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HFC 117:Curran vs Spike PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eon Yaj (ranked 2257 p4p, 234 weight class) and Jontte Man (ranked 2004 p4p, 214 weight class). Jontte Man acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
14 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Eon Yaj!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jontte Man!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man misses with a body kick.
Yaj is looking for a counter combo.
Yaj has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Outer Heaven Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
Man fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yaj seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Man throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Yaj counters with a three punch combo that has Man backing up. Man nods at Yaj to acknowledge the strikes.
Man tries to clinch
and Yaj counters with a left and a right that stings Man.
Man tries to close the distance and clinch but Yaj swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yaj appears to be looking for a big counter.
Yaj checks the leg kick.
Yaj appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Yaj crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Man - the referee stops the clock and Yaj gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Man. Yaj manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man wants to clinch but Yaj slips to the side
and Yaj counters with a series of strikes. Man will be more careful next time no doubt.
Man pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yaj is looking for a counter combo.
Man tries to clinch up.
Yaj went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Man misses
and Yaj counters with a one-two to the body.
Jontte Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yaj avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Man clinches up against the cage.
Man blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Man pushes Yaj back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Man blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Man missing with knees to the body.
Yaj takes a knee right on the jaw!
Man on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Man on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yaj on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Man using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Yaj tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Man avoids it.
Yaj tries to land knees in the clinch but Man avoids the damage to the body.
Man misses with an elbow strike.
Man on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yaj blocks an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man with a knee to the head.
Man throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Man lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Man dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Yaj misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Man.
Man tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yaj avoids it.
Man lands an elbow inside that Yaj shrugs off.
Man managing to block the knees to the body from Yaj.
Man throws a knee to the head but misses.
Yaj tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Man avoids it.
Man connects with a knee to the head.
Man fails to pull guard.
Man avoiding damage as Yaj throws knees to the body.
Man pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Man working Yaj over with knees to the body.
Yaj missing with knees to the body.
Man taking a breather.
Man lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yaj working Man over with knees to the body.
Yaj misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Man.
Man pulls guard.
Man trying to control the position.
Man has his foot on Yaj's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yaj works his way back into a safe position though.
Yaj wants to stand but Man has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Man had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yaj defends it easily.
Yaj has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Man working for a triangle but Yaj defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yaj stands and steps away. Man gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Man tries to clinch up
and Yaj counters with a three punch combo that has Man backing up. Man nods at Yaj to acknowledge the strikes.
Man throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Man tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yaj paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yaj appears to be looking for a big counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jontte Man will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Man throws a head kick that misses
and Yaj counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Man closes the distance but Yaj moves to the side
and Yaj counters with a left and a right that stings Man.
Man tries to clinch there but Yaj circles away.
Yaj avoids the head kick by Man.
Yaj avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Man misses with a kick to the body
and Yaj counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yaj went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Man moves to clinch but Yaj breaks away
and Yaj counters with a series of strikes. Man will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Man.
Man moves into range and clinches up with Yaj.
Man managing to block the knees to the body from Yaj.
Man has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.
Man blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yaj landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Man managing to block the knees to the body from Yaj.
Yaj trying to land knees to the body.
Man on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Man blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yaj tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Man avoids it.
Man misses with an elbow over the top.
Yaj tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Man avoids it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yaj is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Man is defending well for now.
Yaj is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Man is defending well for now.
Man is pushing Yaj up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Knees in the clinch landing for Yaj.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yaj is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Man is defending well for now.
Man misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yaj.
Yaj tries to land knees in the clinch but Man avoids the damage to the body.
Yaj blocks an elbow strike from Man.
Yaj is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Man is defending well for now.
Man has Yaj pressed against the cage.
Man on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yaj tries to land knees in the clinch but Man avoids the damage to the body.
Man throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Man jumps guard but Yaj stands there with Man around his waist. Man gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Man lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yaj on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Man avoiding damage as Yaj throws knees to the body.
Man avoiding damage as Yaj throws knees to the body.
Man misses with an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yaj tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Man avoids it.
Man is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yaj is defending well for now.
Man trying to control the position but instead, Yaj has worked for underhooks and has pushed Man into the cage.
Yaj tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Man avoids it.
Man blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yaj tries to land knees in the clinch but Man avoids the damage to the body.
Man is trying to maintain a safe position but Yaj gets an underhook and turns Man into the cage.
Man misses with a short punch on the inside.
Man avoiding damage as Yaj throws knees to the body.
Man blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yaj tries to land knees in the clinch but Man avoids the damage to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Yaj.
Man avoiding damage as Yaj throws knees to the body.
Yaj is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Man is defending well for now.
Man lands an elbow just above Yaj 's eye.
Man blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Man avoiding damage as Yaj throws knees to the body.
Man lands an elbow inside that Yaj shrugs off.
It looks like Eon Yaj has been cut.
Yaj tries to land knees in the clinch but Man avoids the damage to the body.
Yaj is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Man is defending well for now.
Man managing to block the knees to the body from Yaj.
Man trying to land knees to the body.
Yaj tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Man avoids it.
Man scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Man lands a good knee to the midsection. Yaj won't want to take too many of those.
Man managing to block the knees to the body from Yaj.
Yaj avoiding damage as Man throws knees to the body.
Yaj tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Man avoids it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Man comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Man on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yaj missing with knees to the body.
Man is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Yaj tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Man avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eon Yaj dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Eon Yaj'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!
Man tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yaj swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Man misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yaj appears to be looking for a big counter.
Man looks to land a body kick but Yaj moved away.
Man delivers a nice body kick.
Man throws a head kick that half lands.
Yaj takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man darts in trying to clinch
and Yaj counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yaj chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Man can pounce on him.
Man looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Yaj throws a big counter combination but Man scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Man throws a lazy body kick
and Yaj counters with a three punch combo that has Man backing up. Man nods at Yaj to acknowledge the strikes.
Yaj avoids the head kick by Man.
Man throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Man tries to clinch up
and Yaj counters with a two punch combo.
Yaj checks a leg kick.
It looked like Yaj was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Yaj throws a big counter combination but Man scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Eon Yaj is winning the standup battle so far.
Man moves into the clinch.
Yaj unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Man utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yaj trying to land knees to the body.
Man managing to block the knees to the body from Yaj.
Man avoiding damage as Yaj throws knees to the body.
Yaj tries to land knees in the clinch but Man avoids the damage to the body.
Man looking to stall.
Man is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yaj is defending well for now.
Yaj being controlled against the cage.
Man avoiding damage as Yaj throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Man avoiding damage as Yaj throws knees to the body.
Yaj misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Man.
Man jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Yaj walks away with a smile on his face. Man gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Man moves into the clinch successfully.
Man has Yaj pressed against the cage.
Man managing to block the knees to the body from Yaj.
Man on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Man managing to block the knees to the body from Yaj.
Man trying to land knees to the body.
Jontte Man seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Man managing to block the knees to the body from Yaj.
Man slowing the pace effectively.
Man throws an elbow but it misses.
Man unloads a knee to the mid-section. Yaj lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yaj is defending well for now.
Yaj unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Man takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Man blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Man blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yaj working Man over with knees to the body.
Yaj landing knees to the body.
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!
Man looking to slow down the pace here.
Yaj tries to land knees in the clinch but Man avoids the damage to the body.
Man on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Man tries to land knees in the clinch but Yaj avoids the damage to the body.
