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Bear Brawl 8 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bilbo Baggins (ranked 4541 p4p, 587 weight class) and Kung Po (ranked 8474 p4p, 825 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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167 lbs
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177 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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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
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bilbo Baggins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kung Po!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Fedor Mirinova and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baggins takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Po scores with a nice body kick.
A combination from Baggins does no damage.
Baggins takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Baggins sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Po scores with a body shot.
Baggins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Po thumps Baggins with a low kick.
A punch combination from Baggins misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Po.
Baggins is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Po throws a good cross that connects.
Po thumps Baggins with a low kick.
Po lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Baggins at a distance.
Po fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Baggins.
Po throws a front kick that sends Baggins stumbling back into the cage.
Po lands a front kick.
Po jabs Baggins right on the nose. Baggins blinks but takes it well.
Po connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Baggins to the floor! Po dives in looking for the finish!
It looks like Bilbo Baggins has been cut.
Po performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Po is continuing to stall.
Po's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Po decides to stand and escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Po. Baggins shrugs it off though.
Baggins moves forwards but Po connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Po throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Baggins.
Baggins's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Baggins duly obliges.
Po lands a nice hook to Baggins's body. Baggins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A head kick from Po lands but Baggins takes it in his stride.
Baggins doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Po is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Baggins rather than just go for the knockout.
Po connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Baggins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Po scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Po lands a right hook to the body.
Po goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Baggins will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Po stuns Baggins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Po throws a nice outside leg kick.
Po closes the distance and clinches.
A right hand to the body from Po.
Po is leaning against Baggins and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Po lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Po.
Po lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Baggins backwards.
Po lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Po.
Baggins is trying to break the clinch but Po is controlling him.
Po working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Po working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Po lands with a light punch inside.
Po lands a right hand.
Po scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Po.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Po lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Baggins backwards.
Po lands a nice shot to the body.
Po lands an uppercut.
Po lands a shoulder strike.
Baggins working hard to break the clinch.
Po softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Po stalling.
Po lands with a light punch inside.
Po lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Po gets through Baggins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Po lands with a short shot to the head.
Baggins is rocked!
Po blocks a body shot from Baggins.
Po lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Baggins or not.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Po.
Po gets through Baggins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Po lands a right hand.
Oh Baggins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short right from Po on the inside.
Baggins tries to work over Po's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kung Po dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bilbo Baggins's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
That kick from Po tenderised Baggins's leg. Baggins is trying to keep his angry face on.
Baggins seems to have got his legs back now.
Po delivers a nice body kick.
Po has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Baggins takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Po misses with a jab, cross combination.
Po fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Po scores with a three punch combo!
Kung Po seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Baggins throws a combination that misses
and Po counters with a straight right hand.
Baggins has a takedown stuffed.
Po throws a leg kick which misses Baggins's front leg but catches the back leg as Baggins tries to avoid it.
Po thows a body kick. Baggins tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Po sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Baggins to the ground! Po dives into full mount looking to finish!
Po stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Po throws a nice outside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baggins throws a nice looking combination but Po bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Baggins is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Po scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Po.
Baggins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Po lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Po.
Baggins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Po makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Po landing knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baggins is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Po.
Baggins takes a knee to the side of the body.
Po scores with a shot to the side of Baggins's head.
Po digs a right hand underneath Baggins's ribcage. Baggins let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Po.
Po lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Po scores with a shoulder strike.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Po in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Po cracks Baggins with a nice body shot.
Po lands a right hand that snaps the head of Baggins backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Po.
Po lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Baggins backwards.
Po lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Po working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Po lands with a short shot to the head.
Po lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Po.
Baggins takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Po creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Po creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Baggins with a big uppercut! Baggins tries to clinch up but Po pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Baggins to the mat! Baggins covers up and Po unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kung Po!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nate Baker Jr (ranked 3901 p4p, 520 weight class) and Raja Abdullaev (ranked 8530 p4p, 820 weight class). Raja Abdullaev has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 lbs
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213 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nate Baker Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Raja Abdullaev!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Valeri Chadov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baker Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Abdullaev tries to sprawl out of it but Baker Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Abdullaev manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
An inside leg kick from Baker Jr misses.
Baker Jr tries to clinch but Abdullaev moves out of range.
