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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anton Kovalev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noah Jaccard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anton Kovalev had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 171.6lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Noah Jaccard has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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182 lbs
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183 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anton Kovalev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Noah Jaccard!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kovalev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jaccard moves away.
Kovalev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jaccard.
Kovalev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kovalev dodges the punch combination from Jaccard.
Nice straight punches there by Jaccard. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jaccard.
Jaccard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kovalev throws out the jab.
Jaccard throws a looping overhand right but Kovalev ducks down to avoid it.
Kovalev is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A big left from Jaccard misses.
Kovalev misses with a double jab
and Jaccard counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovalev walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kovalev swings for the body but Jaccard moves out of range.
Jaccard chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jaccard slips a jab and a cross from Kovalev.
Kovalev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jaccard can pounce on him.
Kovalev misses the body punch
and Jaccard counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaccard lands with an overhand left.
Jaccard slips a straight right by Kovalev.
Jaccard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kovalev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jaccard let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kovalev seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jaccard dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kovalev. That did some damage!
Kovalev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Jaccard.
Kovalev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jaccard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Anton Kovalev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Kovalev lands.
Kovalev on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jaccard throws a hook but Kovalev avoids it easily.
Kovalev throws a nice looking combination but Jaccard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jaccard scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kovalev swinging wildly here.
Kovalev misses the shot to the body.
Kovalev is looking to wear down Jaccard with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovalev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kovalev is breathing heavily.
Kovalev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A shot to the liver by Jaccard. Beautiful body shot.
A combination from Jaccard does no damage.
Jaccard misses with a double jab.
Jaccard scores with a kick to the body.
Jaccard scores with a nice right hand.
Jaccard lands a lovely overhand right.
Kovalev on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jaccard. Jaccard obviously looking to wear him down.
Kovalev jabs Jaccard to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jaccard throws a right hand that Kovalev ducks under and follows up with a left that Kovalev also avoids with ease.
Jaccard connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kovalev throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jaccard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jaccard scores with a punch to the head.
Jaccard is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kovalev had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Jaccard bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kovalev's head backwards.
Kovalev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jaccard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Jaccard.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jaccard.
Jaccard lands with a shot to the body.
Jaccard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jaccard.
Kovalev looks to land a combination. Jaccard sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jaccard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kovalev has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kovalev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jaccard.
Kovalev on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jaccard scoring well with a low kick there.
Jaccard connects with a high kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kovalev swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jaccard counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Jaccard feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kovalev's calf.
Jaccard catches Kovalev with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kovalev cracks Jaccard with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kovalev swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kovalev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jaccard feints and then cracks Kovalev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kovalev down.
Kovalev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jaccard.
A shot to the body from Kovalev misses
and Jaccard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jaccard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kovalev's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kovalev duly obliges.
Jaccard lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kovalev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jaccard.
A jab lands there for Jaccard.
Jaccard lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kovalev throws a one two combo.
Kovalev misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jaccard counters with an inside leg kick.
Jaccard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Kovalev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kovalev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jaccard counters with a low kick, right behind Kovalev 's knee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noah Jaccard 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.
Kovalev sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kovalev misses with a jab to the body
and Jaccard counters with a nice uppercut.
Kovalev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kovalev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jaccard lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kovalev throws a combination that misses
and Jaccard counters with a right hand to the body.
Anton Kovalev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jaccard throws a leg kick which misses Kovalev's front leg but catches the back leg as Kovalev tries to avoid it.
Kovalev throws out a loose jab but Jaccard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kovalev misses with a combination
and Jaccard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kovalev walks into a jab.
Kovalev moves forwards but Jaccard connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kovalev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jaccard counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jaccard digs a good hook to Kovalev's body.
Jaccard moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jaccard thumps Kovalev with a low kick.
Jaccard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovalev misses with a body punch
and Jaccard counters with a head kick. That will keep Kovalev thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Noah Jaccard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jaccard connects with a nice looking jab.
Kovalev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jaccard.
Jaccard lands a head kick!
Jaccard dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kovalev. That did some damage!
Kovalev shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jaccard works the jab nicely.
Kovalev is rocked!
Kovalev takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Oh Kovalev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kovalev misses with an uppercut
and Jaccard counters with a straight right hand.
and Jaccard counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Kovalev! He's just covering up as Jaccard starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Noah Jaccard!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jose Dantas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jose Dantas could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bryan Bishop's chin.
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144 lbs
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145 lbs
44 - 39 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Dantas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
44 - 39 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bryan Bishop!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dantas scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bishop shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dantas's guard.
Dantas is looking to stand back up but Bishop counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Dantas.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Dantas wants to get back to his feet.
Bishop passes to side control.
Bishop content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Bishop lands some shots froms side control.
Bishop connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Dantas some visible discomfort.
Bishop controlling the position.
Dantas is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bishop asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dantas wants to get back to his feet but Bishop is dominant here and he's now got Dantas's back!
Bishop lands shots from the back.
Dantas is rocked!
Bishop is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Dantas taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Bishop.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bryan Bishop!