Man blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Man gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Man avoiding damage as Yaj throws knees to the body.
Man misses with a knee strike.
Man is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Yaj tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Man avoids it.
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 Eon Yaj.
I think Yaj has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Eon Yaj!
Eon Yaj really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that FORCEE logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Marston (ranked 1484 p4p, 210 weight class) and Stannis Baratheon (ranked 1862 p4p, 266 weight class). Marston comes to the cage accompanied by Bring it on motherfucker. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lucas Marston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stannis Baratheon!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Konstantin Menshow and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baratheon throws a nice looking combination but Marston bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Marston turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Baratheon misses with a wild body shot.
Marston throwing a counter right hand but Baratheon manages to avoid it.
Marston connects with a body shot.
Baratheon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marston.
Baratheon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marston was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Baratheon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marston moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A quick step to the side and Marston tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baratheon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Marston loads up on a big right hand but Baratheon slips the punch.
Nice uppercut there from Marston.
Baratheon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marston.
Marston fires out a quick counter leg kick but Baratheon just manages to avoid it.
Baratheon throws a series of punches but Marston avoids them all with ease.
Marston swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Baratheon misses with a shot to the body
and Marston counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Baratheon misses.
Marston is looking to wear down Baratheon with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Baratheon swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Baratheon. Those never looked like landing.
Marston throwing a counter right hand but Baratheon manages to avoid it.
Baratheon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marston.
A decent looking cross lands there for Marston.
Baratheon throws a body punch but Marston moves out of range.
Marston defending well as Baratheon loads up on a big left hand.
Baratheon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marston was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Baratheon throws a series of punches but Marston avoids them all with ease.
Marston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marston missing with a left hand there. Baratheon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Baratheon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marston throws a jab but it's blocked by Baratheon.
Marston swings for the body but Baratheon moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Baratheon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Baratheon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Baratheon lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Baratheon misses
and Marston counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baratheon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Baratheon throws a right hand that Marston ducks under and follows up with a left that Marston also avoids with ease.
Marston takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Baratheon throws a body shot but no joy.
Marston swings for the body but Baratheon moves out of range.
Baratheon now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Baratheon tries to pull guard but Marston holds him up against the cage and eventually Baratheon drops back down to his feet.
Marston breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baratheon looks to land a combination but Marston avoids it well.
Marston just misses with a punch to the body.
Marston wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Marston scores with a jab. Baratheon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A swing and a miss from Baratheon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Marston misses the target.
Baratheon shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Marston eats them both and turns towards Baratheon to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A punch combination from Baratheon misses.
Baratheon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Marston lands with a nice body punch.
Baratheon misses with a left hand
and Baratheon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baratheon.
Marston moves forwards but Baratheon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Baratheon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marston.
Marston misses with a wild body shot.
Baratheon swings away with a body shot that misses
and Baratheon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baratheon slips under a jab from Marston.
Marston connects with a leg kick. Baratheon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Marston throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Baratheon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Baratheon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Baratheon moves out of range as Marston strikes.
Baratheon scores with a shot to the body.
Baratheon looks to score with a jab to the body but Marston is just out of range.
Baratheon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marston was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Baratheon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Marston counters with a straight right hand.
Baratheon throws a series of punches but Marston avoids them all with ease.
Baratheon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little feinted left hand from Marston on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Marston misses with a body shot.
Despite the aggression on Baratheon's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baratheon lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Marston misses with a wild body shot.
Marston throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Stannis Baratheon will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Marston lands a really nice looking cross but Baratheon seems unphased.
Baratheon misses with the combination.
Baratheon lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sloppy strikes from Baratheon. Those never looked like landing.
Marston cracks Baratheon with an open hand slap.
Marston misses with a looping right.
Baratheon is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Marston tries a low kick but Baratheon avoids it.
Baratheon misses with a hook. Marston ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Baratheon. Those never looked like landing.
Baratheon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Baratheon misses the shot to the body.
Marston throws out a loose jab but Baratheon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baratheon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marston circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baratheon throws a body punch but Marston moves out of range.
Baratheon just misses with a punch to the body.
Baratheon lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Baratheon misses with a straight left.
Baratheon catches Marston with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stannis Baratheon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baratheon misses with a series of wild punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Marston misses the target.
Baratheon misses with the combination.
Marston is looking to counter punch.
Baratheon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Marston misses the target.
Marston misses with a low kick.
Stannis Baratheon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baratheon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marston moves away.
Marston moves out of range as Baratheon strikes.
Marston swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Marston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baratheon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marston throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Marston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baratheon was well out of range. Poor timing from Marston.
Baratheon misses with a combination
and Marston counters with a nice uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Baratheon.
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!
Baratheon feints a jab promting Marston to slip. Baratheon then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Marston slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Baratheon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Marston.
Marston scores with a jab. Baratheon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Baratheon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marston.
Marston avoids the body shot from Baratheon.
Marston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baratheon manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baratheon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Baratheon closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Baratheon just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Marston wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Marston slips a jab and a cross from Baratheon.
Baratheon moves out of range of the strikes.
Marston lands a nice shot to the body.
Baratheon is breathing heavily.
Marston lands with an uppercut that bounces Baratheon off the cage and back into range.
Nice defenses there by Baratheon.
Baratheon looks to score with a jab to the body but Marston is just out of range.
Baratheon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Baratheon throws a combination. Marston tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baratheon misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Marston counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marston feints and then cracks Baratheon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Baratheon down.
Baratheon throws a combination that misses
and Marston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marston throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Marston finds it's way through Baratheon's defenses.
Baratheon throws a poor cross that misses
and Marston counters with a crisp one two that drops Baratheon! Marston thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Baratheon to his feet! Baratheon is in big trouble!
Baratheon is rocked!
A chopping leg kick lands by Marston.
Baratheon is still on wobbly legs! Can Marston finish him?
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Marston! Baratheon is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucas Marston!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Lucas Marston waved his t-shirt featuring MayheM sportswear's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Emre Hussain (ranked 972 p4p, 150 weight class) and Ibrahim Abai (ranked 1553 p4p, 240 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Emre Hussain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ibrahim Abai!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abai looks for a takedown but Hussain sprawls well.
Abai with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hussain counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hussain stuffs the takedown.
Hussain is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Emre Hussain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ibrahim Abai.
Abai misses with a takedown attempt
and Hussain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Crunch! Hussain slams his shin into Abai's torso.
Abai dodges the punch combination from Hussain.
No joy there for Hussain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Abai shoots in but Hussain avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hussain defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Abai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abai drives through with a takedown into Hussain's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Abai looks winded!
Hussain wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Hussain seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hussain continues to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hussain wants to sweep here but Abai controlling him for the moment.
Hussain lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Abai wants to get back to his feet but Hussain is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Abai manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Abai tries to throw a body punch but Hussain avoids it by throwing Abai back against the cage.
Abai misses with a punch on the inside.
Abai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
It looks like Emre Hussain has been cut.
Abai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hussain on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hussain is looking to control Abai's arms but Abai gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hussain has his back to the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abai pushes off an throws an elbow but Hussain leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hussain tries to break free but Abai pushes him back against the cage.
Abai throws a punch but it's blocked by Hussain.
Hussain prevents a body shot from Abai.
Hussain manages to break the clinch.
Abai shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Hussain to counter with a crisp jab.
Hussain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hussain feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Abai fails with a takedown attempt.
Hussain throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of 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!
Hussain displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Abai.