Baker Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baker Jr shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Abdullaev sprawls well. Abdullaev wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Baker Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Abdullaev! But no joy.
Abdullaev defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Baker Jr.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Baker Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baker Jr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Abdullaev avoids the head kick by Baker Jr.
Abdullaev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Abdullaev connects with a body shot that sends Baker Jr's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdullaev drives through and clinches with Baker Jr against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Abdullaev.
Abdullaev scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Abdullaev.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baker Jr missing with knees to the body.
Baker Jr has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Abdullaev after a bit of a struggle.
Abdullaev scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdullaev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Baker Jr.
Abdullaev swats away the attempt to clinch by Baker Jr.
Abdullaev has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Abdullaev lands a big uppercut and Baker Jr crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Baker Jr looks OK. Abdullaev waves Baker Jr back to his feet!
Baker Jr is rocked!
Abdullaev is stalking Baker Jr. Baker Jr circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Abdullaev, and it's lights out! Baker Jr really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Raja Abdullaev!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Keziah Delaney (ranked 3820 p4p, 457 weight class) and Josh Rondeau (ranked 9006 p4p, 751 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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195 lbs
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190 lbs
2 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, James Keziah Delaney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Josh Rondeau!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Valeri Chadov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rondeau tries to clinch there but Delaney circles away.
Rondeau slips a straight right by Delaney.
Rondeau moves into range and clinches up with Delaney.
Delaney manages to break the clinch.
Rondeau wants to clinch.
Delaney was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Delaney scores with a nice right hand.
Delaney cracks Rondeau with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Rondeau looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Delaney finish him?
Rondeau is rocked!
It looks like Josh Rondeau has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Delaney fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Rondeau out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). James Keziah Delaney!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Menno Meina (ranked 5989 p4p, 641 weight class) and Aaron Smith (ranked 2829 p4p, 339 weight class). Smith is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Lonely Train by Black Stone Cherry. Menno Meina has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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280 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily |
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Menno Meina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aaron Smith!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Fedor Mirinova and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws out a loose jab but Meina uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meina throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Smith misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Meina on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smith looks to land a combination but Meina avoids it well.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Smith 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.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Meina.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
enabling Meina to counter with a crisp jab.
Meina misses with a hook
and Meina takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Meina misses with a two punch combination.
Meina misses with a body kick.
Meina uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Meina connects with a single shot there.
Smith wants to clinch up but Meina keeps it at a distance.
Meina misses with a head kick.
Meina showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch lands to the side of Smith 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Smith throws a jab when Meina was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Meina momentarily.
Smith stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Meina throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Meina uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Meina digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.
Meina throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
Meina steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Meina is looking to counter punch.
Meina swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've been told by Meina's head coaches at Shinto Elite MMA Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Meina connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Meina. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Meina.
Meina scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Meina.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Meina.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Meina swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Aaron Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith has managed to clinch.
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Meina leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Meina tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Meina lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smith lands an elbow that stopped Meina in his tracks for a moment.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Meina scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
It looks like Aaron Smith has been cut.
Meina lands a right hand.
Smith content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Meina working aggressively here.
Smith misses with an elbow over the top.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Meina as Smith tries to tie him up.
Smith throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Smith blocking some punches.
Smith misses with an elbow strike.
Smith pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Meina's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meina takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Menno Meina has been cut.
Meina swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Meina.
Meina struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith just leaning against Meina, taking a breather.
The referee calls for Smith to work.
Smith continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Smith throws an elbow that misses.
Meina lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Meina.
A hook to the body from Meina.
Smith looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Meina lands a left hand.
Meina blocks an elbow strike.
Smith looking to slow down the pace here.
Meina avoids a wild elbow strike from Smith.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meina avoids a wild elbow strike from Smith.
Smith lands an elbow inside.
Meina dodges an elbow strike from Smith.
Smith blocking some punches.
Smith content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Meina misses with a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Meina leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Meina lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smith lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Meina misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Meina misses with some punches.
Meina lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Smith throws an elbow but misses.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Meina misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Meina manages to break the clinch.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
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 Menno Meina will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Meina throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Meina moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith 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.
Meina dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Meina blocks a jab.
Meina throws a half hearted mid kick.
