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PFF 13 - Sanchez vs Steve PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dooho Diaz (ranked 7184 p4p, 500 weight class) and Davy Gustafson (ranked 7737 p4p, 518 weight class). Diaz kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Come Sailing Away - Eric Cartman. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ White Belt
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dooho Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Davy Gustafson!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Vladimir Khabensky and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz scoring well with a low kick there.
Gustafson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Diaz.
It looks like Davy Gustafson has been cut.
Gustafson's coach down at Jeffmma training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gustafson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Diaz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diaz stuffs the takedown.
A combination from Diaz does no damage.
A good leg kick by Diaz.
Gustafson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Diaz napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gustafson has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Diaz is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Gustafson yanks on the arm and Diaz is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Gustafson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Davy Gustafson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikke Niputtaja (ranked 4079 p4p, 484 weight class) and Shaka Zulu (ranked 8740 p4p, 704 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nikke Niputtaja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shaka Zulu!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Igor Prikhodko and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Niputtaja is looking to clinch but Zulu is avoiding it.
Zulu avoids the body shot from Niputtaja.
Zulu scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Niputtaja is looking for a sweep. Zulu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Niputtaja regains full guard. Nicely done.
Niputtaja has his foot on Zulu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zulu works his way back into a safe position though.
Zulu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Niputtaja. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zulu being controlled here momentarily.
Niputtaja had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zulu defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niputtaja pulls Zulu in close to prevent any damage.
Niputtaja might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zulu trying to control the position from guard on top but Niputtaja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zulu wants to get up but he can't break Niputtaja's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Niputtaja is looking to sweep but instead, Zulu has passed into half guard.
Zulu trying to control the action but Niputtaja is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Niputtaja slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niputtaja keeping moving, preventing Zulu from controlling successfully.
Niputtaja has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Niputtaja with a poor takedown
and Zulu counters with a head kick. That will keep Niputtaja thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Niputtaja takes a swing at Zulu's ribcage but misses.
Zulu throws a big counter head kick but Niputtaja avoids it with no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Niputtaja shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zulu but Zulu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Niputtaja tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zulu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Zulu.
Niputtaja throws a leg kick that is checked
and Zulu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Niputtaja darts in looking for a takedown but Zulu gets double underhooks and turns Niputtaja into the cage.
Zulu throws a big counter head kick but Niputtaja avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikke Niputtaja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Niputtaja shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zulu but Zulu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zulu unleashes a big counter combination but Niputtaja bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Horrible takedown attempt by Niputtaja or perhaps it was just good defense by Zulu, which made it look bad.
Zulu is looking for the big counter here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaka Zulu dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Zulu looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Niputtaja has his hands clasped together around Zulu's back. He's all about the action.
Niputtaja gets back to full guard.
Zulu stopping the sweep attempt from Niputtaja.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niputtaja manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zulu manages to get himself to full guard.
Niputtaja controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niputtaja postures up in Zulu's guard and throws a big left but Zulu blocks it.
Niputtaja is stalling in the full guard.
Niputtaja drops back looking for a leg! Zulu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zulu manages to kick Niputtaja off! Niputtaja jumps back into Zulu's guard.
Niputtaja working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Niputtaja seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Zulu looking for a sweep. Not yet Zulu, not yet.
Zulu trying to keep a closed guard but Niputtaja is proving a slippery customer.
Niputtaja tries to free his leg and advance position but Zulu is retaining full guard.
Zulu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Niputtaja.
Niputtaja is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Niputtaja bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niputtaja is trying to get an arm triangle but Zulu is defending well.
Zulu takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Niputtaja tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Niputtaja controls the position from side control.
Zulu struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zulu managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Niputtaja.
Zulu struggling a bit here.
Niputtaja in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Niputtaja tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Niputtaja has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Niputtaja tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Niputtaja has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikke Niputtaja dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Zulu scoring well with a low kick there.
Zulu has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Niputtaja is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Niputtaja has closed the distance and engaged Zulu in a clinch.
Zulu taking a breather.
Niputtaja tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zulu just stands there and leans against the cage.
Zulu stalling.
Zulu pressing his opponent against the cage.
Zulu is looking to control Niputtaja's arms but Niputtaja gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zulu has his back to the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Zulu seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Shaka Zulu.
Niputtaja digs a good hook to Zulu's body.
Niputtaja tries to clinch up.
Zulu is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zulu shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Zulu tries to stand but can't do so whilst Niputtaja controls his leg.
Niputtaja desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niputtaja is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Zulu is tapping! Great win for Niputtaja!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Nikke Niputtaja!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikhail Orlov (ranked 4012 p4p, 473 weight class) and Ron Park (ranked 3334 p4p, 409 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikhail Orlov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ron Park!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Konstantin Menshow and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orlov thumps Park with a low kick.
