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PFF 21w Gagnon vs Pinkman PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Morris (ranked 3722 p4p, 379 weight class) and Anderson Silva Jr (ranked 3679 p4p, 374 weight class). Morris's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, AWOLNATION - Sail. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Samuel Morris!
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, Anderson Silva Jr!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Konstantin Menshow and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Morris counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice shot lands for Silva Jr.
It looks like Samuel Morris has been cut.
Silva Jr connects with a right hand. Morris shakes it off.
Silva Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Morris counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Morris.
Silva Jr is looking to stand back up but Morris counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Silva Jr.
Morris is trying to work for a kimura but Silva Jr is defending well.
Morris trying to pass the guard but Silva Jr defending well.
Morris seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silva Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Morris is really struggling to control Silva Jr but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva Jr is trying to stand up here but Morris is controlling him well.
Morris thows a huge punch but Silva Jr dodges it nicely.
Morris looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Silva Jr is trying to maintain the position but Morris is very close to passing his half guard.
Morris lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Morris works his way into side control.
Silva Jr is not content to let Morris control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Morris lands a decent elbow from side control.
Morris tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva Jr is trying to improve his position.
Morris trying to control the action but Silva Jr is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva Jr is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Morris has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Morris knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva Jr on the ground.
Morris tries for a kimura but Silva Jr is defending well.
Morris is looking to take a break and control but Silva Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Morris in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Morris is looking to take a break and control but Silva Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silva Jr tries to strike but it doesn't land.
That's four 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.
Silva Jr tries to bench press Morris off him but Morris keeps the position.
Morris is trying to get an arm triangle but Silva Jr is defending well.
Silva Jr managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Morris.
Morris tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Morris is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Silva Jr will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Morris advances to full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morris fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Morris raining down hammerfists from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Morris dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Morris's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Silva Jr misses with a left hand
and Morris counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Morris controlling the action here.
Silva Jr looks like he's trying to stand up.
Morris lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morris is controlling the pace.
Morris prevents Silva Jr from improving his position.
Samuel Morris overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva Jr trying to control but Morris postures up.
Morris wants to pass to mount but Silva Jr is defending the position.
Morris is working hard here to advance position.
Silva Jr wants to improve his position but Morris is controlling well.
Morris winds up and cracks Silva Jr with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Morris seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silva Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Morris prevents Silva Jr from improving his position.
Silva Jr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Morris scores with a couple of nice shots.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Morris here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
The fighters are battling for position here. Silva Jr manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Morris trying to control but Silva Jr is working from the bottom.
Morris lands a couple of digs.
Silva Jr keeping moving, preventing Morris from controlling successfully.
Morris has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Morris controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Morris is looking to pass into half guard but Silva Jr pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Silva Jr is in guard.
Silva Jr throwing strikes from guard but Morris blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva Jr working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Morris's head.
Morris looking for a sweep. Not yet Morris, not yet.
Morris has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silva Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Silva Jr landing with the ground and pound.
Silva Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Morris works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Morris seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Morris on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Morris tries to get out of the position.
Morris has momentary wrist control but Silva Jr slips an elbow through the middle.
Morris trying to keep a closed guard but Silva Jr is proving a slippery customer.
Silva Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Morris is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
Morris wants to sweep here but Silva Jr controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morris has control of Silva Jr's left arm, preventing Silva Jr from doing any damage.
Silva Jr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Silva Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
Silva Jr won't allow Morris to sweep him here.
Morris is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Morris lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Morris can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Morris lands a couple of elbows.
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 Samuel Morris will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Samuel Morris's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Silva Jr cracks Morris with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Silva Jr misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morris. Silva Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva Jr can do to turn this around?
Silva Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Morris counters with a takedown into side control.
Silva Jr prevents Morris from moving into mount.
Silva Jr is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Morris off and has taken his back!
Morris wants to escape the position.
Even with his hooks in, Silva Jr manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Silva Jr looking for the choke from the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morris turns into Silva Jr and is now in his guard.
Silva Jr lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Morris wants to control from the top but Silva Jr keeps moving.
Morris wants to pass the guard but Silva Jr is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Morris keeping moving, preventing Silva Jr from controlling successfully.
Morris might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Morris utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Silva Jr throwing strikes but missing.
Silva Jr looking to pass the guard.
Morris keeping moving, preventing Silva Jr from controlling successfully.
Morris looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva Jr is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva Jr would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Morris has his hands on Silva Jr's head, controlling the position.
Morris keeping moving, preventing Silva Jr from controlling successfully.
Silva Jr scoring with punches to the head and body.