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Meina makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Meina looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Smith in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Meina jabs Smith right on the nose. Smith blinks but takes it well.
Meina scores with a punch to the head.
Meina uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
It looked like Meina was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Meina.
Meina misses with a looping left.
Meina throws a body shot but no joy.
Meina uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Meina is looking for a counter combo.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Meina's head but Meina sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Meina bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Meina is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meina lands an overhand right.
Meina slips a straight right by Smith.
Smith swinging wildly here.
Smith connects with the punch.
Smith misses with a hook. Meina ducked under it nicely.
Meina shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Smith eats them both and turns towards Meina to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Smith sizes up Meina with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Meina throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Meina throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Meina uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Meina looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Meina was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith misses with a straight left.
Meina was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Meina lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Meina manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith misses with a hook. Meina ducked under it nicely.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Meina here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Meina.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Meina ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Meina ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Meina.
A jab from Meina finds it's way through Smith's defenses.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Meina's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smith connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Meina scrambles back to his feet.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Meina throws out the jab.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Meina.
Meina lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Meina throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith throws a hook but Meina avoids it easily.
Smith throws a jab when Meina was well out of range.
A big left from Smith misses.
It looked like Meina wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smith throws a series of punches but Meina avoids them all with ease.
Meina throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Meina is looking to counter punch.
Smith moves to clinch but Meina breaks away
and Meina counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Meina misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Meina misses with a looping right.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Meina.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Meina pushes him off.
Meina was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Meina swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Meina connects with a body shot that sends Smith's belly button to the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meina uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith defending well as Meina loads up on a big left hand.
Meina throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Meina saw that one coming.
Meina lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Meina throws a big shot that misses.
Smith connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Menno Meina is winning the standup battle so far.
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 telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Meina throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Meina keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Meina swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Smith darts in and clinches Meina up against the cage.
Meina makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith throws an elbow that misses.
Meina throws a head punch that misses.
Meina fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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 Menno Meina will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Meina is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Meina misses with a straight right.
Meina uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Smith lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Meina backs up against the cage.
Meina connects with a looping right hand.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Meina swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
A slow jab from Meina misses its intended target.
Smith swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meina scores with a sloppy right hand. Smith should have avoided that one.
Smith lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Meina throws a good cross that connects.
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!
Meina throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith slips under a jab.
A slow jab from Meina misses its intended target.
Smith throws a counter combo.
Meina keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Smith is rocked!
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Meina throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith slips a jab from Meina.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Meina bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Meina swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Meina bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Smith's head.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Meina finish him?
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A jab from Smith misses.
Meina drops Smith with a beautiful combination! Smith stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Meina is looking for the KO!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meina misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Meina misses with a right hand
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith blocks a jab.
Meina keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Meina moved out of range.
Smith throws a hook but Meina blocks it.
Meina seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Meina throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Meina misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Meina avoids a punch combination nicely.
Meina is looking to counter punch.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Meina moves into range and connects with a jab.
Meina lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Meina uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Meina looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with the combination.
Smith forces Meina back against the cage and clinches.
Meina swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Smith pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Aaron Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Meina goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith controlling the action here for a moment.
Smith throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Meina tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smith just misses with a elbow thrown towards Meina's brow.
Meina pushes Smith back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Smith stalling in the clinch but Meina improves position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith blocking some punches.
Meina swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Meina doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Smith blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
A short left from Meina.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Meina dodges an elbow strike from Smith.
Smith blocking some punches.
Meina avoids the elbow strike from Smith, against the cage.
Smith looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Smith throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Menno Meina is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Meina working aggressively here.
Meina lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aaron Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meina lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Meina blocks an elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Menno Meina showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Meina has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Menno Meina!
A very excited looking Menno Meina 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.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Feihck Tiote (ranked 4029 p4p, 387 weight class) and Nathan Diaz (ranked 4358 p4p, 412 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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164 lbs
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160 lbs
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Feihck Tiote!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nathan Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tiote throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Diaz tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tiote is in Diaz's guard.
Tiote throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tiote landing some decent shots from guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Tiote's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Tiote throwing strikes but missing.
Tiote throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tiote controlling from the top position.