After winning the bout, Bryan Bishop 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Renan Barao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shavkat Ishpulatov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shavkat Ishpulatov has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Renan Barao's chin.
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143 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Dangerous knees
Determined |
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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 Rio de Janeiro, Renan Barao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shavkat Ishpulatov!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ishpulatov instigates a clinch.
Ishpulatov lands a nice knee to the body.
Ishpulatov lands an elbow that stopped Barao in his tracks for a moment.
Ishpulatov lands a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ishpulatov obliges.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ishpulatov.
Barao is breathing heavily.
Ishpulatov lands a knee to the body.
Ishpulatov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Barao in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ishpulatov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A knee to the head by Ishpulatov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ishpulatov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ishpulatov lands an elbow inside.
Ishpulatov working Barao over with knees to the body.
Barao takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ishpulatov lands a damaging elbow.
Ishpulatov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Barao takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees to the body from Ishpulatov.
Ishpulatov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ishpulatov.
Knees to the body from Ishpulatov.
Ishpulatov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ishpulatov lands a nice knee to the body.
Ishpulatov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ishpulatov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from Ishpulatov.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ishpulatov.
Ishpulatov scores a nice knee to the body.
Ishpulatov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ishpulatov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Barao's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ishpulatov lands a good knee to the midsection. Barao won't want to take too many of those.
Barao is trying to break the clinch but Ishpulatov has him pressed against the cage.
Ishpulatov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ishpulatov scores with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ishpulatov lands a nice elbow.
Ishpulatov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ishpulatov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Barao wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ishpulatov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ishpulatov throws an elbow but misses.
Ishpulatov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barao.
Barao is trying to break the clinch but Ishpulatov has him pressed against the cage.
Ishpulatov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Barao has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ishpulatov throws an elbow but it misses.
Barao looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Barao can't break the clinch.
Ishpulatov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Barao has had enough of the clinch but Ishpulatov keeps him there for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barao has had enough of the clinch but Ishpulatov keeps him there for the moment.
Ishpulatov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Barao lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Barao wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ishpulatov has him pressed against the cage.
Ishpulatov prevents Barao from breaking the clinch.
Barao wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Barao is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Barao working hard to break the clinch.
Ishpulatov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ishpulatov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ishpulatov prevents Barao from breaking the clinch.
Ishpulatov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Barao lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ishpulatov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ishpulatov trying to land knees to the body.
Barao tries to break the clinch but Ishpulatov is controlling the position.
Barao has had enough of the clinch but Ishpulatov keeps him there for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ishpulatov lands an elbow that stopped Barao in his tracks for a moment.
Barao takes a knee to the side of the body.
Barao working hard to break the clinch.
Barao is trying to push Ishpulatov away but Ishpulatov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ishpulatov lands an elbow that stopped Barao in his tracks for a moment.
Ishpulatov missing with knees to the body.
Ishpulatov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ishpulatov keeps control of Barao as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Barao wants to break free but Ishpulatov has control.
A frustrated look appears on Barao's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Barao tries to break free but Ishpulatov pushes him back against the cage.
Barao is trying to push Ishpulatov away but Ishpulatov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Barao is trying to push Ishpulatov away but Ishpulatov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ishpulatov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ishpulatov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shavkat Ishpulatov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ishpulatov clinches.
Ishpulatov lands an elbow inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ishpulatov.
Barao has had enough of the clinch but Ishpulatov keeps him there for the moment.
A knee to the head by Ishpulatov.
Ishpulatov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Barao in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Barao wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ishpulatov lands a knee to the head.
Barao wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ishpulatov lands an elbow inside that Barao shrugs off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barao takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ishpulatov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ishpulatov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ishpulatov lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ishpulatov working Barao over with knees to the body.
Barao wants to get back to striking at distance but Ishpulatov won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barao is trying to push Ishpulatov away but Ishpulatov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ishpulatov misses with a knee strike.
Barao tries to break the clinch but Ishpulatov is controlling the position.
Barao wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ishpulatov lands a knee to the body.
Ishpulatov landing knees to the head.
Barao wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ishpulatov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barao avoids it.
A frustrated look appears on Barao's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ishpulatov tries a knee to the head but Barao blocks it.
Ishpulatov misses with a knee to the head.
Barao wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Barao is trying to force a seperation but Ishpulatov has the dominant position.
Ishpulatov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barao avoids it.
Barao is trying to break the clinch but Ishpulatov has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barao wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Barao is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ishpulatov.
Shavkat Ishpulatov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Barao wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ishpulatov has him pressed against the cage.
Ishpulatov working Barao over with knees to the body.
Barao is trying to break free.
Barao is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ishpulatov lands a good knee to the midsection. Barao won't want to take too many of those.
Ishpulatov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Barao blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Barao has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ishpulatov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ishpulatov has Barao pressed against the cage, preventing Barao from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ishpulatov trying to land knees to the body.
Barao is trying to force a seperation but Ishpulatov has the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ishpulatov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Barao blocks it with crossed arms.
A frustrated look appears on Barao's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Barao wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Barao wants to get back to striking at distance but Ishpulatov won't allow it.
Ishpulatov scores a nice knee to the body.