Morris looking to control.
Morris can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Silva Jr controls the pace.
Morris wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva Jr throws a lazy body kick
and Morris counters with a takedown into side control.
Morris swings around for an armbar but Silva Jr sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Morris's guard.
Morris looking to control.
Silva Jr works over Morris with some ground and pound from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Silva Jr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Morris trying to keep a closed guard but Silva Jr is proving a slippery customer.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Morris holds on and takes a little breather.
Morris lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Morris being controlled here momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Samuel Morris is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Morris is stalling in the full guard.
Silva Jr lands a decent shot there.
Anderson Silva Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morris postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Silva Jr is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Morris, into his guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Silva Jr wants to get up but he can't break Morris's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson Silva Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Morris has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Morris!
After winning the bout, Samuel Morris thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Francesco Gattuso (ranked 23428 p4p, 809 weight class) and Didier Misalooba (ranked 5310 p4p, 570 weight class). Misalooba is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Beyond the Black. Didier Misalooba is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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183 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Francesco Gattuso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Didier Misalooba!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Fedor Mirinova and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gattuso moves away from the strike by Misalooba.
Misalooba fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gattuso, pushing him back against the cage.
Gattuso definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gattuso lands a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Gattuso fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Gattuso fails to land.
Gattuso misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gattuso lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gattuso working aggressively here.
Misalooba wants to break the clinch but can't.
Misalooba misses with the head strike.
Misalooba tries to break the clinch but Gattuso is controlling the position.
Gattuso is working Misalooba over against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gattuso misses with a punch to the body.
Gattuso tries to work over Misalooba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gattuso blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gattuso swings wildly with an uppercut but Misalooba uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Misalooba.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Misalooba lands with a short shot to the head.
Misalooba stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Still in the clinch, Gattuso scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gattuso swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gattuso misses with the head strike.
Misalooba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Francesco Gattuso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Misalooba misses with a straight left.
Misalooba lands the left hand.
Misalooba tries to clinch up.
Misalooba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Misalooba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gattuso throws out the jab.
Misalooba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gattuso.
Misalooba takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Misalooba tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gattuso swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gattuso misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Misalooba drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gattuso lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Misalooba tries to clinch there but Gattuso circles away.
Misalooba moves to clinch but Gattuso breaks away
and Gattuso cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Misalooba misses with a straight right.
Gattuso scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Misalooba doesn't seem bothered though.
Gattuso throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Misalooba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gattuso lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Misalooba rushes Gattuso and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Misalooba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Misalooba throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Misalooba tries to clinch there but Gattuso circles away.
Gattuso throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Misalooba moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Misalooba.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gattuso lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gattuso scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gattuso goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Misalooba tries to circle away but Gattuso has him pinned against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Misalooba wants to break the clinch but can't.
Misalooba throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gattuso blocks it with crossed arms.
Gattuso breaks from the clinch.
Gattuso instigates a clinch.
Gattuso lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Gattuso.
Misalooba working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Misalooba has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gattuso swings wildly with an uppercut but Misalooba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gattuso lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gattuso tries to work over Misalooba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Misalooba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gattuso misses with some punches.
Gattuso makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gattuso throws a head punch that misses.
Misalooba goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Misalooba tries to stall but Gattuso uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Misalooba blocking some punches.
Gattuso avoiding damage as Misalooba throws knees to the body.
Misalooba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gattuso lands with a light punch inside.
Misalooba is rocked!
Gattuso has a couple of punches blocked by Misalooba.
Misalooba is still on wobbly legs! Can Gattuso finish him?
Misalooba blocks a body shot from Gattuso.
Misalooba seems to have recovered his senses.
Misalooba working aggressively here.
Gattuso misses with a punch to the body.
Gattuso lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francesco Gattuso dominated that round.
That's time! Gattuso's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Misalooba moves into range and clinches up with Gattuso.
Misalooba is looking to break free of the clinch but Gattuso has double underhooks.
Gattuso has Misalooba pressed against the cage, preventing Misalooba from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gattuso lands a body shot.
A body shot lands from Gattuso.
Misalooba blocking some punches.
Gattuso is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Misalooba can do to turn this around?
Gattuso scores with a shot to the side of Misalooba's head.
Gattuso swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gattuso.
Gattuso misses with some punches.
Gattuso lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Misalooba.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Gattuso.
Misalooba tries to land knees in the clinch but Gattuso avoids the damage to the body.
Gattuso misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gattuso lands a body punch.
Misalooba is breathing heavily.
