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RBFC 85:Obuhov vs Declan PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donald Trump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mariusz Pudzianowski (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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Donald Trump!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mariusz Pudzianowski!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksandr Martynov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pudzianowski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Trump needs to keep his hands up - Pudzianowski had a free shot at his head there.
Pudzianowski cracks Trump with a right hand to the side of the head.
It looks like Donald Trump has been cut.
Pudzianowski jabs Trump to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Trump rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Pudzianowski counter with a right hand.
Pudzianowski connects with a body shot that sends Trump's belly button to the back.
Pudzianowski jabs Trump to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pudzianowski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Trump at a distance.
Trump gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick lands there from Pudzianowski.
A lazy left from Pudzianowski finds it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Trump has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Pudzianowski.
Trump is breathing heavily.
Trump misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pudzianowski, right into the meat.
Trump gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pudzianowski scores with a nice strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pudzianowski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pudzianowski lands a body shot.
Pudzianowski lands a big right hand that sends Trump crashing to the mat! Pudzianowski stays standing though and waves Trump back to his feet!
Pudzianowski is stalking Trump. Trump circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Pudzianowski, and it's lights out! Trump really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mariusz Pudzianowski!
Donald Trump spoke after the fight, saying 'I may have lost this fight, but I am not a loser, I am a winner!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Levan Kvirkvelia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kelvin Bang (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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Levan Kvirkvelia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kelvin Bang!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kvirkvelia stuffs the takedown attempt from Bang. Bang gets slowly back to his feet.
Bang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kvirkvelia throwing a counter right hand but Bang manages to avoid it.
Bang misses with a body kick.
Bang has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kvirkvelia fails to land.
Kvirkvelia breaks from the clinch.
Bang scores with a jab. Kvirkvelia acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bang throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bang moves out of range as Kvirkvelia strikes.
Bang takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bang fails with a takedown attempt.
Kvirkvelia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang tries to clinch there but Kvirkvelia circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kvirkvelia.
Kvirkvelia feints and then cracks Bang's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bang down.
Kvirkvelia has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym Beam in the buildup to the fight.
Kvirkvelia blocks a low kick nicely.
Bang throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bang avoids a kick to the body.
Bang just misses with a punch to the body.
Bang throws a sloppy head kick and Kvirkvelia moves out of range easily.
Nice body punch from Bang.
Kvirkvelia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bang lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kvirkvelia lands an overhand right.
Bang shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kvirkvelia manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bang is fighting to break Kvirkvelia's control of his arms but Kvirkvelia is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bang trying to control but Kvirkvelia is working from the bottom.
Bang won't allow Kvirkvelia to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kvirkvelia controlling the position.
Bang is stalling in the full guard.
Bang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kvirkvelia is keeping the position for now.
Bang looking to sit in guard and control but Kvirkvelia gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bang is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kvirkvelia is controlling him.
Kvirkvelia slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bang is trying to control Kvirkvelia's posture but Kvirkvelia avoids it.
Kvirkvelia trying to control the action but Bang is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bang is looking for a sweep.
Kvirkvelia trying to control the position but Bang is working away.
Kvirkvelia tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bang tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kvirkvelia wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bang seems a little lost for a moment, as Kvirkvelia dominates the positioning.
Bang takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bang tries to buck Kvirkvelia off but Kvirkvelia is having none of it.
Kvirkvelia is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Bang is looking to regain half guard here but Kvirkvelia keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Levan Kvirkvelia will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bang tries to close the distance and clinch but Kvirkvelia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kvirkvelia moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bang just misses with a punch to the body.
Kvirkvelia throwing a counter right hand but Bang manages to avoid it.
Bang wants to land a leg kick but Kvirkvelia is out of range.
Kvirkvelia swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kelvin Bang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bang throws a solid leg kick but Kvirkvelia takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bang.
Kvirkvelia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bang with the counter takedown but Kvirkvelia avoids it easily.
Kvirkvelia scores with a sloppy right hand. Bang should have avoided that one.
Bang throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kvirkvelia.
Levan Kvirkvelia is winning the standup battle so far.
Bang lands the left hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kvirkvelia.
Kvirkvelia misses with a hook.
Kvirkvelia finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvirkvelia tests Bang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bang tries to clinch but Kvirkvelia is having none of it.
An inside leg kick lands from Bang.
Bang looks to score with a jab to the body but Kvirkvelia is just out of range.
A good leg kick by Kvirkvelia.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bang closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kvirkvelia did well to prevent Bang getting side control.
Kvirkvelia is trying is best to control the position here.
Kvirkvelia tries to roll over but Bang keeps him under control.
Kvirkvelia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kvirkvelia is not content to let Bang control the position.
Kvirkvelia wants to get back to full guard.
Bang slows the pace down in half guard.
Bang wants to pass to mount but Kvirkvelia is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kvirkvelia holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kvirkvelia blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bang.
Bang is thwarting Kvirkvelia's attempts to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bang tries to clinch but Kvirkvelia moves out of range.
Bang closes the distance and clinches.
Bang is trying to drag Kvirkvelia to the mat but Kvirkvelia just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kvirkvelia is looking to control Bang's arms but Bang gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kvirkvelia has his back to the cage.
