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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dragomir Turgulan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Ruiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Turgulan might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Kings Never Die. Ruiz comes into a darkened arena with his song building. OCTAGON kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Great elbows
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dragomir Turgulan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oliver Ruiz!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksandr Martynov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruiz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Turgulan cracks Ruiz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ruiz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ruiz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Turgulan scores with a nice right hand.
Turgulan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ruiz drops his hands momentarily and Turgulan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice jab there from Turgulan.
Ruiz is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turgulan lands an uppercut, right on the button! Ruiz tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dragomir Turgulan!
A relieved looking Dragomir Turgulan 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stefan Michalak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bon Odori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michalak comes to the cage accompanied by Tupac - Hail Mary. Bon Odori acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stefan Michalak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bon Odori!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Viktor Lagutenko and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Michalak takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Odori swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Odori scores with a jab. Michalak acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Michalak with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Odori to score with a decent uppercut.
Michalak has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Wreckshop in the buildup to the fight.
Michalak throws a hook to the side of Odori's head but Odori sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Odori looks to score with a jab to the body but Michalak is just out of range.
Michalak swings for the body but Odori moves out of range.
Odori thuds a left hand into Michalak's body.
Odori avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Odori throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Michalak throws a hook but Odori avoids it easily.
Michalak missing with a left hand there. Odori was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Michalak moves out of range of the strikes.
Michalak has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Michalak there as he acknowledges the shot.
Michalak looks to land a right hand but Odori moved out of range.
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!
Odori connects with a looping right hand.
Odori lands a lovely overhand right.
Odori instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Odori tries a body shot but Michalak blocks it.
Odori tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Michalak wants to get back to striking at distance but Odori won't allow it.
Odori prevents Michalak from breaking the clinch.
A short uppercut from Odori.
Michalak prevents a body shot from Odori.
Michalak blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Odori.
Odori lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Odori tries a body shot but Michalak blocks it.
Odori misses with some punches.
Odori keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Michalak's efforts to push away.
Michalak working hard to break the clinch.
A short right from Odori.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Odori lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Odori creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Michalak is looking to break free of the clinch but Odori has double underhooks.
Nice body punch from Odori - that landed with a thud.
A short left from Odori.
Odori has a couple of punches blocked by Michalak.
Odori lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Odori misses with a punch on the inside.
Odori misses with a punch to the body.
Odori lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Odori fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Michalak blocking some punches.
Michalak blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Odori softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Odori struggles to land a body shot inside as Michalak controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Odori lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Michalak is rocked!
Odori fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Odori as the two fighters clinch.
Odori keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Michalak's efforts to push away.
Odori misses with a body punch.
Michalak wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Odori has a couple of punches blocked by Michalak.
Michalak is trying to break free.
Odori has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Michalak swings wildly with an uppercut but Odori uses good head movement to avoid it.
Odori misses with the head strike.
Odori scores with a nice hook to the head.
Odori lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Michalak blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Odori lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Michalak takes a shot to the head.
Oh Michalak is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Michalak blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Odori swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Michalak.
Michalak blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Odori.
Michalak seems to have got his legs back now.
Michalak blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Odori misses with a punch on the inside.
Michalak is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Odori throws a head punch that misses.
Michalak wants to break the clinch but can't.
Michalak wants to get back to striking at distance but Odori won't allow it.
Michalak blocks a body shot from Odori.
Odori lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Michalak or not.
Michalak cracks Odori with a nice body shot.
Odori lands a hook that snaps the head of Michalak backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Odori creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bon Odori 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.
Odori avoids the body shot from Michalak.
Stefan Michalak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Odori scores with a jab. Michalak acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Odori Throws a clean left jab. Odori Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Michalak's chin! Michalak crumbles to the ground and Odori follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Odori!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bon Odori!
Bon Odori 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 Kid Cudi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Gooseman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cudi comes to the cage accompanied by King Wizard. Kid Cudi has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kid Cudi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shane Gooseman!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Illya Tyunina and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cudi throws a right and a left that Gooseman avoids nicely.
Gooseman moves to clinch but Cudi breaks away
and Cudi counters with a nice body shot.
Gooseman takes the fight into the clinch.
Gooseman prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gooseman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cudi.
Gooseman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cudi avoids it.
Gooseman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gooseman misses with a punch to the body.
Cudi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gooseman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cudi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gooseman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cudi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cudi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kid Cudi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cudi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gooseman after a bit of a struggle.
Gooseman keeps control of Cudi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gooseman tries a knee to the head but Cudi blocks it.
Gooseman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gooseman lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cudi avoiding damage as Gooseman throws knees to the body.
Gooseman trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gooseman.
Gooseman misses with an elbow strike.
Cudi takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cudi takes a knee right on the jaw!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cudi.
Cudi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gooseman smiles and moves away.
