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DFC 22: Midweek Massacre PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bob Truck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ludo Van Veen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bob Truck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ludo Van Veen!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Veen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Truck has time to react.
Truck thows a left - swing and a miss!
Truck closes the distance and clinches up with Van Veen, looking for a takedown. Truck pushes Van Veen against the cage but Van Veen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A big right from Truck misses.
Van Veen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Truck.
Van Veen scores with a jab.
Truck swings away with a body shot that misses
and Van Veen counters with a huge left! Truck is in big trouble! He's backing up but Van Veen isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Truck from any more damage. A dominating finish by Van Veen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ludo Van Veen!
Ludo Van Veen really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that KAISER logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Ethan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gurgen Davidyan (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryan Ethan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gurgen Davidyan!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Konstantin Menshow and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davidyan misses with a looping right.
Davidyan throws an overhand right that lands on Ethan's shoulder, as Ethan tries to avoid the shot.
Ethan closes the distance and clinches.
Davidyan scores with a shot to the side of Ethan's head.
Davidyan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ethan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ethan misses with a body punch.
Davidyan misses with a body punch.
Davidyan tries to work over Ethan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ethan gets through Davidyan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Davidyan takes a shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Davidyan.
Ethan can't find room to land a body shot as Davidyan controls the action.
Ethan swings wildly with an uppercut but Davidyan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ethan has a couple of punches blocked by Davidyan.
Davidyan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Davidyan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ethan swings wildly with an uppercut but Davidyan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Davidyan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ethan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Davidyan.
Davidyan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Davidyan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Davidyan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ethan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Davidyan misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Davidyan.
Davidyan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ethan misses with the head strike.
Ethan misses with some punches.
Davidyan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ethan misses with the head strike.
We've been hearing reports that Ethan has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ethan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ethan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Davidyan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ethan's elbow.
Davidyan lands a body shot.
Davidyan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Davidyan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ethan lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Davidyan.
Davidyan scores with a shot to the side of Ethan's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ethan scores with a shot to the side of Davidyan's head.
A right handed body shot lands from Davidyan.
Davidyan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ethan backwards.
Ethan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Davidyan lands an uppercut.
Ethan takes a shot to the head.
Davidyan misses with a body punch.
Ethan prevents a body shot from Davidyan.
Davidyan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Davidyan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ethan backwards.
Davidyan throws a punch but it's blocked by Ethan.
Davidyan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Davidyan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ethan working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Ethan fails to land.
Ethan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ethan misses with the head strike.
Davidyan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Davidyan pushes Ethan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Davidyan.
Good body shot from Davidyan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davidyan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Davidyan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Davidyan can't find room to land a body shot as Ethan controls the action.
Ethan misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Davidyan.
Davidyan lands with a light punch inside.
Davidyan swings wildly with an uppercut but Ethan uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ethan.
Ethan can't find room to land a body shot as Davidyan controls the action.
Davidyan struggles to land a body shot inside as Ethan controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Davidyan.
Davidyan swings wildly with an uppercut but Ethan uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Davidyan.
Ethan lands a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Davidyan fails to land.
Davidyan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Davidyan blocking some punches.
Ethan throws a punch but it's blocked by Davidyan.
Ethan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Davidyan.
Ethan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ethan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ethan misses with the head strike.
Ethan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davidyan tries to work over Ethan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Davidyan struggles to land a body shot inside as Ethan controls his hands.
Davidyan swings wildly with an uppercut but Ethan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ethan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Davidyan throws a punch but it's blocked by Ethan.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Davidyan.
Ethan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ethan working aggressively here.
Davidyan lands an uppercut.
Ethan has a couple of punches blocked by Davidyan.
Davidyan can't find room to land a body shot as Ethan controls the action.
Davidyan has a couple of punches blocked by Ethan.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short body shot lands from Davidyan as the two fighters clinch.
Davidyan gets through Ethan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Davidyan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gurgen Davidyan 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.
Ethan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ethan slips under a jab.
Ethan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ethan has managed to clinch.
Davidyan lands a left hand.
Davidyan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ethan can't find room to land a body shot as Davidyan controls the action.
Ethan blocking some punches.
Davidyan has a couple of punches blocked by Ethan.
Davidyan misses with a punch to the body.
Ethan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Davidyan backwards.
Davidyan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ethan.
Davidyan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ethan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ethan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Davidyan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ethan blocks a body shot from Davidyan.
Davidyan misses with some punches.
Davidyan can't find room to land a body shot as Ethan controls the action.