Bang drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kvirkvelia pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kvirkvelia throws a jab but it's blocked by Bang.
Bang throws a body punch but Kvirkvelia moves out of range.
Kvirkvelia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kvirkvelia seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The fighters circling - Kvirkvelia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bang looks for the body kick but Kvirkvelia saw that one coming.
Bang takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kvirkvelia.
Kvirkvelia throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bang.
Kvirkvelia lands with an uppercut that bounces Bang off the cage and back into range.
A solid body kick from Kvirkvelia.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bang. Kvirkvelia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bang shoots for a double leg takedown but Kvirkvelia sprawls well. He's pushed Bang's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Levan Kvirkvelia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kelvin Bang.
A shot to the liver by Kvirkvelia. Beautiful body shot.
Bang is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kvirkvelia rather than just go for the knockout.
Bang goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bang throws a push kick but Kvirkvelia slaps the foot to one side.
Bang fails to land the takedown.
Bang is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bang fails with a takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kvirkvelia keeps the fight on the outside.
Bang throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kvirkvelia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bang tries a head kick but it misses.
Kvirkvelia tries to score with a low kick but Bang moves his leg out of the way.
Kvirkvelia works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A clash of legs there as Bang blocks the low kick.
Bang ducks under a wild hook from Kvirkvelia.
Bang looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kvirkvelia is fending him off so far but Bang persists. Nope, Kvirkvelia circles away and we're back to standing.
Bang wants to clinch up but Kvirkvelia keeps it at a distance.
Bang has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kvirkvelia.
Kvirkvelia lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bang will feel that in the morning.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kvirkvelia.
Bang tries to clinch but Kvirkvelia moves out of range.
A punch combination from Kvirkvelia misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Levan Kvirkvelia dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A shot to the liver by Kvirkvelia. Beautiful body shot.
Kelvin Bang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Kvirkvelia misses.
Kvirkvelia connects with an inside leg kick.
Kvirkvelia avoids a kick to the body.
Bang misses with a kick to the body.
Bang throws a chopping leg kick but Kvirkvelia manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bang shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bang takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kvirkvelia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bang can do to turn this around?
Bang throws a series of punches but Kvirkvelia avoids them all with ease.
Bang takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kvirkvelia cracks Bang with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bang pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kvirkvelia is out of range and Bang settles back down.
Bang attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kvirkvelia swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bang throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kvirkvelia's head.
Kvirkvelia drops Bang with a straight right hand, right on the button! Kvirkvelia follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Levan Kvirkvelia!
After winning the bout, Levan Kvirkvelia 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tito Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Jacques Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Griffin comes to the cage accompanied by Blessed. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Tito Griffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Jean Jacques Machado!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Valeri Chadov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffin looks to score with a jab to the body but Machado is just out of range.
Griffin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Machado.
Griffin throwing a counter right hand but Machado manages to avoid it.
Griffin scores with a jab to the head.
Griffin rushes Machado and presses him up against the cage.
Griffin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Griffin.
Machado blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Griffin - that landed with a thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Machado is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Griffin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Machado's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Griffin throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin misses with a punch to the body.
Griffin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Griffin can't find room to land a body shot as Machado controls the action.
Machado can't get the takedown.
Tito Griffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Jacques Machado.
Griffin has a couple of punches blocked by Machado.
Machado is trying to drag Griffin to the mat but Griffin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Griffin misses with the head strike.
Griffin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Griffin misses with the head strike.
Griffin working aggressively here.
Machado blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Griffin scores with a shoulder strike.
Griffin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Griffin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Griffin.
Griffin scores with a shot to the side of Machado's head.
Griffin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Machado is trying to drag Griffin to the mat but Griffin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Griffin.
Machado looks winded!
Griffin is pressed up against the cage. Machado has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Griffin down to the mat. Griffin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tito Griffin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machado walks into a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Machado.
An attempted straight right counter from Griffin misses the target.
Machado with a lazy takedown attempt
and Griffin counters with a right hand to the body.
Tito Griffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griffin scores with a jab to the body.
Griffin goes for a small jab and connects. Now Griffin goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Machado stumbles back but Griffin runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Machado to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Machado will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tito Griffin!
Tito Griffin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jouko Viljanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Jensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jouko Viljanen is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jouko Viljanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brian Jensen!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksandr Martynov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viljanen connects with a leg kick. Jensen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jensen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Viljanen.
And Jensen tries to counter it with a takedown but Viljanen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Viljanen throws a lazy head kick
and Jensen counters with a shoot takedown. Viljanen fights it but they end up in guard.
Jensen trying to control the position from guard on top but Viljanen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Viljanen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jensen trying to control the position from guard on top but Viljanen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Viljanen keeping full guard, as Jensen tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jensen won't allow Viljanen to sweep him here.
Jensen tries to free his leg and advance position but Viljanen is retaining full guard.
Viljanen looking for a sweep. Not yet Viljanen, not yet.
Viljanen can't keep his opponent in guard - Jensen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viljanen pushes Jensen off looking to stand but Jensen dives back in and keeps control.
Viljanen trying to hold on to Jensen's head to control him but Jensen postures up.