Gooseman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gooseman doesn't manage to clinch there - Cudi circles away.
Cudi attempts a counter takedown but Gooseman avoids it well and moves away.
Cudi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gooseman sprawls well. Gooseman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cudi gets slowly back to his feet.
Gooseman has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gooseman. Cudi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cudi keeps the fight on the outside.
Cudi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cudi looks to land a body kick but Gooseman moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cudi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gooseman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cudi throws a jab when Gooseman was well out of range.
Gooseman is trying to counter with his kicks.
Gooseman blocks a head kick by Cudi.
Gooseman throws a counter combo.
Gooseman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gooseman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shane Gooseman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gooseman tries to land a front kick but Cudi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gooseman tries to clinch there but Cudi circles away.
Gooseman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cudi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Gooseman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gooseman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A quick step to the side and Cudi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gooseman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cudi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cudi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gooseman throws a right and a left that Cudi avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gooseman throws an off balance right hand
and Cudi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gooseman pushes Cudi off and gets back to his feet.
Shane Gooseman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gooseman moves in looking to clinch but Cudi pushes him off.
Gooseman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cudi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gooseman is looking to clinch.
Cudi tries to counter with a takedown but Gooseman is quick to defend against it.
Gooseman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cudi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gooseman is looking to clinch.
Cudi throws the kick towards the body but Gooseman avoids it.
Cudi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Gooseman just misses with a punch to the body.
Gooseman moves in looking to clinch but Cudi pushes him off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gooseman moves in looking to clinch but Cudi pushes him off.
Gooseman wants to clinch
and Cudi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gooseman tries to clinch there but Cudi circles away.
Cudi tries to counter with a takedown but Gooseman is quick to defend against it.
Cudi keeps the fight on the outside.
Gooseman is looking to clinch.
Cudi throws a body punch but Gooseman moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gooseman! But no joy.
Cudi drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gooseman looking for a guillotine here but Cudi defends easily.
Gooseman controlling the position.
Cudi is pushing down on Gooseman's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gooseman is fighting to maintain full guard but Cudi has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gooseman pushes Cudi off looking to stand but Cudi dives back in and keeps control.
Cudi moves into full mount! Gooseman won't be happy about that!
Gooseman wants to hold on but Cudi pushes him away.
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 Kid Cudi will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gooseman misses with a head kick.
Gooseman tries to clinch there but Cudi circles away.
Gooseman tries to clinch up.
Cudi closes the distance and clinches up with Gooseman, looking for a takedown. Cudi pushes Gooseman against the cage but Gooseman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cudi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cudi throws a big counter combination but Gooseman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cudi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gooseman is looking to clinch.
Gooseman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gooseman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gooseman is looking for the big counter here.
Gooseman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gooseman managing to block the knees to the body from Cudi.
Cudi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cudi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kid Cudi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gooseman lands a left hand.
Cudi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gooseman prevents it.
Shane Gooseman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gooseman landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cudi is trying to pull guard but Gooseman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gooseman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cudi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gooseman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cudi is trying to drag Gooseman to the mat but Gooseman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cudi takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees to the body from Gooseman.
Gooseman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gooseman crunches a lovely knee into Cudi's ribcage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gooseman misses with a knee strike.
Gooseman lands a knee to the body.
Gooseman lands a nice knee to the body.
Gooseman lands a knee to the body.
Gooseman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cudi's face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cudi tries to pull guard but Gooseman holds him up against the cage and eventually Cudi drops back down to his feet.
Gooseman lands a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gooseman putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cudi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cudi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gooseman utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gooseman crunches a lovely knee into Cudi's ribcage.
Gooseman lands a knee to the body.
Gooseman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cudi.
Gooseman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cudi takes an elbow to the temple.
Gooseman using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cudi is looking for a takedown.
A body shot lands from Gooseman.
Gooseman putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cudi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gooseman using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Gooseman working Cudi over with knees to the body.
Gooseman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cudi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gooseman prevents it.
Knees to the body from Gooseman.
Cudi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gooseman smiles and moves away.
Gooseman wants to clinch.
Gooseman doesn't manage to clinch there - Cudi circles away.
Gooseman wants to clinch up but Cudi keeps it at a distance.
A clash of legs there as Cudi blocks the low kick.
Cudi circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Cudi to counter with a crisp jab.
Gooseman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cudi throws out the jab.
Gooseman throws a counter combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gooseman wants to clinch up but Cudi keeps it at a distance.
Cudi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cudi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gooseman fails in his attempt to clinch.
As Gooseman looks to move away, Cudi throws a big counter combo but Gooseman just gets out of the way.
Gooseman tries to clinch there but Cudi circles away.
Cudi shoots for a takedown but Gooseman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gooseman is looking for the big counter here.
Gooseman tries to clinch but Cudi moves away
and Cudi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gooseman tries to clinch but Cudi moves out of range.
