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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lary Divers (ranked 23502 p4p, 445 weight class) and Eduardo Alvarez (ranked 10836 p4p, 490 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lary Divers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eduardo Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Alvarez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Alvarez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Alvarez jabs Divers to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Alvarez lands with a nice body punch.
Divers takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A jab lands there for Alvarez.
Alvarez lands a nice shot to the body.
Alvarez circles away from the clinch attempt
and Alvarez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Divers misses with a combination
and Alvarez counters with a single leg into guard. Divers didn't expect that.
Alvarez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Alvarez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez wants to pass the guard but Divers is keeping the position.
Alvarez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez is pushing down on Divers's leg trying to pass to half guard. Divers is fighting to maintain full guard but Alvarez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Alvarez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Divers defends it well.
Alvarez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Alvarez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Divers doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Alvarez.
Alvarez in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Divers tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Alvarez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eduardo Alvarez!
Eduardo Alvarez took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James Adler (ranked 5846 p4p, 501 weight class) and Helmut Kohl (ranked 25622 p4p, 671 weight class). Helmut Kohl is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, James Adler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Helmut Kohl!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kohl shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Adler pinned against the cage. Adler gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Adler tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kohl manages to circle out of the way.
Adler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Adler wants to clinch.
Kohl blocks a head kick by Adler.
Kohl drives through and clinches with Adler against the cage.
Kohl gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kohl showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Adler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Adler might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adler looking to control.
Adler wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kohl is now in half guard.
Adler is trying to control but Kohl manages to pass to mount!
Adler wants to hold on but Kohl pushes him away.
Kohl is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kohl looking to finish Adler with some ground and pound. This is bad for Adler!
Kohl working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Adler tries to buck Kohl off but Kohl takes his back!
Kohl looking for the choke from the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adler is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kohl.
You can see the frustration on Adler's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
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!
Adler is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kohl.
Kohl has the hooks in. Adler is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kohl working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Adler is doing well to defend. Kohl seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Adler is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Helmut Kohl!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Piotr Andenowski (ranked 5227 p4p, 263 weight class) and Zackary Finyard (ranked 3442 p4p, 179 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Finyard's choice of entrance music: Your pussy's glued to a building on fire. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
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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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Piotr Andenowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zackary Finyard!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andenowski misses with an uppercut. Finyard saw that one coming.
Andenowski leaves Finyard with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Finyard lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Andenowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Finyard.
Andenowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andenowski takes a swing at Finyard's ribcage but misses.
Finyard throws a head kick that half lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finyard shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Andenowski manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Finyard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Finyard thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finyard content to stall in guard here.
Finyard forces his way into half guard.
Finyard sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finyard working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Finyard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finyard trying to control the pace.
Finyard passes to full mount!
Finyard is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Andenowski is surviving well by controlling Finyard's body position as best he can.
Finyard sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finyard controlling the position easily from mount.
Finyard cracks Andenowski with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
BOOM! Finyard connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Finyard lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Finyard looking to isolate an arm here. Andenowski doesn't see it coming and as Finyard extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Finyard!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zackary Finyard!
Our winner, Zackary Finyard, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Pettis (ranked 3574 p4p, 351 weight class) and Hiro Tanaka (ranked 5311 p4p, 468 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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Excellent boxer
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anthony Pettis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hiro Tanaka!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pettis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tanaka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tanaka misses with a wild combination.
Tanaka takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Hiro Tanaka has been cut.
A big right from Pettis misses.
Pettis throws a jab but it's blocked by Tanaka.
Tanaka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pettis.
Pettis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tanaka lands a left and a right that send Pettis crashing to the mat, dazed. Tanaka thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Pettis is rocked!
It looks like Anthony Pettis has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tanaka closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Pettis out cold! Pettis corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hiro Tanaka!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Taiwei Neo (ranked 5339 p4p, 593 weight class) and Gordon Ramsay (ranked 5175 p4p, 579 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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192 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Taiwei Neo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gordon Ramsay!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ramsay moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ramsay drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ramsay cracks Neo with a big right hand but Neo just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Ramsay is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Neo looks calm but he's in trouble here. Ramsay gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Neo is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Ramsay lets go of the hold and Neo can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gordon Ramsay!