Tiote 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiote wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiote landing with the ground and pound.
Tiote scoring with some ground and pound.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Tiote tries to pass.
Tiote working some strikes from top position.
Diaz looks winded!
Tiote working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tiote slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tiote's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tiote working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Diaz's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiote content to stall in guard here.
Tiote is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tiote is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diaz wants to improve his position but instead Tiote has moved into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Tiote.
Diaz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
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. Tiote connects with a nice short shot to Diaz's temple.
Tiote lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Diaz is rocked!
Tiote is looking for a kimura but Diaz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tiote to get the leverage.
Diaz is still in real trouble! Can Tiote finish him?
Nice strikes from Tiote there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiote is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Diaz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tiote scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tiote working the head and body with strikes.
Diaz is looking to control Tiote's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diaz avoid being mounted?
Diaz seems to have recovered his senses.
Tiote lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tiote trying to control the pace.
Diaz has hold of Tiote's hands but Tiote slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Feihck Tiote 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.
Tiote lands a huge takedown. Diaz is out but the ref is slow to react and Tiote lands 3 more undefended punches before the fight is stopped. Brutal finish. Diaz lies on the canvas for a good minute before the doctors bring him round. Good to see he's OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Feihck Tiote!
Feihck Tiote thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Baron Brady (ranked 7191 p4p, 701 weight class) and Eek Mep (ranked 3795 p4p, 429 weight class). Baron Brady has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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275 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Baron Brady!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Eek Mep!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Konstantin Menshow and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brady darts in and clinches Mep up against the cage.
Brady has Mep pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Brady pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mep tumbling to the mat - Brady dives into Mep's guard.
Mep working for a triangle but Brady defends it easily.
Mep is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brady working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Brady will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mep is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brady lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Brady 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.
Brady connects with a couple of short punches.
Mep looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Brady passes into side control.
Brady scoring with punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brady working the ground and pound from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brady is working to tighten his grip on Mep's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Mep has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Brady is really squeezing tight and eventually Mep passes out! Brady breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Baron Brady!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Baron Brady made sure he mentioned Juggernaut And Gladiators, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Drevin Bell (ranked 5723 p4p, 678 weight class) and Antero Jose Carneiro (ranked 3731 p4p, 503 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Drevin Bell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antero Jose Carneiro!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Fedor Mirinova and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carneiro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bell.
Carneiro feints the counter takedown.
Bell misses with a two punch combination.
Sloppy strikes from Bell. Those never looked like landing.
Carneiro is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bell shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Carneiro is trying to defend but Bell finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Carneiro looking for submissions off his back.
Bell is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carneiro gets full guard.
Bell chips away with some ground and pound.
Bell stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Carneiro throws up his legs and catches Bell in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Bell tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Carneiro! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Antero Jose Carneiro!
A very excited looking Antero Jose Carneiro 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.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ontari Vagos (ranked 2078 p4p, 281 weight class) and Bruno Brunatny (ranked 4378 p4p, 503 weight class). Ontari Vagos could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bruno Brunatny's chin.
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202 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ontari Vagos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruno Brunatny!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vagos connects with a single shot there.
Vagos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brunatny moves away.
Vagos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brunatny is looking to land body kicks.
Vagos swings for the body but Brunatny moves out of range.
Brunatny goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Vagos lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Bruno Brunatny has been cut.
Vagos drops Brunatny with a straight right hand, right on the button! Vagos follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ontari Vagos!
Ontari Vagos took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Boris Kane (ranked 1257 p4p, 196 weight class) and Dale Bomber (ranked 2633 p4p, 389 weight class). Kane comes to the cage accompanied by Seek N Strike. Dale Bomber has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Boris Kane!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dale Bomber!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bomber throws a hook to the side of Kane's head but Kane sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bomber stuns Kane with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bomber throws a good cross that connects.
Kane avoids the head kick by Bomber.
Kane changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bomber tries to avoid it but Kane manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bomber to the ground. Bomber escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kane slips under a jab.
As Bomber looks to move away, Kane throws a big counter combo but Bomber just gets out of the way.
Bomber connects with a looping right hand.
Bomber tries to land a leg kick but Kane saw it coming and moves away.
Bomber connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bomber throws a sloppy head kick and Kane moves out of range easily.
