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BMP 45 (Norton vs Irhin) PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Ulpius Traianus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kuzan Aokiji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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245 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
43 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcus Ulpius Traianus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Kuzan Aokiji!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Illya Tyunina and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from Aokiji tenderised Traianus's leg. Traianus is trying to keep his angry face on.
Horrible takedown attempt by Traianus or perhaps it was just good defense by Aokiji, which made it look bad.
Traianus throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Aokiji's waist but Aokiji gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Traianus off to one side.
Traianus darts in looking for a takedown but Aokiji gets double underhooks and turns Traianus into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Ulpius Traianus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aokiji thumps Traianus with a low kick.
Traianus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Aokiji but Aokiji pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Aokiji darts in and clinches Traianus up against the cage.
Aokiji scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Marcus Ulpius Traianus has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aokiji lands with a short shot to the head.
Aokiji lands a body shot.
Aokiji working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Traianus takes a shot to the head.
Traianus is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aokiji lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Aokiji lands a nice uppercut.
Traianus is rocked!
Aokiji lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oh Traianus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marcus Ulpius Traianus's cut is getting worse.
Aokiji lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aokiji unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Traianus! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Aokiji is unloading with more strikes now! Traianus drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kuzan Aokiji!
A very excited looking Kuzan Aokiji made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Nunez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JD Hogg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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215 lbs
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260 lbs
16 - 7 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Danny Nunez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, JD Hogg!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Ivan Kurochkin and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hogg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nunez moves in looking to clinch but Hogg pushes him off.
Nunez tries to close the distance and clinch but Hogg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nunez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hogg circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nunez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nunez pushes Hogg up against the cage in a clinch.
Nunez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hogg has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hogg goes for a takedown attempt but Nunez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nunez is looking to clinch.
Hogg dives in for a single leg takedown but Nunez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nunez is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogg fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nunez avoids it really well and circles away.
Danny Nunez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JD Hogg.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hogg or perhaps it was just good defense by Nunez, which made it look bad.
Hogg avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogg shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nunez as he jumps to the side.
Hogg has a takedown stuffed.
Nunez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nice sprawl there from Nunez as Hogg shoots in.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hogg.
Nunez gets a clinch.
Nunez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nunez lands a right hand.
I was talking to Nunez's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nunez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nunez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hogg has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nunez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nunez lands a body punch.
Nunez slowing the pace effectively.
Nunez prevents the takedown attempt.
Hogg tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hogg looks winded!
Nunez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nunez has Hogg pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nunez misses with an elbow over the top.
Hogg is looking for a takedown.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hogg as Nunez tries to tie him up.
Nunez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nunez looking to stall.
Nunez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hogg goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nunez prevents it.
Hogg has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nunez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hogg wants a takedown but no success here.
Nunez prevents the takedown attempt.
Nunez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hogg.
Hogg drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nunez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nunez tries a body shot but Hogg blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nunez.
Nunez can't find room to land a body shot as Hogg controls the action.
Nunez scores with a shot to the side of Hogg's head.
Hogg's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nunez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hogg is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nunez misses with a punch to the body.
Nunez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nunez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nunez digs a right hand into Hogg's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hogg's gas tank.
Hogg blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Nunez.
Nunez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hogg.
Nunez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nunez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hogg backwards.
Hogg is looking to take this one to the mat.
A short uppercut from Nunez.
Nunez just leaning against Hogg, taking a breather.
Nunez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hogg backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nunez tries to work over Hogg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nunez taking a breather.
Hogg is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nunez is pressed up against the cage. Hogg has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nunez down to the mat. Nunez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nunez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nunez scores with a hook to the body. Hogg takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nunez tries to clinch up.
Nunez clinches.
Nunez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hogg.
Nunez is looking to control Hogg's arms but Hogg gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nunez has his back to the cage.
Hogg is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hogg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nunez trying to control the position but instead, Hogg has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nunez into the cage.
Nunez stops a takedown attempt from Hogg.
Hogg drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nunez digs a right hand underneath Hogg's ribcage. Hogg let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Nunez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nunez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hogg, pushing him back against the cage.
Nunez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hogg is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nunez swings wildly with an uppercut but Hogg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Danny Nunez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nunez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hogg has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hogg goes for a takedown attempt but Nunez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nunez throws a body punch but Hogg moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hogg.
