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AnC: Russian Nights 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Morbid Zany (ranked 8736 p4p, 705 weight class) and Jury Sobolev (ranked 25984 p4p, 742 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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173 lbs
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170 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Good knees
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Morbid Zany!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jury Sobolev!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Sergei Dronov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sobolev throws a head kick that misses.
Zany scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sobolev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zany pulls his head out easily.
Sobolev avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zany.
Zany drops an elbow to the side of Sobolev's head.
Sobolev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sobolev is trying to stand.
Sobolev trying to control from the bottom.
Sobolev gets back to full guard.
Zany postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zany with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zany won't allow Sobolev to get back to his feet.
Sobolev working a defensive guard here.
Zany works over Sobolev with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zany throws a sloppy strike and Sobolev has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Zany is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Sobolev!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jury Sobolev!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Artyom Sakovich (ranked 5544 p4p, 592 weight class) and Rhymin Slayin (ranked 6711 p4p, 668 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Artyom Sakovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rhymin Slayin!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Ivan Kurochkin and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slayin misses with a takedown
and Sakovich counters with a one-two to the body.
Slayin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sakovich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sakovich misses with a wild body shot.
Slayin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Sakovich counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slayin throws a combination that misses
and Sakovich counters with a two punch combo.
Sakovich slips a jab and a cross from Slayin.
Sakovich looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sakovich looks to land a combination. Slayin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slayin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Sakovich to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slayin lands with a kick to the temple. Sakovich shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Artyom Sakovich has been cut.
Slayin wants to clinch up but Sakovich keeps it at a distance.
A counter left hand to the body from Sakovich misses its target.
Slayin fails with a takedown attempt.
Artyom Sakovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rhymin Slayin.
Slayin misses with a takedown
and Sakovich counters with a stiff right hand.
Donk. Slayin catches Sakovich right on the button with a cross.
A jab from Sakovich does it's job there.
Slayin goes for a double leg but Sakovich avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sakovich continues to drive forward.
Slayin looks winded!
Sakovich lands with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slayin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Slayin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sakovich is fending him off so far but Slayin persists. Nope, Sakovich circles away and we're back to standing.
Sakovich connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sakovich's corner calls for a 1-2. Sakovich obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Slayin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Slayin has his takedown stuffed
and Sakovich counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A head kick misses from Sakovich.
Slayin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Slayin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sakovich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakovich chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Slayin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Slayin tries for a takedown but Sakovich circles away easily
and Sakovich counters with a straight right hand.
Slayin walks into a stiff left hand from Sakovich.
Slayin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rhymin Slayin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sakovich connects with a good right hand that stumbles Slayin. Slayin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Slayin throws a sloppy head kick
and Sakovich counters with a straight right hand.
Slayin slips a jab and a cross from Sakovich.
Sakovich scores with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slayin tries to clinch but Sakovich moves away
and Sakovich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good standup being displayed there by Sakovich as he connects with a hook.
Slayin takes one on the button.
Decent striking displayed by Sakovich there.
Slayin throws an off balance right hand
and Sakovich counters with a three punch combo that has Slayin backing up. Slayin nods at Sakovich to acknowledge the strikes.
Slayin with a poor takedown
and Sakovich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sakovich lands a right hook to the body.
Sakovich tries a head kick but it misses.
Sakovich throws a head kick that misses.
Slayin ducks right into an uppercut from Sakovich.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artyom Sakovich dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Artyom Sakovich's cut.
That's time! Sakovich's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Slayin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sakovich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Slayin manages to avoid it.
Sakovich swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Slayin has his takedown stuffed
and Sakovich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Slayin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sakovich tries to avoid it but Slayin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sakovich to the ground. Sakovich escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Slayin misses with a head kick.
Sakovich swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Sakovich.
Sakovich lands a nice leg kick that just misses Slayin's sensitive parts.
Sakovich circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sakovich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Slayin is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slayin tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sakovich counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Artyom Sakovich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Slayin shoots in but no luck this time.
Artyom Sakovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rhymin Slayin.
Slayin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sakovich scores with a body shot.
Slayin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sakovich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Slayin might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Sakovich has got the better of the exchanges.
Slayin wants to clinch
and Sakovich counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakovich connects with a right hand. Slayin shakes it off.
Slayin has his takedown stuffed
and Sakovich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Slayin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Slayin doesn't manage to clinch there - Sakovich circles away.
Slayin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sakovich counters with a left to the body.
Sakovich thuds a left hand into Slayin's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slayin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sakovich misses with a head kick.
A punch combination from Sakovich misses.
Slayin feints the counter takedown.
Sakovich scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sakovich lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slayin throws a sloppy head kick
and Sakovich counters with a good low kick that Slayin was not able to check.
Sakovich attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Slayin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sakovich scores with a kick to the body.
Artyom Sakovich is winning the standup battle so far.
Slayin has his takedown stuffed
and Sakovich counters with a nice body shot.
Nice shot by Sakovich.
Slayin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sakovich counters with a three punch combo that has Slayin backing up. Slayin nods at Sakovich to acknowledge the strikes.