Hussain changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Abai tries to clinch up.
Hussain is looking for a counter combo.
Abai chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hussain can pounce on him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abai takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hussain is looking to slow Abai down with leg kicks.
Abai dives in for a single leg takedown but Hussain sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hussain was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hussain stuffs the takedown attempt from Abai. Abai gets slowly back to his feet.
Hussain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hussain scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Abai has closed the distance and engaged Hussain in a clinch.
Abai has a couple of punches blocked by Hussain.
Abai misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Abai fails to land.
Abai tries to work over Hussain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hussain works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hussain pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Abai is keeping the position for now.
Hussain wants to control from the top but Abai keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abai is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hussain is controlling him.
Hussain working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hussain seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Abai keeping moving, preventing Hussain from controlling successfully.
Abai has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Hussain has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Abai lands a nice shot to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Abai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Abai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Abai can't find room to land a body shot as Hussain controls the action.
Hussain has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Abai is trying to keep an underhook but Hussain manages to get the takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emre Hussain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Emre Hussain's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Abai shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hussain as he jumps to the side.
Abai tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hussain swivels and escapes.
Abai fails with the takedown.
Emre Hussain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ibrahim Abai.
Abai shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hussain counters with a straight right hand.
Hussain lands a high kick!
Abai darts in and clinches Hussain up against the cage.
Abai is leaning against Hussain and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hussain blocks a body shot from Abai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abai can't find room to land a body shot as Hussain controls the action.
A short right from Hussain on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Hussain's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hussain blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abai.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abai throws a head punch that misses.
Hussain has clasped his hands together around Abai's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Hussain is chipping away with strikes.
Hussain happy to just control the position for now.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Hussain here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Hussain trying to control the position but Abai is working away.
Abai is trying to get back to his feet.
Hussain staying calm.
Abai is trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hussain wants to lay and pray for a moment but Abai keeps working.
Abai tries to escape but Hussain is in control.
Hussain postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Abai is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Hussain lands an elbow.
Hussain lands a decent elbow from side control.
Abai is trying to buck Hussain off.
Hussain lands some shots froms side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hussain trying to control the action but Abai is working from the bottom.
Hussain happy to just control the position for now.
Abai is trying to buck Hussain off.
Hussain lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Abai down.
That's four 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.
Hussain decides to stand back up.
Nice shot by Hussain.
Nice shot by Hussain.
Nice body punch from Hussain.
Hussain fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Abai looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Abai fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hussain throws a good cross that connects.
Abai tries for a takedown but Hussain circles away easily
and Hussain makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Abai is breathing heavily.
Hussain lands a nice shot to the body.
Ibrahim Abai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abai with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hussain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hussain looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Emre Hussain is winning the standup battle so far.
Abai has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Abai there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice sprawl there from Hussain as Abai shoots in.
Hussain is looking to counter with head kicks.
Abai takes a kick to the side of the head.
Abai is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emre Hussain dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Emre Hussain's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Hussain fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Abai to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Abai looks to clinch but Hussain throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Abai taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Emre Hussain!
Emre Hussain took some time post fight to say the following; 'you dont say NUTHIN''.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tomomi Tsuruta (ranked 1312 p4p, 163 weight class) and Vladimir Vladimirovich (ranked 1918 p4p, 231 weight class). Tomomi Tsuruta could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Vladimir Vladimirovich's chin.
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255 lbs
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250 lbs
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class 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
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tomomi Tsuruta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Vladimirovich!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vladimirovich lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tsuruta has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Tsuruta lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vladimirovich at a distance.
Tsuruta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vladimirovich.
Tsuruta clinches up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vladimirovich.
Tsuruta effectively controlling the action here.
Tsuruta misses with some punches.
Vladimirovich stalling.
Vladimirovich can't get the takedown.
Tsuruta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vladimirovichs head.
Tsuruta gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vladimirovich.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tsuruta.
Tsuruta tries to score a body lock takedown but Vladimirovich shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tsuruta breaks from the clinch.
Tsuruta fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tsuruta closes the distance and clinches.
Tsuruta misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsuruta is pressed up against the cage. Vladimirovich has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tsuruta down to the mat. Tsuruta avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tomomi Tsuruta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Vladimirovich.
Tsuruta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vladimirovich.
Tsuruta lands a nice shot that snaps Vladimirovich's head back.
It looks like Vladimir Vladimirovich has been cut.
Tsuruta has taken the fight to the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Tsuruta.
Vladimirovich looking to slow down the pace here.
Tsuruta goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vladimirovich prevents it.
Tsuruta tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tsuruta struggles to land a body shot inside as Vladimirovich controls his hands.
Tsuruta has Vladimirovich pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Tsuruta pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Vladimirovich tumbling to the mat - Tsuruta dives into Vladimirovich's guard.
Tsuruta has gone for a leg lock! Vladimirovich slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tsuruta's guard.
Tsuruta is looking to stand back up but Vladimirovich counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Tsuruta.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vladimirovich landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
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!
Tsuruta wants to control but Vladimirovich is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vladimirovich missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tsuruta pushes Vladimirovich off looking to stand but Vladimirovich dives back in and keeps control.
Tsuruta holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vladimirovich looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Tsuruta is not content to let Vladimirovich control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vladimirovich thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tsuruta's head.
Vladimirovich trying to control the pace.
Tsuruta regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Vladimirovich.
Vladimirovich sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tsuruta is looking to stand up but Vladimirovich isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four 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.
Vladimirovich throwing strikes from guard but Tsuruta blocks nicely.
Vladimirovich wants to control from the top but Tsuruta keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Vladimirovich throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tsuruta works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tsuruta preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vladimirovich wants to control from the top but Tsuruta keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tsuruta fails with a takedown attempt.
Vladimirovich on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomi Tsuruta dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Vladimirovich's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tsuruta fails with the takedown.
Vladimirovich feints the counter takedown.
Vladimirovich circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tsuruta dives in and grabs Vladimirovich's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vladimirovich pushes down on Tsuruta's head and hops out.
Tsuruta tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vladimirovich manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vladimirovich uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vladimirovich takes the fight into the clinch.
Vladimirovich has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Tsuruta is trying to keep an underhook but Vladimirovich manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Vladimirovich moves into full mount! Tsuruta won't be happy about that!
Vladimirovich controlling his opponent.
Tsuruta just holding on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vladimirovich breaks from Tsuruta's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Vladimirovich looking to finish Tsuruta with some ground and pound. This is bad for Tsuruta!
Vladimirovich looking to finish with strikes here!
Tsuruta working to try and regain half guard.
Vladimirovich tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tsuruta wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Vladimirovich in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Tsuruta is rocked!
It looks like Tomomi Tsuruta has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vladimirovich can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tsuruta is looking to escape.
Vladimirovich wants to control but instead Tsuruta manages to regain half guard.
Vladimirovich is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Vladimirovich throws a strike but Tsuruta avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Vladimirovich postures up in Tsuruta's guard and throws a big left but Tsuruta blocks it.
Vladimirovich controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vladimirovich.
Vladimirovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Tsuruta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vladimirovich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tsuruta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vladimirovich won't allow Tsuruta to get back to his feet.
Vladimirovich in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vladimirovich throws a big elbow that misses.
Tsuruta escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vladimirovich gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vladimirovich wants to control from the top but Tsuruta keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vladimirovich lands a couple of elbows.
Vladimirovich throws a big elbow that misses.