After winning the bout, Gordon Ramsay thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nicolas Nico (ranked 5456 p4p, 602 weight class) and Jaidee Shinawatra (ranked 5954 p4p, 634 weight class). Shinawatra is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Roy Jones Jr - Can't Be Touched. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nicolas Nico!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jaidee Shinawatra!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shinawatra bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Shinawatra was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nico throws a poor cross that misses
and Shinawatra counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Nico misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Shinawatra misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Nico misses the target.
The fighters circling - Nico throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nico's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shinawatra under the eye.
Nico misses with a looping left.
Nico takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nico looks to throw the jab but Shinawatra is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nico throws a right hand that misses
enabling Shinawatra to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice body punch from Nico.
A swing and a miss from Nico.
Nico scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shinawatra on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nico throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shinawatra sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nico rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shinawatra counters with a left to the body.
A big right from Nico misses.
Shinawatra appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shinawatra. Nico does a little dance to reset his feet.
A left and a right from Nico both land. Nice combination.
Nico throws a hook to the side of Shinawatra's head but Shinawatra sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shinawatra moves out of range as Nico strikes.
Shinawatra throws out a counter right but Nico avoids it with no problem.
Nico fails to land with a series of punches.
Nico is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Shinawatra slips under a jab from Nico.
Shinawatra throws out a counter right but Nico avoids it with no problem.
Nico misses with an uppercut
and Shinawatra makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nico misses with a hook
and Nico takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nicolas Nico seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nico throws a jab but it's blocked by Shinawatra.
Nico misses with a left hand
and Shinawatra cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shinawatra throws a body shot but no joy.
Nico misses with a lunging right hand
and Nico takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nico's corner calls for a 1-2. Nico obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nico gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Shinawatra gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Nico is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jaidee Shinawatra!
A victorious Jaidee Shinawatra thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kenny McCormick (ranked 2926 p4p, 430 weight class) and Tata Khajo (ranked 3255 p4p, 471 weight class). Khajo has chosen Power by Kanye West as his entrance music. Tata Khajo has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kenny McCormick's chin.
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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
29 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kenny McCormick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tata Khajo!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCormick throws out a loose jab but Khajo uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCormick looks to land a left hand but Khajo moved out of range nicely.
McCormick throws a quick inside leg kick.
McCormick ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McCormick throws a hook but Khajo blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Khajo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from McCormick misses the target.
A shot to the body from McCormick misses
and Khajo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Khajo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khajo sends McCormick crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Khajo is motioning to the referee to let McCormick up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
McCormick is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCormick misses with an uppercut
and Khajo counters with a right hand from hell and McCormick is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tata Khajo!
Tata Khajo 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Lewis (ranked 2281 p4p, 74 weight class) and Holly Stackhouse (ranked 4480 p4p, 149 weight class). Stackhouse has chosen Tool - Jambi as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Justin Lewis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Holly Stackhouse!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lewis is pushing down on Stackhouse's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stackhouse is fighting to maintain full guard but Lewis has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lewis looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Stackhouse trying to hold on to Lewis's head to control him but Lewis postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stackhouse won't allow Lewis to pass to mount.
Lewis working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Lewis is pressing down on Stackhouse's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stackhouse is holding on for now.
Lewis working the head and body with strikes.
Stackhouse wants to control but Lewis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lewis is looking for a kimura but Stackhouse is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lewis to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lewis lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lewis takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lewis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stackhouse's head.
Lewis is working for a kimura but Stackhouse is defending it quite comfortably.
Lewis content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lewis.
Lewis 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Lewis stalls from top position.
Lewis in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Stackhouse is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Justin Lewis!