Orlov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Orlov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Park in his tracks.
Park slips under a jab from Orlov.
A big right from Park misses.
Orlov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Park manages to avoid it.
Park on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Park throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Orlov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Orlov thinks about countering with a body kick.
Orlov has Park up against the cage in a clinch.
Park stalling in the clinch.
Orlov blocks a body shot from Park.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Orlov as Park tries to tie him up.
Orlov tries to work over Park's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Orlov throws a head punch that misses.
Orlov lands an uppercut.
Orlov misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlov lands with a right to the head.
Orlov tries to work over Park's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Park lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Orlov backwards.
Park lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Orlov misses with the head strike.
Orlov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Park backwards.
Orlov misses with some punches.
Orlov struggles to land a body shot inside as Park controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Orlov fails to land.
Park has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Orlov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Park can turn it around.
Park misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Orlov has a couple of punches blocked by Park.
Orlov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Orlov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Park blocking some punches.
Orlov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Orlov swings wildly with an uppercut but Park uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orlov scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orlov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Park doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Orlov swings wildly with an uppercut but Park uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice left hand lands by Orlov.
Park looking to stall.
Orlov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orlov throws a punch but it's blocked by Park.
Park cracks Orlov with a nice body shot.
Orlov misses with some punches.
Orlov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Orlov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Park misses with a short punch on the inside.
Orlov misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Park fails to land.
A short body shot lands from Orlov as the two fighters clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short body shot lands from Orlov as the two fighters clinch.
Orlov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Orlov misses with a body punch.
Park blocks a body shot from Orlov.
Orlov throws a punch but it's blocked by Park.
Orlov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Park misses with some punches.
Orlov lands a right hand.
Orlov lands a hook that snaps the head of Park backwards.
Park goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Park lands with a short shot to the head.
Park tries to work over Orlov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orlov.
Orlov works on Park's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Orlov.
Orlov misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orlov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Park backwards.
Park is trying to break free.
Orlov lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orlov working aggressively here.
Orlov prevents a body shot from Park.
Orlov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Park backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Park.
Park has a couple of punches blocked by Orlov.
Orlov lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Orlov.
A short right from Orlov.
Orlov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Orlov throws a punch but it's blocked by Park.
Orlov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Orlov blocks a body shot from Park.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Park.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikhail Orlov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Orlov looks to score with a jab to the body but Park is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Orlov.
Orlov lands a jab to the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Orlov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Orlov defending well as Park loads up on a big left hand.
Park misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orlov.
Orlov misses with an uppercut.
Orlov throws a body punch but Park moves out of range.
Orlov scores with a kick to the body.
Mikhail Orlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orlov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Park moves away.
Orlov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Park counters with a left to the body.
Park moves out of range as Orlov strikes.
Orlov lands with a nice body kick.
Orlov tries to close the distance and clinch but Park swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Orlov.
Orlov connects with a body shot that sends Park's belly button to the back.
Park ducks under a wild hook from Orlov.
Park let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Orlov staying out of range there.
We've been told by Orlov's head coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Orlov throws a nice looking combination but Park bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Park let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Orlov misses with a straight left.
Orlov misses the shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Orlov.
Orlov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Park moves out of range as Orlov strikes.
Orlov cracks Park with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Orlov misses with a body kick.
Park takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Orlov looks to throw a body kick
and Park counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Mikhail Orlov has been cut.
Mikhail Orlov is winning the standup battle so far.
Orlov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body kick from Orlov.
Nice defenses there by Park.
Orlov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Park lands a nice shot to the body.
Orlov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orlov misses with a looping left.
Park gets tackled into the cage by Orlov. Orlov maintains the clinch.
Park stalling the fight.
Orlov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Orlov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Park can do to turn this around?
Park wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mikhail Orlov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Orlov misses with a body punch.
Orlov swings wildly with an uppercut but Park uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orlov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Orlov.
Orlov throws a head punch that misses.
Orlov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Park is trying to maintain a safe position but Orlov gets an underhook and turns Park into the cage.
Orlov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Park cracks Orlov with a nice body shot.
Orlov has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Park misses with a hook to the ribs.
Orlov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Park blocks an uppercut.
Park prevents a body shot from Orlov.
Park blocks an uppercut.
Park blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Park blocks an uppercut.
Orlov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Orlov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Orlov misses with a punch on the inside.
Orlov lands a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orlov.
Orlov pushes Park back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Orlov as Park tries to tie him up.
Park takes a shot to the head.
Park tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Park blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orlov tries to work over Park's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Orlov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Park fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orlov misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Orlov.
Orlov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Orlov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Park backwards.
