NIGHT OF CHAMPS PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maurice Vachon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vachon comes to the cage accompanied by Mad Dog Tribute. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Vachon
vs
Stone

175 cm
27
240 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

188 cm
19
260 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Powerful

KnockOut
KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250

KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250

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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Maurice Vachon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joe Stone!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Fedor Mirinova and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vachon lands a nice shot that snaps Stone's head back.
Stone avoids the body shot from Vachon.
Stone needs to keep his hands up - Vachon had a free shot at his head there.
Stone is looking to clinch but Vachon is avoiding it.
Vachon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vachon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stone shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vachon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stone sprawls and moves away.
Stone with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vachon to score with a decent uppercut.
Stone takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vachon lands a jab to Stone's midsection.
Stone goes for a double leg but Vachon avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vachon continues to drive forward.
Vachon connects with a body shot.
Vachon seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Vachon has closed the distance and engaged Stone in a clinch.

Vachon has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Stone regains guard immediately.
Our spies down at at The SkrapBox inform us that Stone has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Vachon cracks Stone with a solid left hand.
Vachon passes Stone's right leg, so he's now in 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. Vachon connects with a nice short shot to Stone's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vachon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vachon not doing much here.
Vachon takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Stone looking for submissions off his back.
Vachon working Stone over with strikes.
Vachon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Stone looking for submissions off his back.
Nice strikes from Vachon there.
Vachon sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Stone actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stone tries to get to full guard but Vachon has control of the leg.
Vachon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stone keeps working.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Vachon seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Vachon is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Stone!
Stone tries to hold on but Vachon postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Vachon haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Vachon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Stone is desperately trying to improve his position but Vachon has a good base and remains in mount.
Vachon landing punches.
Vachon working the ground and pound effectively.
Stone tries to hold on but Vachon pushes him away.
Vachon with a couple of short strikes.
Vachon scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Stone?

Stone is rocked!
Vachon postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Stone out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Vachon goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Maurice Vachon!
Maurice Vachon retains his heavyweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Maurice Vachon made sure he mentioned KnockOut, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Down Out (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adams's entrance music is Thom Pace - Maybe. A fine choice. Down Out has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with James Adams's chin.

Adams
vs
Out

190 cm
20
220 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

180 cm
27
223 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Voodoo Nutrition
KnockOut

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 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Adams!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Down Out!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Sergei Dronov and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Out moves out of range as Adams strikes.
Out tries to counter with a clinch but Adams shakes him off and moves away.
Adams takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

It looks like Down Out has been cut.
Adams throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Out counters with a takedown into side control.

Adams explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Out ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Out's coach down at CT + BJJ & Wrestling sparring gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Out's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Adams scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adams tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Out counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Adams is controlling Out's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at True North Fight Team that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Adams continues to stall.
Out throwing strikes from guard but Adams blocks nicely.
Out in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Adams utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Adams has control of Out's left arm, preventing Out from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
More hug and hope from Adams.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Adams moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Adams tries to throw a body punch but Out avoids it by throwing Adams back against the cage.
Out wants to take the fight to the mat but Adams manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Out drops down looking for an ankle pick but Adams pulls his leg out and moves away.
Out takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A jab from Adams does it's job there.
Adams bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Out looks for a takedown but Adams sprawls well.
James Adams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Down Out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Out takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Adams looks to land a left hand but Out moved out of range nicely.
Out gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Adams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Out closes this distance looking for a takedown but Adams circles away.
Adams scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams tests Out's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Adams lands a head shot.