Vladimirovich sitting in guard here, content to control.
Vladimirovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Tsuruta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tsuruta closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tsuruta working the ground and pound from side control.
Vladimirovich is looking to regain half guard here but Tsuruta keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Vladimirovich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Vladimirovich takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A shot to the liver by Tsuruta. Beautiful body shot.
Vladimirovich looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vladimirovich is rocked!
Vladimirovich gets a double leg takedown into Tsuruta's guard.
Vladimirovich working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tsuruta keeping moving, preventing Vladimirovich from controlling successfully.
Vladimirovich with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vladimirovich stops Tsuruta from standing up.
Vladimirovich throws a big right hand that misses.
Vladimirovich is looking to work some ground and pound but Tsuruta has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vladimirovich missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tsuruta keeping moving, preventing Vladimirovich from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vladimirovich swings for the body but Tsuruta moves out of range.
Tsuruta closes the distance and clinches.
A right hand to the body from Vladimirovich.
Vladimirovich has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Tsuruta clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Tsuruta is trying to escape under a series of strikes and manages to escape from Vladimirovich 's hooks.
Tsuruta is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Vladimirovich trying to control but Tsuruta is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vladimirovich is landing with some decent strikes but Tsuruta is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Tsuruta working to try and regain half guard.
Vladimirovich looking to control but Tsuruta is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vladimirovich lands with some strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vladimirovich lands a heavy elbow.
Oh Tsuruta is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tomomi Tsuruta's cut is getting worse.
Tsuruta prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Vladimirovich postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Tsuruta bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Vladimirovich and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladimir Vladimirovich!
Vladimir Vladimirovich decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between James Franklin (ranked 3000 p4p, 149 weight class) and Oshan Jackson (ranked 702 p4p, 38 weight class). Franklin comes into the arena with Tron Cat- Tyler, The Creator blaring out of the sound system. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
145 lbs
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134 lbs
14 - 4 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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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
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Franklin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oshan Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Valeri Chadov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franklin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Franklin moves away.
Franklin tries to counter with a takedown but Jackson is quick to defend against it.
Jackson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Franklin.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson throws a hook but Franklin avoids it easily.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
Franklin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Franklin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jackson swings for the body but Franklin moves out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jackson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson throws a hook but Franklin blocks it.
Jackson lands a right hook to the body.
Franklin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
Franklin tries to counter with a takedown but Jackson is quick to defend against it.
Jackson connects with a nice looking jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson swings for the body but Franklin moves out of range.
Franklin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Franklin misses with a straight left.
Jackson stuffs the takedown.
Oshan Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Franklin feinted with a counter takedown.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Franklin tries to counter with a takedown but Jackson is quick to defend against it.
Franklin swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Franklin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jackson circles away.
Franklin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Franklin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jackson lands a right hook to the body.
Jackson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Franklin rather than just go for the knockout.
Franklin slips a jab from Jackson.
Franklin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Franklin moves away.
Franklin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Franklin blocks a jab.
Franklin tries to counter with a takedown but Jackson is quick to defend against it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson digs a good body shot into Franklin's ribs.
Jackson throws a sloppy body shot
and Franklin counters with a shoot takedown. Jackson fights it but they end up in guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jackson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Franklin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Franklin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Franklin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jackson pulls Franklin in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franklin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Franklin postures up.
Franklin is working Jackson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Franklin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jackson pulls Franklin in close to prevent any damage.
Franklin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Franklin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jackson controlling Franklin's posture.
Franklin throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franklin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Franklin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Franklin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Franklin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jackson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Franklin is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Fight Club FC that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Franklin actively working from the bottom here.
Franklin is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jackson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Franklin actively working from the bottom here.
Franklin actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jackson connects with a nice short shot to Franklin's temple.
Franklin actively working from the bottom here.
Franklin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jackson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jackson lands a couple of elbows.
Jackson postures up in Franklin's guard and throws a big left but Franklin blocks it.
Jackson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Franklin looking for a guillotine here but Jackson defends easily.
Jackson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Franklin keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oshan Jackson dominated that round.
That's time! Franklin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jackson throws a hook but Franklin avoids it easily.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Franklin manages to avoid it.
Franklin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Franklin tries to counter with a takedown but Jackson is quick to defend against it.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
Franklin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson misses with a looping right.
Franklin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jackson sprawls and moves away.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Franklin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson lands a nice shot that snaps Franklin's head back.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Franklin.
Franklin ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franklin dives in and grabs Jackson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes down on Franklin's head and hops out.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Oshan Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Jackson throws a shot to the body.
Jackson lands with a shot to the body.
Jackson lands a really nice looking cross but Franklin seems unphased.
Franklin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Oshan Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Franklin lands with an overhand left.
Franklin walks into a jab.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Franklin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jackson sprawls and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franklin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Franklin is just out of range.
Jackson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Franklin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jackson sprawls well. Jackson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Franklin gets slowly back to his feet.
Franklin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice sprawl there from Jackson as Franklin shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Franklin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson lands a nice looking body shot.
Jackson lands with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franklin avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Jackson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Franklin.
Jackson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jackson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Franklin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Franklin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackson punishes Franklin's body with a nice straight punch.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson jabs Franklin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Franklin moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Jackson throws a body punch but Franklin moves out of range.
Franklin avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Franklin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franklin defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
Franklin tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Jackson throws the left hand but Franklin avoids the punch easily.
Franklin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Franklin ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Franklin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson scoring well with a low kick there.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Franklin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Franklin circles away quickly and effectively.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Franklin manages to avoid it.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oshan Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Jackson takes a swing at Franklin's ribcage but misses.
Franklin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jackson scores with a sloppy right hand. Franklin should have avoided that one.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Franklin manages to avoid it.
Franklin tries to counter with a takedown but Jackson is quick to defend against it.
Franklin takes one on the button.
Jackson misses with a body punch
and Franklin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Franklin seems to be working for a kimura but Jackson defends the submission attempt.
Franklin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Franklin lands a nice short elbow.
Jackson controlling the position well.
Franklin stops Jackson from getting back to his feet.
Jackson is controlling Franklin's trapped leg to prevent Franklin from advancing to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jackson trying to control here.
Franklin drops an elbow to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson is defending against the submission attempts here by Franklin.
Franklin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jackson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Franklin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Franklin working Jackson over with strikes.
Jackson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Franklin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Franklin's back!
Franklin turns into Jackson and is now in his guard.
Franklin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
Franklin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jackson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Franklin has managed to get both his arms back between Jackson's legs - danger averted.
Franklin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jackson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Franklin has Jackson in his guard.
Franklin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jackson defends well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jackson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jackson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jackson is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Franklin has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Jackson is looking to defend but Franklin has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Jackson! Franklin pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Jackson taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). James Franklin!
A very excited looking James Franklin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Oshan Jackson had this to say: 'I tryed my best i want to thank the fans for coming out and supporting me. Ill be back and next time ill get the finish for you guys.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Humbert Humbert (ranked 1482 p4p, 230 weight class) and Bill The Kid (ranked 743 p4p, 128 weight class). Bill The Kid will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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185 lbs
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186 lbs
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Humbert Humbert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bill The Kid!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Illya Tyunina and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Humbert looks to throw the jab but The Kid is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from The Kid! But no joy.
The Kid misses with a kick to the body.
Humbert scores with a hook to the body. The Kid takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Humbert misses with a wild body shot.