Ethan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ethan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ethan misses with a punch on the inside.
Davidyan presses Ethan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ethan swings wildly with an uppercut but Davidyan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ethan throws a head punch that misses.
Davidyan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Davidyan lands a nice uppercut.
Ethan blocks a body shot from Davidyan.
Ethan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Davidyan misses with a punch to the body.
Davidyan struggles to land a body shot inside as Ethan controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Davidyan.
Davidyan has a couple of punches blocked by Ethan.
Davidyan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ethan's elbow.
Davidyan misses with a body punch.
Davidyan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ethan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ethan misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Davidyan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ethan throws a punch but it's blocked by Davidyan.
A head punch on the inside from Ethan fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ethan.
Ethan misses with the head strike.
Ethan has a couple of punches blocked by Davidyan.
Davidyan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ethan misses with some punches.
Davidyan scores with a shot to the side of Ethan's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Davidyan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ethan swings wildly with an uppercut but Davidyan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Davidyan throws a punch but it's blocked by Ethan.
Davidyan lands with a light punch inside.
Ethan struggles to land a body shot inside as Davidyan controls his hands.
Ethan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Davidyan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ethan throws a punch but it's blocked by Davidyan.
Davidyan pushes Ethan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ethan blocking some punches.
Ethan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Davidyan scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davidyan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Davidyan blocking some punches.
Davidyan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ethan misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ethan fails to land.
A left hand lands to the body for Davidyan.
Nice body punch from Ethan.
Davidyan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Davidyan tries a body shot but Ethan blocks it.
Ethan throws a head punch that misses.
Davidyan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Davidyan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ethan backwards.
A body shot lands from Ethan.
Ethan misses with some punches.
Davidyan throws a punch but it's blocked by Ethan.
Ethan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Davidyan misses with some punches.
Ethan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Davidyan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ethan.
Ethan swings wildly with an uppercut but Davidyan uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ethan misses with a hook from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Davidyan.
Davidyan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ethan swings wildly with an uppercut but Davidyan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Davidyan blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davidyan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ethan tries a body shot but Davidyan blocks it.
Ethan swings wildly with an uppercut but Davidyan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Davidyan scores with a hook to the body.
Ethan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ethan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ethan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Davidyan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Davidyan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ethan throws a head punch that misses.
Davidyan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ethan misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gurgen Davidyan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Davidyan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Davidyan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ethan moves away.
Ethan clinches.
Davidyan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ethan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ethan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Davidyan blocks a body shot from Ethan.
Davidyan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Davidyan blocking some punches.
Davidyan gets through Ethan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ethan throws a head punch that misses.
Ethan misses with a punch on the inside.
Davidyan blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davidyan scores with a shot to the side of Ethan's head.
Ethan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Davidyan lands a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Davidyan fails to land.
Davidyan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Davidyan lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davidyan tries a body shot but Ethan blocks it.
Davidyan misses with a punch to the body.
Ethan takes a shot to the head.
Ethan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Davidyan prevents a body shot from Ethan.
Davidyan lands with a light punch inside.
Ethan misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ethan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ethan misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Davidyan.
A head punch on the inside from Ethan fails to land.
Davidyan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Davidyan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ethan misses with some punches.
Davidyan throws a head punch that misses.
Ethan swings wildly with an uppercut but Davidyan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Davidyan misses with a punch to the body.
Ethan scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ethan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davidyan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Davidyan has a couple of punches blocked by Ethan.
Davidyan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ethan misses with a punch to the body.
Ethan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Davidyan misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Davidyan.
Ethan misses with the head strike.
Davidyan misses with some punches.
Davidyan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ethan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ethan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Davidyan lands with a left to the head.
Gurgen Davidyan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ethan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ethan prevents a body shot from Davidyan.
Davidyan misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Davidyan.
Davidyan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Davidyan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ethans head.
Davidyan blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davidyan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Well,Ethan is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Ethan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ethan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Davidyan pushes Ethan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Davidyan tries a body shot but Ethan blocks it.
Ethan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Davidyan.
Davidyan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ethans head.
Ethan lands a nice uppercut.
Ethan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Davidyan or not.
Ethan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ethan.
Ethan working aggressively here.
Davidyan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Davidyan misses with a body punch.
Davidyan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ethan.
Ethan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ethan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ethan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Davidyan's elbow.
Davidyan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Davidyan.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
Ethan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Davidyan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ethan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Davidyan's elbow.
Davidyan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ethan swings wildly with an uppercut but Davidyan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ethan throws a head punch that misses.