Out is rocked!
Out takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Out looks winded!
Adams punishes Out's body with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adams cracks Out with a hook to the temple - Out is on wobbly legs here! Adams swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Out falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Adams wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). James Adams!
James Adams retains his light heavyweight title!
James Adams took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pave Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rory McDonnell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDonnell has chosen Bloc Party - Ares (Remix) as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Hunt
vs
McDonnell

188 cm
20
190 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

183 cm
19
185 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Voodoo Nutrition
KnockOut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pave Hunt!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rory McDonnell!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Konstantin Menshow and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt throws a shot from downtown. McDonnell moves away and avoids it.
Hunt connects with a good right hand that stumbles McDonnell. McDonnell circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hunt has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Death Valley Training Facility in the buildup to the fight.
Hunt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McDonnell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hunt throws a jab when McDonnell was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from McDonnell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McDonnell buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hunt misses with a body shot.
Hunt moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMcDonnell.
Hunt throws a front kick aimed at McDonnell's knee but McDonnell avoids it well.
McDonnell steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McDonnell lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hunt has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hunt and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McDonnell lands a nice looking body kick.
Pave Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonnell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McDonnell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
McDonnell throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hunt on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonnell misses with an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonnell thows a leg kick but Hunt checks it
and Hunt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hunt takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hunt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hunt scores with a crisp jab that stopped McDonnell in his tracks.
McDonnell throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hunt scores with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Hunt.
McDonnell slips under a jab from Hunt.
McDonnell looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hunt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hunt keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hunt throws a shot from downtown. McDonnell moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McDonnell! But no joy.
Hunt misses with a double jab
and McDonnell counters with a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hunt throws an overhand right that lands on McDonnell's shoulder, as McDonnell tries to avoid the shot.
McDonnell appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
McDonnell ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Hunt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McDonnell connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hunt scrambles back to his feet.

It looks like Pave Hunt has been cut.
A good leg kick by Hunt.
McDonnell slips a straight right by Hunt.
Hunt scores with a crisp jab that stopped McDonnell in his tracks.
Hunt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hunt throws a chopping leg kick but McDonnell manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hunt lands with a cross.

McDonnell is rocked!

It looks like Rory McDonnell has been cut.
Pave Hunt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from McDonnell misses its intended target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hunt looks to land a right hand but McDonnell moved out of range.
Hunt cracks McDonnell with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McDonnell is still on wobbly legs! Can Hunt finish him?
A swing and a miss from McDonnell.
Hunt is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McDonnell takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McDonnell seems to have recovered his senses.
A clash of legs there as Hunt blocks the low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Hunt blocks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Hunt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hunt.
McDonnell lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hunt throws a lazy right hand but McDonnell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hunt throws an off balance right hand
and McDonnell counters with a stiff right hand.
Hunt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McDonnell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McDonnell throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonnell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hunt throws a body kick that misses.
Hunt misses the shot to the body.
Hunt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A lazy body kick from Hunt
and McDonnell counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
McDonnell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hunt blocks the body kick.
Nice body kick there by McDonnell.
Hunt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hunt throws the kick towards the body but McDonnell avoids it.
Hunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDonnell manages to avoid it.
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 Pave Hunt will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!

Hunt throws a leg kick but McDonnell sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Good shot there by McDonnell.
Hunt throws a predictable looking body shot
and McDonnell counters with a nice body kick.
McDonnell has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hunt misses the jab.
McDonnell was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
McDonnell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hunt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hunt throws a jab but it's blocked by McDonnell.
McDonnell misses with a low kick.
Nice shot lands for Hunt.
Hunt misses with an uppercut. McDonnell saw that one coming.
McDonnell steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonnell scoring well with a low kick there.
Hunt misses with an uppercut. McDonnell saw that one coming.
McDonnell lunges at Hunt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hunt's hand.
McDonnell throws a push kick but Hunt slaps the foot to one side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonnell throws a sloppy head kick and Hunt moves out of range easily.
McDonnell swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McDonnell takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hunt lands with a nice body kick.
McDonnell lands with a nice body kick.
A jab from Hunt misses.
Hunt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McDonnell appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hunt stuns McDonnell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hunt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheers as Hunt lands an impressive looking overhand right. McDonnell doesn't seem phased though.
Hunt has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDonnell moves away.
McDonnell flicks out a counter leg kick but Hunt steps away.
Hunt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McDonnell on the side of the head.
Hunt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McDonnell if he has to take too many more of those.
McDonnell throws a chopping leg kick but Hunt manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hunt throws a wild body kick that McDonnell sees coming a mile off.
McDonnell throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McDonnell delivers a nice body kick.
Hunt misses with a hook.
McDonnell steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Hunt scores with a hook to the body. McDonnell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hunt misses with a lunging right hand
and McDonnell counters with an inside leg kick.
Hunt misses the jab.
Hunt misses with an uppercut
and McDonnell counters with a left and a right that stings Hunt.
McDonnell misses with a leg kick.
Hunt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McDonnell defending well as Hunt loads up on a big left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell moves out of range as Hunt strikes.
Hunt throws a predictable looking body shot
and McDonnell counters with a stiff right hand.
McDonnell throws a head kick that misses.
McDonnell walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hunt throws a hook to the side of McDonnell's head but McDonnell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDonnell clobbers Hunt with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A head kick by Hunt misses
and McDonnell counters with a stiff right hand.
Hunt misses the shot to the body.
McDonnell replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hunt blocks it well.
McDonnell fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McDonnell ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
McDonnell blocks a jab.
McDonnell looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hunt misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt looks to land a right hand but McDonnell moved out of range.
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunt blocks a low kick nicely.
McDonnell moves out of range as Hunt strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt misses the jab.
Hunt thuds a left hand into McDonnell's body.
Hunt throws a lazy right hand but McDonnell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hunt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hunt just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonnell connects with a jab.
McDonnell moves out of range as Hunt strikes.
McDonnell steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McDonnell. Hunt shrugs it off though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Pave Hunt will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Hunt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