Viljanen tries to get to full guard but Jensen has control of the leg.
Viljanen is concentrating on defense, preventing Jensen from advancing position.
Viljanen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jensen on the ground.
Jensen seems to be looking for submissions.
Viljanen is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Jensen has latched onto it... Big trouble! Jensen pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Viljanen is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Jensen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brian Jensen!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Giorgi Pandahammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shamil Abdurahimov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abdurahimov has chosen Michael Jackson - Thriller as his entrance music. Giorgi Pandahammer could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Shamil Abdurahimov's chin.
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Giorgi Pandahammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shamil Abdurahimov!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pandahammer forces Abdurahimov back against the cage and clinches.
Abdurahimov tries to work over Pandahammer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pandahammer lands a body punch.
Abdurahimov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pandahammer after a bit of a struggle.
Abdurahimov goes for a takedown attempt but Pandahammer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Pandahammer.
It looked like Pandahammer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Abdurahimov.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Abdurahimov, as that shot connected.
Abdurahimov looks for the body kick but Pandahammer saw that one coming.
Pandahammer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Abdurahimov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pandahammer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Shamil Abdurahimov has been cut.
Abdurahimov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pandahammer backs up against the cage.
Abdurahimov throws the left hand but Pandahammer avoids the punch easily.
Pandahammer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Abdurahimov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's 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!
Pandahammer lands a jab-cross combination.
Pandahammer misses with a looping left.
Abdurahimov wants to counter the offense by Pandahammer and move into the clinch position.
Pandahammer slips a jab from Abdurahimov.
We've been told by Pandahammer's head coaches at Russian Fighting Community Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Abdurahimov stalks Pandahammer and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pandahammer's face. Pandahammer staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Giorgi Pandahammer has been cut.
Pandahammer pushes Abdurahimov up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdurahimov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pandahammer's elbow.
Pandahammer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Abdurahimov goes for a double leg but Pandahammer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pandahammer continues to drive forward.
Giorgi Pandahammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shamil Abdurahimov.
Abdurahimov throws a body punch but Pandahammer moves out of range.
Abdurahimov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pandahammer sprawls well. Pandahammer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Abdurahimov gets slowly back to his feet.
Abdurahimov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Abdurahimov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Abdurahimov shoots and misses
and Pandahammer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Giorgi Pandahammer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pandahammer scores with a shot to the body.
Pandahammer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Abdurahimov tries to counter with a clinch but Pandahammer shakes him off and moves away.
Pandahammer looks to land a body kick but Abdurahimov moved away.
Shamil Abdurahimov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abdurahimov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abdurahimov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pandahammer is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pandahammer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Abdurahimov counters with a straight right hand.
Abdurahimov throws a body punch but Pandahammer moves out of range.
Abdurahimov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pandahammer has one foot on Abdurahimov's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abdurahimov missing with a left hand there. Pandahammer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pandahammer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Abdurahimov moves in looking to clinch but Pandahammer pushes him off.
Pandahammer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Abdurahimov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pandahammer.
Abdurahimov throws a big shot that misses.
Pandahammer appears to be looking for a big counter.
Abdurahimov takes a swing at Pandahammer's ribcage but misses.
Pandahammer is looking to counter with head kicks.
Pandahammer moves away from the strike by Abdurahimov.
Abdurahimov misses with a left hand
and Pandahammer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pandahammer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Abdurahimov misses with a takedown
and Pandahammer counters with a head kick that drops Abdurahimov to the mat! Abdurahimov scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pandahammer throws a sloppy head kick and Abdurahimov moves out of range easily.
The fighters circling - Abdurahimov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Abdurahimov throws a hook to the side of Pandahammer's head but Pandahammer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A head kick by Abdurahimov misses
and Pandahammer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Abdurahimov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A big left from Abdurahimov misses.
Abdurahimov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pandahammer moves away.
Abdurahimov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Abdurahimov tries to clinch up but Pandahammer circles away and keeps his distance.
Pandahammer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Abdurahimov wants the takedown. Pandahammer is fighting it off but Abdurahimov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Pandahammer's guard against the cage.
Pandahammer wants to get back to his feet but Abdurahimov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abdurahimov is standing up over Pandahammer. Pandahammer looks to escape but Abdurahimov dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pandahammer is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Abdurahimov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Abdurahimov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Pandahammer sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Pandahammer wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abdurahimov decides to stand back up. Abdurahimov steps back and let's Pandahammer get back to his feet.
Abdurahimov is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Giorgi Pandahammer will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nice defenses there by Pandahammer.
Pandahammer looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Pandahammer does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A countering left hand to the body from Abdurahimov misses.
Pandahammer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abdurahimov.
A lazy body kick from Abdurahimov
and Pandahammer counters with a series of strikes. Abdurahimov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pandahammer clinches with his opponent.
Pandahammer lands a shoulder strike.
Abdurahimov goes for a takedown attempt but Pandahammer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pandahammer scores with a jab to the jaw.
Abdurahimov throws a lazy right hand but Pandahammer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pandahammer was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdurahimov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pandahammer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abdurahimov.
Pandahammer seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Pandahammer tries a head kick but it misses.