Ethan misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ethan.
Davidyan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ethan or not.
Ethan throws a punch but it's blocked by Davidyan.
A head punch on the inside from Davidyan fails to land.
Davidyan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gurgen Davidyan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A nice right hand lands inside from Davidyan.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ethan.
Ryan Ethan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Davidyan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ethan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gurgen Davidyan.
Well Davidyan 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Gurgen Davidyan!
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Gurgen Davidyan!
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Gurgen Davidyan!
Gurgen Davidyan wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaxson Rowling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Batista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Batista has chosen I Walk Alone as his entrance music. Dave Batista has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jaxson Rowling!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dave Batista!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Sergei Dronov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batista closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rowling circles away.
Rowling lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rowling looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rowling shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rowling showed some decent athleticism there.
Batista gets back to full guard.
Rowling trying to stand up but can't free himself from Batista's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batista is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Rowling frees his head nicely. Oh but Batista has switched to an armbar! Rowling is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Dave Batista!
Dave Batista was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikhail Bezrukov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Stone (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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260 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mikhail Bezrukov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joe Stone!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bezrukov's waist but Bezrukov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stone off to one side.
Bezrukov dives in and scores a takedown into Stone's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stone trying to control the position.
Bezrukov is in close to Stone's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bezrukov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Stone looking for a guillotine here but Bezrukov defends easily.
Bezrukov wants to pass the guard but Stone is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone has his foot on Bezrukov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bezrukov works his way back into a safe position though.
Bezrukov is looking to work some ground and pound but Stone has wrist control.
Stone is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bezrukov wants to pass the guard but Stone is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone has his hands on Bezrukov's head, controlling the position.
Stone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bezrukov is aware though and is defending well.
Stone looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bezrukov is sitting in close to Stone's body. Stone has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Bezrukov is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Bezrukov is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Stone.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Joe Stone!
Joe Stone seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Basty Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiram Cummins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Basty Jones has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Brawler
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Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Basty Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hiram Cummins!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Sergei Dronov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jones counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jones content to control rather than advance.
Jones lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cummins keeps working.
Jones moves nicely into side control.
Jones has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones working the body and head with strikes.
Jones cracks Cummins with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Cummins is rocked!
Cummins is looking to reverse the position.
Cummins is still in real trouble! Can Jones finish him?
Jones in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Cummins looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Jones turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Basty Jones!
An out of breath Basty Jones thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vinicius Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jani McPetteri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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215 lbs
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218 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vinicius Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jani McPetteri!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Illya Tyunina and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones missing with a left hand there. McPetteri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McPetteri flicks out a counter leg kick but Jones steps away.
Jones takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jani McPetteri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McPetteri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
McPetteri feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jones's calf.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McPetteri fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jones stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McPetteri.
Jones misses with a hook. McPetteri ducked under it nicely.
Jones misses with an uppercut. McPetteri saw that one coming.
Jones with a hook.
McPetteri motions for Jones to come forward. McPetteri throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for McPetteri.
McPetteri throws a leg kick which misses Jones's front leg but catches the back leg as Jones tries to avoid it.
Jones throws a body punch but McPetteri moves out of range.
Jones lands with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones looks to throw the jab but McPetteri is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Both fighters circling a little - McPetteri finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
McPetteri moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McPetteri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McPetteri.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
McPetteri steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
McPetteri looks to land a body kick but Jones moved away.
A little feinted left hand from Jones on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A head kick by McPetteri misses
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McPetteri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jones lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by McPetteri.
McPetteri lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McPetteri throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McPetteri lands with a thumping leg kick.
A jab from Jones does it's job there.
A good leg kick by McPetteri.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McPetteri.
McPetteri throws a low kick but Jones moves out of range easily.
McPetteri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
McPetteri throws a leg kick but Jones sees it coming and moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Jones misses the target.
Jones throws a lazy uppercut
and McPetteri counters with a nice body kick.
McPetteri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jones is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jones throws a jab when McPetteri was well out of range.
McPetteri scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
It looks like Vinicius Jones has been cut.
Jones is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Jones is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jones blocks a head kick by McPetteri.
McPetteri fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jones is out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Jones blocks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a looping right.
McPetteri keeps Jones at a distance using the push kick.
Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McPetteri at a distance.
Jones swings widly with a right hand
and McPetteri counters with a thumping low kick.
A leg kick checked by Jones.
A nice leg kick lands there from McPetteri.
McPetteri swings widly with a right hand
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on McPetteri's shoulder, as McPetteri tries to avoid the shot.