The Kid doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Humbert tries to close the distance and clinch but The Kid swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The Kid tries a quick counter leg kick but Humbert is wise to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Humbert shoots in looking for a takedown. The Kid tries to sprawl out of it but Humbert keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. The Kid manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Humbert jabs The Kid right on the nose. The Kid blinks but takes it well.
The Kid takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Humbert misses with a wild body shot.
The Kid misses with a body shot.
The Kid throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Humbert sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Humbert was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Kid throws a jab but it's blocked by Humbert.
Humbert gets a double leg takedown into The Kid's guard.
Humbert wants to control from the top but The Kid keeps moving.
Humbert might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've been hearing that Humbert has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The Kid wants to stand but Humbert is controlling the position.
The Kid preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Kid scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
The Kid cracks Humbert with an open hand slap.
Humbert misses with a double jab.
Humbert feints a jab promting The Kid to slip. Humbert then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. The Kid slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The Kid lands a glancing blow to the side of Humbert's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Kid avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Humbert sizes up The Kid with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Humbert swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Kid unleashes a big counter combination but Humbert bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Kid throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Humbert seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Humbert throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Kid is looking for the big counter here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Humbert ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Kid moves away.
The Kid has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Humbert finds it's way round the side to connect with The Kid's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Humbert Humbert 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.
Nice defenses there by Humbert.
A jab from The Kid misses.
A jab from The Kid misses.
Humbert fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The Kid takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Humbert bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps The Kid's head backwards.
Humbert clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from The Kid.
A head punch on the inside from The Kid fails to land.
The Kid swings wildly with an uppercut but Humbert uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Kid lands a body shot.
Good body shot from The Kid.
The Kid scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The Kid gets underhooks to prevent Humbert's takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Kid.
The Kid blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Humbert lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Humbert lands a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Humbert lands a takedown into guard.
The Kid scrambles and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Kid throws a jab when Humbert was well out of range.
The Kid displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Humbert throws out the jab.
The Kid looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Humbert slips a straight right by The Kid.
Humbert appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The Kid ducks under a wild hook from Humbert.
Humbert misses with a body shot.
The Kid only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Humbert is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in The Kid's half guard.
Humbert is controlling the pace.
Humbert thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The Kid pushes Humbert off looking to stand but Humbert dives back in and keeps control.
The Kid is refusing to be controlled, as Humbert sits in half guard.
Humbert performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Humbert drops an elbow to the side of The Kid's head.
The Kid is looking for a sweep. Humbert is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Humbert trying to pass the guard but The Kid defending well.
Humbert is keen to just control but The Kid is a slippery customer.
Humbert Humbert overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Kid trying to control but Humbert postures up.
Humbert not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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 Humbert Humbert will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
The Kid slips a straight right by Humbert.
Humbert jabs The Kid to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The Kid looks to land a left hand but Humbert moved out of range nicely.
Humbert throws a body shot but no joy.
The Kid swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The Kid 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.
Humbert throws an off balance right hand
and The Kid counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Kid throws an overhand right that lands on Humbert's shoulder, as Humbert tries to avoid the shot.
Humbert drops down looking for a counter takedown but The Kid sprawls and moves away.
The Kid scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Humbert doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Humbert throws a body shot but no joy.
Humbert moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Humbert.
The Kid misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Humbert.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Humbert creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The Kid throws a punch but it's blocked by Humbert.
Humbert can't find room to land a body shot as The Kid controls the action.
The Kid has a couple of punches blocked by Humbert.
Bill The Kid has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Humbert throws a head punch that misses.
The Kid struggles to land a body shot inside as Humbert controls his hands.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The Kid misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Kid lands a left hand that snaps the head of Humbert backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Humbert.
Humbert misses with some punches.
The Kid misses with a punch on the inside.
The Kid scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The Kid tries to circle away but Humbert has him pinned against the cage.
The Kid working aggressively here.
The Kid misses with the head strike.
The Kid has a couple of punches blocked by Humbert.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Kid's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Humbert Humbert is winning the standup battle so far.
Donk. The Kid catches Humbert right on the button with a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from The Kid misses the target.
Humbert swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Humbert thuds a left hand into The Kid's body.
The Kid moves away from the strike by Humbert.
A telegraphed right hand from The Kid misses the target.
Humbert takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Humbert misses with a shot to the body
enabling The Kid to counter with a crisp jab.
The Kid looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The Kid misses with a looping left.
The Kid lands the left hand.
The Kid loads up on a big right hand but Humbert slips the punch.
It looked like Humbert wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Kid throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bill The Kid comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Humbert has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Humbert Humbert!
Humbert Humbert was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vova Klimov (ranked 1228 p4p, 164 weight class) and Ay One (ranked 1980 p4p, 265 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vova Klimov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ay One!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksandr Martynov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klimov blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Klimov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
One misses with an uppercut.
Klimov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Klimov. One does a little dance to reset his feet.
One swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
One avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
One swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Klimov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and One has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from One and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
One keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Klimov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A combination from One does no damage.
Klimov is looking to chop away at One's legs.
Klimov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from One.
Klimov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Klimov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from One.
Klimov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Klimov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Klimov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
One tries to bum rush Klimov with a series of wild strikes but Klimov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
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!
Klimov blocks a jab.
Klimov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Klimov moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klimov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
It looks like Ay One has been cut.
Klimov misses with a wild body shot.
One scores with a nice strike.
A shot to the liver by Klimov. Beautiful body shot.
Klimov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
One connects with a single shot there.
Klimov is looking to wear down One with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
One lands a nice shot to the body.
Klimov throws a body shot but no joy.
Klimov with a hook.
Klimov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but One paws at him with a jab and circles away.
One digs a good hook to Klimov's body.
One moves away from the strike by Klimov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Klimov forces One back against the cage and clinches.
Klimov misses with a punch on the inside.
Klimov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
One throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Klimovs head.
Klimov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
One throws a hook to the side of Klimov's head but Klimov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klimov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Klimov throws a good cross that connects.
Klimov instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Klimov.
Klimov has a couple of punches blocked by One.
With the fighters up against the cage, Klimov throws an elbow but misses.
Klimov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Klimov misses with the head strike.
Klimov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
One blocks a leg kick.
Klimov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by One.
Klimov tries to bum rush One with a series of wild strikes but One uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
One misses with a hook.
One tries to bum rush Klimov with a series of wild strikes but Klimov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Klimov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Klimov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from One.
It seemed like One was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Klimov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
One throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
One looks to land a right hand but Klimov moved out of range.
Klimov throwing a counter right hand but One manages to avoid it.
One staying out of range there.
Ay One seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from One misses.
Klimov missing with a left hand there. One was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good shot there by Klimov.
One takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
One moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
One is rocked!
One throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Klimov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
One is still on wobbly legs! Can Klimov finish him?
One scores with a punch to the head.
One seems to have recovered his senses.
Klimov steps into range and cracks One with a monster punch that buckles his knees! One flops backwards and Klimov dives into his guard looking to finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Klimov gets to his feet - One follows without any prompting.
Klimov connects with a body shot that sends One's belly button to the back.
Klimov catches One napping and connects with a big right hand that sends One to the canvas!
One keeping full guard, as Klimov tries to pass.
One is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klimov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Klimov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches One on the side of the head.
One misses with a body shot
and Klimov lands a stunning uppercut that sends One to the mat!
That has opened up Ay One's cut even more.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
One wants to control but Klimov is keeping busy.