Gooseman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gooseman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cudi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gooseman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gooseman is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Gooseman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Gooseman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cudi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gooseman tries to close the distance and clinch but Cudi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gooseman is looking to clinch but Cudi is avoiding it.
Cudi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cudi moves out of range of the body kick from Gooseman.
Gooseman closes the distance but Cudi moves to the side
letting Cudi counter with a right hand.
Gooseman tries to clinch up.
Gooseman throws a right hand that Cudi ducks under and follows up with a left that Cudi also avoids with ease.
It looked like Cudi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cudi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gooseman circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gooseman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cudi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cudi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cudi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gooseman throws a wild body kick that Cudi sees coming a mile off.
Cudi misses with a takedown attempt - Gooseman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gooseman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gooseman tries to clinch up.
Cudi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gooseman's hands.
Gooseman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gooseman doesn't manage to clinch there - Cudi circles away.
Kid Cudi is winning the standup battle so far.
Cudi fails with the takedown
and Gooseman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kid Cudi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gooseman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gooseman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cudi.
Gooseman wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gooseman is looking to clinch but Cudi is avoiding it.
Gooseman moves into the clinch successfully.
Gooseman unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cudi lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cudi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gooseman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cudi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gooseman sprawls well. Gooseman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cudi gets slowly back to his feet.
Gooseman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cudi keeps the fight on the outside.
Gooseman moves in looking to clinch but Cudi pushes him off.
Gooseman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gooseman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cudi misses with the combination.
Cudi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cudi is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Cudi lands a lovely overhand right.
Gooseman misses with a looping right.
Cudi shoots for a double leg takedown but Gooseman sprawls well. He's pushed Cudi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gooseman tries to close the distance and clinch but Cudi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cudi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gooseman but Gooseman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cudi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gooseman motions for Cudi to come forward. Gooseman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cudi dives in and grabs Gooseman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gooseman pushes down on Cudi's head and hops out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cudi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cudi misses the jab.
Cudi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gooseman tries to clinch there but Cudi circles away.
Gooseman closes the distance and pushes Cudi back into the cage.
Gooseman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cudi.
Gooseman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cudi is defending well for now.
Cudi is trying to drag Gooseman to the mat but Gooseman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cudi tries to pull guard but Gooseman holds him up against the cage and eventually Cudi drops back down to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cudi misses with the head strike.
Cudi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gooseman walks away with a smile on his face. Cudi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Shane Gooseman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gooseman rushes Cudi and presses him up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Shane Gooseman.
I think Gooseman 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Gooseman!
In defeat, Kid Cudi stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuck everybody up in this arena. Ain't nobody thinking bout yo fat asses anyway.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Butch Larson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mariusz Pudzianowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Butch Larson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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29
234 lbs
10 - 10 - 0 |
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22
260 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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Granite chin |
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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
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Butch Larson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mariusz Pudzianowski!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Konstantin Menshow and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larson rushes Pudzianowski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pudzianowski 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.
Pudzianowski misses with a punch on the inside.
Pudzianowski looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pudzianowski struggles to land a body shot inside as Larson controls his hands.
Pudzianowski works on Larson's body with a couple of short punches.
Pudzianowski can't find room to land a body shot as Larson controls the action.
Larson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Larson misses with the head strike.
Larson drags the fight down to the ground.
Larson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Pudzianowski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pudzianowski wants to control from the top but Larson keeps moving.
Pudzianowski stops Larson from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pudzianowski won't allow Larson to sweep him here.
Larson throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Pudzianowski looking to sit in guard and control but Larson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pudzianowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Larson is one step ahead there.
Larson throwing strikes but missing.
Larson 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larson trying to control but Pudzianowski is working from the bottom.
Larson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Larson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pudzianowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Larson fails to land the takedown.
Pudzianowski only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski misses with a low kick.
Larson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Larson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pudzianowski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Butch Larson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Larson has a takedown stuffed.
Larson has Pudzianowski up against the cage in a clinch.
Larson jumps guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Larson is on top in guard.
Larson gets to his feet. Pudzianowski looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Larson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Pudzianowski seems keen to control Larson's posture.
Larson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larson gets to his feet. Pudzianowski looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Pudzianowski thuds his right hand into Larson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Larson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A little jabbing left from Pudzianowski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Larson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pudzianowski circles away.
Mariusz Pudzianowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pudzianowski lands the left hand.
Larson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick but Larson checks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Larson darts in looking for a takedown but Pudzianowski gets double underhooks and turns Larson into the cage.
Pudzianowski lands the left hand.
It looks like Butch Larson has been cut.
No luck for Larson with that takedown attempt.
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 Butch Larson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Butch Larson's cut.
That's time! Larson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Pudzianowski misses with a low kick.
Pudzianowski connects with a body shot that sends Larson's belly button to the back.