McDonnell looks to land a body kick but Hunt moved away.
McDonnell throws a lazy right hand but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hunt moves out of range of the strikes.
Hunt will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
McDonnell fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hunt is out of range.
Hunt throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and McDonnell makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hunt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McDonnell replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hunt blocks it well.
McDonnell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hunt takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hunt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McDonnell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McDonnell counters with a leg kick.
Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonnell is just out of range.
McDonnell's corner calls for a 1-2. McDonnell obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A low kick from McDonnell misses
and Hunt counters with a straight right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonnell misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hunt lands with a nice body punch.
McDonnell throws a lazy head kick
and Hunt counters with a three punch combo that has McDonnell backing up. McDonnell nods at Hunt to acknowledge the strikes.
The fighters circling - Hunt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDonnell manages to avoid it.
Hunt thuds his shin into the meat of McDonnell's side.
McDonnell misses with a kick to the body
and Hunt counters with a left and a right that stings McDonnell.
McDonnell scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hunt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hunt is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hunt misses with a low kick as McDonnell jumps back.
McDonnell replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hunt blocks it well.
Hunt throws a leg kick which misses McDonnell's front leg but catches the back leg as McDonnell tries to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McDonnell.
Hunt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hunt blocks a head kick by McDonnell.
Hunt looks to land a right hand but McDonnell moved out of range.
Pave Hunt is winning the standup battle so far.
Hunt blocks a head kick by McDonnell.
Hunt throws a hook but McDonnell blocks it.
Hunt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McDonnell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hunt is fending him off so far but McDonnell persists. Nope, Hunt circles away and we're back to standing.
Hunt throws a leg kick but McDonnell checks it.
McDonnell with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hunt darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McDonnell closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell walks into a jab.
McDonnell throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McDonnell thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hunt if he has to take too many more of those.
McDonnell slips a jab from Hunt.
McDonnell throws a big counter head kick but Hunt avoids it with no problem.
Hunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hunt misses with a kick to the body.
McDonnell tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McDonnell has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McDonnell looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A slow jab from Hunt misses its intended target.
McDonnell defending well as Hunt loads up on a big left hand.
Crunch! McDonnell slams his shin into Hunt's torso.
McDonnell on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hunt avoids a kick to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt blocks a head kick by McDonnell.
A bone on bone clash there as Hunt blocks the leg kick.
Hunt misses with a hook
and McDonnell counters with a nice leg kick.
McDonnell connects with a leg kick. Hunt looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McDonnell slips under a jab from Hunt.
Hunt throws a series of punches but McDonnell moves out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hunt.
McDonnell keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McDonnell appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hunt lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McDonnell misses with a leg kick
and Hunt counters with a left to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pave Hunt clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Hunt looks to land a body kick but McDonnell moved away.
McDonnell connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hunt lands a glancing blow to the side of McDonnell's head.
McDonnell throws a sloppy head kick and Hunt moves out of range easily.
Hunt lands a leg kick that knocks McDonnell off balance momentarily.
McDonnell looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
No joy there for Hunt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonnell was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McDonnell eats them both and turns towards Hunt to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hunt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McDonnell shoots in looking for a takedown but Hunt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McDonnell's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McDonnell moves out of range of the leg kick from Hunt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt lands a slapping body shot.
Hunt throws the left hand but McDonnell avoids the punch easily.
McDonnell tries a quick counter leg kick but Hunt is wise to it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hunt!
Hunt lands with a straight right. McDonnell didn't see that one coming.
McDonnell shoots in and drives through. Hunt sprawls well.
McDonnell moves out of range of the body kick.
McDonnell scores with a jab.
Hunt misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McDonnell counters with an inside leg kick.
McDonnell checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hunt lands with a thumping leg kick.
McDonnell stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hunt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt throws the left hand but McDonnell avoids the punch easily.
Hunt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McDonnell has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hunt misses with a few strikes there.
McDonnell shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from McDonnell.
Hunt throws a leg kick but McDonnell checks it.
McDonnell tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hunt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McDonnell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hunt throws a big shot that misses.
Hunt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McDonnell at a distance.
Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonnell is just out of range.
McDonnell was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nice jab there from Hunt.
Hunt throws a lazy uppercut
and McDonnell counters with a nice body kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but McDonnell might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Hunt has got the better of the exchanges.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hunt lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McDonnell has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McDonnell and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A head kick misses from McDonnell.
Hunt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McDonnell moves out of range as Hunt strikes.
Hunt misses with a hook. McDonnell ducked under it nicely.
Hunt misses with a hook. McDonnell ducked under it nicely.
McDonnell blocks a head kick by Hunt.
McDonnell tests Hunt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hunt misses with the combination.
Hunt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDonnell can do to turn this around?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt lands with a shot to the body.
McDonnell connects with a solid leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonnell goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McDonnell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
Hunt throws an overhand right that lands on McDonnell's shoulder, as McDonnell tries to avoid the shot.
Hunt misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McDonnell! But no joy.
Hunt connects with a single shot there.
Hunt misses with an uppercut.
Hunt lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pave Hunt had his way with Rory McDonnell in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

