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HFC 112:Curran vs Skrumbellos PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Douglas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demolisher Jack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Douglas might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bob Marley - Three Little Birds. Jack is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Pleasures of the Flesh. Demolisher Jack acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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218 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Samuel Douglas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Demolisher Jack!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Valeri Chadov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from Douglas.
Jack throws a looping overhand right but Douglas ducks down to avoid it.
Jack misses with a body shot.
Jack takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Douglas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jack throws out a counter right but Douglas avoids it with no problem.
Douglas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jack misses with a straight right.
Douglas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jack's hands.
Douglas ducks under a wild hook from Jack.
Jack moves out of range of the body kick.
Jack looks for a takedown but Douglas sprawls well.
Jack is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Douglas scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jack pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jack takes one to the side of the head.
Douglas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jack manages to avoid it.
Douglas feints and then cracks Jack's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jack down.
Douglas closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Jack! Douglas dives in looking to finish! Jack is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuel Douglas!
After winning the bout, Samuel Douglas thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Demolisher Jack had this to say: 'So sorry '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Big Guns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marian Balkon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Big Guns has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Big Guns seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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192 lbs
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191 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Big Guns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marian Balkon!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Valeri Chadov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guns pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Guns scores with a decent looking hook.
Guns misses with an attempted mid kick.
Guns throws a body kick that misses.
Marian Balkon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guns throws a nice inside leg kick.
Guns connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Balkon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Guns can pounce on him.
Guns throws a body shot but no joy.
Guns jabs at Balkon's body.
Good work by Balkon as he checks the leg kick.
Guns throws a low kick but Balkon avoids it.
Guns scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Guns's corner calls for a 1-2. Guns obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Guns.
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!
Guns misses with a left hand
and Balkon counters with a nice uppercut.
Guns throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Good work by Balkon as he checks the leg kick.
A low kick from Guns misses
and Balkon counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balkon checks a leg kick nicely.
Guns steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Balkon.
Balkon throws a hook but Guns blocks it.
Guns jabs Balkon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Guns attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Guns cracks the inside of Balkon's front leg.
Balkon misses the jab.
Guns lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Balkon lands with a cross.
Guns misses with an attempted mid kick.
Balkon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Guns has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Balkon.
Balkon misses with a hook. Guns ducked under it nicely.
Balkon throws an off balance right hand
and Balkon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Guns lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Balkon misses.
Balkon takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Marian Balkon has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balkon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Balkon blocks a leg kick.
Balkon avoids the head kick by Guns.
Balkon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Guns pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Guns connects with a solid leg kick.
Guns throws a head kick that misses.
Balkon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab by Balkon.
Balkon tries to clinch but Guns is having none of it.
Guns fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Balkon.
Balkon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Guns throws a solid leg kick but Balkon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Guns.
Balkon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice body punch from Balkon.
Guns takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guns goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Balkon throws a body shot but no joy.
Guns fires out a quick counter leg kick but Balkon just manages to avoid it.
Guns throws a solid leg kick but Balkon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Guns.
Guns digs a good hook to Balkon's body.
Guns misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Balkon misses with a head kick.
Balkon tries to close the distance and clinch but Guns swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Balkon throws out a loose jab but Guns uses good head movement to avoid it.
Guns motions for Balkon to come forward. Guns throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Balkon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Guns throws a sloppy head kick and Balkon moves out of range easily.
Guns jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Balkon moves out of range as Guns throws a body kick.
Balkon darts in and clinches Guns up against the cage.
Guns misses with a hook to the ribs.
Balkon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Guns is defending well for now.
Balkon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Guns is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guns doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Balkon tries to work over Guns's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Balkon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Guns gets through Balkon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Balkon scores with a shoulder strike.
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!
Balkon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Guns blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Balkon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Guns blocks an elbow strike from Balkon.
Guns digs a right hand underneath Balkon's ribcage. Balkon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Balkon avoiding damage as Guns throws knees to the body.
Guns works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Balkon on the inside.
Guns managing to block the knees to the body from Balkon.
Guns tries to throw a body punch but Balkon avoids it by throwing Guns back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Balkon missing with knees to the body.
Balkon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Balkon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
I was talking to Guns's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Balkon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Balkon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Guns has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Guns dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marian Balkon's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Guns misses with a kick to the body.
Guns ducks under a wild hook from Balkon.
Balkon lunges at Guns with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Guns's hand.
Guns throws a chopping leg kick but Balkon manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Guns will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Balkon takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Balkon throws a body punch but Guns moves out of range.
Guns buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Guns throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balkon tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Guns counters with a nice uppercut.
Balkon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Balkon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Guns sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Guns connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A telegraphed right hand from Balkon misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guns works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Guns looks for the body kick but Balkon saw that one coming.
Guns tries a head kick but it misses.
Balkon throws a body punch but Guns moves out of range.
Guns throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Big Guns is winning the standup battle so far.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Guns.
Guns is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Balkon can do to turn this around?
Balkon avoids the head kick by Guns.
A big left from Balkon misses.
Balkon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Guns misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Guns throws a leg kick but Balkon sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Guns attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Balkon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Balkon misses with an uppercut.
Good leg kick by Guns there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Balkon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Guns.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balkon swings for the body but Guns moves out of range.
Guns throws a sloppy head kick and Balkon moves out of range easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A bone on bone clash there as Balkon blocks the leg kick.
Balkon misses with a looping left.
Balkon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Guns throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Balkon's head.
Balkon throws a body punch but Guns moves out of range.
Guns smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Guns misses with an attempted mid kick.
Balkon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Balkon avoids the head kick by Guns.
Guns throws a lazy head kick
and Balkon counters with a straight right hand.
Balkon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slow jab from Balkon misses its intended target.
Guns half committed to a counter leg kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Balkon closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Balkon obliges.
Balkon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Guns pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Balkon throws a body punch but Guns moves out of range.
Guns throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Balkon looks to score with a jab to the body but Guns is just out of range.
Balkon misses with a hook. Guns ducked under it nicely.
Guns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Balkon.
Balkon connects with a single shot there.
Guns throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Guns lands a nice leg kick that just misses Balkon's sensitive parts.
Guns throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Balkon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Balkon lets loose with a powerful body kick. Guns will feel that in the morning.
Balkon misses the shot to the body.
Balkon connects with a high kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Balkon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Balkon fails to land with a series of punches.
Guns goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That kick from Guns tenderised Balkon's leg. Balkon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Guns wants to slow Balkon down by chopping away at his legs.
Balkon misses with a wild body shot.
As Balkon backs away, Guns returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Guns takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Balkon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Guns moves away.
Balkon misses with a body shot.
Balkon throws a leg kick that misses.
Guns is looking to slow Balkon down with leg kicks.
Guns throws a wild body kick that Balkon sees coming a mile off.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Guns, as that shot connected.
Guns buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Balkon moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Big Guns will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marian Balkon's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Balkon throws a nice looking combination but Guns bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Guns throws a sloppy head kick and Balkon moves out of range easily.
Guns lands a head kick!
Balkon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Guns manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Balkon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Balkon throws a sloppy head kick and Guns moves out of range easily.
Balkon throws a lazy uppercut
and Guns counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Balkon misses with a wild body shot.
Balkon misses with a looping right.
Balkon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Guns.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balkon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A nice side step and Balkon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Guns misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Balkon is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Balkon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Balkon misses with a jab to the body
and Guns counters with a leg kick.
Balkon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Guns.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guns scores with a head kick. Balkon tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Balkon blocks a head kick by Guns.
Guns with a hook.
Balkon thuds his right hand into Guns's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Guns throws a lazy head kick
and Balkon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Balkon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Guns was well out of range. Poor timing from Balkon.
Balkon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Guns's hands.
Guns throws a quick inside leg kick.
Guns throws a sloppy head kick and Balkon moves out of range easily.
Guns moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Guns throws a head kick that misses.
Guns throws a sloppy head kick and Balkon moves out of range easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Balkon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Guns crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Balkon - the referee stops the clock and Guns gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Balkon. Guns manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Balkon throws an overhand right that lands on Guns's shoulder, as Guns tries to avoid the shot.