Klimov not doing much here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
One holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
One trying to hold on to Klimov's head to control him but Klimov postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vova Klimov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ay One's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
One uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Klimov.
One swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Klimov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that One can do to turn this around?
One connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Klimov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
One ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like One was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Klimov moves out of range as One strikes.
Klimov jabs One to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Klimov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Klimov as he connects with a hook.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Klimov and One goes tumbling to the canvas! Klimov follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
One wants to get back to full guard.
Klimov postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for One to stand up.
Klimov catches One napping and connects with a big right hand that sends One to the canvas!
Klimov stays in close to One's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
One bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Klimov's guard.
Klimov wants to get back to his feet but One is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
One trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Klimov is pulling down on One's head to control his posture.
One looking to pass the guard.
Klimov has his feet on One's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
One darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Klimov cracks One with a right hand to the side of the head.
One takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klimov lands with an uppercut that bounces One off the cage and back into range.
The cut above Ay One's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
One takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
One throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
One misses with a hook
and Klimov scores with a counter punch that sends One to the canvas! Klimov smells blood - he's punishing One with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! One has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vova Klimov!
A very excited looking Vova Klimov rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Crenflow Dolla (ranked 325 p4p, 44 weight class) and Yes Man Sanchez (ranked 1195 p4p, 176 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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220 lbs
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216 lbs
15 - 8 - 1 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Crenflow Dolla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Yes Man Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Viktor Lagutenko and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Dolla - just one landing.
Sanchez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dolla looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sanchez staying out of range there.
Sanchez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sanchez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dolla doesn't seem bothered though.
Dolla delivers a nice body kick.
Sanchez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dolla's head backwards.
It looks like Crenflow Dolla has been cut.
Dolla throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez thuds a left hand into Dolla's body.
Dolla pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sanchez lands a jab to the nose.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez looks to throw the jab but Dolla is out of range.
Dolla swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a leg kick that misses.
Dolla looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
Sanchez connects with a single shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Sanchez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dolla doesn't seem phased though.
Sanchez thows a leg kick but Dolla checks it
and Dolla counters with a head kick.
Dolla throws a big shot that misses.
Sanchez throws a looping overhand right but Dolla ducks down to avoid it.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dolla swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dolla swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A solid body kick from Sanchez.
Dolla steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A left lands for Sanchez.
A jab from Dolla misses.
Sanchez forces Dolla back against the cage and clinches.
Dolla misses with some punches.
Sanchez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanchez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Sanchez fails to land.
A left hand lands to the body for Dolla.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez lands with a light punch inside.
Dolla lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanchez.
Dolla swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Sanchez.
Dolla stalling in the clinch but Sanchez improves position.
Sanchez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dolla misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanchez is working Dolla over against the cage.
Sanchez presses Dolla against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sanchez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sanchez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dolla has a couple of punches blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with some punches.
Sanchez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sanchez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sanchez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dolla escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dolla tries a low kick but Sanchez avoids it.
Sanchez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez clinches.
Dolla creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Sanchez.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sanchez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanchez misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez.
A right hand to the body from Sanchez.
Sanchez has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dolla seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sanchez can turn it around.
Sanchez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dolla.
Sanchez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanchez takes a shot to the head.
Sanchez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dolla blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a shot to the body.
Dolla tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sanchez lands a left hand.
Sanchez blocking some punches.
Dolla breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sanchez tries to clinch up.
Dolla lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dolla uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with the body kick
and Dolla counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sanchez throws a half hearted mid kick.
A quick step to the side and Dolla tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dolla throws a solid leg kick but Sanchez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dolla.
Sanchez clobbers Dolla with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dolla avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dolla ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.
Sanchez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dolla.
Dolla avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dolla loads up on a big right hand but Sanchez slips the punch.
Dolla throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez slips under a jab.
Dolla on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dolla looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sanchez moves out of range as Dolla strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yes Man Sanchez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Crenflow Dolla's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sanchez rushes Dolla and presses him up against the cage.
Sanchez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sanchez misses with the head strike.
Sanchez working aggressively here.
Dolla breaks from the clinch.
Dolla with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sanchez to score with a decent uppercut.
Sanchez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dolla throws out the jab.
Sanchez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dolla throws a leg kick
and Sanchez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dolla takes a shot to the head.
Sanchez stalling in the clinch but Dolla improves position.
Sanchez struggles to land a body shot inside as Dolla controls his hands.
Dolla wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sanchez misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sanchez.
Dolla doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sanchez looking to stall.
A right handed body shot lands from Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sanchez throws a head punch that misses.
Dolla blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Sanchez.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sanchez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Sanchez.
Sanchez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sanchez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanchez avoids the elbow strike from Dolla, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sanchez.
Dolla makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dolla blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Dolla.
Dolla misses with an elbow over the top.
A hook to the body from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands 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!
Dolla is trying to break the clinch but Sanchez has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sanchez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sanchez blocks a body shot from Dolla.
Sanchez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dolla backwards.
Dolla is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez prevents Dolla from breaking the clinch.
Oh Dolla is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez.
Sanchez creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Dolla with a big uppercut! Dolla tries to clinch up but Sanchez pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Dolla to the mat! Dolla covers up and Sanchez unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Yes Man Sanchez!
An out of breath Yes Man Sanchez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Crenflow Dolla spoke after the fight, saying 'You can't handle the power of the holy spirit. I just didn't get enough sleep last night. Next time you die from the power of JE$U$.'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Biggie Righty Handy (ranked 369 p4p, 54 weight class) and Aloysius Wiremu (ranked 858 p4p, 115 weight class). Handy kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is National Anthem of USSR. Wiremu is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Billy Joel - The River of Dreams. Biggie Righty Handy has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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194 lbs
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187 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Biggie Righty Handy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aloysius Wiremu!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Valeri Chadov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wiremu misses with the combination.
Wiremu lands a big head kick that sends Handy tumbling to the mat! Wiremu takes a step backwards and waves Handy back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Biggie Righty Handy has been cut.
Wiremu takes one on the button.
Handy lunges at Wiremu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wiremu's hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wiremu throws a low kick but Handy moves out of range easily.
Handy takes one to the chin there.
Handy misses the jab.
Handy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wiremu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Handy looks to land a right hand but Wiremu moved out of range.
Handy scores with a nice head shot.
Wiremu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Handy takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A head kick misses from Wiremu.
Wiremu lands with a slapping head kick.
Handy scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiremu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters circling a little - Handy finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Handy scores with a decent looking hook.
Handy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Handy lands with a cross.
A slow jab from Handy misses its intended target.
Handy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Handy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wiremu's calf.
A head kick misses from Wiremu.
Handy throws a big counter combination but Wiremu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A big left from Wiremu misses.
Handy throws a looping overhand right but Wiremu ducks down to avoid it.
Handy connects with a crisp jab.
Handy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Handy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Handy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A big left from Handy misses.
Handy throws a series of punches but Wiremu moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wiremu tries to clinch but Handy is having none of it.
Handy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wiremu.
Wiremu feints and then cracks Handy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Handy down.
Wiremu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Handy tries to score with a low kick but Wiremu moves his leg out of the way.
Wiremu throws a fast counter high kick but Handy manages to duck under it in time.
Wiremu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Handy to score with a decent uppercut.
Handy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Handy connects with a solid leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Wiremu.
Wiremu looks to throw the jab but Handy is out of range.