Danny Nunez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JD Hogg.
Hogg has his takedown stuffed
letting Nunez counter with a right hand.
A combination from Nunez does no damage.
Nunez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hogg circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogg fails with the takedown
and Nunez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hogg is breathing heavily.
Nunez has managed to clinch.
Hogg blocks a body shot from Nunez.
Nunez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hogg's elbow.
Nunez prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogg drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nunez tries to throw a body punch but Hogg avoids it by throwing Nunez back against the cage.
Hogg goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nunez prevents it.
Hogg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hogg's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nunez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nunez is pressed up against the cage. Hogg has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nunez down to the mat. Nunez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nunez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hogg can do to turn this around?
Nunez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nunez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nunez struggles to land a body shot inside as Hogg controls his hands.
Nunez lands with a right to the head.
Hogg tries for a takedown but Nunez manages to get underhooks.
Nunez lands with a right to the head.
Hogg is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nunez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nunez digs a right hand into Hogg's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hogg's gas tank.
Hogg prevents a body shot from Nunez.
Nunez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hogg up against the cage.
Nunez has Hogg pressed against the cage.
Hogg changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nunez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Danny Nunez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nunez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nunez has managed to clinch.
Nunez lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hogg goes for a takedown attempt but Nunez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nunez lands a nice shot to the body.
Hogg tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nunez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hogg somewhat.
Nunez wants to clinch up but Hogg keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nunez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hogg shoots in for a takedown but Nunez shows good takedown defense.
Nunez has managed to clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nunez.
Hogg is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hogg looking for a takedown.
Nice body punch from Nunez.
Nunez lands with a light punch inside.
Nunez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nunez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hogg or not.
A nice left hand lands by Nunez.
Nunez taking a breather.
Nunez trying to control the position but instead, Hogg has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nunez into the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Nunez.
Nunez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Nunez scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nunez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nunez cracks Hogg with a nice body shot.
Hogg is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nunez taking a breather.
Nunez digs a right hand underneath Hogg's ribcage. Hogg let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nunez scores with a shot to the side of Hogg's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A hook to the body from Nunez.
Nunez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hogg blocks it with crossed arms.
Nunez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hogg or not.
Hogg's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nunez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Nunez.
Hogg is trying to drag Nunez to the mat but Nunez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nunez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nunez is looking to control Hogg's arms but Hogg gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nunez has his back to the cage.
Nunez throws an elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Nunez dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Nunez gets a clinch.
Nunez throws a punch but it's blocked by Hogg.
Nunez is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hogg is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nunez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nunez is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Danny Nunez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JD Hogg.
Nunez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hogg looking for a takedown.
Nunez works on Hogg's body with a couple of short punches.
Nunez tries a body shot but Hogg blocks it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nunez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nunez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nunez scores with a hook to the body.
Hogg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nunez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hogg is keeping busy.
Nunez pushes Hogg back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nunez.
Hogg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nunez pushes Hogg back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nunez working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nunez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hoggs head.
Nunez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nunez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hogg as Nunez tries to tie him up.
Nunez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Nunez.
Nunez misses with the head strike.
Hogg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nunez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nunez.
Nunez looking to slow down the pace here.
Nunez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hogg's elbow.
Hogg is looking for a takedown.
Hogg wants a takedown.
Nunez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nunez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hogg.
Nunez tries to stall but Hogg uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogg wants a takedown.
Nunez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hogg.
Nunez tries a body shot but Hogg blocks it.
Nunez misses with a body punch.
Nunez looking to stall.
Nunez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hogg is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nunez is defending well.
Nunez lands with a right to the head.
Hogg is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nunez is defending well.
Nunez digs a right hand underneath Hogg's ribcage. Hogg let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nunez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nunez pushes Hogg back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nunez tries to throw a body punch but Hogg avoids it by throwing Nunez back against the cage.
Nunez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hogg drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nunez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
JD Hogg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Danny Nunez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nunez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hoggs head.
Nunez lands with a short shot to the head.
Nunez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hogg drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nunez is pressed up against the cage. Hogg has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nunez down to the mat. Nunez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hogg tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nunez defends well and Hogg ends up having to push Nunez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Danny Nunez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nunez wants to clinch up but Hogg keeps it at a distance.
