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RVFL 2 - MacIntyre vs Kaladze PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tom McIntyre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrone Spijkers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McIntyre's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Rzabka • Człowiek Rap prod. by @Zdrowus. Tyrone Spijkers looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tom McIntyre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tyrone Spijkers!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Sergei Dronov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McIntyre tries for a takedown but Spijkers sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Spijkers looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
McIntyre looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Spijkers is fending him off so far but McIntyre persists. Nope, Spijkers circles away and we're back to standing.
McIntyre tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Spijkers swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom McIntyre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McIntyre tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Spijkers defends well and McIntyre ends up having to push Spijkers into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McIntyre fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McIntyre gets a takedown into half guard.
McIntyre looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McIntyre is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Spijkers!
Spijkers wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by McIntyre.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McIntyre is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
McIntyre shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Spijkers sprawls well. Spijkers wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McIntyre gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Spijkers. No joy for McIntyre on that attempt.
McIntyre shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Spijkers but Spijkers pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Spijkers fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McIntyre looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McIntyre goes for a double leg but Spijkers avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Spijkers continues to drive forward.
Spijkers lands a glancing blow to the side of McIntyre's head.
McIntyre with a lazy takedown attempt
and McIntyre takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Spijkers bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McIntyre's head.
McIntyre fails with the takedown
and Spijkers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McIntyre takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McIntyre gets the takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McIntyre wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spijkers keeps working.
Spijkers is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McIntyre in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Spijkers is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tom McIntyre!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kirk Jamal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Korki Bonyal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Korki Bonyal will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kirk Jamal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Korki Bonyal!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Sergei Dronov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonyal lands the left hand.
Jamal looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Bonyal throws a series of strikes that have Jamal backpedaling.
Bonyal drops Jamal with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Jamal looks back up at him and smiles so Bonyal waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Jamal is rocked!
Jamal really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bonyal knocks out Jamal with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Bonyal before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Bonyal picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Korki Bonyal!
A very excited looking Korki Bonyal rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wesley Correira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valeriy Diatlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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267 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Wesley Correira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Valeriy Diatlov!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Ivan Kurochkin and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Correira lands a right hook to the body.
Correira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diatlov manages to avoid it.
Diatlov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Diatlov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Correira as he jumps to the side.
Correira scores with a hook to the body. Diatlov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Diatlov staying out of range there.
Diatlov ducks under a wild hook from Correira.
Correira throws a lazy right hand but Diatlov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Despite the aggression on Diatlov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Correira lands with a straight right. Diatlov didn't see that one coming.
Correira just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diatlov shoots in and drives through. Correira sprawls well.
Correira throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Diatlov counters by clinching up.
Correira scores with a hook to the body.
Diatlov looks winded!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Correira creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Correira trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Correira lands with a short shot to the head.
Correira manages to break the clinch.
Correira sends Diatlov crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Correira is motioning to the referee to let Diatlov up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Diatlov is rocked!
Diatlov walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Diatlov limp body while Correira jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wesley Correira!
After winning the bout, Wesley Correira 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Irek Ismagilov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Perry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Irek Ismagilov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Martin Perry!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Ivan Kurochkin and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Perry coming out on top.
Perry shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ismagilov but Ismagilov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ismagilov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Perry tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ismagilov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Ismagilov is chipping away with strikes.
Perry is looking to regain half guard here but Ismagilov keeps moving and retains side control.
Ismagilov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Perry is trying to control Ismagilov's posture but Ismagilov avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ismagilov working the ground and pound.
Perry gets back to half guard.
Ismagilov winds up and cracks Perry with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Perry is rocked!
Perry wants to control but Ismagilov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ismagilov lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Perry quite badly. Perry pulls Ismagilov in close trying to recover. Ismagilov postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Perry on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Perry doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Irek Ismagilov!
A relieved looking Irek Ismagilov 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Helio Filgueiras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zangief Lamochenko (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 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Helio Filgueiras!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zangief Lamochenko!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksandr Martynov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lamochenko smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lamochenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Filgueiras was well out of range. Poor timing from Lamochenko.