Justin Lewis is the new super heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Justin Lewis thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edward Bravie (ranked 1274 p4p, 158 weight class) and Freddie Fiddler (ranked 2853 p4p, 323 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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280 lbs
35 - 26 - 0 |
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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
24 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Edward Bravie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Freddie Fiddler!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fiddler tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Bravie was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Fiddler scores with a head kick.
The crowd cheers as Fiddler lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bravie doesn't seem phased though.
Bravie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fiddler throws out the jab.
It looked like Bravie was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Fiddler throws a looping overhand right but Bravie ducks down to avoid it.
Fiddler misses with a straight left.
Fiddler just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiddler lands a nice shot to the body.
Fiddler throws an off balance right hand
and Bravie counters with a one-two to the body.
Fiddler throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bravie counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bravie takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bravie went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Fiddler throws out a leg kick but Bravie moves out of range and Fiddler only half commits.
Bravie throws a big counter combination but Fiddler scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fiddler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bravie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Bravie was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Fiddler swings widly with a right hand
and Bravie counters with a one-two to the body.
Fiddler cracks Bravie with a good jab.
Nice body punch from Fiddler.
Bravie walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fiddler thuds his shin into the meat of Bravie's side.
Fiddler catches Bravie with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
It looks like Edward Bravie has been cut.
Fiddler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bravie moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Fiddler misses.
Bravie throws a big counter combination but Fiddler scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fiddler listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fiddler misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bravie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fiddler throws out the jab.
Fiddler scores with a body shot.
Fiddler misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Fiddler misses its intended target.
Fiddler lands a jab to the head.
Fiddler misses with a body punch
and Bravie counters with a series of strikes. Fiddler will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fiddler throws a looping overhand right but Bravie ducks down to avoid it.
Bravie went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Good exchange - Fiddler coming out on top.
Freddie Fiddler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fiddler getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fiddler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bravie went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Fiddler swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bravie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fiddler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bravie.
Fiddler cracks a nice hook into Bravie's ribs.
Fiddler connects with a nice looking jab.
A shot to the body from Fiddler misses
and Bravie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fiddler throws a lazy uppercut
and Bravie counters with a left and a right that stings Fiddler.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fiddler throws a right hand that misses
and Bravie counters with a one-two to the body.
Fiddler connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fiddler throws a leg kick which misses Bravie's front leg but catches the back leg as Bravie tries to avoid it.
Fiddler with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bravie takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fiddler misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bravie counters with a left and a right that stings Fiddler.
Fiddler throws a lazy uppercut
and Bravie counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fiddler digs a good hook to Bravie's body.
Bravie is working the combinations to good effect here.
Fiddler tries a head kick but it misses.
Bravie is looking for a counter combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freddie Fiddler dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Edward Bravie's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Fiddler throws a head kick that misses
and Bravie counters with a two punch combo.
Fiddler throws a jab but it's blocked by Bravie.
A shot to the body from Fiddler misses
and Bravie counters with a three punch combo that has Fiddler backing up. Fiddler nods at Bravie to acknowledge the strikes.
Fiddler throws a looping overhand right but Bravie ducks down to avoid it.
Bravie moves out of range as Fiddler strikes.
Fiddler digs a good hook to Bravie's body.
Fiddler tries a head kick but it misses.
Bravie is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravie shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fiddler misses with a head kick.
Bravie is looking for a counter combo.
Fiddler throws a sloppy head kick
and Bravie counters with a left and a right that stings Fiddler.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fiddler cracks Bravie with an open hand slap.
Bravie needs to keep his hands up - Fiddler had a free shot at his head there.
Fiddler lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Bravie sprawling to the canvas. Fiddler follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Bravie hang on?
Ground and pound from Fiddler.
Bravie is rocked!
Bravie wants to get back to full guard.
Bravie knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fiddler on the ground.
Fiddler throws a strike but Bravie avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fiddler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fiddler postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fiddler is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fiddler throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fiddler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fiddler works over Bravie with some ground and pound from guard.
Fiddler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fiddler throwing strikes but missing.
Fiddler scoring with some ground and pound.
Fiddler connects with a couple of short punches.