A left hand lands to the body for Gattuso.
Misalooba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gattuso lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Gattuso.
Gattuso swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gattuso can't find room to land a body shot as Misalooba controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gattuso.
Gattuso tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gattuso misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gattuso lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Misalooba tries to break free but Gattuso pushes him back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Gattuso.
Gattuso drops Misalooba onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Misalooba is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Misalooba throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gattuso unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Misalooba! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Gattuso is unloading with more strikes now! Misalooba drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Francesco Gattuso!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ezekel Rage (ranked 4784 p4p, 553 weight class) and Sione Feti (ranked 5325 p4p, 600 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue 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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ezekel Rage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sione Feti!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Konstantin Menshow and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rage slips under a jab from Feti.
Ezekel Rage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rage just misses with a punch to the body.
Rage fails in his attempt to clinch.
Feti cracks Rage with a good jab.
Rage rushes Feti and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Feti lands with a left to the head.
Feti tries a body shot but Rage blocks it.
Rage is trying to break free.
A nice left hand lands by Feti.
Feti manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rage bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Feti throws a body punch but Rage moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rage.
Rage shoots in for a double leg but Feti sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rage moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromFeti.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rage is trying hard to land a takedown here. Feti sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Feti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rage manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Feti misses the target.
Feti looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Feti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Rage was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Feti.
Sione Feti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Danga de danga de dang - Feti scores with a four punch combination!
Rage slips under a jab.
Rage lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rage throws a sloppy head kick and Feti moves out of range easily.
Feti fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rage digs a good body shot into Feti's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Feti throws a series of punches but Rage avoids them all with ease.
Feti misses with a wild body shot.
Feti swings for the body but Rage moves out of range.
Rage tries to counter by clinching up but Feti breaks away and moves out of range.
Feti misses with a jab to the body
and Rage counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab by Feti.
Feti displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ezekel Rage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Feti feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rage's calf.
Feti stuffs the takedown attempt from Rage. Rage gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Feti as Rage shoots in.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Feti lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rage throws a nice head kick!
Nice sprawl there from Feti as Rage shoots in.
Rage takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rage has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Feti.
Rage is breathing heavily.
Feti feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rages jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rage is rocked!
Feti misses the jab.
Rage will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rage tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Feti defends well and Rage ends up having to push Feti into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Feti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rage moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rage takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Feti.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rage.
Rage fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Feti moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Feti lands a big head kick that sends Rage tumbling to the mat! Feti takes a step backwards and waves Rage back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Rage is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rage closes the distance and pushes Feti back into the cage.
Rage misses with a punch on the inside.
Feti working Rage over with knees to the body.
Rage is trying to pull guard but Feti turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Feti.
Feti scores with a shot to the side of Rage's head.
Feti breaks the clinch.
Feti lands a nice looking body shot.
Feti connects with a body shot that sends Rage's belly button to the back.
Feti lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sione Feti dominated that round.
That's time! Rage's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rage misses with a takedown attempt
and Feti counters with a straight right hand.
Rage closes the distance and pushes Feti back into the cage.
Feti manages to break the clinch.
Feti fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Rage square on the jaw! Damn, Rage is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sione Feti!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dan Monroe (ranked 5009 p4p, 547 weight class) and Jean Cristopher La Vellei (ranked 8707 p4p, 733 weight class). The key to victory for Dan Monroe has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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180 lbs
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185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Big heart |
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Decent boxing
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Monroe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jean Cristopher La Vellei!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Dmitry Maklakov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monroe moves to clinch but La Vellei breaks away
and La Vellei connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
La Vellei lands a head shot.
La Vellei shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Monroe's guard.
Monroe pushes La Vellei off and scrambles back to his feet.
La Vellei has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Monroe throws a lazy right hand but La Vellei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
La Vellei slips under a jab from Monroe.
La Vellei looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Monroe!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monroe is trying to get back to his feet.
We've been hearing good reports from Monroe'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.
Monroe struggling a bit here.
Monroe tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monroe is trying desperately to improve position.
La Vellei wants to control the pace but Monroe is squirming around nicely.
La Vellei misses with a head shot.
Monroe is trying to stand.
La Vellei looking to control and managing it successfully.
Monroe tries to buck La Vellei off but he can't manage it.
Monroe regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
La Vellei scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
La Vellei takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monroe trying to hold on to La Vellei's head to control him but La Vellei postures up.
Monroe preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Monroe pushes La Vellei off looking to stand but La Vellei dives back in and keeps control.