Kane seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bomber falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kane counters with a body kick that stops Bomber in his tracks momentarily.
Kane looks to throw the jab but Bomber is out of range.
Bomber flicks out a counter leg kick but Kane steps away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bomber throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kane throws a head kick that misses.
Kane gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bomber throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bomber. Kane does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bomber dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kane. That did some damage!
Kane connects with a right hand. Bomber shakes it off.
It looks like Dale Bomber has been cut.
Bomber lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kane's sensitive parts.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bomber.
Kane is rocked!
Bomber circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Kane to the canvas! Kane doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Bomber keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dale Bomber!
Dale Bomber is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Grimur Agnarsson (ranked 1150 p4p, 128 weight class) and Nosferatu Zodd (ranked 2407 p4p, 257 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Agnarsson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Drop death - Squeel. Zodd has chosen Motorhead - Ace of spades as his entrance music. 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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147 lbs
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149 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Grimur Agnarsson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Nosferatu Zodd!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Dmitry Maklakov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Agnarsson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zodd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zodd tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Agnarsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Agnarsson blocks the body kick.
Agnarsson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Agnarsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zodd staying out of range there.
Agnarsson looks to land a right hand but Zodd moved out of range.
Zodd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Agnarsson.
Zodd is trying to counter with his kicks.
Jab by Agnarsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zodd throws a head kick but Agnarsson moves out of range.
Zodd chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zodd throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Agnarsson on the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Zodd.
Zodd now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agnarsson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Zodd counters with a stiff right hand.
Zodd misses with a low kick.
Zodd throws a head kick that misses
and Agnarsson counters with a straight right hand.
Zodd misses with a few strikes there.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Zodd.
Agnarsson throws an overhand right that lands on Zodd's shoulder, as Zodd tries to avoid the shot.
Agnarsson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Zodd throws a jab when Agnarsson was well out of range.
Agnarsson scores with the left hand. Zodd knows he should have avoided that one.
Zodd lands a jab to the nose.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zodd lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Agnarsson swings widly with a right hand
letting Zodd counter with a right hand.
Agnarsson is rocked!
Zodd pushes Agnarsson away with a front kick.
We've been told by Agnarsson's head coaches at Dark Corner that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zodd tries to clinch but Agnarsson moves out of range.
Agnarsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zodd scores with a nice right hand.
Zodd has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Zodd tries to clinch but Agnarsson is having none of it.
Agnarsson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zodd fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Agnarsson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Agnarsson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice shot by Agnarsson.
Agnarsson misses with a hook. Zodd ducked under it nicely.
Agnarsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zodd is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zodd slips under a jab.
Zodd cracks Agnarsson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Oh Agnarsson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Agnarsson throws a looping overhand right but Zodd ducks down to avoid it.
Agnarsson seems to have got his legs back now.
Agnarsson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Zodd counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Zodd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice body kick there by Zodd.
Zodd throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Agnarsson throws a hook but Zodd avoids it easily.
Zodd pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zodd throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Agnarsson scores with a hook to the body. Zodd takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Agnarsson misses with a hook. Zodd ducked under it nicely.
Zodd replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Agnarsson blocks it well.
Agnarsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zodd.
Zodd is looking for the big counter here.
Agnarsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zodd.
Agnarsson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Agnarsson. Zodd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Agnarsson throws an overhand right that lands on Zodd's shoulder, as Zodd tries to avoid the shot.
Zodd just misses with a punch to the body.
Agnarsson scores with a hook to the body. Zodd takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zodd slips a jab from Agnarsson.
Zodd lands a right hook to the body.
Zodd lands a head kick!
Zodd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Agnarsson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nosferatu Zodd dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Agnarsson takes the fight into the clinch.
Zodd slows down the pace here.
Agnarsson being controlled against the cage.
Zodd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Agnarsson can't find room to land a body shot as Zodd controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zodd has Agnarsson pushed against the cage.
Agnarsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson misses with the head strike.
Zodd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Agnarsson is leaning against Zodd and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Zodd leaning against his opponent.
Agnarsson misses with a punch to the body.
Zodd throws a head punch that misses.
Zodd misses with a punch on the inside.
Agnarsson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Agnarsson blocks a body shot from Zodd.
Agnarsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zodd lands a body shot.