Barao wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ishpulatov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ishpulatov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Barao is trying to push Ishpulatov away but Ishpulatov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Barao is trying to break the clinch but Ishpulatov is controlling him.
Barao wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ishpulatov has him pressed against the cage.
Ishpulatov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barao.
Barao wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ishpulatov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ishpulatov has Barao pressed against the cage, preventing Barao from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ishpulatov keeps control of Barao as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ishpulatov scores with a knee to the head.
Barao wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Barao tries to break the clinch but Ishpulatov is controlling the position.
Ishpulatov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Barao working hard to break the clinch.
Ishpulatov lands a knee to the body.
Barao tries to break the clinch but Ishpulatov is controlling the position.
Ishpulatov scores a nice knee to the body.
Barao can't break the clinch.
Ishpulatov tries to land knees in the clinch but Barao avoids the damage to the body.
Barao avoids a wild elbow strike from Ishpulatov.
A frustrated look appears on Barao's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shavkat Ishpulatov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ishpulatov closes the distance but Barao moves to the side
and Barao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ishpulatov instigates a clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ishpulatov obliges.
Barao wants to get back to striking at distance but Ishpulatov won't allow it.
Barao is trying to break free.
Barao is trying to break free.
Ishpulatov crunches a lovely knee into Barao's ribcage.
Barao looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ishpulatov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ishpulatov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barao has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ishpulatov connects with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ishpulatov obliges.
Ishpulatov lands a damaging elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishpulatov lands a knee to the head.
Ishpulatov prevents Barao from breaking the clinch.
Barao wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ishpulatov has him pressed against the cage.
Barao takes an elbow to the temple.
Barao tries to break free but Ishpulatov pushes him back against the cage.
Barao takes a knee to the side of the body.
Barao working hard to break the clinch.
Ishpulatov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ishpulatov scores a nice knee to the body.
Barao wants to break free but Ishpulatov has control.
Ishpulatov working Barao over with knees to the body.
Barao avoids the elbow strike from Ishpulatov, against the cage.
Barao is trying to break the clinch but Ishpulatov has him pressed against the cage.
Ishpulatov with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barao tries to break free but Ishpulatov pushes him back against the cage.
Ishpulatov lands an elbow inside.
Barao wants to break free but Ishpulatov has control.
Barao has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ishpulatov lands a nice knee to the body.
Ishpulatov looking to throw knees to the head but Barao is blocking nicely.
Barao wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Barao takes an elbow to the forehead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barao wants to break the clinch but can't.
Knees to the body from Ishpulatov.
Barao is looking to break free of the clinch but Ishpulatov has double underhooks.
Barao is trying to force a seperation but Ishpulatov has the dominant position.
Ishpulatov lands a knee to the head.
Barao wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ishpulatov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Barao's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ishpulatov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barao avoids it.
Ishpulatov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barao.
Barao has had enough of the clinch but Ishpulatov keeps him there for the moment.
Barao managing to block the knees to the body from Ishpulatov.
Barao looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ishpulatov trying to land knees to the body.
Barao managing to block the knees to the body from Ishpulatov.
Barao wants to break free but Ishpulatov has control.
Ishpulatov scores with a knee to the head.
Barao is trying to break the clinch but Ishpulatov has him pressed against the cage.
Ishpulatov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ishpulatov throws an elbow that misses.
Barao is trying to force a seperation but Ishpulatov has the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ishpulatov obliges.
Ishpulatov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barao.
Barao avoiding damage as Ishpulatov throws knees to the body.
Barao wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ishpulatov has him pressed against the cage.
Barao is trying to break the clinch but Ishpulatov has him pressed against the cage.
Ishpulatov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barao avoids it.
Barao tries to break the clinch but Ishpulatov is controlling the position.
Barao wants to get back to striking at distance but Ishpulatov won't allow it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ishpulatov.
Ishpulatov keeps control of Barao as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ishpulatov has Barao pressed against the cage, preventing Barao from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ishpulatov trying to land knees to the body.
Ishpulatov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Barao blocks it with crossed arms.
Renan Barao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barao misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ishpulatov lands a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shavkat Ishpulatov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ishpulatov 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 24:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 24:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shavkat Ishpulatov!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kai Yamaguchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uryan Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yamaguchi kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Yama Yama. This should be a great matchup!
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21
167 lbs
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155 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kai Yamaguchi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Uryan Hall!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from Yamaguchi.
A combination from Yamaguchi does no damage.
Hall misses with a hook
and Yamaguchi counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Yamaguchi tries to work over Hall's front leg with a kick but Hall checks it.
Hall defending well as Yamaguchi loads up on a big left hand.
Yamaguchi throws a leg kick but Hall sees it coming and moves out of range.
Yamaguchi throws a leg kick
and Hall counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Yamaguchi!
Yamaguchi stops Hall from passing to mount.
Yamaguchi's coaches at The Zoo have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yamaguchi can't do much from the bottom here.
Yamaguchi is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall happy to just control the position for now.
Hall is looking to take a break and control but Yamaguchi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yamaguchi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hall looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hall wants to control but Yamaguchi is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hall trying to control the pace.