Monroe tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Monroe shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. La Vellei eats them both and turns towards Monroe to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
La Vellei throws a right hand that Monroe ducks under and follows up with a left that Monroe also avoids with ease.
Dan Monroe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
La Vellei closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Monroe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Monroe parries the strikes from La Vellei easily there. La Vellei is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Monroe to escape.
Monroe tries to bench press La Vellei off him but La Vellei keeps the position.
Monroe is working hard here to advance position.
Monroe wants to get back to his feet.
La Vellei working away.
Monroe wants to get back to his feet.
Monroe bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monroe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. La Vellei manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
La Vellei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Monroe misses with a right hand
and La Vellei counters with a straight right hand.
La Vellei scores with a crisp jab that stopped Monroe in his tracks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monroe throws a right hand that misses
and Monroe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Monroe is rocked!
La Vellei looks for the body kick but Monroe saw that one coming.
La Vellei is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Monroe wants to clinch but La Vellei slips to the side
and La Vellei counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oh Monroe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
La Vellei drives through with a takedown into guard.
La Vellei works over Monroe with some ground and pound from guard.
Monroe wants to improve his position but instead La Vellei has moved into half guard.
La Vellei is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
La Vellei wants to stand but Monroe is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Cristopher La Vellei 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.
La Vellei throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Monroe seems to have got his legs back now.
La Vellei has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
La Vellei staying out of range there.
La Vellei manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Monroe on his heels. He'll look to pass Monroe's guard now, I'm sure.
La Vellei cracks Monroe with a solid left hand.
Monroe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from La Vellei.
La Vellei would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
La Vellei is fighting to break Monroe's control of his arms but Monroe is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Monroe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Vellei postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
La Vellei cracks Monroe with a solid left hand.
Monroe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
La Vellei closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
La Vellei works to advance to full mount. Monroe defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
La Vellei with shots to the head and body - Monroe looks very uncomfortable down there.
Monroe wants to control but La Vellei is having none of it.
La Vellei scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Monroe tries to hold on but La Vellei postures up.
La Vellei working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Monroe tries to hold on but La Vellei postures up.
La Vellei throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monroe working to try and regain half guard.
La Vellei content just to control the position here.
La Vellei has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Monroe is trying desperately to improve position.
La Vellei throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Monroe because La Vellei loaded up on that one.
Monroe tries to reverse the position but La Vellei maintains control.
La Vellei controlling his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monroe regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
La Vellei postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Monroe to stand up.
Monroe misses with a lunging right hand
and La Vellei counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
La Vellei throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Monroe tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. La Vellei is in Monroe's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
La Vellei 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.
Monroe working a defensive guard but La Vellei passes into half guard.
Monroe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but La Vellei pulls his head out easily.
La Vellei thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Monroe's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
La Vellei thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Monroe's head.
Monroe tries to push off, looking to stand up, but La Vellei manages to move to mount!
La Vellei thowing shots but they're missing.
La Vellei lands with some strikes.
La Vellei with shots to the head and body - Monroe looks very uncomfortable down there.
La Vellei is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Monroe can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Monroe is rocked!
Monroe taking shots to the head.
Oh Monroe is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
La Vellei sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Cristopher La Vellei showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
La Vellei shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Monroe napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Monroe seems to have got his legs back now.
La Vellei working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Monroe is trying to control La Vellei's posture but La Vellei avoids it.
La Vellei controlling the position from side mount.
Monroe defending against the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Vellei lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Monroe down.
La Vellei wants to stand but Monroe has his arm trapped.
La Vellei fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monroe struggling a bit here.
La Vellei in side control lands a decent elbow.
La Vellei landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Monroe is trying to buck La Vellei off.
Monroe is trying to control La Vellei's posture but La Vellei avoids it.
Monroe is looking for a sweep.
La Vellei misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
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.
La Vellei creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Monroe sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Jean Cristopher La Vellei is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Monroe looks to move to half guard but instead La Vellei has passed into mount! Damn!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
La Vellei controlling from mount.
Let's hope that La Vellei has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
La Vellei's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Monroe tries to hold on but La Vellei pushes him away.
La Vellei is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monroe is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
La Vellei looking to control and managing it successfully.
La Vellei is continuing to stall.
Monroe tries to hold on but La Vellei postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
La Vellei controlling his opponent.
Monroe really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
La Vellei tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monroe wants to control but La Vellei is having none of it.
Dan Monroe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Monroe is desperately trying to improve his position but La Vellei has a good base and remains in mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jean Cristopher La Vellei comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well La Vellei 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jean Cristopher La Vellei!