McDonnell tries for a takedown but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hunt went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hunt steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McDonnell. That one must have hurt.
Hunt misses the jab.
McDonnell was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hunt misses with a head kick.
Hunt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McDonnell at a distance.
Hunt lands a nice shot to the body.
McDonnell takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hunt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt checks a low kick from McDonnell.
McDonnell throws a leg kick that misses.
Hunt cracks McDonnell with an open hand slap.
McDonnell throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hunt looks to land a left hand but McDonnell moved out of range nicely.
Hunt digs a good body shot into McDonnell's ribs.
Hunt swings for the body but McDonnell moves out of range.
Hunt punishes McDonnell's body with a nice straight punch.
Hunt scores with a decent looking hook.
Hunt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McDonnell moves away from the strike by Hunt.
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDonnell stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hunt.
Hunt moves out of range of the leg kick from McDonnell.
A little feinted left hand from Hunt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt feints and then cracks McDonnell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McDonnell down.
Hunt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McDonnell works the jab nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Hunt misses the target.
Nice body punch from Hunt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonnell blocks a low kick nicely.
McDonnell is trying to counter with his kicks.
McDonnell looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hunt throws the kick towards the body but McDonnell avoids it.
McDonnell is looking for the big counter here.
Hunt scores with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by McDonnell.
Nice shot by Hunt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hunt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell moves out of range as Hunt strikes.
McDonnell thinks about the counter body kick.
Hunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDonnell manages to avoid it.
McDonnell is trying to counter with his kicks.
McDonnell lands with an uppercut that bounces Hunt off the cage and back into range.
Hunt scores with a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from McDonnell.
Rory McDonnell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hunt looks to land a left hand but McDonnell moved out of range nicely.
McDonnell feints the counter takedown.
McDonnell moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McDonnell throws a head kick that misses.
McDonnell moves out of range as Hunt strikes.
Hunt throws a body shot but no joy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hunt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell wants to land a leg kick but Hunt is out of range.
Hunt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McDonnell chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McDonnell lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hunt throws a lazy right hand but McDonnell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hunt does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McDonnell only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Crunch! Hunt slams his shin into McDonnell's torso.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hunt.
Hunt throws a left and a right that both miss
and McDonnell counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