Pudzianowski tries to sprawl but Larson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Pudzianowski tries to roll over but Larson keeps him under control.
Larson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pudzianowski with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Pudzianowski is looking for a sweep. Larson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Larson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Larson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pudzianowski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Larson is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Larson 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.
Larson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Larson slips a nice elbow through Pudzianowski's hands, connecting with Pudzianowski's forehead.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pudzianowski manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Larson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pudzianowski keeping moving, preventing Larson from controlling successfully.
Pudzianowski wants to stand but Larson is controlling the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Larson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pudzianowski quickly recovers to half guard.
Pudzianowski kicks off Larson and gets to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Larson shoots in looking for a takedown but Pudzianowski manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Larson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pudzianowski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Larson with a poor takedown
letting Pudzianowski counter with a right hand.
Donk. Pudzianowski catches Larson right on the button with a cross.
Larson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice takedown defense from Pudzianowski. No joy for Larson on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Butch Larson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Larson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pudzianowski defends well and Larson ends up having to push Pudzianowski into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Larson misses with a takedown
and Pudzianowski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Butch Larson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pudzianowski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Larson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pudzianowski moves into the clinch successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pudzianowski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pudzianowski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larson jumps guard but Pudzianowski turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Larson tries to pull guard but Pudzianowski forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pudzianowski.
Larson fails to pull guard.
Pudzianowski working hard to break the clinch.
Pudzianowski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Larson's elbow.
Pudzianowski misses with a body punch.
Pudzianowski misses with the head strike.
Pudzianowski lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Larson.
Larson manages to pull guard.
Pudzianowski is stalling in the full guard.
Larson looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mariusz Pudzianowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Butch Larson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Larson keeps the fight on the outside.
Pudzianowski tries to clinch there but Larson circles away.
Larson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Larson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pudzianowski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pudzianowski lands a head shot.
Pudzianowski stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mariusz Pudzianowski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Larson fails with the takedown
and Pudzianowski counters with a nice right hand that sends Larson toppling to the canvas! Larson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Pudzianowski finish him?!
Larson is rocked!
Pudzianowski tries to land a leg kick but Larson saw it coming and moves away.
Oh Larson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pudzianowski throws a wild body kick that Larson sees coming a mile off.
Pudzianowski connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Larson to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Pudzianowski!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mariusz Pudzianowski!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rafal Zamana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Todd Cannon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zamana comes to the cage accompanied by Modestep - Show Me A Sign. Cannon has chosen The Conquering- Black Moor as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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23
181 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
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22
181 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Basic striking
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rafal Zamana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Todd Cannon!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Valeri Chadov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cannon throws a sloppy head kick
and Zamana decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cannon's guard.
Zamana trying to control the position from guard on top but Cannon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cannon trying to control the position.
Cannon is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Zamana rolls with it to try and escape but Cannon cranks on the arm and Zamana is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Todd Cannon!
Todd Cannon managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stefan Groenveld (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Orban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Viktor Orban has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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293 lbs
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21
300 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stefan Groenveld!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Viktor Orban!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crunch! Orban slams his shin into Groenveld's torso.
Groenveld misses the shot to the body.
Despite the aggression on Orban's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A head kick misses from Orban.
As Orban tries to get set, Groenveld tries to push him back and clinch up but Orban manages to avoid the attempt.
Viktor Orban seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Groenveld ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orban moves away.
Orban closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Orban misses with a punch to the body.
Orban tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Groenveld avoids it.
Groenveld wants to break the clinch but can't.
Orban missing with knees to the body.
Orban misses with a hook to the ribs.
Orban misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice elbow from Orban.
Groenveld pulls guard effortlessly.
Orban stands up and waves to Groenveld to follow him.
Orban has managed to clinch.
Groenveld wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Groenveld blocks an elbow strike.
Groenveld blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Groenveld is trying to push Orban away but Orban has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A shot in the inside from Groenveld.
Orban misses with an elbow strike.
Orban effectively controlling the action here.
Orban lands an elbow inside that Groenveld shrugs off.
Orban lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Stefan Groenveld has been cut.
Orban throws an elbow but it misses.
Groenveld wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Orban has him pressed against the cage.
Groenveld blocks a body shot from Orban.
Orban comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Groenveld tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Orban pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The referee calls for Orban to work.
Groenveld blocks a body shot from Orban.
Orban tries a body shot but Groenveld blocks it.
Groenveld fails to pull guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Groenveld has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Orban avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stefan Groenveld. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Groenveld manages to break the clinch.
Orban tries to clinch up but Groenveld circles away and keeps his distance.
Orban pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Groenveld avoids the head kick by Orban.
Orban throws a head kick that misses
and Groenveld counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Viktor Orban has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orban closes the distance and pushes Groenveld back into the cage.
Groenveld blocks a body shot from Orban.
Nice elbow from Orban.
Groenveld blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Orban tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Groenveld's elbow.