After winning the bout, Jean Cristopher La Vellei thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nate Baker Jr (ranked 4568 p4p, 535 weight class) and Raja Abdullaev (ranked 3795 p4p, 468 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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20
200 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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21
213 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Decent elbows
Self confident |
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Good low kicks
Good gas tank |
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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 - 2 - 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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Raja Abdullaev!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Illya Tyunina and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baker Jr shoots in for a takedown but Abdullaev shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Baker Jr misses with a takedown attempt - Abdullaev sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Abdullaev and Baker Jr goes tumbling to the canvas! Abdullaev follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
It looks like Nate Baker Jr has been cut.
Well, if Abdullaev is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Baker Jr misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Abdullaev stalling.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baker Jr wants to control but Abdullaev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Abdullaev is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdullaev stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Baker Jr to get to his feet.
Baker Jr shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Baker Jr showed some decent athleticism there.
Abdullaev keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Baker Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Baker Jr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Abdullaev defends it well.
Abdullaev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Baker Jr.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baker Jr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Abdullaev sees it coming and defends easily.
Abdullaev keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Baker Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baker Jr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Baker Jr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Abdullaev doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Baker Jr.
Abdullaev regains full guard. Nicely done.
Baker Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baker Jr drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Abdullaev manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Baker Jr has Abdullaev in his guard.
Abdullaev gets to his feet. Baker Jr looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Abdullaev has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Baker Jr is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Baker Jr with a lazy takedown attempt
and Abdullaev counters with a big uppercut that knocks Baker Jr off his feet! Abdullaev dives into side control looking to finish!
Baker Jr is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Baker Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abdullaev controlling the position from side mount.
Oh Baker Jr is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Abdullaev decides to stand up, so the ref orders Baker Jr to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker Jr wants to clinch but Abdullaev slips to the side
and Abdullaev counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Raja Abdullaev!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jozef Beast (ranked 4699 p4p, 458 weight class) and Henry Trowning (ranked 5188 p4p, 507 weight class). Trowning has chosen Shotgun - backyard brawl as his entrance music. Jozef Beast has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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270 lbs
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263 lbs
4 - 6 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jozef Beast!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Henry Trowning!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Vladimir Khabensky and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beast misses with a hook
and Trowning counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Jozef Beast has been cut.
Trowning connects with a jab.
Trowning lands a lovely overhand right.
Beast drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Beast thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Trowning is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Trowning is trying to control Beast's posture but Beast avoids it.
Beast tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Trowning is looking to regain half guard here but Beast keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trowning manages to work his way to half guard, despite Beast's best efforts.
Trowning works his way to full guard. Good work.
Trowning pulls Beast in close to prevent any damage.
Trowning is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Trowning has Beast pulled in close to control his posture.
Let's hope that Trowning has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Beast sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Trowning's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beast is looking for a kimura here.
Trowning tries to roll over but Beast keeps him under control.
Trowning keeping hold of Beast's head, controlling as best he can.
Trowning makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Trowning.
Trowning seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Beast drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Beast jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Beast might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trowning manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Beast manages to get himself to full guard.
Beast is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Trowning is aware though and is defending well.
Trowning controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Trowning.
Beast looking for a guillotine here but Trowning defends easily.
Trowning controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Beast escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Trowning gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Trowning sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beast has his foot on Trowning's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Trowning works his way back into a safe position though.
Beast can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Trowning controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beast is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Trowning defends well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trowning is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Henry Trowning will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jozef Beast's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Beast on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Trowning with a hook.
Trowning scores with a jab. Beast acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jozef Beast seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beast throws an off balance right hand
and Trowning cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beast misses with a combination
and Trowning counters with a big right hand! Oh Beast is in trouble here! Trowning follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Trowning!
A very excited looking Henry Trowning 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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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paul Haily (ranked 1933 p4p, 217 weight class) and Justin Renfro (ranked 9340 p4p, 626 weight class). Paul Haily could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Justin Renfro's chin.
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163 lbs
5 - 0 - 1 |
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162 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Brawler
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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
5 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Paul Haily!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Justin Renfro!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksandr Martynov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haily lands a nice hook to Renfro's body. Renfro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Haily dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Renfro shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Haily is looking to get back to is feet but Renfro passes into side control.
Haily's coaches at LOD-Guts & Glory Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Haily is looking for a sweep.
Renfro works to advance to full mount. Haily defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Renfro trying to control but Haily is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Renfro is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Renfro looking for a guillotine from mount but Haily is having none of it.