Marian Balkon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balkon throws a predictable looking body shot
and Guns counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Guns connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Balkon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Guns in his tracks.
Guns goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Guns throws a leg kick but Balkon sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Balkon is looking for the big counter here.
Balkon blocks a head kick by Guns.
Guns connects with a right hand. Balkon shakes it off.
Balkon scores with a jab to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Balkon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Guns has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Guns scores with a shot to the side of Balkon's head.
Balkon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Guns backwards.
Balkon misses with a knee to the head.
Guns blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guns blocks an elbow strike.
Guns throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Marian Balkon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Balkon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Guns taking a breather.
Guns breaks the clinch.
Guns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Balkon.
Balkon moves out of range of the leg kick from Guns.
Guns swats away the attempt to clinch by Balkon.
Big Guns is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Guns throws a leg kick but Balkon checks it.
Balkon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Balkon backs away, Guns returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Guns misses with the body kick
and Balkon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Balkon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Balkon throws a lazy uppercut
and Guns counters with a good low kick that Balkon was not able to check.
Guns pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Balkon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Guns.
Guns looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guns throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Guns fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Balkon misses with a straight left.
Balkon throws a body shot but no joy.
Guns moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Balkon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A slapping body kick lands there for Guns.
Balkon swings for the body but Guns moves out of range.
Guns scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Balkon has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Guns.
Balkon moves forwards but Guns connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Guns slips a jab and a cross from Balkon.
Balkon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Guns connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A thudding body kick lands there by Guns!
And that's the end of the fight!
Big Guns showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Guns, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Big Guns!
A relieved looking Big Guns 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Conor McGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emre Hussain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGregor's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Foggy Dew / El Chapo. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Conor McGregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Emre Hussain!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Illya Tyunina and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hussain ducks under a wild hook from McGregor.
McGregor bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hussain missing with a left hand there. McGregor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hussain lands with a straight right. McGregor didn't see that one coming.
McGregor throws a lazy uppercut
and Hussain makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hussain throws a leg kick which misses McGregor's front leg but catches the back leg as McGregor tries to avoid it.
Hussain scores with a three punch combo!
McGregor throws a big shot that misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hussain checks a leg kick.
McGregor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from McGregor misses the target.
Hussain throws a head kick but McGregor moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hussain lands a body shot.
McGregor misses with an uppercut
and Hussain counters with a straight right hand.
McGregor throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice shot lands for Hussain.
Hussain fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McGregor.
Hussain works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McGregor thows a leg kick but Hussain checks it
and Hussain counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
McGregor pushes Hussain off but Hussain dives into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hussain landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Hussain trying to control the action but McGregor is working from the bottom.
McGregor is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hussain trying to control the action but McGregor is working from the bottom.
Hussain decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hussain or perhaps it was just good defense by McGregor, which made it look bad.
Nice jab there from Hussain.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor misses with a looping right.
McGregor fails to land with a series of punches.
McGregor gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hussain.
Hussain lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Emre Hussain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hussain dives in and scores a takedown into McGregor's guard.
Hussain is looking to work some ground and pound but McGregor has wrist control.
Hussain missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McGregor is trying to control the position but Hussain postures up.
Hussain gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hussain shoots in looking for a takedown. McGregor tries to sprawl out of it but Hussain keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McGregor manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hussain has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hussain works McGregor's body with a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGregor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGregor misses with a wild body shot.
McGregor moves out of range as Hussain strikes.
We've been told by McGregor's head coaches at Russian Bears Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hussain lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McGregor moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hussain closes the distance and lands a one-two.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emre Hussain dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McGregor throws a right hand that Hussain ducks under and follows up with a left that Hussain also avoids with ease.
McGregor throws a looping overhand right but Hussain ducks down to avoid it.
Hussain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGregor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hussain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGregor throws a push kick but Hussain slaps the foot to one side.
McGregor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hussain looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hussain throws a good cross that connects.
Hussain lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGregor circles away quickly and effectively.
Hussain throws a right and a left that McGregor avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McGregor throws a big shot that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Hussain misses.
Emre Hussain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A low kick from McGregor is predictable there
and Hussain counters with a shoot takedown. McGregor fights it but they end up in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor wants to improve his position but instead Hussain has moved into half guard.
Hussain is looking to stall here but McGregor recovers full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hussain lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hussain trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hussain missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hussain lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hussain throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hussain content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hussain looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McGregor holds on and takes a little breather.
McGregor 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.
Hussain looking to sit in guard and control but McGregor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hussain trying to control the position.
Hussain preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hussain has McGregor pulled in close to control his posture.
Hussain looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McGregor postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hussain keeping moving, preventing McGregor from controlling successfully.
McGregor throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hussain works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McGregor wants to control from the top but Hussain keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
McGregor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hussain walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McGregor checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hussain walks into a left hand.
McGregor throws a shot to the body.
Emre Hussain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hussain shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice body punch from Hussain.
McGregor explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGregor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hussain moves away.
McGregor misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Conor McGregor will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
McGregor falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hussain counters with a nice uppercut.
Hussain throws a combination. McGregor tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hussain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGregor moves away.
McGregor looks to land a left hand but Hussain moved out of range nicely.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Hussain. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Hussain moves out of range of the body kick.
Hussain looking to score a takedown here. McGregor is defending well but Hussain drives through and ends up in McGregor's guard.
McGregor controls Hussain momentarily but Hussain frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor keeping moving, preventing Hussain from controlling successfully.
Hussain throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hussain stands and steps away. McGregor gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hussain cracks McGregor with a right hand to the side of the head.
McGregor misses with a hook to the body
and McGregor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McGregor ducks right into an uppercut from Hussain.
McGregor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McGregor misses with a combination
and Hussain counters with a leg kick.
McGregor throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hussain counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hussain connects with the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hussain scores with a decent looking hook.
Hussain buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hussain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Hussain misses the target.
Hussain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hussain will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McGregor tries a head kick but it misses.
McGregor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hussain avoids the head kick by McGregor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor avoids a punch combination nicely.
A left and a right from McGregor both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Emre Hussain has been cut.
Hussain cracks McGregor with a good jab.
Hussain lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hussain feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McGregor's calf.
Hussain lands an overhand right.
McGregor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hussain fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McGregor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Hussain.
McGregor misses with a wild body shot.
McGregor tries for a takedown but Hussain circles away easily
letting Hussain counter with a right hand.
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!
McGregor slips a jab and a cross from Hussain.
McGregor fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hussain just manages to avoid it.
Hussain connects with an inside leg kick.
McGregor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hussain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hussain unleashes a big counter combination but McGregor bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McGregor dodges the punch combination from Hussain.
An inside leg kick lands from Hussain.
And that's the end of the fight!
Emre Hussain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hussain has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emre Hussain!
Post fight, an emotional Emre Hussain said 'you dont say NUTHIN''.
Conor McGregor spoke after the fight, saying 'You win or you learn. I am humble in victory or defeat, and I will be back.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Karol Mirowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Koko Pinea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mirowski comes to the cage accompanied by Mercy. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Karol Mirowski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Koko Pinea!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Ivan Kurochkin and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pinea blocks the body kick.
Mirowski moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Koko Pinea has been cut.
Pinea tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mirowski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mirowski misses with a body kick.
Mirowski tries to clinch up.
Pinea slips under a jab from Mirowski.
Pinea keeps Mirowski at a distance using the push kick.
Pinea throws a front kick aimed at Mirowski's knee but Mirowski avoids it well.
Mirowski is looking to counter punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mirowski.
Mirowski definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pinea slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mirowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A jab from Mirowski does it's job there.
That kick from Mirowski tenderised Pinea's leg. Pinea is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mirowski misses with a wild body shot.
Pinea misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pinea swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mirowski jabs Pinea right on the nose. Pinea blinks but takes it well.
Pinea takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Pinea there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mirowski. Pinea shrugs it off though.
Pinea scores with a head kick.
Mirowski tries to work over Pinea's front leg with a kick but Pinea checks it.