Jones checks the leg kick nicely there.
It looked like Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McPetteri connects with a leg kick. Jones looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on McPetteri's shoulder, as McPetteri tries to avoid the shot.
McPetteri punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch.
McPetteri lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McPetteri moves away from the strike by Jones.
Jones's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McPetteri throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McPetteri.
McPetteri looks for the body kick but Jones saw that one coming.
Jones throwing a counter right hand but McPetteri manages to avoid it.
McPetteri thumps Jones with a low kick.
Jones missing with a left hand there. McPetteri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McPetteri scores with a kick to the body.
Jones is breathing heavily.
McPetteri scores with a nice body kick.
McPetteri lands with a nice body kick.
McPetteri tries a head kick but it misses.
McPetteri lands a big head kick that sends Jones tumbling to the mat! McPetteri takes a step backwards and waves Jones back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McPetteri moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from McPetteri! Jones is out on his feet! McPetteri rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Jones is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Jones is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jani McPetteri!
An out of breath Jani McPetteri thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Parasenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnnie Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vladimir Parasenko had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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184 lbs
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192 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Parasenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Johnnie Walker!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Illya Tyunina and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker cracks a nice hook into Parasenko's ribs.
Walker is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Parasenko.
An inside leg kick lands from Walker.
A lazy left from Walker finds it's target.
Parasenko takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Walker has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Parasenko misses with a wild body shot.
Walker throws a head kick that misses.
Walker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Walker.
Parasenko takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Walker lands with a right hand.
Walker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Parasenko is rocked!
Walker fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Parasenko square on the jaw! Damn, Parasenko is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johnnie Walker!
Johnnie Walker bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronald Reagan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Cruz might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to My Way - Limpbizkit. Rafael Cruz is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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27
184 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
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28
182 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rafael Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ronald Reagan!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Dmitry Maklakov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cruz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cruz is looking to counter punch.
Cruz drops his hands momentarily and Reagan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cruz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Reagan slips a straight right by Cruz.
Cruz throws a hook but Reagan avoids it easily.
Reagan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A swing and a miss from Cruz.
Reagan gets caught flat footed, as Cruz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Reagan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Reagan looking for a sweep. Not yet Reagan, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reagan keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
Reagan trying to keep a closed guard but Cruz is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reagan is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Reagan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Reagan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Reagan wants to sweep here but Cruz controlling him for the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice defenses there by Cruz.
Reagan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cruz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Reagan thinking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Reagan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cruz blocks a jab.
Cruz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice cross by Cruz.
Ronald Reagan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cruz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cruz closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Reagan to the mat! Reagan manages to get full guard.
Reagan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Cruz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Reagan keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
Reagan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reagan wants to stand up but Cruz is controlling him.
Reagan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Cruz looking to pass the guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cruz ducks right into an uppercut from Reagan.
Cruz slips under a jab from Reagan.
Cruz tries to counter with a takedown but Reagan is quick to defend against it.
That's four 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.
Cruz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cruz is rocked!
Reagan measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Cruz! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Ronald Reagan!
The defeated Rafael Cruz had this to say: 'This is it; can't be losing to subpar competition. I'm outta here '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Vos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adams kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Thom Pace - Maybe. Tom Vos acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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220 lbs
8 - 0 - 0 |
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215 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 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 New York, Tom Vos!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Vladimir Khabensky and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams lands a slapping body shot.
James Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adams misses with a hook. Vos ducked under it nicely.
Adams keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
It looks like Tom Vos has been cut.
Adams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Adams throws a big shot that misses.
Adams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vos has a takedown stuffed.
Adams staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Adams jabs Vos right on the nose. Vos blinks but takes it well.
Adams lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vos takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams throws a hook to the side of Vos's head but Vos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vos tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Adams punishes Vos's body with a nice straight punch.
Adams wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Adams.
Vos drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Adams defends it well.
Vos slips a jab from Adams.
Adams misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Vos misses the target.
Vos gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Adams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adams pushes Vos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Adams lands a big right hand that drops Vos! The killer instinct kicks in and Adams finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Adams!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Adams!
James Adams retains his light heavyweight title!
James Adams really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that KnockOut logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keith Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maurice Vachon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vachon has chosen Mad Dog Tribute as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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21
250 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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28
240 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Keith Bishop!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Maurice Vachon!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Vladimir Khabensky and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bishop bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vachon's head.
It looks like Maurice Vachon has been cut.
Vachon looks to land a right hand but Bishop moved out of range.