Hogg shoots in for a takedown but Nunez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nunez moves into the clinch.
Nunez struggles to land a body shot inside as Hogg controls his hands.
Hogg looking for a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogg has Nunez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nunez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nunez throws an elbow but misses.
Hogg takes a shot to the head.
Nunez struggles to land a body shot inside as Hogg controls his hands.
Nunez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nunez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nunez lands a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Nunez.
Nunez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hogg.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nunez lands a shoulder strike.
Nunez works on Hogg's body with a couple of short punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Nunez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nunez 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:24
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Nunez!
Danny Nunez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Titan Boma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heinz Doofenshmirtz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boma comes into the arena with Evan Jones - Domination blaring out of the sound system. Heinz Doofenshmirtz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 13 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Titan Boma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 19 - 1, fighting out of London, Heinz Doofenshmirtz!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Sergei Dronov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boma misses with a body kick.
Doofenshmirtz is looking to slow Boma down with leg kicks.
A head kick from Doofenshmirtz lands but Boma takes it in his stride.
It looks like Titan Boma has been cut.
Doofenshmirtz's coach down at Flower Power Pillow Fighters Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Doofenshmirtz's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Doofenshmirtz fakes the leg kick and cracks Boma in the body.
Doofenshmirtz cracks the inside of Boma's front leg.
Doofenshmirtz with a hook.
Doofenshmirtz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Doofenshmirtz cracks Boma with a right hand to the side of the head.
Doofenshmirtz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Doofenshmirtz tries to work over Boma's front leg with a kick but Boma checks it.
Boma throwing a counter right hand but Doofenshmirtz manages to avoid it.
Doofenshmirtz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A bone on bone clash there as Boma blocks the leg kick.
Doofenshmirtz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Boma tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Doofenshmirtz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Doofenshmirtz scores with a head kick. Boma tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A left and a right from Doofenshmirtz both land. Nice combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boma lands with a kick to the temple. Doofenshmirtz shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Heinz Doofenshmirtz has been cut.
Boma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Doofenshmirtz.
Doofenshmirtz blocks a head kick by Boma.
Doofenshmirtz throws a sloppy head kick and Boma moves out of range easily.
We've been told by Boma's head coaches at Russian Fighting Community Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Boma throws a big shot that misses.
Boma backing away here, and Doofenshmirtz unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Titan Boma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Doofenshmirtz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Heinz Doofenshmirtz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Doofenshmirtz - that will leave a mark!
Boma misses with a body punch
and Doofenshmirtz counters with an inside leg kick.
Doofenshmirtz connects with a solid leg kick.
Doofenshmirtz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Doofenshmirtz cracks the inside of Boma's front leg.
Doofenshmirtz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Boma is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A head kick by Doofenshmirtz misses
and Boma makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice leg kick lands there from Doofenshmirtz.
Doofenshmirtz throws a leg kick but Boma sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doofenshmirtz scores with a body shot.
Boma misses with an uppercut. Doofenshmirtz saw that one coming.
Doofenshmirtz is looking to chop away at Boma's legs.
As Doofenshmirtz looks to move away, Boma throws a big counter combo but Doofenshmirtz just gets out of the way.
Boma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Doofenshmirtz.
Doofenshmirtz connects with the punch.
Boma throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Doofenshmirtz.
Doofenshmirtz is looking for the big counter here.
Doofenshmirtz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Boma looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Doofenshmirtz appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Boma takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Boma leaves Doofenshmirtz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Boma tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boma chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Doofenshmirtz can pounce on him.
Boma defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Doofenshmirtz.
Titan Boma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heinz Doofenshmirtz.
Doofenshmirtz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doofenshmirtz scores with a head kick. Boma tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Titan Boma's cut is getting worse.
Boma avoids the head kick by Doofenshmirtz.
It looked like Boma wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boma paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Boma moves in looking to clinch but Doofenshmirtz pushes him off.
Boma checks a leg kick.
Boma throws a quick counter kick to the body but Doofenshmirtz avoids it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Doofenshmirtz.
Doofenshmirtz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boma. Doofenshmirtz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Doofenshmirtz goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A clash of legs there as Boma blocks the low kick.
Boma checks a leg kick.
Boma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Doofenshmirtz appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Doofenshmirtz 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Doofenshmirtz. Boma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Doofenshmirtz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boma throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Doofenshmirtz keeps the fight on the outside.