Pinea throws a body punch but Mirowski moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mirowski.
Pinea with a jab.
Mirowski scores with a push kick.
Pinea blocks a head kick by Mirowski.
Mirowski throws a body shot but no joy.
Mirowski instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mirowski.
Pinea tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mirowski avoids it.
Mirowski misses with some punches.
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!
Mirowski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mirowski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pinea unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mirowski lands with a light punch inside.
Mirowski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pinea's elbow.
Pinea blocking some punches.
Pinea lands a body shot.
Mirowski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mirowski misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pinea.
Mirowski working aggressively here.
Mirowski misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Mirowski fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Mirowski.
Mirowski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mirowski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pinea misses with a knee to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mirowski.
Mirowski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mirowski has a couple of punches blocked by Pinea.
Pinea throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinea scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pinea.
Pinea tries to work over Mirowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pinea.
Mirowski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pinea blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Mirowski fails to land.
Pinea has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mirowski seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Pinea can turn it around.
Pinea doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pinea blocks an uppercut.
Pinea using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mirowski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mirowski working aggressively here.
Mirowski tries a body shot but Pinea blocks it.
Mirowski has a couple of punches blocked by Pinea.
Pinea blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mirowski tries to work over Pinea's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pinea blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pinea trying to land knees to the body.
Mirowski misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mirowski swings wildly with an uppercut but Pinea uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pinea throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mirowski blocks it with crossed arms.
Mirowski managing to block the knees to the body from Pinea.
Pinea throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mirowski managing to block the knees to the body from Pinea.
Mirowski misses with a punch on the inside.
Pinea throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mirowski blocks it with crossed arms.
Mirowski lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pinea prevents a body shot from Mirowski.
Pinea misses with a punch to the body.
Mirowski lands a left hand.
Pinea prevents a body shot from Mirowski.
Mirowski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pinea misses with a knee strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pinea.
A shot in the inside from Mirowski.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pinea.
Pinea blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karol Mirowski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Koko Pinea's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mirowski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mirowski takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mirowski swings for the body but Pinea moves out of range.
Pinea's corner calls for a 1-2. Pinea obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pinea throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pinea checks a leg kick.
Mirowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pinea can do to turn this around?
Pinea blocks a jab.
Mirowski tries to clinch but Pinea moves out of range.
Pinea is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Mirowski misses with a hook.
Pinea gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mirowski defending well as Pinea loads up on a big left hand.
Mirowski appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mirowski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Karol Mirowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mirowski misses with a wild body shot.
Mirowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pinea was well out of range. Poor timing from Mirowski.
Mirowski moves out of range of the body kick.
Mirowski tries to bum rush Pinea with a series of wild strikes but Pinea uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mirowski misses with a hook to the body
and Pinea counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pinea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinea landing knees to the head.
It looks like Karol Mirowski has been cut.
Pinea with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mirowski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pinea is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mirowski is defending well for now.
Mirowski throws a punch but it's blocked by Pinea.
Mirowski throws a punch but it's blocked by Pinea.
Mirowski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Karol Mirowski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pinea tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mirowski.
Pinea tries a knee to the head but Mirowski blocks it.
Pinea blocking some punches.
Mirowski misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pinea.
A hook to the body from Mirowski.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pinea.
A head punch on the inside from Mirowski fails to land.
Mirowski avoiding damage as Pinea throws knees to the body.
Mirowski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinea lands a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mirowski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Mirowski on the inside.
Pinea blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pinea blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mirowski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mirowski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pinea's elbow.
Pinea tries to land knees in the clinch but Mirowski avoids the damage to the body.
Pinea tries a knee to the head but Mirowski blocks it.
Mirowski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mirowski misses with a punch on the inside.
Mirowski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mirowski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pinea backwards.
Pinea blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Pinea.
Mirowski misses with the head strike.
Mirowski misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mirowski misses with some punches.
Mirowski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mirowski misses with a body punch.
Pinea misses with a knee to the head.
Pinea scores with a shot to the side of Mirowski's head.
Mirowski managing to block the knees to the body from Pinea.
Mirowski misses with some punches.
Mirowski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pinea blocks an uppercut.
Mirowski swings wildly with an uppercut but Pinea uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mirowski throws a punch but it's blocked by Pinea.
Pinea working Mirowski over with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pinea.
Pinea landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Pinea tries to land knees in the clinch but Mirowski avoids the damage to the body.
Pinea misses with the head strike.
Pinea blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mirowski misses with some punches.
Pinea can't find room to land a body shot as Mirowski controls the action.
Pinea landing knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Pinea.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pinea lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mirowski backwards.
Mirowski throws a punch but it's blocked by Pinea.
Mirowski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mirowski swings wildly with an uppercut but Pinea uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mirowski misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Mirowski.
Pinea lands a knee to the body.
Pinea doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mirowski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pinea blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pinea blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mirowski throws a punch but it's blocked by Pinea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Karol Mirowski will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pinea blocks a head kick by Mirowski.
Pinea works Mirowski's body with a nice hook.
Pinea throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mirowski throws a leg kick but Pinea moved away.
Pinea misses with a two punch combination.
Mirowski checks a low kick from Pinea.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mirowski.
Mirowski is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pinea has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mirowski.
Pinea looks to land a body kick but Mirowski moved away.
Mirowski walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pinea lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pinea.
Pinea tests Mirowski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mirowski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mirowski blocks the body kick.
Pinea throws a low kick, looking for Mirowski's leg but Mirowski calmly moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pinea closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mirowski stuns Pinea with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pinea pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mirowski throws the left hand but Pinea avoids the punch easily.
Pinea avoids a kick to the body.
Pinea scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pinea throws a head kick that misses.
Mirowski tried to counter with a leg kick but Pinea avoided it.
Mirowski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pinea moves into the clinch.
Pinea blocking some punches.
Mirowski managing to block the knees to the body from Pinea.
Pinea lands a knee to the body.
Pinea misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mirowski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pinea tries to land knees in the clinch but Mirowski avoids the damage to the body.
Pinea throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pinea's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mirowski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mirowski tries a body shot but Pinea blocks it.
A short right from Pinea on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mirowski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mirowski has a couple of punches blocked by Pinea.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mirowski.
Pinea with an attempt at a knee that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mirowski.
Mirowski lands with a right to the head.
Pinea blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pinea looking to throw knees to the head but Mirowski is blocking nicely.
Mirowski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pinea blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mirowski avoiding damage as Pinea throws knees to the body.
Mirowski swings wildly with an uppercut but Pinea uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pinea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mirowski misses with a punch on the inside.
Pinea tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pinea lands a left hand.
Pinea works on Mirowski's body with a couple of short punches.
Pinea with a knee to the head.
Mirowski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mirowski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mirowski has a couple of punches blocked by Pinea.
Pinea blocking some punches.
Mirowski throws a punch but it's blocked by Pinea.
Mirowski misses with a body punch.
Pinea tries a knee to the head but Mirowski blocks it.
Pinea throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mirowski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pinea blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pinea misses with a body punch.
Mirowski throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mirowski swings wildly with an uppercut but Pinea uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mirowski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short left from Mirowski.
Pinea tries a body shot but Mirowski blocks it.
Mirowski working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mirowski.
Pinea misses with a knee strike.
Mirowski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mirowski has a couple of punches blocked by Pinea.
Mirowski misses with some punches.
Pinea tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mirowski throws a punch but it's blocked by Pinea.
Mirowski swings wildly with an uppercut but Pinea uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mirowski is working Pinea over against the cage.
Pinea is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Karol Mirowski did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mirowski misses with a few strikes there.
Pinea blocks a low kick nicely.
Mirowski takes a swing at Pinea's ribcage but misses.
Mirowski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pinea.
Mirowski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mirowski slips a jab and a cross from Pinea.
Pinea avoids the body shot from Mirowski.
Pinea lands with a nice body kick.
Pinea tries to score with a low kick but Mirowski moves his leg out of the way.
Pinea takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mirowski throws an overhand right that lands on Pinea's shoulder, as Pinea tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinea forces Mirowski back against the cage and clinches.