Hunt lands a big head kick that sends McDonnell tumbling to the mat! Hunt takes a step backwards and waves McDonnell back to his feet - he wants the finish!
McDonnell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hunt.
And McDonnell responds with a good body kick, but Hunt manages to step out the way in time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pave Hunt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hunt has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 49:46
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 50:45
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pave Hunt!
Pave Hunt retains his middleweight title!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
68%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ronald Reagan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Ferreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Reagan
vs
Ferreira

182 cm
28
182 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

185 cm
28
180 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ronald Reagan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Carlos Ferreira!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Viktor Lagutenko and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reagan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ferreira swivels and escapes.
Reagan throws a hook but Ferreira avoids it easily.
Reagan misses with a two punch combination.
Reagan throws a lazy right hand but Ferreira sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reagan's corner calls for a 1-2. Reagan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Reagan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ferreira under the eye.
Ferreira throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ferreira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reagan moves away.
Ferreira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferreira swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Reagan counters with a stiff right hand.
Reagan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ferreira misses with a wild body shot.
Ferreira takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Reagan.
Ferreira moves out of range as Reagan strikes.
Ferreira avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ferreira unleashes a big counter combination but Reagan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ferreira looks to score with a jab to the body but Reagan is just out of range.
Reagan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ferreira counters with a nice body shot.
Reagan lands with a right hand.
Ferreira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
No joy there for Reagan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A big left from Reagan misses.
Ferreira throws a right hand that misses
and Reagan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reagan loads up on a big right hand but Ferreira slips the punch.
Ferreira let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Reagan swings for the body but Ferreira moves out of range.
Ferreira is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Reagan rather than just go for the knockout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira misses with a double jab
and Reagan counters with a two punch combo.
Reagan lands a nice shot that snaps Ferreira's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reagan throws an off balance right hand
and Ferreira counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ferreira looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ferreira jabs Reagan right on the nose. Reagan blinks but takes it well.
Reagan avoids the body shot from Ferreira.
Ferreira jabs at Reagan's body.
Ferreira just misses with a punch to the body.
No joy there for Ferreira, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ferreira with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Reagan to score with a decent uppercut.
Reagan looks to land a left hand but Ferreira moved out of range nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reagan misses with a looping left.
Ferreira now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Reagan looks to land a combination. Ferreira sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ferreira misses the shot to the body.
Reagan slips under a jab from Ferreira.
Ferreira throws a nice looking combination but Reagan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Reagan misses with a hook
and Ferreira counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Reagan thinking.
Reagan throws a shot from downtown. Ferreira moves away and avoids it.
Reagan misses with a hook.
Reagan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reagan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ferreira is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Reagan with a body shot.
Ferreira misses with a looping right.
Reagan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ferreira is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira connects with a body shot that sends Reagan's belly button to the back.
Reagan darts in looking for a takedown but Ferreira gets double underhooks and turns Reagan into the cage.
A combination from Reagan does no damage.
Reagan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've been informed that Ferreira has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donk. Ferreira catches Reagan right on the button with a cross.
Reagan misses with a right hand

and Ferreira holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ferreira misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Ferreira breaks the clinch.
Reagan throws a jab but it's blocked by Ferreira.
Ferreira lands an overhand right.
Reagan walks into a jab.
Ferreira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reagan throws a lazy uppercut
and Ferreira counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronald Reagan 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.