Hall trying to control from half guard but Yamaguchi is working away.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Yamaguchi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Yamaguchi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Yamaguchi scores with a jab to the head.
Yamaguchi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Yamaguchi, as that shot connected.
Yamaguchi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yamaguchi misses with a few strikes there.
Hall connects with a crisp jab.
Yamaguchi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hall connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Yamaguchi scrambles back to his feet.
Yamaguchi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hall lands a nice shot that snaps Yamaguchi's head back.
Yamaguchi tries to score with a low kick but Hall moves his leg out of the way.
Yamaguchi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Hall tries to get set, Yamaguchi tries to push him back and clinch up but Hall manages to avoid the attempt.
Hall scores with a nice right hand.
Hall thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yamaguchi.
Hall's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Yamaguchi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hall scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Hall misses.
Yamaguchi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hall connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Yamaguchi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hall.
Hall closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yamaguchi circles away.
Hall bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The fighters circling - Hall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yamaguchi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hall's head.
Hall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
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 Kai Yamaguchi will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Yamaguchi moves out of range as Hall strikes.
Yamaguchi is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hall.
Hall cracks a nice hook into Yamaguchi's ribs.
Hall throws a leg kick that is checked
and Yamaguchi counters with an outside leg kick.
Hall moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A slow jab from Hall misses its intended target.
Hall misses with a straight right.
Yamaguchi tries a head kick but it misses.
Hall takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hall doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hall might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamaguchi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Yamaguchi throws a hook but Hall blocks it.
Yamaguchi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hall.
And Hall tries to counter it with a takedown but Yamaguchi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamaguchi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hall moves away.
It seemed like Hall was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yamaguchi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hall.
Hall scores with a nice head shot.
Yamaguchi misses with a wild combination.
Hall with the counter takedown but Yamaguchi avoids it easily.
Yamaguchi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hall moves away.
Yamaguchi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hall shoots in looking for a takedown but Yamaguchi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hall's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It appears Yamaguchi was looking to counter with a kick there.
Hall misses with a low kick.
Hall takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hall slips a jab from Yamaguchi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamaguchi scores with a three punch combo!
Yamaguchi scores with a decent looking hook.
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!
Hall scores with a jab.
Yamaguchi ducks under a wild hook from Hall.
Yamaguchi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hall throws out the jab.
Yamaguchi looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Yamaguchi throws a leg kick but Hall sees it coming and moves out of range.
Yamaguchi throws a head kick that misses.
Hall shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yamaguchi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hall counters with a nice uppercut.
Hall misses with a hook.
Yamaguchi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall throws a poor cross that misses
and Yamaguchi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - Yamaguchi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yamaguchi misses with a left hand
and Hall counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hall misses the jab.
Yamaguchi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hall avoids the head kick by Yamaguchi.
Hall will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kai Yamaguchi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uryan Hall.
Yamaguchi connects with a leg kick. Hall looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Yamaguchi misses the shot to the body.
Yamaguchi digs a good body shot into Hall's ribs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Yamaguchi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamaguchi throws the left hand but Hall avoids the punch easily.
Yamaguchi misses with a head kick.
Yamaguchi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yamaguchi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hall misses with a jab to the body
and Yamaguchi counters with a nice uppercut.
Hall catches Yamaguchi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Yamaguchi forces Hall back against the cage and clinches.
Yamaguchi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Yamaguchi pushes Hall back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi presses Hall against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Yamaguchi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Yamaguchi dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hall tries to clinch
and Yamaguchi counters with a huge left! Hall is in big trouble! He's backing up but Yamaguchi isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Hall from any more damage. A dominating finish by Yamaguchi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kai Yamaguchi!
Kai Yamaguchi retains his lightweight title!
Kai Yamaguchi decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
The defeated Uryan Hall had this to say: 'As you can see...I can't. I got beat out there tonight, enough said.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Takeshi Hashimoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Resnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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142 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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130 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Takeshi Hashimoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brock Resnar!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Resnar shoots in and drives through. Hashimoto sprawls well.
Resnar shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hashimoto counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hashimoto.
Resnar wants to get back to his feet but Hashimoto passes into half guard.
Hashimoto scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Still in half guard, Hashimoto seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
We've been hearing that Hashimoto has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Resnar trying to get back to full guard but Hashimoto takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Resnar looks winded!
Hashimoto lands a heavy elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hashimoto controlling the pace for now.
Resnar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hashimoto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hashimoto is landing with some decent strikes but Resnar is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hashimoto tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hashimoto'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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto lands with some strikes.
Hashimoto tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Further stalling from Hashimoto.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hashimoto lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hashimoto lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Resnar hang on?
Resnar is rocked!
Hashimoto takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Resnar is still in real trouble! Can Hashimoto finish him?
Hashimoto punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto with good strikes from the mount here!
Resnar looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hashimoto looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hashimoto with good strikes from the mount here!