Orlov lands with a left to the head.
Park lands a left hand that snaps the head of Orlov backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikhail Orlov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mikhail Orlov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice straight punches there by Orlov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Orlov.
Orlov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Park looks to throw the jab but Orlov is out of range.
It looked like Orlov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Park.
Orlov lands a jab.
Orlov throws the kick towards the body but Park avoids it.
A nice side step and Park releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Orlov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Park on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Orlov. Orlov obviously looking to wear him down.
Orlov looks to land a left hand but Park moved out of range nicely.
A nice side step and Park releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Park tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Park throws a series of punches but Orlov avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Orlov there.
Donk. Orlov catches Park right on the button with a cross.
Orlov moves forwards but Park connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orlov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Park moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Orlov.
Orlov misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Park misses.
Orlov cracks Park with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Orlov.
Orlov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Park stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Orlov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Park thows a left - swing and a miss!
Orlov lands with a slapping head kick.
Orlov lands an overhand right.
Park is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Orlov rather than just go for the knockout.
Orlov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Park circles away quickly and effectively.
A countering left hand to the body from Park misses.
Orlov wants to clinch up but Park keeps it at a distance.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Orlov.
Ron Park has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Park jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Park keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Park misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orlov throws a hook to the side of Park's head but Park sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Park scores with a hook to the body. Orlov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Orlov scores with a hook to the body. Park takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A punch lands to the side of Orlov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Orlov rushes Park and presses him up against the cage.
Park swings wildly with an uppercut but Orlov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orlov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Park blocking some punches.
Orlov has a couple of punches blocked by Park.
Orlov misses with a punch to the body.
Park works on Orlov's body with a couple of short punches.
Orlov throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Park prevents a body shot from Orlov.
Orlov lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Park.
Orlov throws a punch but it's blocked by Park.
Orlov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Orlov.
Orlov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Park backwards.
Orlov misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Orlov.
Orlov struggles to land a body shot inside as Park controls his hands.
Orlov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Orlov throws a punch but it's blocked by Park.
Orlov misses with a body punch.
Orlov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orlov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Orlov.
Park takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Park doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Orlov lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Orlov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Park prevents a body shot from Orlov.
Orlov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Park or not.
Orlov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Orlov struggles to land a body shot inside as Park controls his hands.
Orlov misses with the head strike.
A short left from Orlov.
Orlov working aggressively here.
Orlov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Park's elbow.
Park prevents a body shot from Orlov.
Orlov misses with some punches.
Park swings wildly with an uppercut but Orlov uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Orlov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mikhail Orlov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Orlov 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikhail Orlov!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Russel Crowsky (ranked 3182 p4p, 296 weight class) and Love Machine (ranked 3100 p4p, 291 weight class). Machine is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Tubthumping. Russel Crowsky has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Russel Crowsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Love Machine!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machine misses with an uppercut.
Machine misses with a looping right.
Machine is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Machine takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Crowsky swats away the attempt to clinch by Machine.
Nice defenses there by Crowsky.
Machine ducks straight into an uppercut from Crowsky and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Machine manages to regain guard straight away.
Machine is rocked!
It looks like Love Machine has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crowsky slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Machine is still in real trouble! Can Crowsky finish him?
Crowsky drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Crowsky jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crowsky is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Machine tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Crowsky drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Crowsky jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Machine wants to stand up but Crowsky is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Crowsky has passed into side control.
Crowsky thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Crowsky is trying to get an arm triangle but Machine is defending well.
Machine seems to have recovered his senses.
Machine is trying to improve his position.
Crowsky is trying to get an arm triangle but Machine is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Machine can do anything to dispel that myth.
Crowsky gets to mount! Machine was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Crowsky is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Machine to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Machine shrugs it off.
Crowsky prevents Machine from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crowsky forces the positional change into back control.
Machine manages to reverse the position and now he's in Crowsky's guard. Nice work there by Machine.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Machine accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Machine cracks Crowsky with a solid left hand.
Crowsky has momentary wrist control but Machine slips an elbow through the middle.
Machine is looking to work some ground and pound but Crowsky has wrist control.
Machine throws a big elbow that misses.
Machine throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Crowsky might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Machine in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Machine trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Crowsky looking for a guillotine here but Machine defends easily.
Machine throws a big elbow that misses.
Machine content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crowsky has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Machine doesn't defend quickly enough and Crowsky has managed to lock this one up! Can Machine escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Crowsky on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Russel Crowsky!
The defeated Love Machine had this to say: 'Well, tonight I'm getting high and spread love to everyone. Don't worry my Bromance fans, I'll be back!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ibbe Ribbler (ranked 4096 p4p, 395 weight class) and Nicholas Tessier (ranked 2308 p4p, 240 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ribbler might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Smash Mouth - All Star. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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165 lbs
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155 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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ibbe Ribbler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nicholas Tessier!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Ivan Kurochkin and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tessier misses with a wild body shot.