Sakovich with a nice cross.
Sakovich lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakovich throws a head kick but Slayin moves out of range.
Slayin is trying desperately to land a takedown but Sakovich is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Slayin.
Sakovich lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sakovich lands with a cross.
Sakovich digs a good hook to Slayin's body.
Good standup being displayed there by Sakovich as he connects with a hook.
A head kick misses from Sakovich.
Sakovich pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Slayin back to the cage. Sakovich follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Slayin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sakovich lands a nice looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artyom Sakovich dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Artyom Sakovich's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Slayin looks to clinch
and Sakovich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sakovich misses with a wild combination.
Slayin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sakovich avoids it really well and circles away.
Sakovich looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sakovich 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.
Slayin tries a quick counter leg kick but Sakovich is wise to it.
Rhymin Slayin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sakovich.
Horrible takedown attempt by Slayin or perhaps it was just good defense by Sakovich, which made it look bad.
Slayin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Slayin misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slayin fails with the takedown
and Sakovich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Artyom Sakovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rhymin Slayin.
Slayin darts in trying to clinch
and Sakovich counters with a stiff right hand.
Sakovich lands with a good body shot.
Nice jab there from Sakovich.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Slayin is defended easily by Sakovich.
Sakovich appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slayin moves in looking to clinch but Sakovich pushes him off.
Slayin shoots in looking for a takedown but Sakovich manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Slayin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Slayin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sakovich fails to land with a series of punches.
Sakovich fails to land with a series of punches.
Slayin has a takedown stuffed.
Sakovich went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sakovich keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sakovich lands a head shot.
Sakovich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Slayin can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakovich connects with an inside leg kick.
Sakovich lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Slayin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sakovich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Artyom Sakovich is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sakovich throws a head kick that half lands.
Slayin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Slayin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sakovich lands a jab.
Sakovich blocks a head kick by Slayin.
Decent striking displayed by Sakovich there.
Sakovich lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sakovich.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slayin misses with a takedown
and Sakovich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sakovich lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sakovich looks to land a body kick but Slayin moved away.
Slayin 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.
Sakovich fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sakovich pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Slayin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sakovich lands with a good body shot.
Rhymin Slayin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sakovich scores with a nice right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Artyom Sakovich showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sakovich 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:24
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:24
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artyom Sakovich!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Harryson (ranked 8582 p4p, 739 weight class) and Jeremy Iron (ranked 6731 p4p, 669 weight class). George Harryson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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204 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ White 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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Harryson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeremy Iron!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Fedor Mirinova and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iron doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Harryson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Iron fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Harryson, pushing him back against the cage.
Harryson lands with a left to the head.
Harryson lands with a left to the head.
Harryson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Iron backwards.
Harryson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Harryson digs a right hand into Iron's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Iron's gas tank.
Iron has a couple of punches blocked by Harryson.
Iron tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Harryson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Harryson breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harryson clinches up against the cage.
Harryson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Iron has had enough of the clinch but Harryson keeps him there for the moment.
Harryson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Jeremy Iron has been cut.
Nice body punch from Harryson - that landed with a thud.
Iron being controlled against the cage.
Iron working aggressively here.
Iron struggles to land a body shot inside as Harryson controls his hands.
Harryson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Harryson has Iron pushed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Harryson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Harryson seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Iron lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Harryson.
Harryson digs a right hand underneath Iron's ribcage. Iron let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Iron fails to pull guard.
George Harryson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremy Iron.
Iron wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Iron tries to pull guard but Harryson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short body shot lands from Harryson as the two fighters clinch.
Harryson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Harryson lands a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Harryson.
Iron tries to pull guard but Harryson holds him up against the cage and eventually Iron drops back down to his feet.
Harryson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Harryson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Harryson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Iron is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Harryson dives into side control.
Harryson staying calm.
Harryson has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Iron is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Harryson yanks on the arm and Iron is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Harryson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). George Harryson!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Demichell Savilo (ranked 9447 p4p, 503 weight class) and Cati Sli (ranked 8529 p4p, 478 weight class). Cati Sli is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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145 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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Demichell Savilo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cati Sli!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Dmitry Maklakov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savilo tries to clinch there but Sli circles away.
Sli looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Savilo looks for the body kick but Sli saw that one coming.
Savilo could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Savilo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Savilo.
Savilo tries for a takedown but Sli sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sli swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Savilo misses its target.
Savilo misses with a head kick.
Sli fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savilo has Sli up against the cage in a clinch.
Savilo is struggling to control the position.
Savilo stops a takedown attempt from Sli.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savilo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sli up against the cage.
Savilo wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demichell Savilo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Savilo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Savilo shoots in looking for a takedown. Sli tries to sprawl out of it but Savilo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sli manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sli is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Savilo with a body shot.
Sli has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Savilo has managed to clinch.
Savilo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savilo breaks from the clinch.
Savilo moves into range and clinches up with Sli.
Savilo stalling against the cage.
Sli's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sli looks for a takedown but Savilo sprawls well.
Sli shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Savilo pinned against the cage. Savilo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Savilo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savilo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Savilo misses with a head kick.