Hashimoto connects with a bit shot that sees Resnar covering up! More strikes from Hashimoto and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Hashimoto is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takeshi Hashimoto!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlton Kerhley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazekage Kuro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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36
212 lbs
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208 lbs
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BJJ Red Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Carlton Kerhley!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kazekage Kuro!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuro shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kerhley sprawls well. Kerhley wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kuro gets slowly back to his feet.
Kerhley feints and as Kuro raises his hands in defense, Kerhley changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kerhley trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kerhley looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuro looking for a guillotine here but Kerhley defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerhley slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerhley takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kerhley trying to pass the guard but Kuro defending well.
Kuro gets full guard.
Kuro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kerhley defends well.
Kuro wants to sweep but no luck.
Kerhley not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kuro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kerhley is aware though and is defending well.
Kuro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kerhley makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kerhley trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerhley looking to pass the guard.
Kerhley missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kuro wants to sweep here but Kerhley controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kerhley working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kuro looking to control.
Kerhley working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kuro's head.
Kuro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kerhley defends it easily.
Kuro has momentary wrist control but Kerhley slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kerhley lands a couple of digs.
Kerhley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kuro looking for a guillotine here but Kerhley defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerhley sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kuro's guard.
Kuro wants to get back to full guard.
Kerhley 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.
Kuro tries to get to full guard but Kerhley has control of the leg.
Kerhley 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.
Kuro is rocked!
Kerhley lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Kuro quite badly. Kuro pulls Kerhley in close trying to recover. Kerhley postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Kuro on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Kuro doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlton Kerhley!
Carlton Kerhley is the new light heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Carlton Kerhley thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Kazekage Kuro was interviewed post fight and said 'Ahhhhh crap!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Shinnie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksandr Yuotkonakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Kevin Shinnie has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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19
275 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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267 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin Shinnie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksandr Yuotkonakov!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shinnie lands a left and a right that send Yuotkonakov crashing to the mat, dazed. Shinnie thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Yuotkonakov is rocked!
It looks like Aleksandr Yuotkonakov has been cut.
Shinnie tries to sprawl but Yuotkonakov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Yuotkonakov is still in real trouble! Can Shinnie finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shinnie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yuotkonakov.
Yuotkonakov trying to control the pace.
Shinnie looks like he's trying to stand up.
Yuotkonakov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Yuotkonakov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shinnie's head.
Yuotkonakov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Yuotkonakov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yuotkonakov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Yuotkonakov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Yuotkonakov lands with a punch from half guard.
Yuotkonakov controlling the action here.
Nice strikes from Yuotkonakov there.
Shinnie on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shinnie tries to get out of the position.
Shinnie is breathing heavily.
Yuotkonakov prevents Shinnie from standing back up.
Yuotkonakov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Yuotkonakov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Yuotkonakov seems to have recovered his senses.
Yuotkonakov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
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. Yuotkonakov connects with a nice short shot to Shinnie's temple.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Yuotkonakov in particular looking to stall.
Shinnie won't allow Yuotkonakov to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuotkonakov throwing shots but Shinnie is blocking nicely.
Yuotkonakov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Yuotkonakov winds up and cracks Shinnie with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Shinnie knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yuotkonakov on the ground.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Yuotkonakov in particular looking to stall.
Shinnie is trying to stand back up but Yuotkonakov is controlling him
Yuotkonakov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Well, if Yuotkonakov 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.
That's two 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.
Let's hope that Yuotkonakov 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shinnie throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Yuotkonakov colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Shinnie as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Yuotkonakov is left battered and dazed whilst Shinnie and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Shinnie!
Kevin Shinnie retains his heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Santana Blaze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conor McGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Santana Blaze!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Conor McGregor!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Blaze misses.
Good standup being displayed there by McGregor as he connects with a hook.
Blaze throws a series of strikes that have McGregor backpedaling.
Blaze works McGregor's body with a nice hook.
Blaze throws a right and a left that both miss.
Blaze definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McGregor walks into a stiff left hand from Blaze.
Blaze clobbers McGregor with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Blaze blocks the body kick.
McGregor misses with a leg kick
and Blaze cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGregor connects with a right hand. Blaze shakes it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blaze looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McGregor feints the counter takedown.
McGregor finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McGregor tried to score with a low kick but Blaze checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Blaze misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGregor. Blaze does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGregor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blaze scores with a three punch combo!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaze connects with a body shot that sends McGregor's belly button to the back.
Blaze throws a one two combo.
Blaze lands a jab to the nose.
Blaze walks into a straight right hand from McGregor.
A combination from Blaze does no damage.
Blaze lands a slapping body shot.
Blaze lands an overhand right.
Santana Blaze is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blaze throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGregor.
McGregor throws a body punch but Blaze moves out of range.
McGregor throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Blaze connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blaze dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McGregor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGregor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Blaze lands with a nice body punch.
Blaze misses with a few strikes there.
Blaze lands the left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blaze scores with a shot to the body.
McGregor fails with the takedown.
Blaze went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Blaze falls off balance throwing a combination
and McGregor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blaze lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Blaze misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McGregor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blaze moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McGregor tests Blaze's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Blaze is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McGregor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blaze counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGregor dodges the punch combination from Blaze.