Orban lands an elbow inside that Groenveld shrugs off.
Groenveld wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Groenveld wants to break free but Orban has control.
Groenveld blocks a body shot from Orban.
Orban holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Groenveld's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Groenveld lands with an uppercut that bounces Orban off the cage and back into range.
Orban looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Orban displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Groenveld throws out the jab.
Orban tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Orban moves forwards but Groenveld connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Good exchange - Groenveld coming out on top.
Groenveld missing with a left hand there. Orban was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Groenveld circles away from the clinch attempt.
Orban pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Orban with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Groenveld to score with a decent uppercut.
Groenveld throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Groenveld takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Groenveld with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orban tries to clinch but Groenveld is having none of it.
Groenveld lands a body shot.
Orban ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Orban fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Orban delivers a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orban tries to close the distance and clinch but Groenveld swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Orban pushes Groenveld up against the cage in a clinch.
Orban looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Orban gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Orban pushes off an throws an elbow but Groenveld leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Orban throws an elbow that misses.
Orban throws an elbow but it misses.
Orban lands an elbow just above Groenveld 's eye.
Groenveld wants to get back to striking at distance but Orban won't allow it.
Groenveld wants to break the clinch but can't.
Groenveld is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Groenveld breaks from the clinch.
Groenveld throws a shot from downtown. Orban moves away and avoids it.
Orban's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Groenveld connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Orban scrambles back to his feet.
A head kick by Orban misses
and Groenveld counters with a straight right hand.
A jab lands there for Groenveld.
That has opened up Viktor Orban's cut even more.
Orban tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Orban dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Good standup being displayed there by Groenveld as he connects with a hook.
Groenveld dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Orban throws a head kick that misses.
Groenveld misses the shot to the body.
Orban throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Stefan Groenveld is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Groenveld. Orban does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orban looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Orban.
Groenveld connects with a jab.
Orban misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Orban clinches up with Groenveld and pushes him back against the cage.
Groenveld wants to break free but Orban has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Groenveld wants to break free but Orban has control.
Groenveld pulls guard successfully.
Groenveld has a closed guard, preventing Orban from standing up.
My spies in Body Pain_14elite_650$+VM inform me that Orban has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Orban avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orban would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Groenveld is trying to keep Orban in close.
Groenveld is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Groenveld is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Groenveld wants to take a breather but Orban is having none of it.
Groenveld trying to mount his opponent but Orban defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Groenveld is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Groenveld moves nicely into side control.
Orban is looking for a sweep.
Groenveld wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Orban, who protects the arm well.
Orban sneaks out the side door and pushes Groenveld away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Orban lands with a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Groenveld uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Orban takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Groenveld avoids the head kick by Orban.
Orban lands a head kick. Groenveld smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Orban tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Groenveld paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looks like Groenveld has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Orban clinches up against the cage.
Orban tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Groenveld avoids it.
Orban is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Orban misses with a body punch.
Groenveld is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Groenveld blocks the elbow strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Orban tries a body shot but Groenveld blocks it.
Viktor Orban seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Orban throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Groenveld is trying to force a seperation but Orban has the dominant position.
Groenveld blocks an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Groenveld blocks the elbow strike.
Groenveld is trying to break free.
Groenveld tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Orban pushes off an throws an elbow but Groenveld leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Orban trying to stall but Groenveld improves his position.
Orban goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Groenveld manages to pull guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orban would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Orban looking to sit in guard and control but Groenveld gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Groenveld trying to control the position from guard on top but Orban is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Groenveld wants to pass the guard but Orban is keeping the position.
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 Stefan Groenveld will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Orban misses with a kick to the body.
Groenveld scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Orban tries to clinch but Groenveld moves out of range.
Groenveld fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orban manages to avoid it.
Orban uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Groenveld.
Orban moves into the clinch.
Groenveld wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Orban has him pressed against the cage.
Orban lands a damaging elbow.
Orban keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Groenveld's efforts to push away.
Orban lands an elbow inside.
Orban tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Groenveld avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orban throws an elbow that misses.
Groenveld avoids the elbow strike from Orban, against the cage.
Orban misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Groenveld is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Orban is defending well.
Groenveld wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Orban has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Groenveld prevents a body shot from Orban.
Orban doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Orban has Groenveld pushed against the cage.
Orban misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Groenveld manages to break the clinch.
Groenveld ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orban moves away.
Orban tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Groenveld. Orban does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orban throws a head kick that half lands.
Groenveld lands with a nice body punch.
Orban takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A thudding body kick lands there by Orban!
Groenveld throws a body punch but Orban moves out of range.
Orban moves in looking to clinch but Groenveld pushes him off.
Orban pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jab from Groenveld.
Jab, jab by Groenveld - just one landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orban tries to clinch but Groenveld moves out of range.
Orban takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Orban.