Zodd has a couple of punches blocked by Agnarsson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Agnarsson misses with a punch to the body.
Agnarsson misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Agnarsson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Agnarsson.
Zodd successfully pulls guard.
Agnarsson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Zodd looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Agnarsson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Agnarsson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agnarsson continues to stall.
More hug and hope from Agnarsson.
Zodd is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Agnarsson is aware though and is defending well.
Zodd being controlled here, momentarily.
Agnarsson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Zodd is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Agnarsson is aware though and is defending well.
Agnarsson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Zodd working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Agnarsson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Agnarsson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Agnarsson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Zodd has his foot on Agnarsson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Agnarsson works his way back into a safe position though.
Zodd has his foot on Agnarsson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Agnarsson works his way back into a safe position though.
Agnarsson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Agnarsson looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Agnarsson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Zodd is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Agnarsson is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grimur Agnarsson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Zodd fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Agnarsson on the side of the head.
Agnarsson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Agnarsson lands a nice looking body shot.
Zodd pushes Agnarsson away with a front kick.
Agnarsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Agnarsson throws a hook to the side of Zodd's head but Zodd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zodd goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Agnarsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zodd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Agnarsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Zodd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Agnarsson clobbers Zodd with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Zodd misses with a looping right.
Zodd rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Agnarsson counter with a right hand.
Agnarsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agnarsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A combination from Zodd does no damage.
Donk. Agnarsson catches Zodd right on the button with a cross.
Zodd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Agnarsson misses the target.
Agnarsson moves out of range as Zodd throws a body kick.
Zodd slips under a jab from Agnarsson.
Zodd connects with the punch.
Zodd tries to clinch but Agnarsson moves out of range.
Zodd misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zodd lands a really nice looking cross but Agnarsson seems unphased.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Agnarsson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Zodd is rocked!
Agnarsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zodd throws out the jab.
Agnarsson misses with a body shot.
Zodd is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Zodd sizes up Agnarsson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Zodd misses with a looping left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zodd scores with a hook to the body. Agnarsson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zodd throws a push kick but Agnarsson slaps the foot to one side.
Zodd bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Agnarsson's head backwards.
Agnarsson misses with a body punch
and Zodd counters with a straight right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Agnarsson, as that shot connected.
Zodd throws a leg kick which misses Agnarsson's front leg but catches the back leg as Agnarsson tries to avoid it.
Agnarsson moves out of range of the body kick from Zodd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Zodd lands but Agnarsson takes it in his stride.
A punch combination from Agnarsson misses.
Zodd takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zodd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Agnarsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zodd counters with a leg kick.
Agnarsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zodd makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Agnarsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zodd was well out of range. Poor timing from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson misses with a left hand
and Zodd counters with a nice body shot.
Zodd misses the shot to the body.
Agnarsson misses with an uppercut.
Zodd lands a really nice looking cross but Agnarsson seems unphased.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zodd throws the kick towards the body but Agnarsson avoids it.
Agnarsson misses with a looping right.
Zodd thinks about the counter body kick.
Zodd slips a jab from Agnarsson.
Zodd is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Agnarsson with a body shot.
A shot to the body from Agnarsson misses
letting Zodd counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Agnarsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zodd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Agnarsson avoids the head kick by Zodd.
Zodd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Agnarsson walks into a stiff left hand from Zodd.
Zodd moves out of range of the strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zodd.
Agnarsson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nosferatu Zodd really dominated that round.
That's time! Agnarsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Zodd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Agnarsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Zodd.
Agnarsson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zodd tries to counter by closing the distance.
Zodd walks into a straight right hand from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson misses with a body punch
letting Zodd counter with a right hand.
Agnarsson's corner calls for a 1-2. Agnarsson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Zodd takes a swing at Agnarsson's ribcage but misses.
Agnarsson throws the left hand but Zodd avoids the punch easily.
Agnarsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Agnarsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Zodd is just out of range.
Zodd lands a front kick.
Zodd tries to land a front kick but Agnarsson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zodd connects with a jab.
Zodd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson wants to clinch but Zodd slips to the side
and Zodd counters with a big head kick but Agnarsson shrugs it off.
Agnarsson misses with a right hand
and Zodd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab, jab by Agnarsson - just one landing.
Agnarsson throws an off balance right hand
and Zodd counters with a nice kick to the body.