Bravie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fiddler lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fiddler with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Oh Bravie is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fiddler loads up on a big left hand. Bravie felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Fiddler looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Bravie can't hide his disappointment, as Fiddler celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Freddie Fiddler!
Freddie Fiddler is the new heavyweight champion!
Freddie Fiddler 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Brother Firetribe (ranked 1610 p4p, 252 weight class) and Rustam Kersikov (ranked 2200 p4p, 336 weight class). Kersikov has chosen ЦельРазгроl as his entrance music. Rustam Kersikov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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38
169 lbs
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176 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
41 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Brother Firetribe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Rustam Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kersikov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Firetribe is out of range and Kersikov settles back down.
Kersikov takes a swing at Firetribe's ribcage but misses.
Kersikov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Firetribe connects with a looping right hand.
It looks like Rustam Kersikov has been cut.
Kersikov misses with a wild body shot.
Firetribe throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov clinches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Firetribe just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kersikov's brow.
Firetribe tries to land a knee to the head but Kersikov blocks with his arms.
Kersikov blocks a body shot from Firetribe.
A short right from Kersikov on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kersikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Firetribe.
A short body shot lands from Kersikov as the two fighters clinch.
Kersikov blocks an elbow strike.
Firetribe misses with the head strike.
Kersikov lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Firetribe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov avoids a wild elbow strike from Firetribe.
Firetribe tries to throw a body punch but Kersikov avoids it by throwing Firetribe back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Firetribe.
Kersikov tries to throw a body punch but Firetribe avoids it by throwing Kersikov back against the cage.
Firetribe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kersikov.
Firetribe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kersikov.
Kersikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Firetribe.
Kersikov lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Firetribe.
Kersikov digs a right hand underneath Firetribe's ribcage. Firetribe let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kersikov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kersikov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Firetribe misses with a body punch.
Kersikov misses with some punches.
Firetribe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kersikov avoids it.
Kersikov takes a knee to the side of the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kersikov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Firetribe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Firetribe tried to score with a low kick but Kersikov checks it.
Kersikov flicks out a counter leg kick but Firetribe steps away.
Kersikov clinches with his opponent.
Kersikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Firetribe.
Firetribe is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kersikov working aggressively here.
Firetribe throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kersikov.
A left hand lands to the body for Kersikov.
Firetribe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kersikov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kersikov throws a head punch that misses.
Firetribe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Firetribe blocks a body shot from Kersikov.
Kersikov has a couple of punches blocked by Firetribe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov takes an elbow to the temple.
A short uppercut from Kersikov.
Firetribe struggles to land a body shot inside as Kersikov controls his hands.
Firetribe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kersikovs head.
Firetribe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kersikovs head.
Kersikov is trying to push Firetribe away but Firetribe has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kersikov misses with a body punch.
Firetribe pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Firetribe.
Kersikov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kersikov tries a body shot but Firetribe blocks it.
Kersikov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kersikov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kersikov has a couple of punches blocked by Firetribe.
Kersikov blocks an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Firetribe.
Kersikov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Firetribes head.
Firetribe lands a damaging elbow.
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!
Kersikov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Firetribe lands a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Firetribe misses with a knee strike.
Firetribe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kersikov breaks from the clinch.
Kersikov pushes Firetribe up against the cage in a clinch.
Kersikov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kersikov throws a jab when Firetribe was well out of range.
Firetribe defending well as Kersikov loads up on a big left hand.
Kersikov moves into the clinch.
Kersikov takes an elbow to the temple.
Firetribe lands with a short shot to the head.
Kersikov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kersikov breaks from the clinch.
Kersikov throws out a leg kick but Firetribe moves out of range and Kersikov only half commits.
It looked like Firetribe was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kersikov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kersikov staying out of range there.
Firetribe throws a shot to the body.
Firetribe clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rustam Kersikov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rustam Kersikov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Firetribe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Firetribe lands a good knee to the midsection. Kersikov won't want to take too many of those.
Firetribe lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Firetribe throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Firetribe wants to stall.