McGregor wants to counter the offense by Blaze and move into the clinch position.
Blaze looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Blaze throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaze scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Blaze leaves McGregor with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A combination from Blaze does no damage.
Blaze thuds his right hand into McGregor's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Blaze throws a series of punches but McGregor moves out of range.
Blaze jabs McGregor to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McGregor misses with a hook
and Blaze counters with a series of strikes. McGregor will be more careful next time no doubt.
A left and a right from Blaze both land. Nice combination.
McGregor shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Blaze pinned against the cage. Blaze gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Santana Blaze has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor McGregor.
Blaze listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGregor misses with an uppercut. Blaze saw that one coming.
Blaze is working the combinations to good effect here.
Nice defenses there by Blaze.
McGregor on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McGregor throws a predictable looking body shot
and Blaze counters with a three punch combo that has McGregor backing up. McGregor nods at Blaze to acknowledge the strikes.
McGregor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A left and a right from Blaze both land. Nice combination.
Blaze lands with a nice combination. McGregor backs away looking to recover.
McGregor has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McGregor scores with a punch to the head.
Blaze tests McGregor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blaze lands a jab-cross combination.
McGregor is rocked!
McGregor looks for the body kick but Blaze saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santana Blaze dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
McGregor tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice combination there by Blaze.
McGregor takes one on the button.
Blaze takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Blaze throws a combination. McGregor tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A jab from McGregor misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Blaze scores with a four punch combination!
Blaze throws a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blaze misses with a few strikes there.
Blaze lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Blaze moves out of range of the strikes.
Blaze throwing a counter right hand but McGregor manages to avoid it.
McGregor looks to score with a jab to the body but Blaze is just out of range.
A punch combination from Blaze misses.
McGregor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blaze takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Blaze misses with a jab, cross combination.
McGregor takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Blaze throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGregor.
Santana Blaze is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big right from McGregor misses.
McGregor scores with a sloppy right hand. Blaze should have avoided that one.
Blaze takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Blaze defending well as McGregor loads up on a big left hand.
McGregor lands a really nice looking cross but Blaze seems unphased.
Blaze is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGregor can do to turn this around?
McGregor throws a body punch but Blaze moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Blaze.
McGregor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McGregor finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McGregor throws a lazy uppercut
and Blaze counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Santana Blaze is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blaze with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Blaze cracks McGregor with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McGregor takes one to the chin there.
Blaze slips under a jab.
Blaze swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A swing and a miss from McGregor.
Blaze connects with a body shot that sends McGregor's belly button to the back.
Blaze steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGregor.
McGregor looks to land a right hand but Blaze moved out of range.
Blaze throwing a counter right hand but McGregor manages to avoid it.
McGregor takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sloppy strikes from Blaze. Those never looked like landing.
Blaze lands with a straight right. McGregor didn't see that one coming.
Blaze lands a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaze fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Blaze stalks McGregor and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McGregor's face. McGregor staggers backwards, shaken.
Blaze throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McGregor loads up on a big right hand but Blaze slips the punch.
Blaze staying out of range there.
McGregor dodges the punch combination from Blaze.
McGregor takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Blaze misses with a double jab
and McGregor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGregor shoots in for a takedown but Blaze shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A jab from McGregor misses.
McGregor has his takedown stuffed
and McGregor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blaze connects with the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blaze avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blaze connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McGregor momentarily.
Blaze scores with a decent looking hook.
McGregor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Blaze connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McGregor's hands.
Blaze on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Blaze looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Blaze moves away from the strike by McGregor.
McGregor throws a leg kick
and Blaze counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGregor takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Blaze throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McGregor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McGregor walks into a stiff left hand from Blaze.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santana Blaze dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
McGregor wants to clinch up but Blaze keeps it at a distance.
Blaze scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
McGregor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blaze counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGregor loads up on a big right hand but Blaze slips the punch.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but McGregor might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Blaze has got the better of the exchanges.
McGregor dodges the punch combination from Blaze.
Blaze will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Blaze lands a jab to the nose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - McGregor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blaze stalks McGregor and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McGregor's face. McGregor staggers backwards, shaken.
McGregor misses with an uppercut
and Blaze makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McGregor throws a right hand that misses
and Blaze cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaze lands with a cross.
Blaze misses with the combination.
Good exchange - Blaze coming out on top.
McGregor is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Blaze throws a series of punches but McGregor moves out of range.
Blaze's corner calls for a 1-2. Blaze obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Blaze on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Blaze misses with a double jab.
McGregor shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Blaze as he jumps to the side.
Blaze's jab looks to have found its range, popping McGregor under the eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregor shoots in and gets a takedown into Blaze's guard.
Blaze is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
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!
McGregor breaks the clinch.
McGregor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blaze counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGregor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGregor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McGregor looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A little feinted left hand from Blaze on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice uppercut there from Blaze.
Blaze will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McGregor misses with a hook.
Blaze slips a jab from McGregor.
As McGregor looks to move away, Blaze throws a big counter combo but McGregor just gets out of the way.