A countering left hand to the body from Doofenshmirtz misses.
Boma slips under a jab.
Boma throws a sloppy head kick and Doofenshmirtz moves out of range easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doofenshmirtz throws a lazy body kick
and Boma makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Doofenshmirtz really felt that one!
A looping hook to the body misses from Doofenshmirtz. Boma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boma lands a jab to Doofenshmirtz's midsection.
Doofenshmirtz looks winded!
A lazy body kick from Boma
and Doofenshmirtz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Doofenshmirtz takes one to the side of the head.
Boma falls off balance throwing a combination
and Doofenshmirtz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Doofenshmirtz misses the jab.
Doofenshmirtz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boma was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boma misses the shot to the body.
Boma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Doofenshmirtz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heinz Doofenshmirtz dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Doofenshmirtz misses with the combination.
Boma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Doofenshmirtz.
Heinz Doofenshmirtz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boma moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Doofenshmirtz misses with a takedown attempt - Boma sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A head kick misses from Doofenshmirtz.
Boma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Doofenshmirtz.
It looked like Boma was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Doofenshmirtz.
Doofenshmirtz scores with a jab. Boma acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Boma throws a wild body kick that Doofenshmirtz sees coming a mile off.
Doofenshmirtz 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Doofenshmirtz.
Boma misses with a double jab
and Doofenshmirtz counters with a body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Doofenshmirtz, right into the meat.
A swing and a miss from Boma.
Doofenshmirtz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doofenshmirtz tests Boma's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Boma.
A nice inside leg kick there by Doofenshmirtz. That's going to slow Boma down.
Sloppy strikes from Boma. Those never looked like landing.
Doofenshmirtz feints and then cracks Boma's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Boma down.
Boma wants to clinch up but Doofenshmirtz keeps it at a distance.
Doofenshmirtz connects with a solid leg kick.
A head kick misses from Doofenshmirtz.
Boma takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Boma takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Boma throws a right hand that misses
and Doofenshmirtz counters with a nice leg kick.
Boma throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Doofenshmirtz misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Doofenshmirtz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Doofenshmirtz scores with a kick to the body.
Doofenshmirtz throws a body kick that misses.
It looked like Boma was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Doofenshmirtz.
Doofenshmirtz misses with a leg kick
and Boma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Doofenshmirtz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boma's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Boma tries a head kick but it misses.
Boma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Doofenshmirtz.
Boma will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Doofenshmirtz tries to land a front kick but Boma steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Doofenshmirtz fails to land with a series of punches.
Boma cracks a nice hook into Doofenshmirtz's ribs.
Boma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Doofenshmirtz appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Doofenshmirtz connects with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doofenshmirtz lands a leg kick that knocks Boma off balance momentarily.
Doofenshmirtz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boma.
Boma moves out of range of the body kick.
Boma pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Doofenshmirtz thuds his right hand into Boma's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Good leg kick by Doofenshmirtz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Boma swings widly with a right hand
and Doofenshmirtz counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Doofenshmirtz throws a lazy head kick
and Boma counters with a straight right hand.
Doofenshmirtz connects with a solid leg kick.
Doofenshmirtz throws a low kick but Boma avoids it.
Doofenshmirtz just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Boma was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Doofenshmirtz.
Boma swings for the body but Doofenshmirtz moves out of range.
Doofenshmirtz throws a head kick that Boma semi-blocks.
Doofenshmirtz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boma.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doofenshmirtz throws an off balance right hand
and Boma counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doofenshmirtz delivers a nice body kick.
Doofenshmirtz avoids the head kick by Boma.
A chopping leg kick lands by Doofenshmirtz.
Boma looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Boma clinches with his opponent.
Doofenshmirtz is trying to maintain a safe position but Boma gets an underhook and turns Doofenshmirtz into the cage.
Boma misses with a body punch.
Doofenshmirtz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Boma smiles and moves away.
Doofenshmirtz throws a low kick, looking for Boma's leg but Boma calmly moves out of range.
Boma appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Boma lands an overhand right.
Boma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Doofenshmirtz scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heinz Doofenshmirtz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Doofenshmirtz thumps Boma with a low kick.
Boma stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Doofenshmirtz.
Boma walks into a straight right hand from Doofenshmirtz.