Tessier is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A slow jab from Tessier misses its intended target.
Ribbler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tessier.
Tessier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ribbler manages to avoid it.
Tessier misses the shot to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Ribbler has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ribbler throws a series of punches but Tessier moves out of range.
Tessier swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tessier misses with a straight right.
Ibbe Ribbler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tessier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ribbler appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tessier dips to his left and cracks Ribbler with an uppercut!
Tessier's coach down at Russian Bears Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tessier's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Tessier fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tessier throws a looping overhand right but Ribbler ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribbler throws a body punch but Tessier moves out of range.
Ribbler misses with a hook. Tessier ducked under it nicely.
Tessier takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ribbler lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tessier gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ribbler.
Tessier scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Ribbler.
Ribbler moves into the clinch successfully.
Tessier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tessier misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tessier takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tessier cracks Ribbler with a good jab.
Ribbler closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ribbler lands a nice short elbow.
Tessier tries to get to full guard but Ribbler has control of the leg.
Ribbler lands strikes from half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tessier is looking to improve his position.
Ribbler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tessier blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ribbler.
Tessier is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tessier is trying to control but can't.
Ribbler working over Tessier with some ground and pound. Tessier looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ribbler seems to be looking for submissions.
Ribbler is trying to control. Tessier wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ribbler looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tessier really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ribbler. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nice strikes from Ribbler there.
Ribbler content to control rather than advance.
Ribbler 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.
Tessier trying to control from the bottom.
Ribbler wants to free his trapped foot but Tessier is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ribbler working over Tessier with some ground and pound. Tessier looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ribbler slips a nice elbow through Tessier's hands, connecting with Tessier's forehead.
Ribbler is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
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. Ribbler connects with a nice short shot to Tessier's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tessier actively working from the bottom here.
Tessier is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tessier actively working from the bottom here.
Tessier taking some punishment here, with Ribbler in his half guard.
Ribbler is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tessier sees it coming and defends easily.
Ribbler is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ribbler landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tessier is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ribbler scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ribbler lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ribbler slips a nice elbow through Tessier's hands, connecting with Tessier's forehead.
Tessier wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler blocks the strikes from Tessier.
Ribbler seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ribbler is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tessier is rocked!
Tessier wants to improve his position but Ribbler is controlling well.
Ribbler is looking for a kimura here.
Ribbler looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tessier is still in real trouble! Can Ribbler finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ribbler working the head and body with strikes.
Tessier seems to have recovered his senses.
Ribbler prevents Tessier from improving his position.
Tessier is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nice strikes from Ribbler there.
Tessier trying to hold on to Ribbler's head to control him but Ribbler postures up.
Ribbler trying to control the action but Tessier is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ibbe Ribbler 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.
Ribbler sends Tessier crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Ribbler is motioning to the referee to let Tessier up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Tessier rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Ribbler counter with a right hand.
Tessier throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ribbler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tessier throws a head kick that misses.
Tessier takes a swing at Ribbler's ribcage but misses.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Ribbler! Tessier is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ibbe Ribbler!
A victorious Ibbe Ribbler 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Huang (ranked 1264 p4p, 137 weight class) and Eric Anderson (ranked 5635 p4p, 447 weight class). Huang's entrance music is Nelly - The Champ. A fine choice. Anderson has chosen Out of Control as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kevin Huang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eric Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Sergei Dronov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huang swats away the attempt to clinch by Anderson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Huang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Huang.
Huang moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Anderson stuffs the takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Huang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anderson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Huang counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Huang keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Huang seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Huang lands with a punch from half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Huang is looking to advance position but Anderson won't allow it.
Huang working over Anderson with some ground and pound. Anderson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Huang 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.
Anderson is rocked!
Huang has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Huang controlling the position easily from mount.
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.
Huang wants to control the pace but Anderson is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huang prevents Anderson from getting the reversal.
Huang looking to control and managing it successfully.
Huang breaks from Anderson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Huang wants to control the pace but Anderson is squirming around nicely.
We've been hearing good reports from Huang'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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Huang is really struggling to control Anderson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Anderson tries to control Huang's body but Huang pushes him off. Anderson squirms to his side and now Huang has his back!
Huang is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Anderson is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Huang off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Huang is looking for a rear naked choke here but Anderson reverses the position brilliantly into Huang's guard!
Huang wants to improve his position but instead Anderson has moved into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huang moves into full guard.
Huang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anderson is one step ahead there.
Huang is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Anderson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Huang moves nicely into side control.