Mirowski avoiding damage as Pinea throws knees to the body.
Pinea landing knees to the body.
Mirowski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mirowski throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mirowski lands with a short shot to the head.
Mirowski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pinea working Mirowski over with knees to the body.
Mirowski throws a punch but it's blocked by Pinea.
Pinea working Mirowski over with knees to the body.
Mirowski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mirowski misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mirowski.
Pinea lands a nice knee to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Pinea blocking some punches.
Pinea lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mirowski backwards.
Mirowski throws a punch but it's blocked by Pinea.
Mirowski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pinea is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Pinea lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mirowski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mirowski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mirowski can't find room to land a body shot as Pinea controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Mirowski fails to land.
Pinea blocks an uppercut.
Pinea landing knees to the body.
Pinea missing with knees to the body.
Pinea is leaning against Mirowski and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pinea lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mirowski gets through Pinea's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pinea tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pinea unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mirowski lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Pinea scores with a knee to the head.
Mirowski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pinea blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pinea tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mirowski avoids it.
Pinea with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mirowski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mirowski misses with the head strike.
Mirowski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pinea putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mirowski in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mirowski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pineas head.
Pinea lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mirowski.
Pinea scores a nice knee to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pinea.
Mirowski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mirowski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mirowski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mirowski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mirowski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pinea missing with knees to the body.
Pinea takes a shot to the head.
Pinea tries to land a knee to the head but Mirowski blocks with his arms.
Pinea blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinea blocks an uppercut.
Pinea connects with a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Mirowski - that landed with a thud.
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!
Pinea misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mirowski.
Pinea tries to land knees in the clinch but Mirowski avoids the damage to the body.
Mirowski misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Mirowski.
Mirowski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pinea tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mirowski throws a punch but it's blocked by Pinea.
Mirowski swings wildly with an uppercut but Pinea uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mirowski lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Mirowski fails to land.
Pinea blocks an uppercut.
Pinea trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Koko Pinea will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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! And we move into the final round!
Mirowski moves away from the strike by Pinea.
Mirowski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pinea closes the distance and clinches.
Pinea misses with a knee strike.
Pinea misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mirowski.
Mirowski working aggressively here.
Mirowski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pinea lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mirowski backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Mirowski fails to land.
Mirowski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pinea misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mirowski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mirowski has a couple of punches blocked by Pinea.
Mirowski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pinea lands a shoulder strike.
Mirowski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pinea backwards.
Pinea trying to land knees to the body.
Pinea landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinea lands a left hand.
Mirowski cracks Pinea with a nice body shot.
Pinea is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mirowski is defending well for now.
Mirowski lands an uppercut.
Pinea takes a shot to the head.
Mirowski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mirowski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pinea tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pinea.
Pinea looking to throw knees to the head but Mirowski is blocking nicely.
Pinea blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mirowski working aggressively here.
Pinea tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pinea lands with a right to the head.
Pinea blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pinea connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mirowski's face.
Koko Pinea has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mirowski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mirowski managing to block the knees to the body from Pinea.
Pinea doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mirowski throws a punch but it's blocked by Pinea.
Mirowski lands a nice uppercut.
Pinea tries to land a knee to the head but Mirowski blocks with his arms.
Mirowski lands a left hand.
Pinea tries to land a knee to the head but Mirowski blocks with his arms.
A head punch on the inside from Mirowski fails to land.
Pinea tries to land a knee to the head but Mirowski blocks with his arms.
Pinea blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mirowski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Mirowski.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mirowski.
A short left from Pinea.
Mirowski prevents a body shot from Pinea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinea blocks an uppercut.
Pinea blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Pinea.
Mirowski managing to block the knees to the body from Pinea.
Mirowski misses with a punch on the inside.
Pinea missing with knees to the body.
Pinea scores a nice knee to the body.
Mirowski misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mirowski.
Mirowski working aggressively here.
Pinea throws a head punch that misses.
Mirowski misses with a punch on the inside.
Pinea doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mirowski misses with some punches.
Mirowski tries to throw a body punch but Pinea avoids it by throwing Mirowski back against the cage.
Mirowski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pinea's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mirowski tries to work over Pinea's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mirowski throws a punch but it's blocked by Pinea.
Mirowski tries to throw a body punch but Pinea avoids it by throwing Mirowski back against the cage.
Mirowski has a couple of punches blocked by Pinea.
Mirowski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mirowski working aggressively here.
Pinea with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mirowski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karol Mirowski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mirowski misses with the head strike.
Mirowski misses with a hook from the clinch.
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!
Mirowski has a couple of punches blocked by Pinea.
Mirowski prevents a body shot from Pinea.
Pinea tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mirowski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pinea prevents a body shot from Mirowski.
Mirowski can't find room to land a body shot as Pinea controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Karol Mirowski.
Well Mirowski has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 48:47
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 50:45
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karol Mirowski!
Karol Mirowski retains his bantamweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Karol Mirowski 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 Ray Malenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronald Rousey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Rousey's choice of entrance music: Creepy Jackalope Eye by Supersuckers. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Ray Malenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 25 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ronald Rousey!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Fedor Mirinova and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malenko looks to throw the jab but Rousey is out of range.
Malenko misses with a looping left.
Malenko misses with a hook.
Malenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rousey tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Malenko defends well and Rousey ends up having to push Malenko into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've been informed that Rousey has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Malenko throws a looping overhand right but Rousey ducks down to avoid it.
Rousey shoots in but Malenko avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rousey shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Malenko trying to keep a closed guard but Rousey is proving a slippery customer.
Malenko is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rousey distracts Malenko with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rousey wants to control from the top but Malenko keeps moving.
We've been hearing good reports from Malenko's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Rousey trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malenko trying to control the position.
Rousey missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Malenko managing to control the position.
Malenko keeping moving, preventing Rousey from controlling successfully.
Rousey looking to pass the guard.
Rousey postures up in Malenko's guard and throws a big left but Malenko blocks it.
Rousey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Malenko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rousey trying to control the position from guard on top but Malenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Malenko is looking for a triangle but Rousey pushes his legs off easily.
Rousey is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Malenko trying to keep a closed guard but Rousey is proving a slippery customer.
Rousey missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rousey working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Malenko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rousey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malenko.
Rousey tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Malenko defends well and Rousey ends up having to push Malenko into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ray Malenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronald Rousey.
Malenko swings for the body but Rousey moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rousey takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Malenko connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rousey shoots in and bounces Malenko off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Malenko trying to keep a closed guard but Rousey is proving a slippery customer.
Rousey with a nice head shot there.
Malenko is pulling down on Rousey's head. It's preventing any offense from Rousey, at least for the moment.
Rousey throws a strike but Malenko rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Malenko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Malenko sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malenko passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee asks Malenko politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Malenko prefers to stall for the moment though.
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 Ray Malenko will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rousey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malenko.
Rousey throws out a counter right but Malenko avoids it with no problem.
Nice shot lands for Malenko.
Malenko has taken the fight to the clinch.
Malenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Malenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Malenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malenko tries to work over Rousey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Malenko.
Malenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Rousey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rousey lands a right hand that snaps the head of Malenko backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rousey.
Rousey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Malenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rousey can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rousey tries for a takedown but Malenko manages to get underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malenko.
Rousey avoiding damage.
Malenko tries a body shot but Rousey blocks it.
Malenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Rousey controls his hands.
Malenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rousey tries for a takedown but Malenko manages to get underhooks.
Malenko blocking some punches.
Malenko misses with a body punch.
Malenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rousey backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rousey takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Rousey throws a punch but it's blocked by Malenko.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Malenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Malenko.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rousey.
Malenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rousey taking a breather.
Rousey is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ray Malenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronald Rousey.
A hook to the body from Malenko.
Rousey is breathing heavily.
Malenko lands with a left to the head.
Malenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Malenko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Malenko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rousey doesn't seem bothered though.
Malenko misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malenko tries to clinch but Rousey moves out of range.
Malenko sets himself, and Rousey steps forward looking for the clinch! Malenko avoids it this time.