Abdurahimov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pandahammer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Abdurahimov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdurahimov misses with a body shot
and Pandahammer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pandahammer staying out of range there.
Pandahammer throws a quick counter head kick but Abdurahimov was just out of range.
Abdurahimov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pandahammer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pandahammer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Abdurahimov is breathing heavily.
Pandahammer throws a good cross that connects.
Pandahammer defending well as Abdurahimov loads up on a big left hand.
A combination from Abdurahimov does no damage.
Good exchange - Pandahammer coming out on top.
Pandahammer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Abdurahimov looks to score with a jab to the body but Pandahammer is just out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pandahammer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pandahammer lands a big head kick that sends Abdurahimov tumbling to the mat! Pandahammer takes a step backwards and waves Abdurahimov back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Abdurahimov is rocked!
That has opened up Shamil Abdurahimov's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pandahammer moves out of range as Abdurahimov throws a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abdurahimov avoids the head kick by Pandahammer.
Abdurahimov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pandahammer tries to clinch up but Abdurahimov circles away and keeps his distance.
Abdurahimov lands a nice looking body kick.
Abdurahimov misses with a hook. Pandahammer ducked under it nicely.
Pandahammer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Abdurahimov can do to turn this around?
Abdurahimov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pandahammer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Abdurahimov misses with the head strike.
Abdurahimov blocks a body shot from Pandahammer.
Abdurahimov taking a breather.
Abdurahimov looking to slow down the pace here.
Abdurahimov is trying to drag Pandahammer to the mat but Pandahammer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Abdurahimov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdurahimov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pandahammer is defending well.
Giorgi Pandahammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shamil Abdurahimov.
Pandahammer manages to break the clinch.
Abdurahimov moves into the clinch.
Pandahammer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abdurahimov working aggressively here.
Abdurahimov looking for a takedown.
Pandahammer lands an uppercut.
Abdurahimov stalling in the clinch but Pandahammer improves position.
Pandahammer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pandahammer slips a jab from Abdurahimov.
Pandahammer rushes Abdurahimov and presses him up against the cage.
Abdurahimov has had enough of the clinch but Pandahammer keeps him there for the moment.
Abdurahimov blocks an uppercut.
Pandahammer swings wildly with an uppercut but Abdurahimov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abdurahimov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pandahammer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abdurahimov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pandahammer smiles and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abdurahimov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pandahammer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Abdurahimov on the side of the head.
Abdurahimov shoots and misses
and Abdurahimov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The cut above Shamil Abdurahimov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pandahammer lands a really nice looking cross but Abdurahimov seems unphased.
Abdurahimov throws a nice looking combination but Pandahammer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pandahammer blocks a head kick by Abdurahimov.
Pandahammer appears to be looking for a big counter.
Pandahammer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Abdurahimov at a distance.
Pandahammer clinches up with Abdurahimov and pushes him back against the cage.
Abdurahimov is trying to break free.
Pandahammer lands with a short shot to the head.
Giorgi Pandahammer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pandahammer keeps control of Abdurahimov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Abdurahimov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pandahammer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pandahammer can't find room to land a body shot as Abdurahimov controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giorgi Pandahammer dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Pandahammer lands a left and a right that send Abdurahimov crashing to the mat, dazed. Pandahammer thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Abdurahimov is still on wobbly legs! Can Pandahammer finish him?
Abdurahimov drops his hands momentarily. Pandahammer doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Abdurahimov staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Abdurahimov doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Giorgi Pandahammer!
The defeated Shamil Abdurahimov had this to say: 'I was robbed'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Baeddan MacAuliffe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and St Petersburg Strangler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacAuliffe comes into the arena with Notorious by Duran Duran blaring out of the sound system. Strangler has chosen Let Me Through by The Dead Weather as his entrance music. Baeddan MacAuliffe could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to St Petersburg Strangler's chin.
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25
159 lbs
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24
150 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Baeddan MacAuliffe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, St Petersburg Strangler!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacAuliffe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
MacAuliffe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Strangler circles away quickly and effectively.
Strangler misses the jab.
Strangler moves into range and clinches up with MacAuliffe.
Strangler lands a body shot in the clinch.
MacAuliffe trying to control the position but instead, Strangler has worked for underhooks and has pushed MacAuliffe into the cage.
Strangler can't find room to land a body shot as MacAuliffe controls the action.
Strangler lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strangler tries to work over MacAuliffe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Strangler misses with a body punch.
Strangler lands a right hand.
Strangler misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Strangler fails to land.
Strangler tries to throw a body punch but MacAuliffe avoids it by throwing Strangler back against the cage.
Strangler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strangler lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of MacAuliffe backwards.
MacAuliffe stalling the fight.
Strangler misses with a hook to the ribs.
MacAuliffe stalling in the clinch.
A short right from Strangler on the inside.
Strangler struggles to land a body shot inside as MacAuliffe controls his hands.
MacAuliffe tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Strangler smiles and moves away.
MacAuliffe changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Strangler tries to avoid it but MacAuliffe manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Strangler to the ground. Strangler escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
MacAuliffe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
MacAuliffe moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacAuliffe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strangler.
MacAuliffe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacAuliffe half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
MacAuliffe takes one on the button.