McGregor throws the left hand but Blaze avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaze takes a swing at McGregor's ribcage but misses.
A cross from Blaze lands.
McGregor on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McGregor takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Blaze with a nice cross.
Blaze lands a head shot.
Blaze punishes McGregor's body with a nice straight punch.
McGregor throws an overhand right that lands on Blaze's shoulder, as Blaze tries to avoid the shot.
Blaze goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
McGregor connects with an inside leg kick.
McGregor avoids the body shot from Blaze.
McGregor is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
McGregor drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
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!
Blaze just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGregor looks to land a right hand but Blaze moved out of range.
A slow jab from Blaze misses its intended target.
Blaze lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McGregor backs up against the cage.
Blaze clobbers McGregor with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McGregor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGregor throws a poor cross that misses
and Blaze counters with a nice uppercut.
Blaze catches McGregor with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Blaze jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Horrible takedown attempt by McGregor or perhaps it was just good defense by Blaze, which made it look bad.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blaze swinging wildly here.
McGregor throws the left hand but Blaze avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santana Blaze clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McGregor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blaze misses with a jab, cross combination.
McGregor throws out a counter right but Blaze avoids it with no problem.
Blaze throws a combination. McGregor tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McGregor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blaze lands a body shot.
McGregor throws a shot from downtown. Blaze moves away and avoids it.
McGregor throws a poor cross that misses
and Blaze counters with a nice body shot.
McGregor misses with a lunging right hand
and Blaze counters with a nice body shot.
Blaze's corner calls for a 1-2. Blaze obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor misses with a kick to the body.
Blaze misses the shot to the body.
McGregor missing with a left hand there. Blaze was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Blaze.
Blaze scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Blaze will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McGregor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McGregor has his takedown stuffed
enabling Blaze to counter with a crisp jab.
McGregor misses with a lunging right hand
and Blaze counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGregor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Blaze throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Blaze scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McGregor lands a nice shot to the body.
Blaze throws a body punch but McGregor moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blaze getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Blaze scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blaze rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGregor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McGregor connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Blaze!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
McGregor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blaze.
Blaze slips under a jab from McGregor.
McGregor throws a jab but it's blocked by Blaze.
Blaze seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Blaze works McGregor's body with a nice hook.
Blaze moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
McGregor has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Blaze fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McGregor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Blaze misses with a wild combination.
Blaze displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
McGregor takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Blaze slips a jab from McGregor.
McGregor takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McGregor slips a jab and a cross from Blaze.
Blaze gets tackled into the cage by McGregor. McGregor maintains the clinch.
Blaze escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blaze misses with an uppercut. McGregor saw that one coming.
McGregor lands a really nice looking cross but Blaze seems unphased.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blaze fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McGregor lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McGregor shoots for a double leg takedown but Blaze sprawls well. He's pushed McGregor's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Blaze is looking for a counter combo.
McGregor misses with the combination.
Blaze stalks McGregor and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McGregor's face. McGregor staggers backwards, shaken.
McGregor scores with a jab to the jaw.
Blaze throws a right hand that McGregor ducks under and follows up with a left that McGregor also avoids with ease.
Blaze scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McGregor scores with a jab to the head.
McGregor throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Blaze to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santana Blaze had his way with Conor McGregor in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Blaze uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McGregor has time to react.
Blaze throws a left and a right that both miss
and McGregor counters with a stiff right hand.
Blaze is rocked!
McGregor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Blaze momentarily.
Oh Blaze is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blaze cracks McGregor with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Blaze cracks McGregor with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Blaze smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McGregor fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Blaze checks it well.
Blaze throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGregor.
Blaze slips under a jab from McGregor.
McGregor missing with a left hand there. Blaze was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGregor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blaze keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McGregor throws a big shot that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Blaze. That snapped McGregor's head back.
Blaze seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGregor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blaze fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McGregor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Blaze looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McGregor throws a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaze uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGregor.
McGregor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Blaze. Those never looked like landing.
Blaze throws a right and a left that McGregor avoids nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McGregor! But no joy.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
McGregor cracks Blaze with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McGregor throws a lazy head kick
and Blaze counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice defenses there by Blaze.
It looked like Blaze wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Blaze keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Blaze throws a right hand that McGregor ducks under and follows up with a left that McGregor also avoids with ease.
Some wild striking there from Blaze.
McGregor lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Blaze at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Blaze is looking to counter punch.
McGregor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Blaze connects with a looping right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGregor throws a hook but Blaze avoids it easily.
Blaze bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Blaze dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blaze stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McGregor lands with a cross.
McGregor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blaze moves away.
McGregor fails with the takedown
and Blaze counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blaze scores with a three punch combo!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaze lands a jab to the nose.
McGregor walks into a left hand.
McGregor takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Blaze connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McGregor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Blaze moves forwards but McGregor connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Blaze lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McGregor is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Blaze.
McGregor is still on wobbly legs! Can Blaze finish him?
McGregor gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Blaze counters with a left and a right that stings McGregor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGregor misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGregor wants to clinch.