Rousey misses with a body kick.
Rousey takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rousey misses with an uppercut.
Malenko is looking to clinch but Rousey is avoiding it.
Rousey moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Malenko lands a nice shot that snaps Rousey's head back.
Malenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rousey was well out of range. Poor timing from Malenko.
Rousey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malenko.
Malenko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jab, jab by Malenko - just one landing.
Rousey thumps Malenko with a low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Malenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rousey misses with a takedown attempt - Malenko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malenko throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rousey lands an overhand right.
Rousey misses with a two punch combination.
Ray Malenko is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malenko. Rousey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ronald Rousey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Malenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Malenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Malenko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rousey at a distance.
Ray Malenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Malenko doesn't manage to clinch there - Rousey circles away.
Rousey drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Malenko defends it well.
Rousey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Malenko lands a jab to the nose.
Malenko connects with a crisp jab.
Malenko is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Malenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rousey counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rousey is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Malenko reverses the position - he's now on top in Rousey's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malenko being controlled here momentarily.
Rousey keeping full guard, as Malenko tries to pass.
Malenko passes Rousey's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, if Malenko is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Malenko dominated that second round.
That's time! Malenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Malenko throws a body punch but Rousey moves out of range.
Malenko looks to throw the jab but Rousey is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rousey! But no joy.
Rousey shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Malenko pinned against the cage. Malenko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rousey has his takedown stuffed
and Malenko counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheers as Malenko lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rousey doesn't seem phased though.
Malenko misses with a body shot.
Rousey lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rousey dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Malenko. That did some damage!
Malenko misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rousey on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rousey misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malenko. Rousey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Malenko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rousey slips a straight right by Malenko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malenko darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Malenko lands a really nice looking cross but Rousey seems unphased.
Rousey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malenko.
Malenko misses the shot to the body.
Malenko throws a big shot that misses.
Rousey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Malenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rousey lands a really nice looking cross but Malenko seems unphased.
Rousey connects with a body shot.
Rousey walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A cross from Malenko lands.
Malenko misses with a hook. Rousey ducked under it nicely.
Rousey feints the counter takedown.
Malenko works over Rousey's head and body with a nice combination.
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!
Malenko throws out a loose jab but Rousey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malenko scores with a hook to the body. Rousey takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rousey throws a right hand that Malenko ducks under and follows up with a left that Malenko also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rousey scores with a jab to the body.
Malenko throws a combination. Rousey tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ronald Rousey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rousey connects with a body shot.
Rousey takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A big right from Malenko misses.
Rousey fails with the takedown
and Malenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ray Malenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronald Rousey.
Malenko tests Rousey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jab by Malenko.
Rousey takes a jab right on the kisser.
Malenko drives through and clinches with Rousey against the cage.
Rousey misses with a punch to the body.
Malenko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rousey blocks an uppercut.
Rousey has a couple of punches blocked by Malenko.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Malenko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Malenko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rousey is rocked!
Malenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rousey stalling in the clinch but Malenko improves position.
Malenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Rousey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malenko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rousey is still on wobbly legs! Can Malenko finish him?
Rousey wants a takedown but no success here.
Rousey seems to have recovered his senses.
Rousey is trying to break free.
Malenko is pressed up against the cage. Rousey has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Malenko down to the mat. Malenko avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rousey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Malenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rousey moves away.
Malenko connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rousey's hands.
Rousey gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Malenko misses with a wild body shot.
Malenko scores with the left hand. Rousey knows he should have avoided that one.
Rousey has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A jab from Malenko does it's job there.
Rousey misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malenko thuds a left hand into Rousey's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rousey throws a sloppy head kick
and Malenko counters with a right hand to the body.
Malenko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rousey at a distance.
Malenko gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rousey.
Rousey closes this distance looking for a takedown but Malenko circles away.
Nice jab there from Malenko.
Malenko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Malenko scores with a sloppy right hand. Rousey should have avoided that one.
Malenko tries to clinch up.
Malenko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rousey stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Malenko cracks Rousey with a right hand to the side of the head.
Malenko rushes Rousey and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malenko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Malenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rousey backwards.
Malenko stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rousey takes a shot to the head.
Malenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Malenko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Malenko, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Malenko!
During a confident post fight interview, Ray Malenko thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Ronald Rousey stepped up to the mic, saying 'My hat's off to my opponent. He fought a great fight and won fair and square. I'm glad we were able to put on an exciting fight for you fans. Give it up, people!'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Cletus Landry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Monteban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Landry comes to the cage accompanied by country boy. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 19 - 3, fighting out of Tokyo, Cletus Landry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ricardo Monteban!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Viktor Lagutenko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monteban gets a clinch.
Landry can't break the clinch.
Monteban jumps guard.
Monteban looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Monteban has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Landry can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Landry got a little sloppy there for a moment and Monteban has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Landry has managed to get both his arms back between Monteban's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Landry tries to stand but Monteban is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monteban is working an open guard so Landry takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Monteban moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Monteban fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Landry is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Landry misses with a hook.
Landry keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Landry looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Monteban keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Monteban shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Monteban was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Monteban misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Landry is trying to get back to his feet.
Monteban tries for a kimura but Landry is defending well.
Monteban wants to lay and pray for a moment but Landry keeps working.
Monteban tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Monteban has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Landry struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Landry is trying to work for a sweep but Monteban has mounted him!
Monteban is landing with some decent strikes but Landry is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Landry is working to get back to half guard.
Monteban is landing with some decent strikes but Landry is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Landry sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Landry wants to improve his position but Monteban is controlling well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Monteban seems to be looking for submissions.
Landry moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
My spies in The Coffee Shop inform me that Monteban has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Landry looking to hit a scissor sweep but Monteban is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Landry keeping moving, preventing Monteban from controlling successfully.
Monteban throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Landry works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Monteban pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Landry is keeping the position for now.
Monteban wants to control from the top but Landry keeps moving.
Landry working a defensive guard here.
Monteban postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Monteban wants to control from the top but Landry keeps moving.
Monteban stands up over Landry, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Monteban showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Monteban is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Monteban lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Monteban throws a strike but Landry rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Monteban working for a triangle but Landry defends it easily.
Landry stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Landry moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Monteban lands a lovely overhand right.
Landry misses with a low kick.
Monteban swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Monteban scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Monteban drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Monteban dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Nice body punch from Landry.
Landry connects with a crisp jab.
Monteban connects with a solid leg kick.
Landry connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Monteban momentarily.
Monteban has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Landry misses the shot to the body.
Monteban misses the shot to the body.
Landry scores with a crisp jab that stopped Monteban in his tracks.
Monteban slips under a jab from Landry.
Landry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Monteban manages to avoid it.
Landry fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Landry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Monteban.
Landry looks to throw the jab but Monteban is out of range.
Landry misses with the combination.
Landry has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Monteban finds it's way round the side to connect with Landry's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A looping hook to the body misses from Monteban. Landry does a little dance to reset his feet.
Monteban cracks Landry with a good jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monteban is looking to clinch.
Landry swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Monteban connects with a leg kick. Landry looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Monteban takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Landry lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Monteban shoots in and drives through. Landry sprawls well.
Landry throws a hook to the side of Monteban's head but Monteban sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Landry missing with a left hand there. Monteban was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Landry scores with a hook.
Landry misses with a wild body shot.
Landry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Monteban.
Monteban swings for the body but Landry moves out of range.
Landry throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good shot there by Landry.
Landry looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Landry throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Monteban stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Landry gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Landry manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Landry is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Monteban has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Landry is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Monteban tries for a takedown but Landry manages to get underhooks.
Cletus Landry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Monteban.
Monteban misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Landry breaks from the clinch.
Cletus Landry is winning the standup battle so far.
Landry misses the jab.
Monteban explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Landry connects with a crisp jab.
Landry lands a right hook to the body.
Landry throws a predictable looking body shot
and Monteban counters with an outside leg kick.
A jab from Landry misses.
Landry looks to score with a jab to the body but Monteban is just out of range.
Monteban takes a swing at Landry's ribcage but misses.