Vachon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bishop was well out of range. Poor timing from Vachon.
It looked like Bishop was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vachon.
Vachon misses with an uppercut.
Vachon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bishop counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Vachon is looking to clinch but Bishop is avoiding it.
Bishop scores with a hook.
Vachon feints and as Bishop raises his hands in defense, Vachon changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vachon throws a strike but Bishop rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Vachon has his hands on Bishop's head, controlling the position.
Vachon wants to sweep but no luck.
Vachon has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at True North Fight Team. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bishop controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vachon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bishop has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Vachon being controlled here, momentarily.
Vachon wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vachon pulls Bishop in close to prevent any damage.
Bishop stopping the sweep attempt from Vachon.
Bishop postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bishop lunges at Vachon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vachon's hand.
Vachon shoots in for a takedown but Bishop shows good takedown defense.
Vachon drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bishop trying to control the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bishop holds on and takes a little breather.
Vachon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vachon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vachon trying to control the position from guard on top but Bishop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vachon passes Bishop's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Vachon working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Vachon throwing shots but Bishop is blocking nicely.
Bishop won't allow Vachon to pass to mount.
Bishop blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vachon.
Vachon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vachon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vachon stalling.
Vachon passes to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vachon throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Vachon with the ground and pound from mount.
Bishop is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Vachon lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bishop hang on?
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Vachon cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Vachon looking to control but Bishop is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bishop on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bishop tries to get out of the position.
Bishop regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maurice Vachon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maurice Vachon's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Vachon shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bishop napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Who's going to make the next move?
Vachon tries to move to mount but Bishop blocks the move with his legs.
Bishop knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vachon on the ground.
Bishop tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vachon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Vachon is chipping away with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vachon controlling the position.
Bishop wants to control but Vachon postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vachon trying to control the position but Bishop is working away.
Vachon creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Bishop takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Bishop is not content to let Vachon control the position.
Vachon landing strikes.
Vachon scoring with punches and elbows.
Vachon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vachon tries to score with some ground and pound. Bishop controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Vachon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bishop, who protects the arm well.
Vachon scores with punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vachon is chipping away with strikes.
Vachon throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Vachon tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Vachon grinds an elbow into Bishop's temple.
Vachon scores with punches from side control.
Vachon is looking to take a break and control but Bishop is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Check out the look on Vachon's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The strikes coming from Vachon are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vachon sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bishop is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Bishop prevents Vachon from moving into mount.
Bishop is not content to let Vachon control the position.
Bishop dodges the ground and pound from Vachon.
Vachon cracks Bishop with a big right hand but Bishop just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Vachon working the ground and pound but Bishop is defending the strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vachon working the body and head with strikes.
Bishop parries the strikes from Vachon easily there. Vachon is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bishop to escape.
Bishop defending against the ground and pound.
Bishop parries the strikes from Vachon easily there. Vachon is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bishop to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vachon controls the position.
Vachon trying to control the position but Bishop is working away.
Vachon tries to advance to mount but Bishop denies him.
Vachon 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.
Bishop managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Vachon.
Vachon in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Vachon creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bishop sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maurice Vachon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Maurice Vachon's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bishop lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Vachon shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bishop manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Vachon tries to free his leg and advance position but Bishop is retaining full guard.
Bishop keeping moving, preventing Vachon from controlling successfully.
Vachon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bishop will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vachon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vachon landing with the ground and pound.
Maurice Vachon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vachon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vachon trying to control but Bishop is working from the bottom.
Bishop avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vachon wants to control from the top but Bishop keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vachon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vachon clinches.
Still in the clinch, Bishop scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bishop can't find room to land a body shot as Vachon controls the action.
Vachon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bishop blocks a body shot from Vachon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vachon misses with a punch to the body.
Vachon looking for a takedown.
Vachon is working Bishop over against the cage.
Vachon blocks an uppercut.
Vachon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bishop works on Vachon's body with a couple of short punches.
Bishop lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vachon.
Bishop can't find room to land a body shot as Vachon controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bishop.
Vachon tries to score a body lock takedown but Bishop shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Keith Bishop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maurice Vachon.
Bishop gets underhooks to prevent Vachon's takedown attempt.
Vachon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bishop to keep the fight standing.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bishop creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vachon ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Vachon no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
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!
Vachon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vachon looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Vachon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vachon keeping moving, preventing Bishop from controlling successfully.
Bishop controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Vachon wants to sweep here but Bishop controlling him for the moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Vachon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Keith Bishop is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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.