Huang trying to control the position but Anderson is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Huang scoring with punches from side control.
Huang has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Anderson!
Anderson taking shots to the head.
Huang controlling from the full mount.
Huang jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Anderson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Huang landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Huang tries for a kimura but Anderson is defending well.
Huang scores with a couple of short elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Huang dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Huang keeps the fight on the outside.
Huang throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Anderson on the side of the head.
Huang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anderson can do to turn this around?
Anderson wants to clinch up but Huang keeps it at a distance.
Anderson scores with a leg kick.
Huang fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Anderson throws a body shot but no joy.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Huang shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Anderson pinned against the cage. Anderson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Anderson moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huang has Anderson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Huang pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Anderson tumbling to the mat - Huang dives into Anderson's guard.
Huang landing some decent shots from guard.
Huang pushes down on Anderson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Anderson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kevin Huang overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huang is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Anderson is still in real trouble! Can Huang finish him?
Anderson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Huang moves nicely into side control.
Huang tries to move to mount but Anderson blocks the move with his legs.
Anderson seems to have recovered his senses.
Huang works to advance to full mount. Anderson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Anderson is squirming around, avoiding Huang's attempts to control the action.
Huang fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Anderson is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huang has hold of Anderson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Anderson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Huang looking to control but Anderson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Huang lands a big elbow.
Anderson is squirming around, avoiding Huang's attempts to control the action.
Huang has isolated one of Anderson's arms. Anderson looking to fight him off but Huang twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kevin Huang!
Kevin Huang bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Feihck Tiote (ranked 2103 p4p, 218 weight class) and Alex Rostov (ranked 2577 p4p, 261 weight class). Feihck Tiote has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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164 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Feihck Tiote!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alex Rostov!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Ivan Kurochkin and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tiote dives in and grabs Rostov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rostov pushes down on Tiote's head and hops out.
Rostov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tiote to the ground. Rostov is now in Tiote's guard.
Rostov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rostov advances to half guard.
Rostov seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Tiote has recovered full guard.
Rostov is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rostov won't allow Tiote to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rostov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tiote is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rostov stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Tiote has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Rostov manages to get his head free but now Tiote has transitioned to an armbar! Rostov grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Tiote! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Feihck Tiote!
Feihck Tiote retains his lightweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Feihck Tiote 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alex Silva (ranked 2150 p4p, 108 weight class) and ButtStrike UrFace (ranked 5025 p4p, 241 weight class). Alex Silva is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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135 lbs
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138 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alex Silva!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, ButtStrike UrFace!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Ivan Kurochkin and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Silva with that takedown attempt.
UrFace waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Silva.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
UrFace scores with a jab. Silva acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Silva tries to clinch but UrFace moves out of range.
UrFace dips to his left and cracks Silva with an uppercut!
UrFace jabs Silva to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but UrFace swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
UrFace looks like he wants to counter punch here.
UrFace cracks Silva with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva has managed to clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for UrFace.
Silva is trying to pull guard but UrFace has him pressed against the cage.
UrFace lands a right hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
UrFace working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Silva gets control of UrFace's arms and successfully pulls guard. Silva will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
UrFace won't allow Silva to sweep him here.
Silva looking for a guillotine here but UrFace defends easily.
UrFace won't allow Silva to sweep him here.
UrFace trying to stand up but can't free himself from Silva's guard.
Silva trying to keep a closed guard but UrFace is proving a slippery customer.
UrFace content to stall in guard here.
UrFace won't allow Silva to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Silva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and UrFace defends well.
Silva controls UrFace momentarily but UrFace frees himself.
Silva has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Silva is striking from the bottom but UrFace uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
UrFace is trying to control. Silva wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of UrFace's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take UrFace's back!
UrFace looking very determined here, making life difficult for Silva.
Silva is riding his opponent, not letting UrFace buck him off.
Silva loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can UrFace hold on?
UrFace told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
UrFace has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Silva.
UrFace is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Silva off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Silva is landing with strikes from the back.
Silva throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Silva lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Silva.
Silva thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Silva trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure UrFace doesn't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! UrFace is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alex Silva!
Alex Silva is the new bantamweight champion!
ButtStrike UrFace was interviewed post fight and said 'If Im HALF as good as ur wife says....Im twice as good as ur momma ever had....'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tapani Kansalainen (ranked 1737 p4p, 183 weight class) and George Steve (ranked 1187 p4p, 123 weight class). Steve is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Justin Bieber ft. Ariana Grande - Let Me Think Bout You. Tapani Kansalainen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tapani Kansalainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, George Steve!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Illya Tyunina and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steve uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen throws a sloppy body shot
and Steve connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Steve cracks Kansalainen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kansalainen avoids the head kick by Steve.