A swing and a miss from Ferreira.
Reagan misses with a double jab
and Ferreira counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Reagan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ferreira throws a big shot that misses.
Ferreira takes a swing at Reagan's ribcage but misses.
Reagan takes a swing at Ferreira's ribcage but misses.
Ferreira slips under a jab from Reagan.
Reagan avoids the body shot from Ferreira.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferreira throws a body shot but no joy.
Reagan is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Ferreira looks to land a combination. Reagan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Reagan throws a jab but it's blocked by Ferreira.
Reagan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ferreira.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reagan avoids the body shot from Ferreira.
Reagan feinted with a counter takedown.
Reagan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A jab from Ferreira does it's job there.
Ferreira throws the left hand but Reagan avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Reagan misses the target.
A punch combination from Reagan misses.
Reagan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reagan cracks a nice hook into Ferreira's ribs.
Reagan misses the jab.
Ferreira steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Reagan.
Ferreira takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Reagan throws a shot from downtown. Ferreira moves away and avoids it.
Reagan looks to throw the jab but Ferreira is out of range.
Ferreira wants to counter the offense by Reagan and move into the clinch position.
Reagan misses with a hook. Ferreira ducked under it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reagan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Reagan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ferreira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reagan throws a combination that misses
and Ferreira counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ferreira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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!
Ferreira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reagan thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab lands there for Ferreira.
Ferreira keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Reagan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira misses with a jab to the body
and Reagan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ferreira takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ferreira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reagan throws a hook but Ferreira avoids it easily.
Reagan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ferreira misses with a two punch combination.
Ferreira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reagan moves away.
Ferreira scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ferreira throws a looping overhand right but Reagan ducks down to avoid it.
Ferreira looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Reagan swinging wildly here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reagan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ferreira misses with a hook. Reagan ducked under it nicely.
Reagan throws a one two combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferreira takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Reagan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ferreira.
A slow jab from Reagan misses its intended target.
Ferreira shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ronald Reagan is winning the standup battle so far.
Ferreira scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The fighters circling - Reagan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reagan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ferreira misses with a straight left.
Reagan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ronald Reagan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Ferreira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reagan takes a swing at Ferreira's ribcage but misses.
Reagan throws out a loose jab but Ferreira uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Ferreira misses the target.
Ferreira stuffs the takedown.
Reagan throws a series of punches but Ferreira moves out of range.
Ferreira scores with a nice strike.
Ferreira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferreira looks to land a combination but Reagan avoids it well.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ferreira, as that shot connected.
A slow jab from Reagan misses its intended target.
Reagan throws a left and a right that both miss

and Ferreira counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ferreira.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reagan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ferreira.
Ferreira lands a hook to the side of the head.

Reagan pulls Ferreira into guard.
Ferreira would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ferreira stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Reagan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ferreira counters with a nice uppercut.
Reagan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ferreira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reagan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ferreira manages to avoid it.
Carlos Ferreira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reagan slips a straight right by Ferreira.
Ferreira moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira throws a jab but it's blocked by Reagan.
Reagan misses the body punch
letting Ferreira counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reagan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Reagan throws a hook to the side of Ferreira's head but Ferreira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reagan throws a hook to the side of Ferreira's head but Ferreira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reagan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ferreira under the eye.
Reagan misses with an uppercut. Ferreira saw that one coming.
Ferreira looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ferreira jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Reagan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ferreira.
Ferreira throws an off balance right hand
and Reagan counters with a two punch combo.
A decent looking cross lands there for Reagan.
Ferreira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reagan.
Ferreira wants to counter the offense by Reagan and move into the clinch position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reagan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice takedown defense from Ferreira. No joy for Reagan on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronald Reagan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reagan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Reagan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reagan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ferreira connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Reagan scrambles back to his feet.
Ferreira just misses with a punch to the body.
Reagan missing with a left hand there. Ferreira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Ferreira on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Reagan throws a poor cross that misses
and Ferreira counters with a nice uppercut.
Reagan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Ferreira to counter with a crisp jab.
Reagan tests Ferreira's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ferreira misses with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferreira misses with an uppercut
letting Reagan counter with a right hand.
Ferreira lands a nice hook to Reagan's body. Reagan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ferreira lands a lovely overhand right.
Ferreira lands a jab to the head.
Reagan misses with a lunging right hand
and Ferreira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ferreira uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reagan.
Ferreira misses with a wild body shot.
A nice combination there by Reagan.
Reagan swings for the body but Ferreira moves out of range.
Reagan shoots in for a takedown but Ferreira shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ferreira is looking for the big counter here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Ferreira really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Reagan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ferreira connects with a body shot that sends Reagan's belly button to the back.
Reagan ducks under a wild hook from Ferreira.
Reagan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Reagan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Reagan lunges at Ferreira with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ferreira's hand.
Reagan connects with a right hand. Ferreira shakes it off.
Reagan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ferreira was well out of range. Poor timing from Reagan.
Reagan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ferreira looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reagan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ferreira counters with a straight right hand.
Ferreira takes a swing at Reagan's ribcage but misses.
Reagan works Ferreira's body with a nice hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reagan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Reagan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Decent striking displayed by Ferreira there.
Reagan misses with an uppercut.
Reagan throws a poor cross that misses
and Ferreira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ferreira throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reagan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ferreira.
Reagan throws a big shot that misses.
Ferreira fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Reagan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ferreira.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reagan blocks a jab.
Ferreira cracks Reagan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Reagan misses with a series of wild punches.
A little jabbing left from Ferreira on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reagan tries for a takedown but Ferreira sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