Groenveld is looking to counter punch.
Orban moves out of range as Groenveld strikes.
Groenveld misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orban.
Orban is looking to score with low kicks.
Groenveld scores with a body shot.
Orban tries to close the distance and clinch up but Groenveld swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Orban closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Groenveld manages to pull guard.
Groenveld looking to hit a scissor sweep but Orban is one step ahead there.
Orban sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Groenveld pulls Orban in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Groenveld has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Orban has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Groenveld ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Groenveld no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Orban really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Groenveld. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Orban wanted to stand there but Groenveld had control of the position.
Orban must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Groenveld is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Orban would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Groenveld wants to stand but Orban is controlling the position.
Groenveld throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Groenveld had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Orban defends it easily.
Orban is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Groenveld is trying to control the position but Orban postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stefan Groenveld showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Groenveld has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stefan Groenveld!
Stefan Groenveld decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Levan Kvirkvelia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Turbo Epicity (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Epicity has chosen Semi Charmed Life as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Levan Kvirkvelia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Turbo Epicity!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Viktor Lagutenko and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Epicity throws a jab when Kvirkvelia was well out of range.
Kvirkvelia throws a head kick that half lands.
Kvirkvelia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Turbo Epicity seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Epicity throws a sloppy head kick and Kvirkvelia moves out of range easily.
Epicity misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kvirkvelia.
Epicity defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kvirkvelia.
Epicity lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kvirkvelia smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Epicity scores with a body shot.
Kvirkvelia takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jab from Epicity.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Epicity motions for Kvirkvelia to come forward. Epicity throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Epicity jabs Kvirkvelia to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kvirkvelia looks to score with a jab to the body but Epicity is just out of range.
Kvirkvelia throws a shot from downtown. Epicity moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Epicity on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice sprawl there from Epicity as Kvirkvelia shoots in.
Nice jab there from Epicity.
Epicity attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Epicity cracks the inside of Kvirkvelia's front leg.
Epicity uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kvirkvelia.
Epicity doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've been hearing reports that Kvirkvelia has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Epicity fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kvirkvelia.
Turbo Epicity is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Epicity stalks Kvirkvelia and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kvirkvelia's face. Kvirkvelia staggers backwards, shaken.
Epicity keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Epicity misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kvirkvelia throws a sloppy head kick and Epicity moves out of range easily.
Epicity loads up on a big right hand but Kvirkvelia slips the punch.
A left lands for Kvirkvelia.
Epicity lands a head shot.
Kvirkvelia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Epicity.
Epicity with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kvirkvelia slips under a jab from Epicity.
Epicity throws a right and a left that Kvirkvelia avoids nicely.
Kvirkvelia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Epicity lands an overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kvirkvelia.
Kvirkvelia jabs Epicity right on the nose. Epicity blinks but takes it well.
Epicity misses with a hook. Kvirkvelia ducked under it nicely.
Kvirkvelia looks for the body kick but Epicity saw that one coming.
Kvirkvelia tries for a takedown but Epicity circles away easily
letting Epicity counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Levan Kvirkvelia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kvirkvelia throws a body kick that misses.
Epicity checks the leg kick nicely there.
Epicity dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kvirkvelia. That did some damage!
Kvirkvelia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kvirkvelia slips a jab from Epicity.
Kvirkvelia scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Epicity throws a head kick that misses.
Kvirkvelia misses with a low kick.
Epicity throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kvirkvelia ducks under a wild hook from Epicity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Epicity lands with a straight right. Kvirkvelia didn't see that one coming.
Epicity fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kvirkvelia.
Epicity misses with a body shot.
Kvirkvelia changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Epicity on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Epicity slips a straight right by Kvirkvelia.
Epicity works the jab nicely.
Epicity tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kvirkvelia was well out of range. Poor timing from Epicity.
Epicity throws an overhand right that lands on Kvirkvelia's shoulder, as Kvirkvelia tries to avoid the shot.
Kvirkvelia throws a nice inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Epicity.
A looping hook to the body misses from Epicity. Kvirkvelia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kvirkvelia tries to work over Epicity's front leg with a kick but Epicity checks it.
Epicity takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A punch lands to the side of Kvirkvelia 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Epicity misses the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Epicity scores with a three punch combo!
Kvirkvelia scores with a sloppy right hand. Epicity should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kvirkvelia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Epicity.
Epicity waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kvirkvelia.
Epicity slips a straight right by Kvirkvelia.
A bone on bone clash there as Epicity blocks the leg kick.
Epicity thumps Kvirkvelia with a low kick.
Kvirkvelia thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Epicity if he has to take too many more of those.
Kvirkvelia on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A jab from Epicity does it's job there.
Good leg kick by Kvirkvelia there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kvirkvelia throws a quick inside leg kick.
Epicity misses with a low kick.