Zodd lands with a right hand.
Zodd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Agnarsson.
Zodd moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nice uppercut there from Zodd.
That's two 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!
Agnarsson misses with an uppercut
and Zodd counters with a stiff right hand.
Agnarsson throws a lazy uppercut
and Zodd counters with a stiff right hand.
Zodd throws a shot from downtown. Agnarsson moves away and avoids it.
Zodd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Agnarsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Zodd.
Agnarsson blocks the body kick.
Agnarsson thuds his right hand into Zodd's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zodd tries to clinch but Agnarsson is having none of it.
Zodd thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Agnarsson if he has to take too many more of those.
Agnarsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Agnarsson lands a nice hook to Zodd's body. Zodd takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zodd jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agnarsson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Zodd makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zodd scores with a nice body kick.
Agnarsson connects with a nice looking jab.
Agnarsson loads up on a big right hand but Zodd slips the punch.
Zodd counters with a body kick.
Zodd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Agnarsson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Zodd throws a body punch but Agnarsson moves out of range.
Zodd throws a push kick but Agnarsson slaps the foot to one side.
It looked like Agnarsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Agnarsson takes one on the button.
Agnarsson misses with a straight left.
Zodd ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zodd misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Agnarsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zodd scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zodd darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Agnarsson. Zodd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zodd ducks under a wild hook from Agnarsson.
Zodd moves away from the strike by Agnarsson.
Zodd throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Agnarsson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Zodd throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A swing and a miss from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson throws a big shot that misses.
Agnarsson ducks under a wild hook from Zodd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nosferatu Zodd dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Zodd throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Agnarsson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Agnarsson tries to clinch up.
Agnarsson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Zodd connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Agnarsson tries to bum rush Zodd with a series of wild strikes but Zodd uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zodd misses with a body kick.
Zodd has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Agnarsson misses with a two punch combination.
Agnarsson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Agnarsson throws a looping overhand right but Zodd ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zodd is looking to land body kicks.
Zodd lands with a kick to the ribs.
Agnarsson throws a right hand that misses
and Zodd counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zodd moves out of range as Agnarsson strikes.
Zodd thows a body kick. Agnarsson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Agnarsson swings widly with a right hand
and Zodd makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Agnarsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zodd was well out of range. Poor timing from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson misses with a left hand
and Zodd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Agnarsson throws out a powerful jab.
Agnarsson darts in trying to clinch
and Zodd counters with a straight right hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Zodd, right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Agnarsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zodd moves away.
Agnarsson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Agnarsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zodd was well out of range. Poor timing from Agnarsson.
A nice side step and Zodd releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Agnarsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zodd was well out of range. Poor timing from Agnarsson.
Zodd let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Zodd feints and then cracks Agnarsson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Agnarsson down.
Agnarsson misses with a body shot.
Zodd follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Agnarsson throws a shot from downtown. Zodd moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Zodd on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zodd cracks Agnarsson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Agnarsson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Zodd.
Agnarsson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nosferatu Zodd is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zodd slips a straight right by Agnarsson.
Zodd throws a big shot that misses.
Zodd throws a head kick but Agnarsson moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Agnarsson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zodd moves out of range as Agnarsson strikes.
Zodd appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Zodd scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nosferatu Zodd seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Agnarsson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Zodd. That one must have hurt.
Agnarsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Zodd is just out of range.
Agnarsson moves out of range as Zodd throws a body kick.
Agnarsson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Zodd scoring well with a low kick there.
Zodd walks into a stiff left hand from Agnarsson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zodd connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Agnarsson momentarily.
Agnarsson throws a looping overhand right but Zodd ducks down to avoid it.
Agnarsson misses with a body punch
and Zodd counters with a straight right hand.
Zodd cracks Agnarsson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Agnarsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zodd throws out the jab.
Zodd connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Agnarsson momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zodd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zodd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Agnarsson misses with an uppercut
and Zodd counters with a head kick. That will keep Agnarsson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Agnarsson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Agnarsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Zodd to counter with a crisp jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Zodd - that will leave a mark!
And that's the end of the fight!
Nosferatu Zodd comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zodd has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 46:49
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 46:49
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nosferatu Zodd!
Nosferatu Zodd is the new featherweight champion!
Our winner, Nosferatu Zodd, 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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