Conor McGregor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blaze tries to bum rush McGregor with a series of wild strikes but McGregor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McGregor seems to have recovered his senses.
McGregor looks to land a right hand but Blaze moved out of range.
Blaze cracks McGregor with a right hand to the side of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Blaze.
Blaze lands a jab-cross combination.
McGregor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McGregor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blaze moves into range and connects with a jab.
Santana Blaze is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Blaze lands with a nice combination. McGregor backs away looking to recover.
And that's the end of the fight!
Santana Blaze showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Blaze, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 50:45
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 50:45
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santana Blaze!
Santana Blaze retains his featherweight title!
A victorious Santana Blaze thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Henson Benderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Guile (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benderson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Time is Now. This should be fireworks!
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Henson Benderson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Guile!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benderson ducks under a wild hook from Guile.
A little feinted left hand from Benderson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Guile with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Benderson to score with a decent uppercut.
Benderson forces Guile back against the cage and clinches.
Benderson dodges an elbow strike from Guile.
Benderson blocks an elbow strike.
Benderson blocks an elbow strike from Guile.
Benderson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Guile has had enough of the clinch but Benderson keeps him there for the moment.
Benderson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Guile up against the cage.
Benderson avoids the elbow strike from Guile, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guile pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Benderson tries to keep at a distance but Guile has taken the fight into the clinch.
Guile with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Guile pushes off an throws an elbow but Benderson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Guile using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Benderson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Benderson landing knees to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benderson stalling in the clinch.
Benderson dodges an elbow strike from Guile.
Benderson has Guile pushed against the cage.
Benderson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Guile is keeping busy.
Guile looking to throw knees to the head but Benderson is blocking nicely.
Benderson scores with a shoulder strike.
Benderson'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.
Benderson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Guile throws a knee to the head but misses.
Guile looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Benderson stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Henson Benderson.
Guile is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A big left from Guile misses.
Guile throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guile misses with a double jab
and Benderson counters with a straight right hand.
Anthony Guile seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benderson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Guile is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Benderson doesn't manage to clinch there - Guile circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Guile misses the target.
Benderson thuds his shin into the meat of Guile's side.
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!
Benderson cracks Guile with an open hand slap.
Benderson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Guile's head backwards.
Guile throws a head kick that misses.
Benderson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Guile on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Guile is rocked!
The fight stays on the outside here - Guile looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Guile is still on wobbly legs! Can Benderson finish him?
Benderson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Benderson throws a head kick that misses.
Guile seems to have recovered his senses.
Guile is looking to clinch.
Benderson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Guile momentarily.
Guile misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benderson thuds his right hand into Guile's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Benderson defending well as Guile loads up on a big left hand.
Guile on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Benderson. Benderson obviously looking to wear him down.
Benderson scores with a jab. Guile acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Benderson moves out of range of the strikes.
Guile tries to clinch up
and Benderson counters with a straight right hand.
Benderson throws a head kick but Guile moves out of range.
Benderson cracks Guile with a good jab.
Guile circles away from the clinch attempt.
Guile tries to counter with a clinch but Benderson shakes him off and moves away.
Guile takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Guile throws an overhand right that lands on Benderson's shoulder, as Benderson tries to avoid the shot.
Guile throws a hook but Benderson blocks it.
Benderson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Benderson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benderson throws a sloppy head kick and Guile moves out of range easily.
Benderson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benderson takes the fight into the clinch.
Guile dodges an elbow strike from Benderson.
Guile breaks the clinch.
A jab from Benderson does it's job there.
Benderson jabs Guile right on the nose. Guile blinks but takes it well.
Guile tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Guile throws a hook to the side of Benderson's head but Benderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Guile tries to clinch there but Benderson circles away.
Guile pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Guile wants to clinch
and Benderson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Guile takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Guile loads up on a big right hand but Benderson slips the punch.
Benderson thuds his right hand into Guile's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Benderson connects with a single shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Guile throws a head kick that misses
and Guile takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henson Benderson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Benderson drops Guile with a straight right hand, right on the button! Benderson follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henson Benderson!
Henson Benderson retains his bantamweight title!
Henson Benderson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Anthony Guile spoke after the fight, saying 'This guy is just a monster, he's a true champion, I respect him I hope we will meet again in the cage'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seaville Bri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oleg Romanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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250 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
43 - 31 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seaville Bri!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oleg Romanov!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romanov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bri swivels and escapes.
Bri throws a one two combo.
It looks like Oleg Romanov has been cut.
Bri drops Romanov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Romanov looks back up at him and smiles so Bri waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Romanov is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bri fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Romanov, pushing him back against the cage.
Bri scores with a shoulder strike.
Romanov is still on wobbly legs! Can Bri finish him?
A short right from Bri on the inside.
Nice elbow from Bri.
Clinched against the cage, Bri lands a big elbow that drops Romanov! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Romanov is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seaville Bri!
Seaville Bri is the new super heavyweight champion!
Post fight, Seaville Bri stared into the camera and said 'WHAT the FUCK, it was an easy fight, he fought like an asshole, I didn't feel any resistance, I have no equal here, I'm the best in the world'.
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