Steve slips a jab from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen moves in looking to clinch but Steve pushes him off.
Steve wants to counter with a clinch but Kansalainen pushes him away.
Kansalainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steve buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Steve uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen misses with a left hand
and Steve counters with an outside leg kick.
Kansalainen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Steve.
Kansalainen avoids a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. Kansalainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steve avoids the body shot from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen cracks Steve with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kansalainen throws a jab when Steve was well out of range.
Kansalainen misses with a hook
and Steve counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kansalainen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steve throws a body shot but no joy.
Kansalainen throws a nice looking combination but Steve bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kansalainen swings widly with a right hand
and Steve counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Steve is looking to slow Kansalainen down with leg kicks.
Kansalainen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Steve stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Steve pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Steve is looking to land body kicks.
Steve throws an overhand right that lands on Kansalainen's shoulder, as Kansalainen tries to avoid the shot.
Kansalainen throws a lazy right hand but Steve sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kansalainen slips under a jab.
Steve avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kansalainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Steve is just out of range.
Steve let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kansalainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kansalainen backing away here, and Steve unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Steve moves out of range as Kansalainen strikes.
Kansalainen misses with a body shot.
Kansalainen throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steve throws a head kick but Kansalainen moves out of range.
Steve keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steve steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kansalainen.
We've been told by Kansalainen's head coaches at Gangsterdamage that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kansalainen clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steve blocks an uppercut.
Kansalainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Steve.
Steve holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Steve's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kansalainen needs to keep his hands up - Steve had a free shot at his head there.
Kansalainen throws an off balance right hand
and Steve counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kansalainen looks to land a left hand but Steve moved out of range nicely.
Steve swats away the attempt to clinch by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kansalainen misses with an uppercut
and Steve counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kansalainen misses with a hook to the body
and Steve counters with a nice uppercut.
Steve keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Steve! But no joy.
Kansalainen lands a nice shot to the body.
Kansalainen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Steve throws a leg kick
and Kansalainen counters with a straight right hand.
Kansalainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Kansalainen clinches.
Steve scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right handed body shot lands from Kansalainen.
Steve lands with a right to the head.
Steve looking to slow down the pace here.
Steve tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Steve.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steve blocks a body shot from Kansalainen.
A right hook to the body lands for Steve.
A head punch on the inside from Kansalainen fails to land.
Steve lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kansalainen backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steve breaks from the clinch.
Steve steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kansalainen.
Steve takes a jab right on the kisser.
Steve misses with a body kick.
Kansalainen scores with the left hand. Steve knows he should have avoided that one.
Kansalainen lands a slapping body shot.
Steve showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Steve under the eye.
Steve tries to work over Kansalainen's front leg with a kick but Kansalainen checks it.
Steve looks to land a body kick but Kansalainen moved away.
Steve keeps the fight on the outside.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Steve! But no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steve lands a jab to the head.
Kansalainen misses with an uppercut. Steve saw that one coming.
Steve does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but George Steve will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A telegraphed right hand from Kansalainen misses the target.
It seemed like Steve was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tapani Kansalainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steve slips under a jab.
Kansalainen has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Kansalainen clinches.
Kansalainen blocks an uppercut.
Kansalainen breaks the clinch.
Steve falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kansalainen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kansalainen cracks a nice hook into Steve's ribs.
Kansalainen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Steve counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kansalainen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Steve counters with a straight right hand.
Kansalainen tries to clinch but Steve moves out of range.
Kansalainen misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kansalainen missing with a left hand there. Steve was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steve doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kansalainen throws a poor cross that misses
and Steve counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Steve lands with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steve scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kansalainen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steve counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kansalainen's knee momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kansalainen misses with a left hand
and Steve counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steve tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kansalainen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Steve counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kansalainen misses with a hook. Steve ducked under it nicely.
Kansalainen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
George Steve seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A good leg kick by Steve.
Kansalainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steve.
The crowd cheers as Kansalainen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Steve doesn't seem phased though.
It looks like George Steve has been cut.
Steve is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Steve walks into a left hand.
Kansalainen takes a swing at Steve's ribcage but misses.
Kansalainen lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steve throws a hook but Kansalainen avoids it easily.
A jab from Kansalainen finds it's way through Steve's defenses.
Steve throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steve fails with an attempt to clinch.
Steve throws a shot to the body.
Kansalainen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Steves jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Steve missing with a left hand there. Kansalainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kansalainen is looking for a counter combo.
Steve keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steve moves into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Kansalainen.
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kansalainen lands with a right to the head.
Steve breaks from the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Steve. Beautiful body shot.
Steve throws a low kick but Kansalainen avoids it.