Kvirkvelia checks a low kick from Epicity.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kvirkvelia looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kvirkvelia takes one on the button.
Kvirkvelia throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kvirkvelia takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Turbo Epicity 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.
Kvirkvelia avoids the body shot from Epicity.
Epicity throws a right hand that Kvirkvelia ducks under and follows up with a left that Kvirkvelia also avoids with ease.
Epicity is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Epicity looks to throw the jab but Kvirkvelia is out of range.
Kvirkvelia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Epicity.
Kvirkvelia throws a body shot but no joy.
Kvirkvelia avoids the body shot from Epicity.
Kvirkvelia throws a right hand that misses
and Epicity counters with a body kick.
Epicity connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kvirkvelia's hands.
Epicity turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Epicity connects with a body shot.
Kvirkvelia shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Epicity napping and manages to drive through into side control!
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!
Kvirkvelia looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kvirkvelia trying to control the position but Epicity is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kvirkvelia creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kvirkvelia looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kvirkvelia works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kvirkvelia cracks Epicity with a big elbow.
Epicity is trying to control Kvirkvelia's posture but Kvirkvelia avoids it.
Epicity manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Epicity trying to control from the bottom.
Kvirkvelia trying to control the action but Epicity is working from the bottom.
Kvirkvelia passes to side control.
Epicity is looking to reverse the position.
Kvirkvelia is looking to take a break and control but Epicity is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Epicity struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kvirkvelia is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Epicity is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kvirkvelia in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Epicity tries to bench press Kvirkvelia off him but Kvirkvelia keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Epicity is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Epicity preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Epicity throws a looping overhand right but Kvirkvelia ducks down to avoid it.
Epicity throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kvirkvelia.
Kvirkvelia throws a hook to the side of Epicity's head but Epicity sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Epicity keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Epicity on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Epicity is looking to land body kicks.
Kvirkvelia throws a head kick but Epicity moves out of range.
Kvirkvelia throws a leg kick but Epicity sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Turbo Epicity will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A chopping leg kick lands by Epicity.
Epicity misses the jab.
Kvirkvelia misses the shot to the body.
Kvirkvelia moves out of range of the body kick from Epicity.
Kvirkvelia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Epicity throws a jab when Kvirkvelia was well out of range.
Kvirkvelia takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kvirkvelia throws a sloppy body shot
and Epicity counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kvirkvelia lands a leg kick that knocks Epicity off balance momentarily.
Donk. Epicity catches Kvirkvelia right on the button with a cross.
Epicity punishes Kvirkvelia's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epicity with a jab.
Some wild striking there from Kvirkvelia.
Epicity takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Epicity displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kvirkvelia throws out the jab.
It seemed like Epicity was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Epicity bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Epicity has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Epicity takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A punch lands to the side of Kvirkvelia 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kvirkvelia throws a shot from downtown. Epicity moves away and avoids it.
Kvirkvelia lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kvirkvelia defending well as Epicity loads up on a big left hand.
Epicity misses with a wild combination.
Kvirkvelia feints and then cracks Epicity's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Epicity down.
Epicity on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kvirkvelia. Kvirkvelia obviously looking to wear him down.
Epicity swinging wildly here.
Kvirkvelia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Levan Kvirkvelia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Epicity, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kvirkvelia pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Epicity misses with an uppercut
and Kvirkvelia counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Epicity is looking to reverse the position.
Kvirkvelia wants to control but Epicity is keeping him busy.
Epicity struggling a bit here.
Kvirkvelia lands an elbow.
Epicity felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kvirkvelia creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kvirkvelia throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kvirkvelia cracks Epicity with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Epicity really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kvirkvelia. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Epicity stops Kvirkvelia from passing to mount.
Check out the look on Kvirkvelia's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Epicity prevents Kvirkvelia from moving into mount.
Kvirkvelia tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Epicity taking a bit of punishment here - Kvirkvelia scoring with strikes.
Epicity wants to get back to his feet.
Epicity can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kvirkvelia trying to control the position but Epicity is working away.
Epicity wants to control but Kvirkvelia postures up.
Epicity is looking for a sweep.
Kvirkvelia looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kvirkvelia wants to control but Epicity is keeping him busy.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kvirkvelia tries for a kimura but Epicity is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Levan Kvirkvelia showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Epicity 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Turbo Epicity!
After winning the bout, Turbo Epicity 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between James Cook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aloysius Wiremu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wiremu has chosen Billy Joel - The River of Dreams as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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187 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Cook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aloysius Wiremu!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cook will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wiremu scores with a head kick.
It looks like James Cook has been cut.
Cook fails to land the takedown.
Cook manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Wiremu on his heels. He'll look to pass Wiremu's guard now, I'm sure.
Wiremu has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Cook is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Wiremu digs a right hand underneath Cook's ribcage. Cook let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short left from Wiremu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wiremu is leaning against Cook and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cook is breathing heavily.