Doofenshmirtz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Doofenshmirtz keeps Boma at a distance using the push kick.
Doofenshmirtz looks to throw the jab but Boma is out of range.
Doofenshmirtz feints and then cracks Boma's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Boma down.
Doofenshmirtz fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Doofenshmirtz.
Boma throws a body shot but no joy.
Boma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Doofenshmirtz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Doofenshmirtz with a jab.
Doofenshmirtz connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doofenshmirtz thows a leg kick but Boma checks it
and Boma cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Doofenshmirtz slips under a jab from Boma.
Crunch! Doofenshmirtz slams his shin into Boma's torso.
Doofenshmirtz thuds a left hand into Boma's body.
Doofenshmirtz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boma moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Doofenshmirtz moves out of range of the body kick.
Boma works the jab nicely.
Doofenshmirtz throws a leg kick that misses.
Doofenshmirtz throws an off balance right hand
and Doofenshmirtz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boma avoids the head kick by Doofenshmirtz.
Boma throws a quick counter head kick but Doofenshmirtz was just out of range.
Boma throws a right and a left that both miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Doofenshmirtz. Boma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Doofenshmirtz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Boma has Doofenshmirtz up against the cage in a clinch.
Titan Boma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boma taking a breather.
Doofenshmirtz avoiding damage.
Doofenshmirtz stalls.
A short uppercut from Doofenshmirtz.
Boma gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Doofenshmirtz.
Boma looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Doofenshmirtz pulls guard.
Boma trying to control the position from guard on top but Doofenshmirtz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boma has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doofenshmirtz looking to control.
Boma looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Doofenshmirtz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Boma trying to control the position from guard on top but Doofenshmirtz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Doofenshmirtz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Doofenshmirtz wants to sweep here but Boma controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Boma postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Doofenshmirtz looking for a sweep. Not yet Doofenshmirtz, not yet.
Doofenshmirtz looking to control.
Doofenshmirtz has Boma pulled in close to control his posture.
Doofenshmirtz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boma slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Boma trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Doofenshmirtz is looking for a triangle here but Boma uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Boma will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boma is working Doofenshmirtz over with some ground and pound from side control.
Heinz Doofenshmirtz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Heinz Doofenshmirtz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Doofenshmirtz 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heinz Doofenshmirtz!
Heinz Doofenshmirtz thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Bronson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Vladimirovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bronson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Charles Bronson - Youth Attack. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charles Bronson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Vladimirovich!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Igor Prikhodko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for Bronson.
Bronson throws a hook but Vladimirovich blocks it.
Bronson ducks under a wild hook from Vladimirovich.
Bronson looks to throw the jab but Vladimirovich is out of range.
Bronson misses with the combination.
Vladimirovich lands with an overhand left.
It looks like Charles Bronson has been cut.
Vladimirovich missing with a left hand there. Bronson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Bronson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bronson misses with a body punch
and Vladimirovich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vladimirovich shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vladimirovich misses the shot to the body.
Bronson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
It looks like Vladimir Vladimirovich has been cut.
Vladimirovich scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vladimirovich stops Bronson from getting back to his feet.
Vladimirovich looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Vladimirovich not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bronson is trying to stand back up but Vladimirovich is controlling him
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vladimirovich trying to control from half guard but Bronson is working away.
Vladimirovich is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Vladimirovich scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bronson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vladimirovich.
Bronson is trying to stand.
Vladimirovich throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vladimirovich is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bronson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Vladimirovich slips a nice elbow through Bronson's hands, connecting with Bronson's forehead.
Bronson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vladimirovich scores with a couple of nice shots.
Vladimirovich prevents Bronson from standing back up.
Vladimirovich drops an elbow to the side of Bronson's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vladimirovich seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bronson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bronson taking some punishment here, with Vladimirovich in his half guard.
Bronson is trying to stand up here but Vladimirovich is controlling him well.
Vladimirovich not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vladimirovich seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bronson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vladimirovich passes to side control.
Vladimirovich has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bronson wants to get back to his feet but Vladimirovich drags him back down.
Vladimirovich scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bronson to see if he's OK.
Vladimirovich lands a decent elbow from side control.
Charles Bronson's cut is getting worse.
Bronson is trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vladimirovich scores with punches from side control.