Steve tries a low kick but Kansalainen avoids it.
Kansalainen lands a nice looking body shot.
Kansalainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve.
Kansalainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steve lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kansalainen takes a step back to recover.
Kansalainen looks to land a left hand but Steve moved out of range nicely.
Steve connects with a looping right hand.
A jab lands there for Steve.
A jab from Steve misses.
Kansalainen missing with a left hand there. Steve was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steve takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kansalainen blocks the body kick.
Steve scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kansalainen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kansalainen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Steve, pushing him back against the cage.
Kansalainen working aggressively here.
Steve misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steve lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kansalainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Steve is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kansalainen lands with a right to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steve tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kansalainen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
Kansalainen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Steve is rocked!
Still in the clinch, Steve scores with a nice short uppercut.
Steve is still on wobbly legs! Can Kansalainen finish him?
Kansalainen struggles to land a body shot inside as Steve controls his hands.
Kansalainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kansalainen gets through Steve's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Steve is trying to maintain a safe position but Kansalainen gets an underhook and turns Steve into the cage.
Tapani Kansalainen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kansalainen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Steve has him pressed against the cage.
Steve lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kansalainen backwards.
Kansalainen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steve seems to have recovered his senses.
Kansalainen throws a big shot that misses.
Steve tries to counter with a clinch but Kansalainen shakes him off and moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Kansalainen misses the target.
Steve misses with a left hand
and Kansalainen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kansalainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steve moves away.
Steve keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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 Tapani Kansalainen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on George Steve's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Kansalainen is just out of range.
Kansalainen throws an overhand right that lands on Steve's shoulder, as Steve tries to avoid the shot.
Steve fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kansalainen manages to avoid it.
Steve scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Steve chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kansalainen throws a body shot but no joy.
Kansalainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Steve is just out of range.
Steve flicks out a counter leg kick but Kansalainen steps away.
Kansalainen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Steve lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kansalainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kansalainen slips a jab from Steve.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Steve misses with a hook. Kansalainen ducked under it nicely.
Steve throws a nice looking combination but Kansalainen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kansalainen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kansalainen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kansalainen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Steve. Steve circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Steve tries to clinch but Kansalainen is having none of it.
Kansalainen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kansalainen looks to throw the jab but Steve is out of range.
Steve getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Steve is looking to score with low kicks.
Kansalainen connects with a jab.
Steve throws a jab but it's blocked by Kansalainen.
Steve misses with a hook.
A lazy left from Kansalainen finds it's target.
Kansalainen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Steve momentarily.
Steve circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Steve counter with a right hand.
Kansalainen has closed the distance and engaged Steve in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steve's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
An inside leg kick lands from Steve.
Kansalainen closes the distance and clinches.
Steve throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kansalainens head.
Kansalainen takes a shot to the head.
Steve has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kansalainen seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Steve can turn it around.
Kansalainen tries to break the clinch but Steve is controlling the position.
Steve scores with a hook to the body.
Steve breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steve uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Steve under the eye.
Kansalainen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Steve is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kansalainen with a body shot.
Steve throws a low kick but Kansalainen moves out of range easily.
Kansalainen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steve avoids the body shot from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steve was well out of range. Poor timing from Kansalainen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steve is looking to clinch.
Kansalainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kansalainen staying out of range there.
Kansalainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steve.
Kansalainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steve pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kansalainen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kansalainen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Steve swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kansalainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steve.
Kansalainen slips a straight right by Steve.
Kansalainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steve.
Steve throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kansalainen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kansalainen looks to land a right hand but Steve moved out of range.
Steve misses with a double jab
and Kansalainen counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kansalainen moves out of range as Steve throws a body kick.
Kansalainen walks into a straight right hand from Steve.
Kansalainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steve looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steve connects with the punch.
Sloppy strikes from Kansalainen. Those never looked like landing.
Kansalainen moves out of range as Steve strikes.
Steve lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kansalainen circles away quickly and effectively.
Steve closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kansalainen throws a jab when Steve was well out of range.
Steve has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Steve thumps Kansalainen with a low kick.
Steve tries a head kick but it misses.
Steve is looking to score with low kicks.
Steve throws a head kick but Kansalainen moves out of range.
Steve throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tapani Kansalainen.
Well Kansalainen 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 30:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tapani Kansalainen!
Tapani Kansalainen 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 Jesus Sanchez (ranked 2305 p4p, 315 weight class) and Chris Steve (ranked 769 p4p, 115 weight class). Sanchez kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Despacito by Chris Steve. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jesus Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Steve!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Illya Tyunina and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A big right from Steve misses.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steve doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Steve avoids them all with ease.
Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steve moves away.