Nice straight punches there by Strangler. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Strangler.
Strangler has managed to clinch.
Strangler swings wildly with an uppercut but MacAuliffe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strangler swings wildly with an uppercut but MacAuliffe uses good head movement to avoid it.
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!
Strangler misses with a body punch.
MacAuliffe prevents a body shot from Strangler.
A shot in the inside from Strangler.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
St Petersburg Strangler dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
MacAuliffe fails with a takedown attempt.
Strangler moves out of range of the body kick from MacAuliffe.
Strangler digs a good hook to MacAuliffe's body.
Strangler has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Strangler scores with a shot to the body.
MacAuliffe throws a series of strikes that have Strangler backpedaling.
MacAuliffe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
MacAuliffe is trying hard to land a takedown here. Strangler sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strangler misses with a hook. MacAuliffe ducked under it nicely.
Strangler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
MacAuliffe feinted with a counter takedown.
Strangler ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
MacAuliffe takes a swing at Strangler's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strangler tries to close the distance and clinch but MacAuliffe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
MacAuliffe misses with a two punch combination.
Strangler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
St Petersburg Strangler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice cross by Strangler.
Strangler works MacAuliffe's body with a nice hook.
MacAuliffe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Strangler! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Baeddan MacAuliffe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Decent striking displayed by Strangler there.
Strangler fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with MacAuliffe, pushing him back against the cage.
MacAuliffe is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Strangler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Strangler can't find room to land a body shot as MacAuliffe controls the action.
Strangler cracks MacAuliffe with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strangler misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Strangler.
MacAuliffe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
MacAuliffe blocks a body shot from Strangler.
Strangler tries to work over MacAuliffe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Strangler misses with a punch to the body.
MacAuliffe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strangler lands a nice shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Strangler scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strangler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Strangler scores with a hook to the body.
Strangler misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
St Petersburg Strangler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
MacAuliffe misses with a straight left.
Strangler doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Baeddan MacAuliffe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
MacAuliffe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Strangler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
MacAuliffe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
MacAuliffe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
St Petersburg Strangler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacAuliffe takes one to the side of the head.
Strangler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacAuliffe just misses with a punch to the body.
Some wild striking there from MacAuliffe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacAuliffe shoots in for a takedown but Strangler shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Strangler scores with a jab to the body.
Strangler lands with a cross.
MacAuliffe gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Strangler.
MacAuliffe is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strangler drives through and clinches with MacAuliffe against the cage.
Oh MacAuliffe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
MacAuliffe blocks an uppercut.
Strangler works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Strangler misses with a body punch.
MacAuliffe seems to have got his legs back now.
A head punch on the inside from Strangler fails to land.
Strangler can't find room to land a body shot as MacAuliffe controls the action.
Strangler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
St Petersburg Strangler is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
MacAuliffe is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
MacAuliffe tries to score a body lock takedown but Strangler shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacAuliffe is trying to stall.
Strangler throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MacAuliffe leaning against his opponent.
Strangler keeps the fight in the clinch, despite MacAuliffe's efforts to push away.
And that's the end of the fight!
St Petersburg Strangler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Strangler 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... St Petersburg Strangler!
St Petersburg Strangler bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Teemu Karjalainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Vane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karjalainen comes into the arena with Poisonblack - Sun Shines Black blaring out of the sound system. 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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163 lbs
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24
159 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Teemu Karjalainen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Charles Vane!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Illya Tyunina and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vane misses with a low kick.
Karjalainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Vane misses.
Karjalainen half committed to a counter leg kick.
Vane getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vane throws a lazy uppercut
and Karjalainen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Karjalainen tries to work over Vane's front leg with a kick but Vane checks it.
Vane cracks the inside of Karjalainen's front leg.
Karjalainen ducks under a wild hook from Vane.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Vane misses its intended target.
Karjalainen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Karjalainen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Vane.
Vane uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karjalainen.
Vane looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Karjalainen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karjalainen walks into a straight right hand from Vane.
Vane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karjalainen moves away.
Vane connects with a leg kick. Karjalainen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Vane throws a head kick that misses.
Karjalainen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Karjalainen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Karjalainen.
Vane throws a hook but Karjalainen blocks it.
Vane throws an off balance right hand
and Karjalainen counters with a straight right hand.
A shot to the liver by Vane. Beautiful body shot.
Karjalainen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vane looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karjalainen avoids the body shot from Vane.
Karjalainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vane.
Vane throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Karjalainen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vane tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Karjalainen is able to avoid easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Karjalainen misses its target.
Vane misses with a straight right.
Charles Vane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karjalainen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That kick from Karjalainen tenderised Vane's leg. Vane is trying to keep his angry face on.
The fighters circling - Vane throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Karjalainen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vane rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Karjalainen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vane lands with an overhand left.
Karjalainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vane.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Vane misses
and Karjalainen counters with a thumping low kick.
Vane connects with a jab.
Vane misses with a body shot.
Vane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karjalainen throws out the jab.
Vane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karjalainen moves away.
Karjalainen throwing a counter right hand but Vane manages to avoid it.
Vane defending well as Karjalainen loads up on a big left hand.