Helio Filgueiras seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Filgueiras throws a head kick but Lamochenko moves out of range.
Filgueiras swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lamochenko counters with a stiff right hand.
Lamochenko walks forward, straight into a front kick from Filgueiras.
Lamochenko avoids the head kick by Filgueiras.
Filgueiras throws a series of punches but Lamochenko avoids them all with ease.
Lamochenko throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filgueiras looks to land a combination but Lamochenko avoids it well.
It seemed like Lamochenko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Filgueiras ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lamochenko moves away.
It seemed like Lamochenko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filgueiras throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Filgueiras fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A nice side step and Lamochenko releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lamochenko blocks a head kick by Filgueiras.
Filgueiras misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lamochenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Filgueiras.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lamochenko darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
It looks like Helio Filgueiras has been cut.
Lamochenko's jab looks to have found its range, popping Filgueiras under the eye.
Filgueiras lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filgueiras throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lamochenko counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lamochenko with a nice cross.
A punch combination from Filgueiras misses.
Lamochenko now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lamochenko takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Filgueiras walks into a straight right hand from Lamochenko.
Filgueiras slips under a jab.
Filgueiras misses with a head kick.
Lamochenko connects with a good right hand that stumbles Filgueiras. Filgueiras circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamochenko lands with a straight right. Filgueiras didn't see that one coming.
Filgueiras takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lamochenko scores with a nice right hand.
Filgueiras looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lamochenko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Filgueiras lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Filgueiras moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Filgueiras swings for the body but Lamochenko moves out of range.
A nice side step and Lamochenko releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lamochenko takes one to the chin there.
Lamochenko looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lamochenko lands with a straight right. Filgueiras didn't see that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick by Filgueiras misses
and Lamochenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Filgueiras gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lamochenko lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Filgueiras throws a sloppy head kick and Lamochenko moves out of range easily.
Lamochenko throws out a counter right but Filgueiras avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zangief Lamochenko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Helio Filgueiras's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lamochenko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Filgueiras throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lamochenko's head.
It looks like Zangief Lamochenko has been cut.
Filgueiras throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lamochenko throws out a counter right but Filgueiras avoids it with no problem.
Filgueiras pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Filgueiras staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filgueiras gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Lamochenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Filgueiras lands with a slapping head kick.
Lamochenko jabs Filgueiras to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filgueiras misses the body punch
and Lamochenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Filgueiras tries to move into range but Lamochenko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Filgueiras misses with a double jab
and Lamochenko counters with a left to the body.
Filgueiras misses with a combination
enabling Lamochenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Filgueiras takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamochenko catches Filgueiras with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lamochenko scores with a jab.
Filgueiras takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Filgueiras misses with a double jab
enabling Lamochenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Filgueiras's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lamochenko connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Filgueiras scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Filgueiras moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Helio Filgueiras is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lamochenko lands a nice hook to Filgueiras's body. Filgueiras takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filgueiras tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lamochenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Filgueiras.
Filgueiras throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Filgueiras swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lamochenko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Filgueiras thinking.
Filgueiras loads up on a big right hand but Lamochenko slips the punch.
Filgueiras will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lamochenko looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Filgueiras throws a body kick that misses
and Lamochenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filgueiras swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lamochenko counters with a straight right hand.
Filgueiras misses with a jab to the body
and Lamochenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Filgueiras misses with a body shot
and Lamochenko counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jab by Lamochenko.
Filgueiras looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Filgueiras misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Filgueiras throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Filgueiras is looking to wear down Lamochenko with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Filgueiras takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zangief Lamochenko 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 referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lamochenko.
Filgueiras looks to land a combination but Lamochenko avoids it well.
Filgueiras throws a combination that misses
and Lamochenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lamochenko with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lamochenko scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamochenko blocks a head kick by Filgueiras.
Filgueiras is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lamochenko.
Lamochenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Filgueiras.