Renfro thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Renfro goes for an armbar but Haily turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Haily.
Haily is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Renfro controlling Haily's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Renfro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Renfro tries to strike from the bottom.
Renfro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Renfro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Haily defends well.
Renfro looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Haily is defending well. Renfro quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Haily has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Renfro celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Justin Renfro!
Justin Renfro decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Keziah Delaney (ranked 2792 p4p, 323 weight class) and John Thomas (ranked 4830 p4p, 501 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Thomas's choice of entrance music: Big Bad John. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 2 - 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
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, John Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Valeri Chadov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas misses with a takedown
and Delaney counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Delaney defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thomas.
An attempted straight right counter from Delaney misses the target.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown but Delaney shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
James Keziah Delaney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Thomas.
Delaney with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Thomas tries for a takedown but Delaney sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Thomas with a poor takedown
and Thomas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice straight punches there by Delaney. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Delaney.
Thomas is rocked!
Delaney changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thomas is still on wobbly legs! Can Delaney finish him?
Thomas looks winded!
Thomas with a lazy takedown attempt
and Delaney counters with a right hand from hell and Thomas is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Keziah Delaney!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Corban Storm (ranked 813 p4p, 113 weight class) and Boris Kane (ranked 2696 p4p, 340 weight class). Kane is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Seek N Strike. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Corban Storm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Boris Kane!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Vladimir Khabensky and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Storm takes a swing at Kane's ribcage but misses.
Kane will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A cross from Storm lands.
Kane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Storm was well out of range. Poor timing from Kane.
Kane shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Storm defends it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Storm on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Storm gets caught flat footed, as Kane shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kane won't allow Storm to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Storm is on top in guard.
Kane is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kane wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Storm lands a couple of digs.
Kane wants to sweep but no luck.
Kane controls Storm momentarily but Storm frees himself.
Storm got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kane has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Storm has managed to get both his arms back between Kane's legs - danger averted.
Storm lands a couple of digs.
Storm wants to control from the top but Kane keeps moving.
Kane is trying to keep Storm in close.
Storm working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kane's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kane is rocked!
Storm loads up on a big left hand. Kane felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Storm looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Kane can't hide his disappointment, as Storm celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corban Storm!
Corban Storm was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luc Gagnon (ranked 588 p4p, 85 weight class) and Jesse Pinkman (ranked 1516 p4p, 197 weight class). Gagnon kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Annihilator - King of the Kill. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luc Gagnon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesse Pinkman!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Ivan Kurochkin and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pinkman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gagnon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gagnon seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Pinkman misses with a body shot.
Gagnon blocks a jab.
Pinkman throws a looping overhand right but Gagnon ducks down to avoid it.
Pinkman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pinkman misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Gagnon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gagnon lands a glancing blow to the side of Pinkman's head.
Pinkman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gagnon at a distance.
Pinkman misses with a straight right.
Luc Gagnon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gagnon lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Jesse Pinkman has been cut.
Gagnon throws a combination that misses
and Pinkman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving 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!
Gagnon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pinkman.
Pinkman moves out of range of the strikes.
Pinkman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pinkman is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinkman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pinkman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
It looks like Luc Gagnon has been cut.
Gagnon misses with a hook.
Pinkman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pinkman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gagnon.
Pinkman doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gagnon misses with a combination
and Pinkman counters with a straight right hand.
Gagnon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pinkman manages to avoid it.
Pinkman lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gagnon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pinkman misses with a hook. Gagnon ducked under it nicely.
Gagnon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pinkman.
Pinkman instigates a clinch.
Pinkman throws a head punch that misses.
Pinkman misses with some punches.
Gagnon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gagnon swings wildly with an uppercut but Pinkman uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinkman blocks a body shot from Gagnon.
Gagnon lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gagnon blocks an uppercut.
Pinkman prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gagnon is looking to control Pinkman's arms but Pinkman gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gagnon has his back to the cage.
Pinkman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pinkman throws a punch but it's blocked by Gagnon.
Gagnon tries to pull guard but Pinkman won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luc Gagnon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gagnon taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pinkman prevents a body shot from Gagnon.
Pinkman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gagnon lands a left hand.
Gagnon tries to pull guard but Pinkman forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pinkman misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gagnon.
Gagnon throws a punch but it's blocked by Pinkman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinkman gets through Gagnon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pinkman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pinkman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gagnon misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gagnon.
Pinkman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gagnon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gagnon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gagnon controlling the action here for a moment.