Wiremu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wiremu cracks Cook with a nice body shot.
Wiremu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wiremu lands a shoulder strike.
Wiremu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cook backwards.
We've been informed that Wiremu has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Wiremu lands an uppercut.
Wiremu lands a right hand.
Wiremu lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiremu lands a nice uppercut.
Wiremu is leaning against Cook and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wiremu lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Wiremu.
Wiremu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wiremu lands a hook that snaps the head of Cook backwards.
Wiremu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cook misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wiremu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wiremu gets through Cook's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cook is rocked!
Wiremu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oh Cook is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Wiremu lands a body punch.
Cook takes a shot to the head.
Wiremu creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Cook's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Cook drops to his knees and Wiremu pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aloysius Wiremu!
A very excited looking Aloysius Wiremu made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frank Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Starling Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Starling Silva has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Frank Martin's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Frank Martin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Starling Silva!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksandr Martynov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva misses with a hook.
Silva works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Martin throws a leg kick
and Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Silva crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Martin - the referee stops the clock and Silva gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Martin. Silva manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Silva scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Frank Martin has been cut.
Silva checks a leg kick.
Silva connects with a body shot that sends Martin's belly button to the back.
Both fighters circling a little - Silva finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Silva misses with a wild body shot.
Martin throws a leg kick
letting Silva counter with a right hand.
A thudding body kick lands there by Martin!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva blocks a leg kick.
Silva takes the fight into the clinch.
Silva pushes Martin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin trying to control the position but instead, Silva has worked for underhooks and has pushed Martin into the cage.
Silva lands a nice elbow.
I was talking to Martin's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Silva just misses with a elbow thrown towards Martin's brow.
Martin throws a head punch that misses.
Martin lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Silva.
Silva misses with an elbow strike.
Martin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Martin is trying to break free.
Good body shot from Silva.
Silva misses with an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Silva.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Martin.
Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as Martin controls his hands.
Martin misses with a punch on the inside.
Martin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Silva looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Silva.
Silva throws an elbow but it misses.
Silva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Silva works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Silva misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martin tries a body shot but Silva blocks it.
Silva lands an uppercut.
Silva scores with a nice hook to the head.
Silva pushes off an throws an elbow but Martin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Silva softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Martin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Martin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Silva throws a body punch but Martin moves out of range.
Silva needs to keep his hands up - Martin had a free shot at his head there.
Silva moves into range and connects with a jab.
Frank Martin's cut is getting worse.
Silva has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
A thudding body kick lands there by Martin!
Frank Martin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left lands for Martin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws an off balance right hand
and Martin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Martin is looking to chop away at Silva's legs.
Crunch! Martin slams his shin into Silva's torso.
Silva misses with a straight left.
Martin is looking to counter with a body kick.
Martin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Martin misses with a head kick.
Silva misses with a looping right.
Silva takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Martin scores with a push kick.
Martin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Silva has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Martin bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Silva moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Martin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Martin lands a big head kick that sends Silva tumbling to the mat! Martin takes a step backwards and waves Silva back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Silva is rocked!
Silva has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Martin throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Silva crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Frank Martin!
During a confident post fight interview, Frank Martin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Prathamesh Randhawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Tauer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Randhawa kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Dhoom Taana. Prathamesh Randhawa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Prathamesh Randhawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Max Tauer!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Dmitry Maklakov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tauer misses with a two punch combination.
Randhawa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tauer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Randhawa moves away.
Tauer misses with a double jab.
Tauer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice cross by Tauer.
Tauer looks to land a combination. Randhawa sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tauer scores with a nice strike.
Tauer darts in and clinches Randhawa up against the cage.
Randhawa tries to pull guard but Tauer holds him up against the cage and eventually Randhawa drops back down to his feet.
Tauer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tauer lands a really nice looking cross but Randhawa seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tauer clinches up against the cage.
Tauer misses with a punch to the body.
Randhawa has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Tauer prevents the takedown attempt.
Tauer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Randhawa's elbow.
Randhawa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tauer just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Prathamesh Randhawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tauer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tauer throws a sloppy head kick and Randhawa moves out of range easily.
Randhawa slips a jab and a cross from Tauer.
Randhawa attempts a counter takedown but Tauer avoids it well and moves away.
A head kick misses from Tauer.
Randhawa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tauer sprawls and moves away.
Tauer lands a head shot.
Tauer throws a head kick that misses.
Randhawa attempts a counter takedown but Tauer avoids it well and moves away.
Tauer misses with a double jab.
Randhawa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tauer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Randhawa's hands.
Tauer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Randhawa manages to avoid it.
Randhawa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Randhawa is rocked!
Tauer flashes Randhawa a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Randhawa's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Randhawa crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Tauer punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Max Tauer!
Max Tauer decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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