Cletus Landry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Landry with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Monteban to score with a decent uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Landry misses with an uppercut. Monteban saw that one coming.
And Monteban responds with a good body kick, but Landry manages to step out the way in time.
Monteban wants to clinch.
Landry tries to score with a low kick but Monteban moves his leg out of the way.
Monteban connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Monteban scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Monteban avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Landry gets tackled into the cage by Monteban. Monteban maintains the clinch.
Landry is trying to stall.
Monteban is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Landry is defending well.
Monteban tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Landry's elbow.
Monteban can't find room to land a body shot as Landry controls the action.
Monteban is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Monteban tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Landry is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Monteban gets control of Landry's arms and successfully pulls guard. Monteban will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Landry trying to stand up but can't free himself from Monteban's guard.
Monteban working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Landry has passed into half guard!
Landry seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Landry stands up from half guard.
Landry uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monteban.
Landry is looking for a counter combo.
Nice shot lands for Landry.
Landry scores with a three punch combo!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cletus Landry dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Landry throws out a powerful jab.
Landry walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Landry misses the shot to the body.
Monteban tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Landry was well out of range. Poor timing from Monteban.
Monteban has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Landry finds it's way round the side to connect with Monteban's head.
Landry throws a hook but Monteban avoids it easily.
Landry takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Landry throws a hook to the side of Monteban's head but Monteban sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Monteban steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Landry.
Monteban tries to close the distance and clinch up but Landry swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Landry takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Landry rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Monteban counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Monteban throws a leg kick but Landry sees it coming and moves out of range.
Monteban throws an overhand right that lands on Landry's shoulder, as Landry tries to avoid the shot.
Landry misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Monteban throws out a loose jab but Landry 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!
Monteban ducks under a wild hook from Landry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monteban throws a poor cross that misses
and Landry counters with a nice body kick.
Monteban wants to land a leg kick but Landry is out of range.
Monteban connects with a leg kick. Landry looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Monteban uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Landry.
Landry swings away with a body shot that misses
so Monteban counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Landry is trying to control the position but Monteban postures up.
Landry pulls Monteban in to control the position.
Monteban throwing strikes but missing.
Monteban is looking to work some ground and pound but Landry has wrist control.
Monteban wants to pass the guard but Landry is keeping the position.
Landry looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Monteban throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Landry works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monteban is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Landry looking to hit a scissor sweep but Monteban is one step ahead there.
Monteban is in close to Landry's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Landry pulls Monteban in close to his closed guard and prevents Monteban from doing any damage or advancing position.
Monteban postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Monteban with a flurry of punches that miss.
Monteban trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Monteban trying to control the position from guard on top but Landry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monteban working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Landry is trying to control the position but Monteban postures up.
Monteban is looking to work some ground and pound but Landry has wrist control.
Monteban drops back looking for a leg! Landry is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Landry manages to kick Monteban off! Monteban jumps back into Landry's guard.
Landry is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Monteban tries to land a leg kick but Landry saw it coming and moves away.
Cletus Landry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Monteban throws a jab when Landry was well out of range.
Monteban checks a leg kick.
Landry misses with a wild body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Landry there.
Monteban shoots in for a takedown but Landry shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Monteban misses.
Landry scores with a hook.
Landry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Monteban was well out of range. Poor timing from Landry.
Monteban scores with a kick to the midsection.
Landry thows a left - swing and a miss!
Monteban lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The fighters circle momentarily. Landry darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Landry swings for the body but Monteban moves out of range.
Landry ducks under a wild hook from Monteban.
Landry lands a jab to Monteban's midsection.
Monteban ducks under a wild hook from Landry.
Nice body punch from Monteban.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Landry scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Landry uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Monteban.
Landry just misses with a punch to the body.
Landry takes a jab right on the kisser.
Landry connects with a good right hand that stumbles Monteban. Monteban circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Landry pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ricardo Monteban.
I think Monteban has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Cletus Landry!
During a confident post fight interview, Cletus Landry 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 Chris Bellum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vova Klimov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bellum comes to the cage accompanied by Daddy Yankee - Limbo . 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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201 lbs
15 - 8 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Bellum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vova Klimov!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Viktor Lagutenko and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klimov closes the distance but Bellum moves to the side
and Bellum counters with a head kick that drops Klimov to the mat! Klimov scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Klimov tries to close the distance and clinch but Bellum swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bellum lunges at Klimov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Klimov's hand.
Klimov ducks under a wild hook from Bellum.
Klimov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bellum tries a head kick but it misses.
Klimov misses with a looping left.
Bellum just misses with a punch to the body.
Klimov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bellum's hands.
A head kick misses from Bellum.
Bellum misses with a left hand
and Klimov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bellum swings for the body but Klimov moves out of range.
Bellum connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klimov misses with a two punch combination.
Bellum looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Bellum steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Klimov.
Klimov drops Bellum with a left right combo! Klimov follows him down to the ground into side control.
Bellum is rocked!
Klimov decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Oh Bellum is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Klimov cracks Bellum with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Bellum tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Klimov pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Bellum is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vova Klimov!
Vova Klimov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Derek Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Keene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harris's entrance music is Not again - You all ready dropped?. A fine choice. Derek Harris could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Scott Keene's chin.
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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
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Derek Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scott Keene!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Vladimir Khabensky and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keene rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Harris counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Keene misses with the head strike.
Harris has a couple of punches blocked by Keene.
Harris throws a head punch that misses.
Harris lands a nice uppercut.
Harris has a couple of punches blocked by Keene.
Harris can't find room to land a body shot as Keene controls the action.
Keene throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Harris.
Harris working aggressively here.
Harris misses with a body punch.
Harris is working Keene over against the cage.
Keene blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keene being controlled against the cage.
Harris blocks an uppercut.
Harris lands with a short shot to the head.
Harris is pushing Keene up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris blocks a body shot from Keene.
Harris will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Keene up against the cage.
Keene blocking some punches.
Keene lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Harris.
Keene lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keene.
Harris lands with a right to the head.
Harris gets through Keene's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Harris swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Keene lands a right hand that snaps the head of Harris backwards.
Harris blocks an uppercut.
Harris stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Harris lands with a light punch inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harris tries to stall but Keene uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Harris misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Keene.
A left hand lands to the body for Harris.
Harris looking to stall.
Harris misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Keene scores with a nice short uppercut.
Harris lands a body punch in the clinch.
Harris misses with a punch to the body.
Harris lands a shoulder strike.
Harris lands a left hand that snaps the head of Keene backwards.
Harris lands with a right to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Harris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Keene stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Keene lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keene has a couple of punches blocked by Harris.
Keene tries to work over Harris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Keene has had enough of the clinch but Harris keeps him there for the moment.
Keene misses with the head strike.
Harris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Harris misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harris.
Harris is pushing Keene up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Harris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harris leaning his opponent against the cage.
Keene prevents a body shot from Harris.
Keene swings wildly with an uppercut but Harris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harris swings wildly with an uppercut but Keene uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Keene lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Keene goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Keene misses with a punch on the inside.
Keene tries to work over Harris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Harris blocks an uppercut.
Harris throws a head punch that misses.
Keene swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Keene throws a punch but it's blocked by Harris.
Our sources have told us that Harris has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Harris working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Harris.
A shot in the inside from Harris.
Harris slows down the pace here.
Keene lands a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harris lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Harris dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Harris feints and then cracks Keene's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Keene down.
Harris lands a nice leg kick that just misses Keene's sensitive parts.
Harris misses with a body shot.
Keene lands a jab to the nose.
Keene moves out of range of the body kick.
Keene scores with a crisp jab that stopped Harris in his tracks.
Harris bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Harris defending well as Keene loads up on a big left hand.
Nice shot lands for Keene.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris tries to work over Keene's front leg with a kick but Keene checks it.
Harris thumps Keene with a low kick.
Keene throws a jab when Harris was well out of range.
Keene jabs at Harris's body.
Keene lands with a hook. Harris tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris slips under a jab.
Harris connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Harris misses with a body kick.
Scott Keene seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keene misses with a wild body shot.
Keene lands a glancing blow to the side of Harris's head.