Gagnon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pinkman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pinkman misses with some punches.
Gagnon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gagnon is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gagnon blocks an uppercut.
Pinkman lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gagnon misses with the head strike.
Pinkman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Pinkman.
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!
Gagnon misses with a punch to the body.
Pinkman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pinkman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pinkman throws a punch but it's blocked by Gagnon.
Gagnon swings wildly with an uppercut but Pinkman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pinkman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pinkman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pinkman throws a head punch that misses.
Gagnon blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Pinkman fails to land.
Gagnon wants to stall.
Pinkman lands a hook that snaps the head of Gagnon backwards.
Pinkman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pinkman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Pinkman dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gagnon clinches up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Pinkman.
Pinkman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gagnon backwards.
Gagnon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pinkman lands a nice uppercut.
Gagnon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pinkman's elbow.
Gagnon manages to pull guard.
Gagnon keeping moving, preventing Pinkman from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pinkman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Pinkman taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinkman's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gagnon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pinkman working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Gagnon tries to improve position but can't.
Gagnon sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Pinkman wants to control but Gagnon is keeping him busy.
Pinkman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gagnon wants to get back to full guard.
Pinkman is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Pinkman is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
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.
Pinkman wants to take a breather but Gagnon is having none of it.
Gagnon regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pinkman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pinkman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gagnon is keeping the position for now.
Gagnon being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gagnon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pinkman's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinkman avoids the body shot from Gagnon.
Gagnon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gagnon looks to score with a jab to the body but Pinkman is just out of range.
Pinkman slips under a jab.
Pinkman let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gagnon looks to land a right hand but Pinkman moved out of range.
Pinkman doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Pinkman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gagnon throws the left hand but Pinkman avoids the punch easily.
Gagnon misses with a right hand
and Pinkman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pinkman clobbers Gagnon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pinkman just misses with a punch to the body.
Pinkman with a nice cross.
Luc Gagnon's cut is getting worse.
Pinkman throws a lazy right hand but Gagnon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pinkman throws a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gagnon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pinkman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gagnon scores with a sloppy right hand. Pinkman should have avoided that one.
Gagnon looks to land a left hand but Pinkman moved out of range nicely.
Pinkman staying out of range there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pinkman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pinkman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Gagnon fails to land.
Pinkman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gagnon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pinkman misses with some punches.
Pinkman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gagnon pulls Pinkman into guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Pinkman controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jesse Pinkman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gagnon scores with a jab. Pinkman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gagnon is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gagnon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pinkman lands a nice hook to Gagnon's body. Gagnon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gagnon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pinkman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pinkman lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinkman swings for the body but Gagnon moves out of range.
Pinkman misses with a wild body shot.
Gagnon misses with a wild body shot.
Pinkman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gagnon tests Pinkman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinkman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gagnon.
Pinkman stuns Gagnon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jesse Pinkman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gagnon misses with a looping left.
Gagnon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pinkman lands an overhand right.
Gagnon takes a swing at Pinkman's ribcage but misses.
Pinkman now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gagnon swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pinkman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Pinkman.
Pinkman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gagnon drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pinkman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gagnon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Pinkman.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pinkman! But no joy.
Gagnon pushes Pinkman up against the cage in a clinch.
Gagnon misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinkman lands a hook that snaps the head of Gagnon backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gagnon blocks an uppercut.
Gagnon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gagnon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gagnon blocks an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Gagnon.
Gagnon tries to pull guard but Pinkman forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pinkman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pinkman throws a head punch that misses.
Gagnon manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Pinkman passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Pinkman wants to control but Gagnon is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gagnon is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinkman wants to pass to mount but Gagnon is defending the position.
Gagnon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pinkman slows the pace down in half guard.
Let's hope that Pinkman has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Gagnon is trying to get back to full guard.
Pinkman is looking to take a break and control but Gagnon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gagnon trying to control here.
Gagnon is not content to let Pinkman control the position.
Pinkman trying to control the pace.
Gagnon wants to improve his position but Pinkman is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pinkman is controlling the pace.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Pinkman is looking to stall here but Gagnon recovers full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Jesse Pinkman just about did enough to take it.
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!
Gagnon looks to score with a jab to the body but Pinkman is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Pinkman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gagnon misses the jab.
Pinkman tries to keep at a distance but Gagnon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pinkman throws a head punch that misses.
Gagnon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pinkman throws a punch but it's blocked by Gagnon.
Gagnon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gagnon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gagnon throws a head punch that misses.
Pinkman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gagnon.
Gagnon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pinkman just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gagnon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gagnon.