Charles Bronson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Charles Bronson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Vladimir Vladimirovich!
Vladimir Vladimirovich 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.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dimentiy Boykin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lubomir Mihailovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boykin comes to the cage accompanied by Пересмотри. Mihailovic comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Otherwise - Soldiers kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Lubomir Mihailovic told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
40 - 36 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dimentiy Boykin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lubomir Mihailovic!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksandr Martynov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boykin throws a nice looking combination but Mihailovic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A combination from Mihailovic does no damage.
Boykin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mihailovic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boykin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mihailovic on his heels. He'll look to pass Mihailovic's guard now, I'm sure.
Mihailovic wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Boykin manages to pass to side control.
Mihailovic tries to kick Boykin off but Boykin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Boykin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mihailovic is trying to stand up here but Boykin is controlling him well.
Boykin works his way into side control.
Boykin works to advance to full mount. Mihailovic defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Boykin working for a submission but Mihailovic is keeping him at bay.
Mihailovic is trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boykin with a couple of short strikes.
The referee warns Mihailovic that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boykin looking to secure an arm triangle but Mihailovic defends it well.
Boykin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mihailovic is looking to escape.
Boykin looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Boykin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mihailovic tries to buck Boykin off but he can't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mihailovic takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Mihailovic trying desperately to get to his feet.
Boykin lands a couple of good shots and Mihailovic has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Boykin has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Boykin lands punches and elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Boykin looking for the RNC.
Boykin working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Boykin is punishing Mihailovic with strikes - can he finish him?!
Boykin sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Mihailovic taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dimentiy Boykin!
After the fight, Dimentiy Boykin was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenalemodisa Mabogo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Petely (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mabogo comes into the arena with 3 Doors Down - Duck and Run blaring out of the sound system. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 22 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kenalemodisa Mabogo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Petely!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Vladimir Khabensky and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Petely tries to score a body lock takedown but Mabogo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mabogo lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Petely tries to roll over but Mabogo keeps him under control.
Mabogo is looking for a kimura here.
Mabogo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mabogo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petely actively working from the bottom here.
Petely moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Petely keeping full guard, as Mabogo tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petely tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mabogo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Petely has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Bi-Polar Asylum LV's #1 Public Training Center . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Mabogo wants to pass the guard but Petely is keeping the position.
Mabogo trying to control the position from guard on top but Petely is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mabogo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Petely keeping moving, preventing Mabogo from controlling successfully.
Petely is looking for a triangle but Mabogo pushes his legs off easily.
Mabogo wants to control from the top but Petely keeps moving.
Mabogo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Petely working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mabogo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mabogo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mabogo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Petely looking for a sweep. Not yet Petely, not yet.
Mabogo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mabogo trying to control but Petely is working from the bottom.
Petely looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Petely is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mabogo landing with the ground and pound.
Mabogo passes into half guard.
Mabogo tries to pass to full mount but Petely defends it.
Petely looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mabogo content to control rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mabogo trying to control the action but Petely is working from the bottom.
Petely misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Mabogo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Petely looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mabogo wants to take a breather but Petely is having none of it.
Mabogo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Petely is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Petely is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Petely looking for submissions off his back.
Mabogo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mabogo is looking to take a break and control but Petely is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mabogo works his way into full mount!
Mabogo landing punches.
Mabogo fails to advance to Petely's back.
Mabogo avoids the attempt from Petely to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Petely is squirming around, avoiding Mabogo's attempts to control the action.
Mabogo prevents Petely from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenalemodisa Mabogo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mabogo pushes Petely up against the cage in a clinch.
Petely has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mabogo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Petely wants to take the fight to the mat but Mabogo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Petely has Mabogo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mabogo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kenalemodisa Mabogo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Petely.
Petely has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mabogo after a bit of a struggle.
Petely tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Petely tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mabogo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mabogo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Mabogo.
Petely takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Peter Petely has been cut.
Petely takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mabogo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mabogo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mabogo landing knees to the body.
Mabogo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A left hand lands to the body for Mabogo.
Petely is breathing heavily.
Nice elbow from Mabogo.
Petely is rocked!
Mabogo lands a shoulder strike.
Petely is still on wobbly legs! Can Mabogo finish him?
Mabogo unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Petely! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Mabogo is unloading with more strikes now! Petely drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenalemodisa Mabogo!