Firetribe throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kersikov blocks it with crossed arms.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kersikov.
A hook to the body from Kersikov.
Firetribe blocking some punches.
Firetribe cracks Kersikov with a nice body shot.
Firetribe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Firetribe pushes off an throws an elbow but Kersikov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov breaks from the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kersikov. Firetribe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some wild striking there from Kersikov.
Kersikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Firetribe connects with an inside leg kick.
Brother Firetribe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Firetribe throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A good leg kick by Firetribe.
Kersikov moves into range and clinches up with Firetribe.
Kersikov can't find room to land a body shot as Firetribe controls the action.
Kersikov misses with some punches.
Firetribe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kersikov misses with some punches.
Firetribe using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kersikov misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Firetribe.
Kersikov tries to work over Firetribe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Firetribe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Firetribe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kersikov presses Firetribe against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Firetribe has Kersikov pressed against the cage, preventing Kersikov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Firetribe lands a nice elbow.
Firetribe pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov managing to block the knees to the body from Firetribe.
Kersikov is trying to break the clinch but Firetribe has him pressed against the cage.
Kersikov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Firetribe is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kersikov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Firetribe misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Kersikov as the two fighters clinch.
Kersikov lands with a right to the head.
Kersikov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Firetribe's elbow.
Kersikov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Firetribe content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Firetribe struggles to land a body shot inside as Kersikov controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from Firetribe as the two fighters clinch.
Kersikov wants to break free but Firetribe has control.
Firetribe is trying to stall.
Firetribe misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Firetribe lands an elbow just above Kersikov 's eye.
That has opened up Rustam Kersikov's cut even more.
Kersikov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kersikov.
Kersikov working aggressively here.
Kersikov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kersikov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kersikov feints and then cracks Firetribe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Firetribe down.
Brother Firetribe is winning the standup battle so far.
Firetribe misses with a body shot.
Firetribe moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kersikov has closed the distance and engaged Firetribe in a clinch.
Firetribe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kersikov's elbow.
Firetribe misses with a body punch.
Firetribe lands a nice shot to the body.
Firetribe lands an elbow just above Kersikov 's eye.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Firetribe lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Firetribe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kersikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Firetribe.
Still in the clinch, Firetribe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kersikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Firetribe slowing the pace effectively.
Kersikov manages to break the clinch.
Kersikov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kersikov tries to land a body kick
and Firetribe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kersikov throws a body punch but Firetribe moves out of range.
Firetribe seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kersikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Firetribe.
A punch combination from Kersikov misses.
The crowd cheers as Firetribe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kersikov doesn't seem phased though.
Kersikov misses with a body punch
and Firetribe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Firetribe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brother Firetribe dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rustam Kersikov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Firetribe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kersikov connects with an inside leg kick.
Firetribe checks a leg kick.
A head kick from Firetribe lands but Kersikov takes it in his stride.
Kersikov swings for the body but Firetribe moves out of range.
Kersikov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Firetribe is looking to counter with a body kick.
The fighters circling - Kersikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Firetribe scores with a three punch combo!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Firetribe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Firetribe works Kersikov's body with a nice hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Firetribe.
A bone on bone clash there as Firetribe blocks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Firetribe checks a leg kick.
Firetribe jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Firetribe lands a jab.
Firetribe misses with a body kick.
Kersikov moves away from the strike by Firetribe.
Firetribe wants to clinch up but Kersikov keeps it at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Kersikov.
Firetribe checks the leg kick.
Firetribe scores with a sloppy right hand. Kersikov should have avoided that one.
Firetribe throws a body kick that misses
and Kersikov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kersikov misses with the body kick
and Firetribe counters with a leg kick.
Firetribe lands a jab to Kersikov's midsection.
Kersikov clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Firetribe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kersikov misses with a body punch.
Firetribe looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kersikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kersikov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Firetribe working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Firetribe landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kersikov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Firetribe tries a body shot but Kersikov blocks it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Firetribe.
Nice body punch from Kersikov.
