fighters clinch.
Yi Li's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacManus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yi Li clinches with his opponent.
MacManus controlling the action here for a moment.
MacManus tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
MacManus looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
MacManus manages to break the clinch.
MacManus takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Yi Li tries to clinch but fails miserably
and MacManus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
MacManus pushes Yi Li up against the cage in a clinch.
MacManus blocks an elbow strike from Yi Li.
MacManus works on Yi Li's body with a couple of short punches.
MacManus is struggling to control the position.
Yi Li pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
MacManus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yi Li.
MacManus throws a series of punches but Yi Li moves out of range.
Yi Li throws a quick counter head kick but MacManus was just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yi Li closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacManus breaks from the clinch.
Yi Li instigates a clinch.
MacManus avoids a wild elbow strike from Yi Li.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
MacManus dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
MacManus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yi Li looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
MacManus dodges an elbow strike from Yi Li.
MacManus lands with a light punch inside.
MacManus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
MacManus has had enough of the clinch but Yi Li keeps him there for the moment.
Yi Li throws an elbow that misses.
A hook to the body from MacManus.
Yi Li misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the cage, Yi Li throws an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Murphy MacManus will probably get the nod.
That's time! Yi Li's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Yi Li swats away the attempt to clinch by MacManus.
Yi Li throws a chopping leg kick but MacManus manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
MacManus tries to bum rush Yi Li with a series of wild strikes but Yi Li uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yi Li tries to work over MacManus's front leg with a kick but MacManus checks it.
Yi Li misses with a low kick as MacManus jumps back.
MacManus works Yi Li's body with a nice hook.
Yi Li rushes MacManus and presses him up against the cage.
MacManus throws a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Yi Li throws an elbow but misses.
MacManus is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Yi Li is keeping busy.
MacManus leaning against his opponent.
Seung Hyung Yi Li has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yi Li misses with an elbow over the top.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Yi Li is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but MacManus is defending well.
MacManus misses with a knee to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Yi Li throws an elbow but misses.
MacManus tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacManus blocks the elbow strike.
Yi Li throws an elbow that misses.
MacManus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yi Li moves out of range of the body kick from MacManus.
Yi Li fires out a quick counter leg kick but MacManus just manages to avoid it.
MacManus throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Yi Li counters with a body kick.
MacManus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Yi Li, pushing him back against the cage.
MacManus manages to break the clinch.
MacManus checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
MacManus misses with a wild combination.
MacManus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yi Li misses with a low kick.
MacManus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
MacManus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Yi Li throws a chopping leg kick but MacManus manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
MacManus scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Yi Li does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from MacManus.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacManus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
MacManus's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
MacManus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yi Li tries to clinch there but MacManus circles away.
Yi Li tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yi Li wants to land a leg kick but MacManus is out of range.
Yi Li is looking to score with low kicks.
MacManus throws out a counter right but Yi Li avoids it with no problem.
MacManus rushes Yi Li and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Yi Li misses with an elbow strike.
MacManus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yi Li throws a nice outside leg kick.
MacManus throws a front kick aimed at Yi Li's knee but Yi Li avoids it well.
Yi Li misses with a kick to the body.
Yi Li has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Yi Li connects with a leg kick. MacManus looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacManus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yi Li paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yi Li thinks about countering with a body kick.
Yi Li throws a sloppy head kick and MacManus moves out of range easily.
MacManus is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Yi Li rather than just go for the knockout.
MacManus tries to clinch but Yi Li moves out of range.
MacManus throws a one two combo.
Yi Li tries to clinch but MacManus moves away
and MacManus counters with a two punch combo.
Yi Li tries to clinch but MacManus is having none of it.
MacManus tries to clinch up.
Yi Li slips a jab and a cross from MacManus.
MacManus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
MacManus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yi Li moves away.
A bone on bone clash there as MacManus blocks the leg kick.