Jesse Pinkman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short uppercut from Gagnon.
Pinkman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gagnon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pinkman lands a left hand.
Pinkman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pinkman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gagnon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pinkman tries to throw a body punch but Gagnon avoids it by throwing Pinkman back against the cage.
Gagnon struggles to land a body shot inside as Pinkman controls his hands.
Gagnon wants a takedown but no success here.
Gagnon tries to stall but Pinkman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pinkman throws a head punch that misses.
Pinkman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gagnon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gagnon fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luc Gagnon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pinkman working aggressively here.
Gagnon is trying to maintain a safe position but Pinkman gets an underhook and turns Gagnon into the cage.
Pinkman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pinkman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pinkman lands with a light punch inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pinkman.
Gagnon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pinkman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gagnon backwards.
Gagnon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pinkman lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pinkman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gagnon blocks a body shot from Pinkman.
Pinkman misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pinkman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gagnon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pinkman's elbow.
Gagnon swings wildly with an uppercut but Pinkman uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gagnon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gagnon lands a left hand.
Pinkman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gagnon has a couple of punches blocked by Pinkman.
Gagnon tries a body shot but Pinkman blocks it.
Pinkman throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinkman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pinkman working aggressively here.
Pinkman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pinkman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pinkman works on Gagnon's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Pinkman.
Gagnon tries to work over Pinkman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pinkman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Pinkman fails to land.
Gagnon stalling.
Gagnon blocking some punches.
Gagnon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Gagnon fails to land.
Gagnon tries a body shot but Pinkman blocks it.
Gagnon blocking some punches.
Gagnon tries to pull guard but Pinkman holds him up against the cage and eventually Gagnon drops back down to his feet.
Gagnon tries to work over Pinkman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gagnon tries to throw a body punch but Pinkman avoids it by throwing Gagnon back against the cage.
Gagnon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pinkman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gagnon misses with the head strike.
Gagnon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pinkmans head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pinkman misses with some punches.
Pinkman misses with a punch on the inside.
Gagnon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pinkman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gagnon blocks a body shot from Pinkman.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pinkman.
Gagnon is trying to pull guard but Pinkman has him pressed against the cage.
Pinkman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pinkman gets through Gagnon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pinkman working aggressively here.
Gagnon has a couple of punches blocked by Pinkman.
Pinkman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pinkman lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Pinkman dominated that fourth round.
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!
Pinkman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gagnon is looking to clinch.
Pinkman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gagnon.
Gagnon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pinkman sprawls and moves away.
Gagnon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pinkman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gagnon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gagnon throws a body punch but Pinkman moves out of range.
Pinkman avoids the body shot from Gagnon.
A little jabbing left from Pinkman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gagnon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pinkman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Pinkman misses the target.
Gagnon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Pinkman throws a body shot but no joy.
Gagnon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pinkman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gagnon doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pinkman.
Gagnon defending well as Pinkman loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pinkman. Gagnon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gagnon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gagnon closes the distance and clinches.
Pinkman is leaning against Gagnon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gagnon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gagnon can't find room to land a body shot as Pinkman controls the action.
Gagnon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pinkman backwards.
Gagnon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gagnon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pinkman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pinkman lands a left hand.
Gagnon tries to pull guard but Pinkman forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Luc Gagnon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gagnon throws a punch but it's blocked by Pinkman.
Pinkman lands an uppercut.
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!
Gagnon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gagnon tries a body shot but Pinkman blocks it.
Gagnon taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Gagnon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gagnon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jesse Pinkman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gagnon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pinkman prevents a body shot from Gagnon.
Pinkman throws a head punch that misses.
Gagnon is struggling to control the position.
Gagnon has a couple of punches blocked by Pinkman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gagnon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gagnon jumps guard but Pinkman stands there with Gagnon around his waist. Gagnon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pinkman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gagnon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gagnon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pinkman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luc Gagnon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gagnon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pinkman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gagnon tries for a takedown but Pinkman manages to get underhooks.
Gagnon takes a shot to the head.
Gagnon can't find room to land a body shot as Pinkman controls the action.
Gagnon misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Pinkman.
Gagnon misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Pinkman fails to land.
Pinkman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gagnon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Pinkman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gagnon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gagnon jumps guard but Pinkman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gagnon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pinkman just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pinkman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gagnon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gagnon swings wildly with an uppercut but Pinkman uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Pinkman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pinkman 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 45:50
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 45:50
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Pinkman!
Jesse Pinkman is the new middleweight champion!
Jesse Pinkman decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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