Keene throws a lazy right hand but Harris sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Keene connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Harris lands a glancing blow to the side of Keene's head.
Harris moves out of range as Keene strikes.
Keene tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harris was well out of range. Poor timing from Keene.
Keene throws a big shot that misses.
Keene cracks Harris with a right hand to the side of the head.
Keene scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris throws a leg kick
and Keene counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harris cracks Keene with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Keene misses with a body shot.
Keene on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Keene might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Harris throws a sloppy head kick and Keene moves out of range easily.
Keene appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Keene swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Keene throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Keene throws a looping overhand right but Harris ducks down to avoid it.
Harris tried to counter with a leg kick but Keene avoided it.
Scott Keene seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Keene scores with a shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Harris.
Keene misses with a hook. Harris ducked under it nicely.
Keene looks to score with a jab to the body but Harris is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Keene throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Harris connects with a leg kick. Keene looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Harris lands with a cross.
Keene moves into range and connects with a jab.
Keene smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Harris connects with a body shot that sends Keene's belly button to the back.
Harris with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Keene throws a combination that misses
and Keene takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Keene has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Harris.
Keene missing with a left hand there. Harris was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Keene throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Harris sees it coming and avoids it easily.
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!
Keene checks a low kick from Harris.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keene cracks Harris with a right hand to the side of the head.
Harris walks into a left hand.
Harris scores with a decent looking hook.
Keene swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keene blocks a jab.
Harris throws a hook but Keene avoids it easily.
Harris digs a good hook to Keene's body.
Harris misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Keene throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Harris tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Keene manages to circle out of the way.
Harris throws a wild body kick that Keene sees coming a mile off.
Keene scores with a sloppy right hand. Harris should have avoided that one.
Keene takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Scott Keene will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Harris tries to land a leg kick but Keene saw it coming and moves away.
Harris ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Harris motions for Keene to come forward. Harris throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Harris connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Keene throws a shot from downtown. Harris moves away and avoids it.
Harris is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Keene takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Keene throws a predictable looking body shot
and Harris counters with a slapping leg kick.
Keene looks to land a left hand but Harris moved out of range nicely.
Harris is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Keene.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Keene throws out the jab.
Keene's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Keene blocks a head kick by Harris.
Harris attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Harris takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keene lands with a shot to the body.
Harris lands a big head kick that sends Keene tumbling to the mat! Harris takes a step backwards and waves Keene back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Keene is rocked!
It looks like Scott Keene has been cut.
Harris throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keene sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Keene throws out a counter right but Harris avoids it with no problem.
Keene is still on wobbly legs! Can Harris finish him?
A slow jab from Keene misses its intended target.
Keene with a hook.
Harris throws a solid leg kick but Keene takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Harris.
A telegraphed right hand from Keene misses the target.
It looked like Harris wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Keene closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harris blocks a jab.
Keene seems to have recovered his senses.
Harris takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Keene checks a leg kick.
Harris looks to throw the jab but Keene is out of range.
Keene throws a sloppy body shot
and Harris counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keene connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Keene throws a predictable looking body shot
and Harris counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Keene misses.
Keene has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Harris.
Keene misses with a hook.
Harris walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Keene moves into range and connects with a jab.
Harris looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A left lands for Keene.
Harris lands a nice leg kick that just misses Keene's sensitive parts.
Keene slips under a jab.
Keene scores with a hook to the body. Harris takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Harris lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Keene at a distance.
Keene misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris looks to throw the jab but Keene is out of range.
Keene swings widly with a right hand
and Harris counters with a stiff right hand.
Keene ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harris moves away.
Harris is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Harris scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Harris throws a body shot but no joy.
A cross from Keene lands.
Harris lands with a straight right. Keene didn't see that one coming.
Harris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keene.
Good standup being displayed there by Harris as he connects with a hook.
Harris takes a swing at Keene's ribcage but misses.
Harris looks to land a body kick but Keene moved away.
It seemed like Keene was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Harris tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Keene throws out a counter right but Harris avoids it with no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris scores with a jab. Keene acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Keene with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keene on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Harris. Harris obviously looking to wear him down.
Harris blocks a jab.
Harris fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Keene throws a shot from downtown. Harris moves away and avoids it.
Harris is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A low kick from Harris misses
and Keene counters with a series of strikes. Harris will be more careful next time no doubt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Harris.
Keene moves out of range as Harris throws a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harris lands with a thumping leg kick.
Harris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keene moves away.
Keene throws a big shot that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Derek Harris.
Well Harris has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derek Harris!
An out of breath Derek Harris thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shoei Braz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iosue Nicu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nicu has chosen It's Dark and Hell Is Hot as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Shoei Braz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shoei Braz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Iosue Nicu!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Illya Tyunina and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nicu delivers a nice body kick.
Nicu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Braz.
Nicu flicks out a counter leg kick but Braz steps away.
Braz blocks a head kick by Nicu.
Braz gets a takedown into half guard.
Braz is working for a kimura but Nicu is defending it quite comfortably.
Nicu wants to get back to his feet.
Braz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nicu defends it well.
Nicu is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nicu doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Braz.
Braz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nicu sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nicu sees it coming and defends easily.
Nicu is looking to escape.
Braz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nicu is trying to stand up here but Braz is controlling him well.
Braz is working for a submission of some sort.
Nicu is trying to stand.
Braz is trying to work for a kimura but Nicu is defending well.
Nicu is defending against the submission attempts here by Braz.
Braz is working for a submission of some sort.
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.
Nicu regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nicu controlling the position.
Nicu pushes Braz off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Braz closes the distance and clinches up with Nicu, looking for a takedown. Braz pushes Nicu against the cage but Nicu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A solid body kick from Nicu.
Nicu dips to his left and cracks Braz with an uppercut!
It looks like Shoei Braz has been cut.
Braz shoots in for a takedown but Nicu shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shoei Braz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Braz is breathing heavily.
Nicu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Braz if he has to take too many more of those.
Nicu goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nicu scoring well with a low kick there.
Nicu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Braz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nicu sprawls well. Nicu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Braz gets slowly back to his feet.
Nicu digs a good body shot into Braz's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicu scores with a nice strike.
Nicu lands with a kick to the ribs.
Braz has been working on his balance at Russian Bears Training Center, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Nicu.
Braz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nicu finds it's way round the side to connect with Braz's head.
Nicu lands a big head kick that sends Braz tumbling to the mat! Nicu takes a step backwards and waves Braz back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Braz is rocked!
Shoei Braz's cut is getting worse.
Nicu scores with a leg kick.
Oh Braz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Braz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nicu circles away.
We've been informed that Nicu has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Braz fails with the takedown
and Nicu counters with a crisp right that sends Braz to the canvas! Nicu follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iosue Nicu!
An out of breath Iosue Nicu thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Shoei Braz had this to say: 'I`ll be back'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Curran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devin Skrumbellos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skrumbellos has chosen CANT BE TOUCHED!!! as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Devin Skrumbellos enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randy Curran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Devin Skrumbellos !
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skrumbellos connects with a leg kick. Curran looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Curran throws a shot from downtown. Skrumbellos moves away and avoids it.
Skrumbellos throws a body shot but no joy.
Curran lands a leg kick that knocks Skrumbellos off balance momentarily.
Crunch! Skrumbellos slams his shin into Curran's torso.
Skrumbellos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Curran.
Curran checks the leg kick.
Skrumbellos has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jab by Skrumbellos .
Curran closes the distance and clinches.
Curran misses with a punch to the body.
Skrumbellos misses with some punches.
Curran lands an uppercut.
Curran misses with some punches.
Curran throws a punch but it's blocked by Skrumbellos .
Skrumbellos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Curran misses with a hook to the ribs.
Curran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Skrumbellos has a couple of punches blocked by Curran.
Skrumbellos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Curran's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skrumbellos working aggressively here.
Curran throws a punch but it's blocked by Skrumbellos .
Skrumbellos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Curran gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Skrumbellos to counter with a crisp jab.
Skrumbellos scores with a head kick.
It looks like Randy Curran has been cut.