Bishop throws a jab but it's blocked by Vachon.
And Vachon tries to counter it with a takedown but Bishop pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bishop enables Vachon to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bishop manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Vachon wants to control from the top but Bishop keeps moving.
Vachon throws a big elbow that misses.
Vachon works over Bishop with some ground and pound from guard.
Vachon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vachon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bishop preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vachon postures up and lands a big shot to Bishop's brow.
Bishop has momentary wrist control but Vachon slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Maurice Vachon just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Maurice Vachon's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bishop throws a body punch but Vachon moves out of range.
It looks like Keith Bishop has been cut.
Vachon misses the body punch
and Bishop counters with a left to the body.
Vachon tries for a takedown but Bishop sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Vachon.
Bishop moves out of range of the strikes.
Vachon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A lazy left from Bishop finds it's target.
Vachon misses with a body shot
and Bishop counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vachon fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bishop to the ground. Vachon is now in Bishop's guard.
Vachon wants to control from the top but Bishop keeps moving.
Vachon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Vachon is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vachon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vachon trying to control but Bishop is working from the bottom.
Vachon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Vachon passes into half guard.
Vachon thows a huge punch but Bishop dodges it nicely.
Vachon lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nice strikes from Vachon there.
Vachon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Vachon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vachon slips a nice elbow through Bishop's hands, connecting with Bishop's forehead.
Vachon trying to control the action but Bishop is working from the bottom.
Vachon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vachon trying to control from half guard but Bishop is working away.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vachon.
Vachon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Bishop misses the target.
Vachon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vachon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bishop connects with a jab.
Bishop displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vachon.
Bishop is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
No luck for Vachon with that takedown attempt.
Keith Bishop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maurice Vachon.
Vachon missing with a left hand there. Bishop was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vachon is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Vachon lands a nice looking body shot.
Bishop cracks Vachon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Vachon doesn't manage to clinch there - Bishop circles away.
Nice shot by Bishop.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vachon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bishop was well out of range. Poor timing from Vachon.
Bishop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keith Bishop is winning the standup battle so far.
Vachon lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bishop throws a looping overhand right but Vachon ducks down to avoid it.
Vachon blocks a jab.
Vachon misses with a body shot.
Good shot there by Vachon.
Vachon misses with an uppercut. Bishop saw that one coming.
Vachon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bishop sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vachon somewhat.
Bishop was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bishop lands a right hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Keith Bishop will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Vachon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vachon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bishop.
Vachon misses with a hook to the body
and Bishop counters with a stiff right hand.
Vachon misses with a hook. Bishop ducked under it nicely.
Bishop connects with a nice looking jab.
Vachon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vachon shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bishop is refusing to be controlled, as Vachon sits in half guard.
Vachon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vachon throwing shots but Bishop is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop is looking for a sweep. Vachon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bishop is defending against the submission attempts here by Vachon.
Vachon wants to free his trapped foot but Bishop is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Vachon throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bishop to regain full guard.
Vachon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bishop works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vachon wants to pass the guard but Bishop is keeping the position.
That's two 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.
Bishop is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vachon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bishop is keeping the position for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vachon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bishop.
Vachon misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Bishop counter with a right hand.
Vachon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bishop was well out of range. Poor timing from Vachon.
Vachon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bishop lands a really nice looking cross but Vachon seems unphased.
Bishop scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vachon in his tracks.
Horrible takedown attempt by Vachon or perhaps it was just good defense by Bishop, which made it look bad.
Bishop dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop swings for the body but Vachon moves out of range.
Vachon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bishop keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vachon slips under a jab from Bishop.
Vachon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bishop. Vachon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bishop lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bishop.
Vachon darts in trying to clinch
letting Bishop counter with a right hand.
Vachon moves away from the strike by Bishop.
Vachon scores with a nice strike.
Bishop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vachon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bishop was well out of range. Poor timing from Vachon.
Maurice Vachon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bishop with a nice cross.
Vachon throws a body shot but no joy.
Bishop throws an overhand right that lands on Vachon's shoulder, as Vachon tries to avoid the shot.
Bishop lands with an overhand left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bishop uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vachon.
Bishop lands the left hand.
Vachon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vachon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bishop as he jumps to the side.
Vachon takes one on the button.
Bishop throws a body shot but no joy.
Bishop throws a lazy right hand but Vachon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keith Bishop showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vachon has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Maurice Vachon!
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Maurice Vachon!
Maurice Vachon wins by majority decision! 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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