Ferreira lands a left and a right that send Reagan crashing to the mat, dazed. Ferreira thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Reagan is rocked!
Reagan defending well as Ferreira loads up on a big left hand.
Oh Reagan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ferreira lands an overhand right.
Reagan slips under a jab from Ferreira.
Ferreira lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Reagan falls backwards - clearly groggy! Ferreira dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlos Ferreira! Carlos Ferreira retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Carlos Ferreira, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Koreshkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spanky Edgar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edgar is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Kick In The Door. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Koreshkov
vs
Edgar

176 cm
28
157 lbs
9 - 0 - 0

167 cm
27
157 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

King of Fists

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 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Koreshkov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Spanky Edgar!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Ivan Kurochkin and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koreshkov shoots for a double leg takedown but Edgar sprawls well. He's pushed Koreshkov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jab from Edgar.
Koreshkov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Edgar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Koreshkov.
Edgar lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Edgar cracks Koreshkov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Koreshkov takes a swing at Edgar's ribcage but misses.
Nice sprawl there from Koreshkov as Edgar shoots in.
Koreshkov walks into a left hand.
Spanky Edgar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edgar looks to throw the jab but Koreshkov is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edgar throws the left hand but Koreshkov avoids the punch easily.
Edgar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Koreshkov tries to avoid it but Edgar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Koreshkov to the ground. Koreshkov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Edgar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Koreshkov misses the target.
Koreshkov misses with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edgar scores with the left hand. Koreshkov knows he should have avoided that one.
Edgar swings widly with a right hand

and Koreshkov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
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.
Edgar keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Koreshkov tries to pass to full mount but Edgar defends it.
Edgar is looking to improve his position.

Koreshkov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Edgar has managed to free his arm - good work.
Koreshkov winds up and cracks Edgar with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Koreshkov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ground and pound from Koreshkov.
Edgar has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Koreshkov passes the guard and advances to mount!
Koreshkov raining down hammerfists from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edgar is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Koreshkov lands a nice shot to the head.
Koreshkov with good strikes from the mount here!
Edgar is trying to escape the mount.
Koreshkov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Edgar?
Koreshkov landing strikes from the mount and Edgar is in trouble!

Edgar is rocked!
Koreshkov unloading with bombs!
Edgar is still in real trouble! Can Koreshkov finish him?
Edgar wants to hold on but Koreshkov pushes him away.
Koreshkov looking to finish Edgar with some ground and pound. This is bad for Edgar!
Edgar wants to control but Koreshkov is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Edgar can do anything to dispel that myth.
Koreshkov raining down hammerfists from mount.
Koreshkov lands a big shot to the head and Edgar winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Alexander Koreshkov!
Alexander Koreshkov retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Alexander Koreshkov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.