Sanchez blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steve throws out a loose jab but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Steve 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Steve tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanchez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sanchez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Steve was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Steve darts in and clinches Sanchez up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve has Sanchez pushed against the cage.
Sanchez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steve scores with a shot to the side of Sanchez's head.
Steve stalling the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez lands a body punch.
Steve has Sanchez pressed against the cage.
Sanchez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Sanchez.
Steve taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sanchez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sanchez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steve lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Steve stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Steve misses with a punch on the inside.
Sanchez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanchez.
Steve prevents a body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steve cracks Sanchez with a nice body shot.
Steve blocks a body shot from Sanchez.
Steve prevents a body shot from Sanchez.
Steve scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sanchez throws a head punch that misses.
Steve slowing the pace effectively.
Steve blocks an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sanchez taking a breather.
A nice left hand lands by Sanchez.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steve blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steve lands with a right to the head.
Steve scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steve throws a head punch that misses.
Steve's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Steve throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sanchezs head.
Steve lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
It looks like Jesus Sanchez has been cut.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Steve scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steve.
Sanchez lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with some punches.
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanchez controls his hands.
Sanchez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Steve is keeping busy.
Sanchez blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steve pushes Sanchez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Steve makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Steve creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Steve pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steve scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Steve lands a nice uppercut.
Sanchez is trying to pull guard but Steve has him pressed against the cage.
Sanchez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Steve to keep the fight standing.
Sanchez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanchez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steve blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steve leaning his opponent against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Steve dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jesus Sanchez's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Steve wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sanchez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Steve's head.
It looks like Chris Steve has been cut.
Steve takes the fight into the clinch.
Steve gets through Sanchez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez has a couple of punches blocked by Steve.
A right hand to the body from Sanchez.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steve.
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanchez controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steve.
Chris Steve seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Good body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez has a couple of punches blocked by Steve.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Steve lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Sanchez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steve throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez.
The referee is keeping an eye on Steve - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sanchez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steve misses with the head strike.
Steve lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sanchez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez.
Steve slows down the pace here.
A hook to the body from Steve.
Sanchez is trying to pull guard but Steve has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steve lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sanchez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sanchez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steve tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sanchez tries to pull guard but Steve holds him up against the cage and eventually Sanchez drops back down to his feet.
Steve stalling.
Steve lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steve lands with a left to the head.
Sanchez fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steve displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sanchez up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Steve.
Steve blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez can't find room to land a body shot as Steve controls the action.
Steve misses with a body punch.
Steve working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sanchez tries a body shot but Steve blocks it.
Steve just leaning against Sanchez, taking a breather.
Sanchez working aggressively here.
Steve displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sanchez up against the cage.
Sanchez lands a nice shot to the body.
Steve lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sanchez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sanchez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Steve to keep the fight standing.
Steve pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sanchez lands a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steve blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steve blocking some punches.
Steve blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steve throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Steve throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Steve has Sanchez pushed against the cage.
Sanchez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Steve is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Steve misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Steve showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Sanchez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Steve uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a shot from downtown. Steve moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Sanchez.
Steve avoids the body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steve was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanchez.
Steve fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Steve has closed the distance and engaged Sanchez in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Steve.
Steve misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steve holding his opponent close, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve prevents a body shot from Sanchez.
Steve lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sanchez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steve throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steve lands a left hand.
Sanchez is trying to stall.
Sanchez throws a punch but it's blocked by Steve.
Stalling in the clinch from Steve.
Sanchez swings wildly with an uppercut but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Steve lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sanchez tries a body shot but Steve blocks it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Steve.
Stalling in the clinch from Steve.
Stalling in the clinch from Steve.
The crowd are getting on Steve's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
The referee calls for Steve to work.
Steve tries a body shot but Sanchez blocks it.
Jesus Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steve has a couple of punches blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez can't find room to land a body shot as Steve controls the action.
Steve swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanchez's elbow.
Steve content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Steve taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Steve continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
A short right from Steve on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Steve fails to land.
Steve is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Chris Steve.
Steve is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanchez.
Steve moves out of range as Sanchez strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steve slips under a jab from Sanchez.
Chris Steve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez needs to keep his hands up - Steve had a free shot at his head there.
Steve scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt.
Sanchez misses with a hook
and Steve counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chris Steve is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sanchez tries to keep at a distance but Steve has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sanchez tries to pull guard but Steve holds him up against the cage and eventually Sanchez drops back down to his feet.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sanchez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez throws a punch but it's blocked by Steve.
Sanchez tries to work over Steve's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sanchez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steve slows down the pace here.
Steve lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steve lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Sanchez tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing Sanchez back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Steve comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Steve has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Steve!
A victorious Chris Steve thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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