Yi Li throws a leg kick but MacManus sees it coming and moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Yi Li 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 MacManus has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from MacManus and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Yi Li throws a wild body kick that MacManus sees coming a mile off.
Yi Li showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from MacManus.
Yi Li has closed the distance and engaged MacManus in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yi Li throws an elbow that misses.
MacManus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yi Li chopping away at his opponent's legs.
MacManus scores with a push kick.
MacManus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yi Li tries to clinch but MacManus moves out of range.
MacManus connects with a body shot.
MacManus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
MacManus shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Yi Li eats them both and turns towards MacManus to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Yi Li takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yi Li lands with a kick to the temple. MacManus shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Yi Li fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
MacManus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
MacManus tries to close the distance and clinch but Yi Li swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
MacManus has managed to clinch.
Yi Li pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murphy MacManus 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. This is the final round!
Yi Li fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but MacManus is out of range.
Yi Li throws a sloppy head kick and MacManus moves out of range easily.
MacManus tries to clinch
and Yi Li counters with a nice low kick that buckles MacManus's knee momentarily.
MacManus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yi Li circles away quickly and effectively.
Yi Li closes the distance but MacManus moves to the side
enabling MacManus to counter with a crisp jab.
MacManus swings for the body but Yi Li moves out of range.
MacManus moves out of range of the leg kick from Yi Li.
MacManus throws a right and a left that both miss.
MacManus lands with a good body shot.
MacManus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - MacManus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
MacManus just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromYi Li.
Yi Li tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yi Li throws a chopping leg kick but MacManus manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Yi Li explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
MacManus drives through and clinches with Yi Li against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yi Li creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through MacManus's defenses.
MacManus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Yi Li throws an elbow but it misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on MacManus - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
MacManus blocks an elbow strike from Yi Li.
Yi Li misses with an elbow strike.
MacManus dodges an elbow strike from Yi Li.
Yi Li throws an elbow that misses.
MacManus looking to stall.
MacManus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yi Li clinches.
MacManus blocks the elbow strike.
Yi Li looks to throw an elbow but misses.
MacManus blocks the elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacManus is working Yi Li over against the cage.
Yi Li creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short right from MacManus.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
MacManus lands with a right to the head.
MacManus blocks an elbow strike from Yi Li.
MacManus will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Yi Li up against the cage.
Yi Li throws an elbow but it's blocked.
MacManus breaks from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacManus lets loose with a powerful body kick. Yi Li will feel that in the morning.
MacManus tries to close the distance and clinch but Yi Li swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
MacManus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yi Li avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yi Li has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yi Li creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
MacManus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Left hook, right uppercut from MacManus.
MacManus feints a jab promting Yi Li to slip. MacManus then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Yi Li slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Yi Li rushes MacManus and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
MacManus lands with a right to the head.
Yi Li lands an elbow inside that MacManus shrugs off.
Yi Li keeps the fight in the clinch, despite MacManus's efforts to push away.
MacManus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
MacManus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yi Li at a distance.
MacManus misses with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Yi Li looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
MacManus moves into the clinch.
Seung Hyung Yi Li has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacManus dodges an elbow strike from Yi Li.
MacManus manages to break the clinch.
Yi Li motions for MacManus to come forward. Yi Li throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yi Li misses with a low kick.
That kick from MacManus tenderised Yi Li's leg. Yi Li is trying to keep his angry face on.
Yi Li blocks the body kick.
Yi Li looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Yi Li throws a head kick that misses.
Yi Li moves in looking to clinch but MacManus pushes him off.
Yi Li looking to land some kicks to the body here.
As Yi Li backs off MacManus throws a huge counter combo but Yi Li manages to avoid it all.
Yi Li throws a front kick aimed at MacManus's knee but MacManus avoids it well.
Yi Li takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Yi Li has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
MacManus avoids the head kick by Yi Li.
Yi Li throws a solid leg kick but MacManus takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yi Li.