In his post fight interview, Kenalemodisa Mabogo started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Kovalenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dre Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
59 - 32 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolai Kovalenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dre Parker!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kovalenko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kovalenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Parker is just out of range.
Kovalenko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kovalenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Parker avoids the head kick by Kovalenko.
Kovalenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Parker is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kovalenko fails to land with a series of punches.
Parker misses with a two punch combination.
Parker swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
It looks like Dre Parker has been cut.
Kovalenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Parker throws out the jab.
Kovalenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Parker drops Kovalenko with a nice combination! Parker dives into Kovalenko's guard, looking to finish!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovalenko has a closed guard, preventing Parker from standing up.
Parker decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kovalenko, up you get!
Kovalenko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kovalenko misses with a double jab
and Parker counters with a straight right hand.
Parker throws a jab when Kovalenko was well out of range.
Kovalenko throws a nice looking combination but Parker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little jabbing left from Parker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nikolai Kovalenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kovalenko throws a sloppy head kick and Parker moves out of range easily.
Parker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kovalenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Parker! But no joy.
Kovalenko misses with a two punch combination.
Parker unleashes a big counter combination but Kovalenko bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovalenko tries to bum rush Parker with a series of wild strikes but Parker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from Kovalenko.
Kovalenko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Parker.
Parker connects with a body shot.
Parker misses with the combination.
Kovalenko is looking to counter punch.
Kovalenko fails to land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kovalenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Parker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kovalenko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Kovalenko.
Parker takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kovalenko scores with a jab to the head.
Kovalenko throws a head kick but Parker moves out of range.
Parker is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kovalenko scores with a jab to the body.
Kovalenko throws a lazy uppercut
and Parker counters with a flying knee that drops Kovalenko! Parker dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dre Parker!
A relieved looking Dre Parker thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Garik Harlamov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boogie Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garik Harlamov has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
42 - 23 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Garik Harlamov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boogie Knight!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Illya Tyunina and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knight scores with a jab to the body.
Harlamov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Harlamov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Knight can pounce on him.
Knight throws a sloppy head kick and Harlamov moves out of range easily.
Knight pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knight tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knight throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Harlamov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Our spies down at at Barbell Brigade - $1000 inform us that Knight has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Harlamov throws a strike but Knight rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Harlamov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Knight has passed into half guard!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Harlamov actively working from the bottom here.
Knight seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Harlamov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harlamov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Harlamov with the active half guard here but Knight passes nicely into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harlamov is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harlamov struggling a bit here.
The referee asks Knight politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Knight prefers to stall for the moment though.
Knight trying to control the position but Harlamov is working away.
Harlamov seems a little lost for a moment, as Knight dominates the positioning.
Harlamov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Harlamov looking for submissions off his back.
Knight is trying to control. Harlamov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Harlamov tries to get to full guard but Knight has control of the leg.
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.
Harlamov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Knight pulls his head out easily.
Knight landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Harlamov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Knight wants to take a breather but Harlamov is having none of it.
Harlamov actively working from the bottom here.
Harlamov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Knight.
Harlamov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Harlamov is not content to let Knight control the position.
Knight prevents Harlamov from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight tries to stand but can't do so whilst Harlamov controls his leg.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Harlamov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Harlamov wants to control but Knight is keeping busy.
Harlamov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Harlamov is trying to get back to full guard.
Harlamov has a hand on Knight's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Knight takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Knight looking to ground and pound but Harlamov is blocking nicely.
Harlamov is squirming around, avoiding Knight's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harlamov tries to lock up and control but Knight gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Knight controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harlamov is looking to improve his position but Knight isn't that keen on the idea.
Knight looking to control but Harlamov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Harlamov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Harlamov tries to lock up and control but Knight gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harlamov is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Harlamov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boogie Knight dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Knight fails to land with a series of punches.
Harlamov misses with a takedown attempt - Knight sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Knight loads up on a big right hand but Harlamov slips the punch.
Harlamov dives in for a single leg takedown but Knight sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Knight throws a fast counter high kick but Harlamov manages to duck under it in time.
Knight scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
You can see the frustration on Harlamov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Knight working the ground and pound but Harlamov is defending the strikes.
Knight has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knight in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Harlamov is trying to control Knight's posture but Knight avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harlamov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight tries to stand but Harlamov is controlling his head.