A little jabbing left from Lamochenko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filgueiras throws a combination that misses
and Lamochenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Filgueiras misses with a jab, cross combination.
Filgueiras throws a lazy uppercut
and Lamochenko counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lamochenko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Filgueiras at a distance.
Filgueiras takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Filgueiras swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lamochenko counters with a nice body shot.
Lamochenko lands a really nice looking cross but Filgueiras seems unphased.
Zangief Lamochenko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filgueiras throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Lamochenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Filgueiras just misses with a punch to the body.
Filgueiras takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Filgueiras misses with a few strikes there.
Lamochenko is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Filgueiras with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Filgueiras takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lamochenko stalks Filgueiras and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Filgueiras's face. Filgueiras staggers backwards, shaken.
Filgueiras is rocked!
A jab lands there for Lamochenko.
Oh Filgueiras is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filgueiras throws a head kick that misses
and Lamochenko counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Lamochenko lands an impressive looking overhand right. Filgueiras doesn't seem phased though.
Filgueiras throws a push kick but Lamochenko slaps the foot to one side.
Lamochenko looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Filgueiras misses with a body shot.
Filgueiras seems to have got his legs back now.
Lamochenko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lamochenko cracks Filgueiras with a good jab.
Lamochenko slips a jab and a cross from Filgueiras.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lamochenko with a jab.
Filgueiras throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Lamochenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Filgueiras throws a head kick that misses
and Lamochenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Filgueiras takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Filgueiras takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
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!
Lamochenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Helio Filgueiras has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zangief Lamochenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Filgueiras on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zangief Lamochenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lamochenko 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zangief Lamochenko!
During a confident post fight interview, Zangief Lamochenko thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maxim Rostov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eigi Takagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takagi is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Welcome to the Jungle. Maxim Rostov has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maxim Rostov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eigi Takagi!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Ivan Kurochkin and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takagi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Takagi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Takagi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rostov.
Good shot there by Takagi.
Rostov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Takagi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rostov fails to pull guard.
Rostov lands an elbow just above Takagi 's eye.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Takagi.
Rostov is rocked!
Takagi can't find room to land a body shot as Rostov controls the action.
Rostov breaks from the clinch.
Rostov takes one on the button.
Oh Rostov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Takagi lands with a good body shot.
Takagi catches Rostov napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Rostov to the canvas!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rostov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Takagi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takagi wants to pass the guard but Rostov is keeping the position.
Takagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Rostov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rostov seems to have got his legs back now.
Rostov wants to stand but Takagi is controlling the position.
Rostov working for a triangle but Takagi defends it easily.
Takagi won't allow Rostov to get back to his feet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
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.
Rostov tries to strike from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Takagi connects with a jab.
Rostov fails with a takedown attempt.
Takagi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rostov fails with the takedown
and Takagi counters with a huge left! Rostov is in big trouble! He's backing up but Takagi isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Rostov from any more damage. A dominating finish by Takagi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eigi Takagi!
Eigi Takagi is the new lightweight champion!
A victorious Eigi Takagi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert MacIntyre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georgiy Kaladze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robert MacIntyre has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert MacIntyre!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Georgiy Kaladze!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Valeri Chadov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Kaladze on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
MacIntyre closes the distance and pushes Kaladze back into the cage.
MacIntyre lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kaladze backwards.
MacIntyre lands with a short shot to the head.
Kaladze has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. MacIntyre is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
MacIntyre gets through Kaladze's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
MacIntyre lands with a short head shot on the inside.
MacIntyre breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
MacIntyre drives through and clinches with Kaladze against the cage.
MacIntyre misses with some punches.
MacIntyre lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaladze wants to take the fight to the mat but MacIntyre manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacIntyre lands a nice uppercut.
MacIntyre taking a breather.
Still in the clinch, MacIntyre scores with a nice short uppercut.
MacIntyre's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Robert MacIntyre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
BAM! MacIntyre delivers a spinning backfist that drops Kaladze like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Robert MacIntyre!
Robert MacIntyre is the new light heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Robert MacIntyre, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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