Kersikov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Firetribe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Firetribe.
Firetribe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Firetribe lands a hook that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards.
Firetribe lands a damaging elbow.
Brother Firetribe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Firetribe has Kersikov pushed against the cage.
Kersikov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Firetribe tries a knee to the head but Kersikov blocks it.
Kersikov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kersikov.
Kersikov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Firetribe throws a sloppy head kick and Kersikov moves out of range easily.
Firetribe scores with a leg kick.
Firetribe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kersikov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Firetribe thows a body kick. Kersikov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Firetribe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kersikov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Firetribe counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Firetribe.
A nice right hand lands inside from Firetribe.
Firetribe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Firetribe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Firetribe lands a nice elbow.
The cut above Rustam Kersikov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Firetribe.
Firetribe lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Firetribe as the two fighters clinch.
Firetribe leaning his opponent against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kersikov as Firetribe tries to tie him up.
Kersikov is trying to break free.
Firetribe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kersikov cracks Firetribe with a nice body shot.
Firetribe looking to throw knees to the head but Kersikov is blocking nicely.
Firetribe tries to throw a body punch but Kersikov avoids it by throwing Firetribe back against the cage.
Firetribe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kersikov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Firetribe backwards.
Firetribe lands a nice elbow.
Kersikov breaks from the clinch.
Kersikov thows a leg kick but Firetribe checks it
and Firetribe makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kersikov really felt that one!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brother Firetribe clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Rustam Kersikov's cut.
That's time! Firetribe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Firetribe throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Firetribe cracks Kersikov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Firetribe looks for the body kick but Kersikov saw that one coming.
Kersikov misses with a head kick.
Firetribe gets a clinch.
Firetribe with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short right from Firetribe on the inside.
Firetribe scores a nice knee to the body.
Kersikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Firetribe lands an elbow inside.
Kersikov misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Firetribe will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kersikov up against the cage.
Kersikov misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov lands with a left to the head.
Kersikov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kersikov lands a shoulder strike.
Firetribe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kersikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Firetribe uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Firetribe.
Kersikov is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Kersikov throws a head punch that misses.
Nice elbow from Firetribe.
Kersikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Firetribe just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kersikov's brow.
Kersikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Firetribe pushes off an throws an elbow but Kersikov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kersikov is looking to break free of the clinch but Firetribe has double underhooks.
Firetribe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kersikov can do to turn this around?
Still in the clinch, Kersikov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Firetribe misses with an elbow strike.
Kersikov prevents a body shot from Firetribe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kersikov misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov blocks the elbow strike.
Firetribe throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kersikov throws a head punch that misses.
Firetribe comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kersikov misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Firetribe.
Kersikov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Firetribe with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Firetribe lands a knee to the body.
Firetribe tries to land a knee to the head but Kersikov blocks with his arms.
Kersikov dodges an elbow strike from Firetribe.
A hook to the body from Kersikov.
Firetribe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kersikov.
Kersikov is working Firetribe over against the cage.
Kersikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Firetribe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kersikov avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov lands a hook that snaps the head of Firetribe backwards.
Kersikov misses with a punch to the body.
Firetribe lands an elbow inside that Kersikov shrugs off.
Firetribe lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rustam Kersikov's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Firetribe displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kersikov up against the cage.
Kersikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Firetribe misses with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Firetribe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Firetribe lands a nice uppercut.
Kersikov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kersikov takes a shot to the head.
Kersikov lands with a left to the head.
Kersikov working hard to break the clinch.
Kersikov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Firetribe backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Firetribe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Firetribe lands with a left to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Firetribe.
Firetribe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Firetribe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Firetribe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Firetribe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Firetribe is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kersikov is keeping busy.
Kersikov lands a body punch.
Kersikov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kersikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Firetribe blocks an uppercut.
Kersikov lands with a light punch inside.
Kersikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Firetribe landing knees to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rustam Kersikov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Brother Firetribe!
Brother Firetribe retains his welterweight title!
Brother Firetribe decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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