Karjalainen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vane looks to throw the jab but Karjalainen is out of range.
Karjalainen throwing a counter right hand but Vane manages to avoid it.
Vane misses with a kick to the body.
Vane ducks under a wild hook from Karjalainen.
Vane connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Vane.
It looked like Karjalainen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vane.
Vane scores with a sloppy right hand. Karjalainen should have avoided that one.
A bone on bone clash there as Karjalainen blocks the leg kick.
Vane is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Karjalainen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Vane throws a right hand that misses
and Karjalainen counters with a low kick, right behind Vane 's knee.
Vane misses with a hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vane wants to land a leg kick but Karjalainen is out of range.
Karjalainen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Vane throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vane misses with an uppercut.
Vane lands a nice looking body shot.
Vane loads up on a big right hand but Karjalainen slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Vane dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Karjalainen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Charles Vane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vane throws a looping overhand right but Karjalainen ducks down to avoid it.
Karjalainen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vane throws a predictable looking body shot
and Karjalainen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Karjalainen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Karjalainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Karjalainen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Vane just manages to avoid it.
Karjalainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vane misses with a low kick as Karjalainen jumps back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karjalainen.
Vane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karjalainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Karjalainen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vane lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karjalainen is looking to chop away at Vane's legs.
A little jabbing left from Vane on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vane connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Karjalainen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vane cracks the inside of Karjalainen's front leg.
Vane scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Karjalainen doesn't seem bothered though.
Vane looks to land a left hand but Karjalainen moved out of range nicely.
Karjalainen jabs Vane to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vane takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vane fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Karjalainen checks it well.
Vane misses with a leg kick
and Karjalainen counters with a low kick, right behind Vane 's knee.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Karjalainen might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vane fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vane thows a leg kick but Karjalainen checks it
and Karjalainen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vane is looking to chop away at Karjalainen's legs.
Karjalainen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Vane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Karjalainen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Karjalainen is looking to score with low kicks.
Vane throws a lazy right hand but Karjalainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vane digs a good hook to Karjalainen's body.
Vane misses with a few strikes there.
Vane will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Karjalainen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vane scores with a jab.
Karjalainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vane connects with a looping right hand.
Vane chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A big left from Vane misses.
Vane takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Karjalainen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vane scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vane misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vane tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vane connects with a jab.
Karjalainen lands a jab to Vane's midsection.
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!
Vane connects with a crisp jab.
Vane throws a leg kick but Karjalainen checks it.
Karjalainen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vane throws a leg kick
and Karjalainen counters with a nice uppercut.
Vane misses with a straight left.
Vane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karjalainen.
Vane looks to land a right hand but Karjalainen moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Vane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Vane.
Karjalainen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vane.
Vane scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Karjalainen doesn't seem bothered though.
Karjalainen punishes Vane's body with a nice straight punch.
Karjalainen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Karjalainen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Karjalainen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vane lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Vane misses with a kick to the body
and Karjalainen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vane is rocked!
Vane is holding his hands too far apart here. Karjalainen throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Vane is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Teemu Karjalainen!
Teemu Karjalainen retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Teemu Karjalainen, 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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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zeus Zorrander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Methyrr Dall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dall has chosen Outlaws as his entrance music. Methyrr Dall has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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277 lbs
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267 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Zeus Zorrander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Methyrr Dall!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksandr Martynov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zorrander will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zorrander moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It looks like Methyrr Dall has been cut.
Dall gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Zorrander uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dall.
Zorrander ducks under a wild hook from Dall.
Zorrander ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dall moves away.
And Dall tries to counter it with a takedown but Zorrander pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dall misses with a straight left.
Dall cracks Zorrander with an open hand slap.
Dall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zorrander was well out of range. Poor timing from Dall.
A little feinted left hand from Zorrander on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Donk. Zorrander catches Dall right on the button with a cross.
Dall throws out a leg kick but Zorrander moves out of range and Dall only half commits.
Zorrander swings widly with a right hand
and Dall counters with an outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall lands a nice shot that snaps Zorrander's head back.
That kick from Dall tenderised Zorrander's leg. Zorrander is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zorrander misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zorrander backing away here, and Dall unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Zorrander seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Zorrander tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dall is able to avoid easily.
Zorrander works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dall lands a nice shot that snaps Zorrander's head back.
Dall staying out of range there.
Zorrander throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dall.
Zorrander throws a body shot but no joy.
Dall is looking to land body kicks.
Zorrander looks to land a right hand but Dall moved out of range.
Dall slips a straight right by Zorrander.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zorrander misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dall.
Dall is trying to counter with his kicks.
Zorrander throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zeus Zorrander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dall defending well as Zorrander loads up on a big left hand.
Zorrander swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dall feints the counter takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zorrander slips under a jab from Dall.
Dall moves out of range as Zorrander strikes.
Zorrander throws an overhand right that lands on Dall's shoulder, as Dall tries to avoid the shot.
Dall scores with a punch to the head.
Dall is looking to land body kicks.
Zorrander tries to score with a low kick but Dall moves his leg out of the way.
Dall checks a leg kick.