Wiremu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Handy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Handy throws a sloppy body shot
and Wiremu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wiremu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Handy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wiremu throws a sloppy head kick and Handy moves out of range easily.
Handy tries to work over Wiremu's front leg with a kick but Wiremu checks it.
Wiremu throws a body kick that misses.
Handy seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Handy blocks a head kick by Wiremu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiremu ducks under a wild hook from Handy.
Handy blocks a head kick by Wiremu.
Wiremu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wiremu delivers a nice body kick.
Handy is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Handy connects with a nice looking jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Handy.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wiremu checks a leg kick.
A big left from Handy misses.
A swing and a miss from Handy.
Wiremu slips under a jab from Handy.
Handy throws a hook but Wiremu avoids it easily.
Wiremu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Handy is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Wiremu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wiremu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wiremu blocks a body shot from Handy.
Wiremu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Handy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wiremu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wiremu misses with the head strike.
Handy misses with a body punch.
Wiremu blocks an uppercut.
Wiremu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Biggie Righty Handy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Handy throws a leg kick but Wiremu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Handy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wiremu takes one on the button.
Handy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Handy connects with a crisp jab.
Handy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Handy cracks Wiremu with an open hand slap.
Wiremu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Handy misses with a double jab.
Wiremu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Handy with a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wiremu has closed the distance and engaged Handy in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Handy.
Handy blocking some punches.
Handy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
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 Biggie Righty Handy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Biggie Righty Handy's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Handy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Handy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wiremu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Handy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Handy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wiremu misses with a body kick.
Wiremu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wiremu tries a head kick but it misses.
Wiremu blocks a low kick nicely.
Handy blocks a head kick by Wiremu.
Wiremu tries to clinch up but Handy circles away and keeps his distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Handy misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wiremu throws a body shot but no joy.
Handy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wiremu lands a right hook to the body.
Wiremu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Handy moves away.
Wiremu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Handy lands with a straight right. Wiremu didn't see that one coming.
A good leg kick by Handy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Handy blocks the body kick.
A good leg kick by Handy.
Wiremu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Handy shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wiremu eats them both and turns towards Handy to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Handy thumps Wiremu with a low kick.
Wiremu lands a head shot.
Handy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Handy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wiremu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Handy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wiremu was well out of range. Poor timing from Handy.
Wiremu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Handy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wiremu.
Handy takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wiremu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wiremu is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Handy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wiremu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wiremu misses with a head kick.
Wiremu misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Handy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wiremu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Handy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Handy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wiremu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Handy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wiremu scrambles back to his feet.
Wiremu drives through and clinches with Handy against the cage.
Wiremu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wiremu manages to break the clinch.
Biggie Righty Handy is winning the standup battle so far.
Handy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wiremu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Handy scores with a jab to the head.
Handy with a hook.
Handy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wiremu in his tracks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Handy.
Wiremu throws a hook but Handy avoids it easily.
Wiremu ducks right into an uppercut from Handy.
Wiremu throws a low kick but Handy moves out of range easily.
Handy scores with a jab to the head.
Wiremu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Handy looks to land a left hand but Wiremu moved out of range nicely.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Wiremu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wiremu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Handy throws a jab but it's blocked by Wiremu.
Wiremu throws a sloppy head kick and Handy moves out of range easily.
Handy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Handy looks to throw a body kick
and Wiremu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut there from Handy.
Wiremu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Handy.
Wiremu throws out a counter right but Handy avoids it with no problem.
Wiremu checks a leg kick.
Wiremu throws a poor cross that misses
and Handy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Handy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wiremu on the side of the head.
Wiremu missing with a left hand there. Handy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice uppercut lands for Wiremu. That snapped Handy's head back.
Handy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Handy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Handy's corner calls for a 1-2. Handy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wiremu misses with a two punch combination.
Wiremu throws a sloppy head kick and Handy moves out of range easily.
Handy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wiremu slips a straight right by Handy.
Handy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wiremu looks to land a right hand but Handy moved out of range.
Wiremu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Handy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wiremu misses with a head kick.
Handy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wiremu can do to turn this around?
Handy lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wiremu ducks under a wild hook from Handy.
Handy lands a jab to the nose.
Handy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Handy has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Wiremu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Biggie Righty Handy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Biggie Righty Handy's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Handy cracks Wiremu with an open hand slap.
Handy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wiremu's calf.
Wiremu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Handy checks a low kick from Wiremu.
Wiremu just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Handy. Wiremu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wiremu throws a front kick aimed at Handy's knee but Handy avoids it well.
Handy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wiremu's hands.
A big left from Handy misses.
Handy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wiremu.
Handy walks into a stiff left hand from Wiremu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wiremu.
Wiremu jabs Handy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Handy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A clash of legs there as Handy blocks the low kick.
Wiremu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Handy throws a right hand that misses
and Wiremu counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Handy misses.
Handy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wiremu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Handy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wiremu.
Handy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Handy misses with an uppercut.
Handy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wiremu cracks Handy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A big left from Wiremu misses.
Jab by Wiremu.
Wiremu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Handy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Handy throws a sloppy head kick and Wiremu moves out of range easily.
A nice side step and Wiremu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Handy just misses with a punch to the body.
Handy misses with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Handy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wiremu throws a hook to the side of Handy's head but Handy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab lands there for Wiremu.
Handy staying out of range there.
Wiremu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Handy.
Handy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wiremu throws a big shot that misses.
Handy slips under a jab from Wiremu.
Handy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wiremu.
Handy cracks Wiremu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Handy connects with a leg kick. Wiremu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Handy connects with a looping right hand.
Wiremu takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Handy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Handy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wiremu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Handy. Handy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Handy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wiremu's head.
Handy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wiremu.
Handy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Handy lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wiremu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wiremu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A looping hook to the body misses from Handy. Wiremu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wiremu lands a jab to Handy's midsection.
Handy with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Handy misses with the combination.
Wiremu steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Wiremu misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Handy scores with a punch to the head.
Handy takes a kick to the side of the head.
Handy lands a front kick.
Wiremu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Handy misses with a wild combination.
Wiremu tries a head kick but it misses.
Handy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wiremu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Handy.
Wiremu throws a nice head kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good standup being displayed there by Handy as he connects with a hook.
Wiremu dodges the punch combination from Handy.
Wiremu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Handy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Biggie Righty Handy clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Biggie Righty Handy'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.
Wiremu blocks a jab.
Wiremu was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Handy lands with a straight right. Wiremu didn't see that one coming.
Handy misses with an uppercut. Wiremu saw that one coming.
Handy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wiremu slips under a jab from Handy.
Handy misses with a leg kick.
Wiremu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wiremu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wiremu misses with a left hand
and Handy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wiremu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wiremu tries a head kick but it misses.
Handy misses with a straight left.
A slapping leg kick lands for Handy.
Handy plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Handy looks to land a combination. Wiremu sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wiremu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wiremu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That kick from Handy tenderised Wiremu's leg. Wiremu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Handy lands a nice shot to the body.
Wiremu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Handy is looking to slow Wiremu down with leg kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wiremu. Handy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Handy lands with a nice body punch.
Handy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wiremu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
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!
Handy throws a jab but it's blocked by Wiremu.
Wiremu misses with a hook
enabling Handy to counter with a crisp jab.
Handy swings for the body but Wiremu moves out of range.
Handy throws out a loose jab but Wiremu uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wiremu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Handy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wiremu throws a head kick that misses
and Handy counters with a stiff right hand.