Murphy MacManus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
MacManus lands with a slapping head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Murphy MacManus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got MacManus winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Murphy MacManus!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joe McJoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guskov Victorovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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130 lbs
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143 lbs
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KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe McJoe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Guskov Victorovich!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Ivan Kurochkin and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McJoe bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
McJoe is trying to get an arm triangle but Victorovich is defending well.
McJoe is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Victorovich looks calm but he's in trouble here. McJoe gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Victorovich is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! McJoe lets go of the hold and Victorovich can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joe McJoe!
After the big win, Joe McJoe made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Lion Fightwear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Boris Blade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brano Mc Gregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blade comes into the arena with Kill em all - King 810 blaring out of the sound system. The key to victory for Boris Blade has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boris Blade!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brano Mc Gregor!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Illya Tyunina and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blade wants to clinch up but Mc Gregor keeps it at a distance.
Mc Gregor darts in and clinches Blade up against the cage.
Blade is trying to maintain a safe position but Mc Gregor gets an underhook and turns Blade into the cage.
Blade scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Blade scores with a shot to the side of Mc Gregor's head.
Mc Gregor breaks the clinch.
Mc Gregor forces Blade back against the cage and clinches.
Mc Gregor has a couple of punches blocked by Blade.
Mc Gregor is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mc Gregor misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Blade.
Blade manages to break the clinch.
Blade feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mc Gregors jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Blade throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Blade fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mc Gregor, pushing him back against the cage.
Mc Gregor scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blade breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mc Gregor has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mc Gregor there as he acknowledges the shot.
A punch combination from Blade misses.
Boris Blade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mc Gregor moves into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mc Gregor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mc Gregor stalling against the cage.
Mc Gregor working aggressively here.
Mc Gregor dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Blade stalling in the clinch but Mc Gregor improves position.
Mc Gregor tries to pull guard but Blade won't allow it.
Mc Gregor pulls guard successfully.
Mc Gregor is trying to keep Blade in close.
Mc Gregor wants to sweep here but Blade controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blade won't allow Mc Gregor to get back to his feet.
Mc Gregor has his feet on Blade's thighs here. He's pushed Blade 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! Blade screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brano Mc Gregor!
Brano Mc Gregor is the new welterweight champion!
Brano Mc Gregor thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richard Fliehr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pena Veri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pena Veri has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard Fliehr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pena Veri!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Ivan Kurochkin and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veri thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fliehr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Veri takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fliehr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Veri, pushing him back against the cage.
Fliehr lands a left hand.
Fliehr gets through Veri's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fliehr lands with a right to the head.
Fliehr lands with a right to the head.
Veri is rocked!
Fliehr lands a big right hand that drops Veri! The killer instinct kicks in and Fliehr finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Fliehr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Fliehr!
Richard Fliehr opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Abdi Ahmed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gay Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ahmed comes to the cage accompanied by Muhammed Ali RIP. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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142 lbs
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144 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Abdi Ahmed!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gay Bear!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahmed scores with a decent looking hook.
A cross from Ahmed lands.
A lazy left from Ahmed finds it's target.
Bear gets the takedown into side control.
Bear postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bear misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Ahmed might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bear wants to control but Ahmed is keeping him busy.
Bear looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ahmed is avoiding damage well.
Bear trying to control the action but Ahmed is working from the bottom.
Ahmed prevents Bear from improving position.
Bear has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Bear looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahmed is bucking up trying to escape but Bear cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Ahmed is trying to escape the mount.
Bear is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Ahmed is working to get back to half guard.
Ahmed tries to lock up and control but Bear gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bear landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bear cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Bear landing shots from mount.
Bear looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bear with good strikes from the mount here!
Ahmed is rocked!
Ahmed takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Oh Ahmed is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bear landing punches.
A big strike lands for Bear! That's really hurt Ahmed and he's turned his back - Bear keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Bear jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gay Bear! Gay Bear retains his bantamweight title!
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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