Harlamov is trying to control Knight's posture but Knight avoids it.
Knight remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Knight trying to control the position but Harlamov is working away.
Knight lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Harlamov down.
Knight working away.
Knight misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Knight tries for a kimura but Harlamov is defending well.
Harlamov tries to buck Knight off but Knight is having none of it.
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.
Harlamov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Harlamov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Knight sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Harlamov is not content to let Knight control the position.
Harlamov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Harlamov wants to control but Knight is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Knight thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Harlamov tries to get to full guard but Knight has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Harlamov is not content to let Knight control the position.
Knight slips a nice elbow through Harlamov's hands, connecting with Harlamov's forehead.
Harlamov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Knight is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Knight is trying to control. Harlamov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Harlamov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Knight wants to control but Harlamov is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ground and pound from Knight.
Knight not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Harlamov is not content to let Knight control the position.
Knight stalling.
Harlamov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Knight missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Harlamov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Knight's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Knight's back!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knight preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Harlamov.
Harlamov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boogie Knight showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Harlamov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Knight.
Boogie Knight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harlamov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Knight sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Harlamov somewhat.
Harlamov slips a jab from Knight.
Harlamov gets tackled into the cage by Knight. Knight maintains the clinch.
Knight's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Knight fails in his attempt to clinch.
Knight takes the fight into the clinch.
Knight with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight wants to get back to striking at distance but Harlamov won't allow it.
Knight trying to control the position but instead, Harlamov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Knight into the cage.
Knight lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Harlamov backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knight throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Harlamov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Harlamov has hold of one of Knight's legs. Knight is fighting the takedown attempt but Harlamov gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Harlamov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Knight is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Knight works his way into side control.
Knight content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight cracks Harlamov with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Knight controls the position from side control.
Knight working the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An elbow from Knight crashes against the mat.
Knight wants to lay and pray for a moment but Harlamov keeps working.
Harlamov defending against the ground and pound.
Knight misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Knight is putting a hurting on Harlamov here, landing some big shots from side control.
Harlamov regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Harlamov is looking to improve his position.
Knight throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Knight thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Harlamov's head.
Knight landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Knight wants to lay and pray for a moment but Harlamov keeps working.
Knight trying to control the pace.
Knight wants to take a breather but Harlamov is having none of it.
Garik Harlamov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knight is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Harlamov actively working from the bottom here.
Harlamov has hold of Knight's hands but Knight slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight wants to lay and pray for a moment but Harlamov keeps working.
Harlamov actively working from the bottom here.
Knight wants to lay and pray for a moment but Harlamov keeps working.
Harlamov actively working from the bottom here.
Harlamov actively working from the bottom here.
Knight not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knight performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Harlamov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boogie Knight comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Knight has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boogie Knight!
After winning the bout, Boogie Knight thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scott Norton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artem Irhin (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 super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Scott Norton!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Artem Irhin!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Irhin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Irhin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Irhin tries to clinch up.
Norton needs to keep his hands up - Irhin had a free shot at his head there.
Norton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Norton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Irhin has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Artem Irhin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Irhin tries to clinch there but Norton circles away.
Irhin takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irhin misses with a knee to the head.
Norton scores with a nice hook to the head.
Irhin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Irhin wants a takedown but no success here.
Irhin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Norton's elbow.
Irhin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Norton backwards.
Irhin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irhin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Still in the clinch, Norton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Norton taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Irhin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Norton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Norton throws a punch but it's blocked by Irhin.
Irhin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Irhin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Irhin'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.
Irhin receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Norton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Irhin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Norton works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Norton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Irhin lands an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Norton as Irhin tries to tie him up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Irhin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Norton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Irhin.
It looked like Norton was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Irhin.
Norton keeps the fight on the outside.
An attempted straight right counter from Norton misses the target.
Irhin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Norton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Norton does it's job there.
Norton throws a jab when Irhin was well out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Irhin, right into the meat.
Irhin tries to clinch up
and Norton counters with a nice right hand that sends Irhin toppling to the canvas! Irhin scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Norton finish him?!
Irhin is rocked!
Irhin throws a combination that misses
and Norton counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Scott Norton!
Scott Norton retains his super heavyweight title!
Scott Norton really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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