Handy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wiremu.
Wiremu displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Handy cracks Wiremu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Handy misses with a straight right.
Wiremu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Handy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Handy scores with a kick to the midsection.
Wiremu misses with a low kick as Handy jumps back.
Handy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Handy misses with a hook. Wiremu ducked under it nicely.
Handy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wiremu.
Wiremu throws a head kick but Handy moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Handy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wiremu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Handy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wiremu.
Handy backing away here, and Wiremu unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Handy takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wiremu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wiremu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Handy moves out of range as Wiremu throws a body kick.
Wiremu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wiremu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wiremu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Handy avoids the head kick by Wiremu.
Handy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Handy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Handy stalks Wiremu and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Wiremu's face. Wiremu staggers backwards, shaken.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Handy misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wiremu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Handy.
Handy misses with a kick to the body.
Handy misses the jab.
Handy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wiremu.
A head kick by Wiremu misses
and Handy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wiremu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Handy breaks the clinch.
Wiremu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wiremu scoring well with a low kick there.
Wiremu staying out of range there.
Wiremu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Handy misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wiremu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Handy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Handy lands with a nice body punch.
Handy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Biggie Righty Handy had his way with Aloysius Wiremu in that round.
The cut man is working on Biggie Righty Handy's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Handy lands a jab to the nose.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wiremu, right into the meat.
Wiremu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Handy wants to slow Wiremu down by chopping away at his legs.
Wiremu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Handy moves away.
The crowd cheers as Handy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wiremu doesn't seem phased though.
Wiremu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Handy.
Handy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Handy slips a jab from Wiremu.
Nice shot lands for Handy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handy checks the leg kick.
Handy misses with a hook.
Wiremu staying out of range there.
Handy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiremu throws a head kick but Handy moves out of range.
Handy lands a nice looking body shot.
Wiremu throws a body punch but Handy moves out of range.
Wiremu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Handy cracks Wiremu with a good jab.
Handy avoids the head kick by Wiremu.
Wiremu on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Handy clobbers Wiremu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Handy cracks Wiremu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Handy jabs at Wiremu's body.
Handy throws a looping overhand right but Wiremu ducks down to avoid it.
Wiremu throws a shot from downtown. Handy moves away and avoids it.
Handy misses with a wild body shot.
Wiremu connects with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wiremu takes the fight into the clinch.
Aloysius Wiremu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Handy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wiremu backwards.
Handy lands a shoulder strike.
Handy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wiremu throws a punch but it's blocked by Handy.
Handy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wiremu manages to break the clinch.
Wiremu misses with a left hand
and Handy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wiremu connects with a leg kick. Handy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wiremu looks to score with a jab to the body but Handy is just out of range.
Wiremu misses with a head kick.
Handy just misses with a punch to the body.
Handy moves out of range of the strikes.
Handy cracks Wiremu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Handy scoring well with a low kick there.
Wiremu lands a really nice looking cross but Handy seems unphased.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Handy throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Wiremu.
Wiremu punishes Handy's body with a nice straight punch.
Handy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wiremu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Handy lands with an uppercut that bounces Wiremu off the cage and back into range.
Handy connects with an inside leg kick.
Handy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wiremu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wiremu takes one to the side of the head.
Wiremu throws a poor cross that misses
and Handy counters with a straight right hand.
Handy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wiremu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Handy takes a swing at Wiremu's ribcage but misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Handy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Handy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wiremu connects with a leg kick. Handy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Handy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Handy with a jab.
Handy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wiremu.
A good leg kick by Handy.
Wiremu blocks a leg kick.
Wiremu fails to land with a series of punches.
Wiremu takes one to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Handy misses its intended target.
Handy throws a jab but it's blocked by Wiremu.
Wiremu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wiremu lands a jab.
Wiremu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Biggie Righty Handy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Handy, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 50:45
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 50:45
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Biggie Righty Handy!
Biggie Righty Handy retains his middleweight title!
After the fight, Biggie Righty Handy was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Curran (ranked 34 p4p, 4 weight class) and Sunray Spike (ranked 421 p4p, 52 weight class). Spike has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randy Curran!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sunray Spike!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Igor Prikhodko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Curran waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spike.
Curran throws a lazy body kick
and Spike moves into the clinch.
We've been informed that Spike 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.
Curran can't find room to land a body shot as Spike controls the action.
Spike looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Curran lands an uppercut.
Curran tries to throw a body punch but Spike avoids it by throwing Curran back against the cage.
Curran lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Curran prevents a body shot from Spike.
Spike misses with a body punch.
Spike tries to throw a body punch but Curran avoids it by throwing Spike back against the cage.
Spike misses with a punch to the body.
Curran pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Curran keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Curran.
Curran ducks under a wild hook from Spike.
Spike throws a half hearted mid kick.
Spike moves to clinch but Curran breaks away
enabling Curran to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Spike throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spike swings for the body but Curran moves out of range.
Curran misses with a low kick.
Spike appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Curran looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Spike misses with a body shot.
Spike throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Curran connects with a right hand. Spike shakes it off.
Spike lands a body shot.
Spike scores with a jab to the head.
It looks like Randy Curran has been cut.
Spike scores with a nice head shot.
Curran swings for the body but Spike moves out of range.
Spike tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Spike misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Curran tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Spike manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Curran throws a body kick that misses
enabling Spike to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spike lands a nice leg kick that just misses Curran's sensitive parts.
Spike with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Spike displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Curran throws out the jab.
Spike tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Curran misses with a double jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Curran misses the target.
Curran lands with a kick to the ribs.
Spike throws a big shot that misses.
Randy Curran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spike tries to clinch up but Curran circles away and keeps his distance.
An inside leg kick from Curran misses.
Curran swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Curran scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Spike doesn't seem bothered though.
Spike looks winded!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Curran.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Curran darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Curran throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spike misses with a jab, cross combination.
Spike throws out a loose jab but Curran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spike walks into a stiff left hand from Curran.
Spike blocks a head kick by Curran.
Spike throws a counter combo.
Spike steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Curran.
Curran swings widly with a right hand
and Spike counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Spike keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spike looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Curran tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spike was well out of range. Poor timing from Curran.
Curran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spike manages to avoid it.
Spike tries to clinch there but Curran circles away.
Curran digs a good body shot into Spike's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Curran.
Curran goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Spike lands a head kick. Curran smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
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!
Curran tries to land a body kick
and Spike counters with a two punch combo.
Curran throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Curran darts in and clinches Spike up against the cage.
Curran misses with a punch on the inside.
Curran cracks Spike with a nice body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Curran.
Curran softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Curran goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Curran misses with a hook to the ribs.
Curran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Curran pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Curran connects with a single shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Curran dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Randy Curran's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Spike works over Curran's head and body with a nice combination.
Curran misses with a looping left.
Spike gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Curran.
A shot to the liver by Curran. Beautiful body shot.
Curran stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Curran throws a push kick but Spike slaps the foot to one side.
Curran throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Curran lands a nice looking body kick.
That kick from Curran tenderised Spike's leg. Spike is trying to keep his angry face on.
A solid body kick from Curran.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Curran lands a big right hand that sends Spike crashing to the mat! Curran stays standing though and waves Spike back to his feet!
Spike is rocked!
Spike is breathing heavily.
Curran throws an uppercut from hell that sends Spike clean off his feet! He's out cold! Curran stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Randy Curran!
Randy Curran retains his heavyweight title!
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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