Zorrander motions for Dall to come forward. Zorrander throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dall feints the counter takedown.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zorrander.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zorrander avoids the head kick by Dall.
Dall scores with a shot to the body.
Dall bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Zorrander connects with a right hand. Dall shakes it off.
That has opened up Methyrr Dall's cut even more.
Dall is looking to chop away at Zorrander's legs.
Dall misses with an uppercut. Zorrander saw that one coming.
A big right from Dall misses.
Dall thuds his right hand into Zorrander's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dall feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Zorrander sprawling to the canvas! Zorrander rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Dall finish him?!
Zorrander is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dall drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Zorrander's head, knocking him out cold! Dall is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Methyrr Dall!
Methyrr Dall thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tomomi Tsuruta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Curran (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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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
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tomomi Tsuruta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randy Curran!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Valeri Chadov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tsuruta fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Curran lands with a kick to the ribs.
Curran lands a high kick!
It looks like Tomomi Tsuruta has been cut.
Curran uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsuruta.
Curran looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tsuruta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Curran throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tsuruta takes a swing at Curran's ribcage but misses.
Tsuruta lands a slapping body shot.
Tsuruta moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Curran throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tsuruta connects with a body shot.
Curran rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tsuruta counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice uppercut lands for Tsuruta. That snapped Curran's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Curran drops Tsuruta with a beautiful combination! Tsuruta stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Curran is looking for the KO!
Tsuruta is rocked!
Curran looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Oh Tsuruta is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Curran waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tsuruta.
Tsuruta seems to have got his legs back now.
Curran ducks right into an uppercut from Tsuruta.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Curran leaves Tsuruta with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tsuruta scores with a shot to the body.
A punch combination from Curran misses.
A quick step to the side and Tsuruta tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Curran moves away from the strike by Tsuruta.
Curran takes one to the chin there.
Tsuruta lands a nice looking body shot.
Curran scores with the left hand. Tsuruta knows he should have avoided that one.
Tsuruta misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Curran on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tsuruta shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomomi Tsuruta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Tsuruta.
Curran takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tsuruta wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tsuruta is looking to wear down Curran with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tsuruta clinches up with Curran and pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta goes for a takedown attempt but Curran pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Curran tries to land a front kick but Tsuruta steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Curran ducks under a wild hook from Tsuruta.
Curran looks to land a body kick but Tsuruta moved away.
Curran takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Curran.
Tsuruta moves away from the strike by Curran.
Tsuruta moves out of range of the body kick from Curran.
Curran shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Curran scores with a leg kick.
Curran throws a looping overhand right but Tsuruta ducks down to avoid it.
Tsuruta just misses with a punch to the body.
Tsuruta tries to clinch up but Curran circles away and keeps his distance.
Curran throws a leg kick but Tsuruta sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tsuruta takes a swing at Curran's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta takes a swing at Curran's ribcage but misses.
Tsuruta moves into the clinch.
Curran wants to stall.
Curran blocking some punches.
Tsuruta misses with a body punch.
Curran has a couple of punches blocked by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta swings wildly with an uppercut but Curran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Curran blocks a body shot from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Curran blocks an uppercut.
Curran throws a punch but it's blocked by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta is looking to control Curran's arms but Curran gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tsuruta has his back to the cage.
A short right from Tsuruta on the inside.
Tsuruta tries for a takedown. No joy.
Curran looking to stall.
Tsuruta looking for a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta goes for a takedown attempt but Curran pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Curran looks for the body kick but Tsuruta saw that one coming.
Tsuruta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Curran connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tsuruta momentarily.
Tsuruta closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Curran quickly recovers to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tsuruta missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Curran trying to control from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Tsuruta has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Tsuruta throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Curran is looking for a sweep. Tsuruta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tsuruta not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Curran avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tsuruta.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tsuruta trying to pass the guard but Curran defending well.
Tsuruta scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tsuruta 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.
Curran regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tomomi Tsuruta will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tomomi Tsuruta's cut.
That's time! Tsuruta's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tsuruta just misses with a punch to the body.
Curran throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Curran throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Curran defending well as Tsuruta loads up on a big left hand.
Nice cross by Tsuruta.
Curran looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Curran looks to land a left hand but Tsuruta moved out of range nicely.
Curran throws a body punch but Tsuruta moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tsuruta. Curran does a little dance to reset his feet.
Curran gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Curran throws out a powerful jab.
Randy Curran seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curran takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Curran cracks Tsuruta with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tsuruta blocks a head kick by Curran.
Curran throws a hook but Tsuruta blocks it.
A jab from Curran misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Curran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Curran jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tsuruta looks to score with a jab to the body but Curran is just out of range.
Curran punishes Tsuruta's body with a nice straight punch.
Tsuruta misses with a looping left.
Tsuruta throws a looping overhand right but Curran ducks down to avoid it.
Tsuruta takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tsuruta missing with a left hand there. Curran was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tsuruta fails with the takedown.
It seemed like Curran was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice body punch from Curran.
Curran cracks Tsuruta with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Curran has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Tsuruta to stand back up!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Curran misses with an uppercut
and Tsuruta counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curran struggles to land a body shot inside as Tsuruta controls his hands.