Curran bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Curran scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
It looks like Devin Skrumbellos has been cut.
Curran is looking to land body kicks.
Curran loads up on a big right hand but Skrumbellos slips the punch.
Skrumbellos looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Good work by Skrumbellos as he checks the leg kick.
Curran is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Skrumbellos .
Curran fails to land with a series of punches.
Curran on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Skrumbellos looks to score with a jab to the body but Curran is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Curran misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skrumbellos staying out of range there.
Randy Curran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Curran avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Curran tries to clinch up.
Curran lands with a cross.
Curran looks to score with a jab to the body but Skrumbellos is just out of range.
Skrumbellos appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Curran.
Skrumbellos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Curran.
A swing and a miss from Curran.
Skrumbellos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Skrumbellos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Curran sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Curran misses with a looping right.
Curran pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Curran throws a push kick but Skrumbellos slaps the foot to one side.
Skrumbellos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Curran was well out of range. Poor timing from Skrumbellos .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curran misses with a looping left.
Skrumbellos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Curran.
Skrumbellos doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Curran lands a nice looking body shot.
Curran scores with a kick to the midsection.
Curran connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Skrumbellos scores with a punch to the head.
Curran throws the kick towards the body but Skrumbellos avoids it.
Skrumbellos throws a shot from downtown. Curran moves away and avoids it.
Skrumbellos throws a hook but Curran avoids it easily.
Curran lands a front kick.
Curran throws a combination that misses
and Skrumbellos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Curran lands with a hook. Skrumbellos tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Curran throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Curran.
A little jabbing left from Skrumbellos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Curran throws a body kick that misses
and Skrumbellos makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Curran tries to land a body kick
and Skrumbellos counters with an inside leg kick.
Skrumbellos misses with a straight right.
A jab from Skrumbellos finds it's way through Curran's defenses.
Curran keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Skrumbellos .
A quick step to the side and Curran tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skrumbellos throws a jab but it's blocked by Curran.
And Curran counters with a quick kick to the body but Skrumbellos blocks it.
Curran scores with a leg kick.
Skrumbellos moves out of range of the body kick from Curran.
Skrumbellos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Curran finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Curran throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That has opened up Devin Skrumbellos 's cut even more.
A nice inside leg kick there by Skrumbellos . That's going to slow Curran down.
Curran tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
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 Randy Curran will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Curran ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Curran lands an overhand right.
Skrumbellos motions for Curran to come forward. Skrumbellos throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Skrumbellos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Skrumbellos misses.
Curran wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Skrumbellos throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Curran on the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Skrumbellos .
A quick step to the side and Curran tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skrumbellos misses with a hook. Curran ducked under it nicely.
Curran throws a sloppy body shot
and Skrumbellos counters with a nice leg kick.
Randy Curran is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curran slips under a jab from Skrumbellos .
Curran misses with an uppercut
and Skrumbellos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Curran throws a push kick but Skrumbellos slaps the foot to one side.
Curran ducks under a wild hook from Skrumbellos .
Curran swings for the body but Skrumbellos moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Curran dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Skrumbellos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Skrumbellos checks a leg kick.
Curran chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Skrumbellos can pounce on him.
Curran swings for the body but Skrumbellos moves out of range.
Curran misses with a body shot.
Skrumbellos with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Curran to score with a decent uppercut.
Skrumbellos looks to land a right hand but Curran moved out of range.
Skrumbellos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Curran.
Skrumbellos lands a head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skrumbellos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Curran moves away.
Curran looks to score with a jab to the body but Skrumbellos is just out of range.
Curran looks to score with a jab to the body but Skrumbellos is just out of range.
Curran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Skrumbellos looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Curran ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Curran wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Curran tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skrumbellos was well out of range. Poor timing from Curran.
Curran tries to land a front kick but Skrumbellos steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skrumbellos lands the left hand.
Curran fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Curran throws a big shot that misses.
Skrumbellos tries a quick counter leg kick but Curran is wise to it.
Curran looks to land a body kick but Skrumbellos moved away.
Curran thuds his shin into the meat of Skrumbellos 's side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Skrumbellos misses.
Jab, jab by Curran - just one landing.
The cut above Devin Skrumbellos 's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Curran throws a body shot but no joy.
Curran blocks a jab.
Curran swings for the body but Skrumbellos moves out of range.
Skrumbellos is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Curran with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Skrumbellos . Beautiful body shot.
Curran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Skrumbellos connects with a right hand. Curran shakes it off.
Curran looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Skrumbellos looks to throw the jab but Curran is out of range.
Curran is looking to counter punch.
Curran has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Skrumbellos .
Skrumbellos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skrumbellos looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Curran throws a big shot that misses.
Nice body punch from Curran.
Skrumbellos is breathing heavily.
Skrumbellos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Curran moves away.
Curran looks for the body kick but Skrumbellos saw that one coming.
Skrumbellos listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Curran throws a hook but Skrumbellos blocks it.
Skrumbellos swings widly with a right hand
and Curran cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Curran darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Curran tries a head kick but it misses.
Curran misses with a hook to the body
and Skrumbellos counters with a nice uppercut.
Curran closes the distance and pushes Skrumbellos back into the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Curran struggles to land a body shot inside as Skrumbellos controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Randy Curran will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Curran throws a looping overhand right but Skrumbellos ducks down to avoid it.
Curran moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSkrumbellos .
Curran misses with an uppercut.
Skrumbellos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Curran uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Skrumbellos tries to land a front kick but Curran steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Curran digs a good hook to Skrumbellos 's body.
Curran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skrumbellos manages to avoid it.
Curran moves in looking to clinch but Skrumbellos pushes him off.
Curran throws a push kick but Skrumbellos slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curran scores with a kick to the body.
Curran tries to bum rush Skrumbellos with a series of wild strikes but Skrumbellos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Curran defending well as Skrumbellos loads up on a big left hand.
Curran scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skrumbellos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Curran sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Curran connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Skrumbellos scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Skrumbellos throws the left hand but Curran avoids the punch easily.
A head kick misses from Curran.
Skrumbellos missing with a left hand there. Curran was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Curran throws a quick counter kick to the body but Skrumbellos avoids it.
Skrumbellos lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Curran pivots, looking for a leg kick but Skrumbellos is out of range and Curran settles back down.
Curran misses with a right hand
and Skrumbellos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good shot there by Skrumbellos .
Curran moves forwards but Skrumbellos connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Curran ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skrumbellos moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curran cracks a nice hook into Skrumbellos 's ribs.
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!
Skrumbellos takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Skrumbellos flicks out a counter leg kick but Curran steps away.
Curran's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Skrumbellos connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Curran scrambles back to his feet.
Skrumbellos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Skrumbellos misses the jab.
Curran throws a poor cross that misses
and Curran takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Curran attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Curran gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Skrumbellos .
Curran misses with a kick to the body
and Skrumbellos counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Curran throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Curran moves out of range as Skrumbellos strikes.
As Skrumbellos looks to move away, Curran throws a big counter combo but Skrumbellos just gets out of the way.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Skrumbellos .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curran misses the body punch
and Skrumbellos counters with a nice uppercut.
Curran just misses with a punch to the body.
Curran jabs at Skrumbellos 's body.
Skrumbellos moves out of range as Curran strikes.
Curran throws a lazy body kick
and Skrumbellos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Skrumbellos .
Curran uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Skrumbellos .
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Curran.
Nice jab there from Skrumbellos .
Skrumbellos avoids a kick to the body.
A little jabbing left from Skrumbellos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Curran looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Curran scores with a crisp jab that stopped Skrumbellos in his tracks.
Devin Skrumbellos 's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Curran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Skrumbellos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Curran misses the shot to the body.
Skrumbellos throws a jab when Curran was well out of range.
Skrumbellos throws a right hand that misses
and Curran counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Curran throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Skrumbellos counters with a stiff right hand.
Curran avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Curran cracks a nice hook into Skrumbellos 's ribs.
Curran cracks Skrumbellos with a good jab.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Devin Skrumbellos 's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Randy Curran!
Our winner, Randy Curran, 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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