Tsuruta misses with a punch to the body.
Curran can't find room to land a body shot as Tsuruta controls the action.
Curran lands a body shot in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Curran scores with a nice short uppercut.
Curran lands a shot to the body.
Curran's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Curran manages to break the clinch.
Curran throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Curran lands a big right hand that sends Tsuruta crashing to the mat! Curran stays standing though and waves Tsuruta back to his feet!
Tomomi Tsuruta's cut is getting worse.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Curran.
Crack! Curran connects with the perfect overhand right and Tsuruta falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Curran!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Randy Curran!
During a confident post fight interview, Randy Curran 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Anton Obuhov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aedan Declan (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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200 lbs
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190 lbs
12 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Red Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anton Obuhov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aedan Declan!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Konstantin Menshow and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Declan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
It looks like Aedan Declan has been cut.
Obuhov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
It looks like Anton Obuhov has been cut.
Obuhov ducks under a wild hook from Declan.
Declan stuffs the takedown attempt from Obuhov. Obuhov gets slowly back to his feet.
Declan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Declan's corner calls for a 1-2. Declan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Obuhov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Obuhov misses with a double jab
and Declan counters with a leg kick.
Obuhov moves out of range as Declan strikes.
Obuhov tries to clinch but Declan is having none of it.
Obuhov swings widly with a right hand
letting Declan counter with a right hand.
Declan digs a good body shot into Obuhov's ribs.
Obuhov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Obuhov seems to be working for a kimura but Declan defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obuhov trying to pass the guard but Declan defending well.
Obuhov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Declan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Obuhov.
Declan controlling the position for now.
Obuhov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Obuhov is trying to control. Declan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Obuhov slows the pace down in half guard.
Obuhov is trying to control. Declan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Declan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Obuhov is working away from the top position though.
Declan is looking for a sweep. Obuhov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Declan is looking to control Obuhov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Declan avoid being mounted?
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Declan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Obuhov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
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.
Obuhov has a takedown stuffed.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Declan! But no joy.
Declan throws a body punch but Obuhov moves out of range.
Obuhov dives in for a single leg takedown but Declan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Declan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anton Obuhov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Declan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Obuhov.
Obuhov takes the fight into the clinch.
Obuhov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Declan to keep the fight standing.
Declan working hard to break the clinch.
Obuhov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Obuhov lunges at Declan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Declan's hand.
A leg kick checked by Obuhov.
Declan stuffs the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Declan. No joy for Obuhov on that attempt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Declan connects with the punch.
Declan scores with a shot to the body.
Obuhov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Declan is looking to control Obuhov's arms but Obuhov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Declan has his back to the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Declan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Obuhov misses with an uppercut
and Declan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Declan.
Obuhov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Declan.
Aedan Declan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Obuhov misses with a hook.
Declan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Obuhov.
Obuhov tries to clinch up.
Obuhov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Obuhov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Declan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Obuhov lands with an uppercut that bounces Declan off the cage and back into range.
Obuhov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Obuhov fails with the takedown
and Declan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Obuhov swings for the body but Declan moves out of range.
Declan misses the shot to the body.
Declan stuffs the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aedan Declan dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Obuhov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Declan feints and then cracks Obuhov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Obuhov down.
Obuhov darts in looking for a takedown but Declan gets double underhooks and turns Obuhov into the cage.
Declan is looking to slow Obuhov down with leg kicks.
Declan has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Declan lands with a shot to the body.
Obuhov just misses with a punch to the body.
Obuhov tries to clinch up.
Obuhov moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDeclan.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Declan.
Declan connects with a body shot.
Declan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Declan punishes Obuhov's body with a nice straight punch.
Anton Obuhov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obuhov misses with a straight left.
Obuhov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Declan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Declan counters with a body kick.
Aedan Declan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Obuhov misses with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Declan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Declan scores with the left hand. Obuhov knows he should have avoided that one.
Obuhov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Declan lands a nice looking body kick.
Obuhov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Obuhov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Declan circles away.
Declan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Obuhov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Declan avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anton Obuhov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Declan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Obuhov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Declan, right into the meat.
Obuhov darts in looking for a takedown but Declan gets double underhooks and turns Obuhov into the cage.
Obuhov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Declan defends well and Obuhov ends up having to push Declan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Obuhov misses the shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Declan.
Declan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Declan throws out a powerful jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Declan stuffs the takedown.
Obuhov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Declan. Declan obviously looking to wear him down.
Declan ducks under a wild hook from Obuhov.
Declan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Obuhov looks for a takedown but Declan sprawls well.
Declan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Obuhov.
Declan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A good leg kick by Declan.
Declan works Obuhov's body with a nice hook.
Declan walks into a jab.
Obuhov fails with an attempt to clinch.
A big right from Obuhov misses.
Declan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Anton Obuhov's cut is getting worse.
Obuhov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Declan circles away.
Declan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Obuhov in his tracks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Declan feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Obuhov sprawling to the canvas! Obuhov rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Declan finish him?!
Obuhov is rocked!
Obuhov ducks into an uppercut from Declan and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aedan Declan!
Aedan Declan is the new middleweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Aedan Declan made sure he mentioned Hellbent , along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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