Savilo fails to land the takedown.
An inside leg kick lands from Savilo.
Sli shoots in for a double leg but Savilo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Savilo shoots in looking for a takedown but Sli manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Savilo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sli tries to counter by closing the distance.
Savilo shoots for a double leg takedown but Sli sprawls well. He's pushed Savilo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Savilo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sli tries to avoid it but Savilo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sli to the ground. Sli escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sli defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Savilo.
Sli swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Savilo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Savilo or perhaps it was just good defense by Sli, which made it look bad.
Sli shoots and misses
and Savilo counters with a three punch combo that has Sli backing up. Sli nods at Savilo to acknowledge the strikes.
A right-left combo lands from Sli.
Savilo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sli shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A right-left combo lands from Savilo.
Sli clinches with his opponent.
Savilo manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demichell Savilo 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.
Sli misses with a few strikes there.
Sli on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Demichell Savilo is winning the standup battle so far.
Savilo clinches up with Sli and pushes him back against the cage.
Sli tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Savilo breaks the clinch.
Both fighters circling a little - Savilo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sli tries to keep at a distance but Savilo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Savilo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sli is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savilo closes the distance and clinches up with Sli, looking for a takedown. Savilo pushes Sli against the cage but Sli circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Savilo is defended easily by Sli.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sli displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Savilo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demichell Savilo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Savilo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Savilo wants it to stay on the feet.
Savilo instigates a clinch.
Sli is pressed up against the cage. Savilo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sli down to the mat. Sli avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Savilo moves into the clinch.
Savilo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savilo pulls Sli in close to his closed guard and prevents Sli from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Savilo is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sli in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Savilo looking for a sweep. Not yet Savilo, not yet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Savilo seems keen to control Sli's posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck for Sli with that takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Savilo.
Savilo wants to clinch but Sli slips to the side
and Sli counters with a nice body shot.
Savilo lands a nice hook to Sli's body. Sli takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Savilo shoots in for a takedown but Sli shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sli wants to counter the offense by Savilo and move into the clinch position.
Savilo gets a clinch.
Sli wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Savilo has him pressed against the cage.
Savilo breaks from the clinch.
Savilo takes the fight into the clinch.
Savilo fails to pull guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savilo prevents Sli from breaking the clinch.
Sli is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Savilo looking for a takedown.
Sli trying to land knees to the body.
Savilo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Savilo throws a wild body kick that Sli sees coming a mile off.
Savilo doesn't manage to clinch there - Sli circles away.
Demichell Savilo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Savilo shoots in and drives through. Sli sprawls well.
Sli shoots in for a takedown but Savilo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Savilo has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demichell Savilo dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Savilo shoots in for a takedown but Sli shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Savilo moves into the clinch.
Sli goes for a takedown attempt but Savilo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Savilo fails to land the takedown.
Savilo dives in and grabs Sli's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sli pushes down on Savilo's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demichell Savilo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Savilo closes the distance and clinches up with Sli, looking for a takedown. Savilo pushes Sli against the cage but Sli circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sli keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sli closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savilo prevents a body shot from Sli.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Savilo slowing the pace effectively.
Savilo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sli slips a jab and a cross from Savilo.
Savilo tries to clinch there but Sli circles away.
Sli circles away from the clinch attempt.
Savilo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sli lands with a cross.
Sli goes for a double leg but Savilo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Savilo continues to drive forward.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savilo shoots in but no luck this time.
Sli is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sli gets a clinch.
Savilo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sli is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Demichell Savilo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Savilo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sli misses with a takedown attempt - Savilo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Savilo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sli misses with a low kick as Savilo jumps back.
Sli is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Savilo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sli as he jumps to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savilo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sli as he jumps to the side.
Savilo misses with a head kick.
Sli flicks out a counter leg kick but Savilo steps away.
Savilo slaps away a takedown attempt from Sli, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Savilo is looking to clinch but Sli is avoiding it.
Savilo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sli moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Savilo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savilo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sli circles away.
Savilo fails with the takedown
and Sli counters with a right hand to the body.
Savilo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sli takes a step back to recover.
Sli misses with a head kick.
Savilo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sli avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sli moves out of range of the body kick from Savilo.
Savilo moves in looking to clinch but Sli pushes him off.
Sli changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sli fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Savilo wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Cati Sli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Demichell Savilo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sli misses with a combination
and Savilo moves into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cati Sli.
Well Savilo 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demichell Savilo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dae Jung Pak (ranked 5905 p4p, 581 weight class) and Hank Cross (ranked 7003 p4p, 625 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Hank Cross enters 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dae Jung Pak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hank Cross!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Konstantin Menshow and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pak lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cross rushes Pak and presses him up against the cage.
Cross scores with a hook to the body.
Cross misses with a knee strike.
Cross gets through Pak's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cross jumps guard.
Cross keeping moving, preventing Pak from controlling successfully.
Pak has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Pak slips nicely into half guard.
Cross has a hand on Pak's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Pak takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Cross really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pak. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pak looking for a guillotine from mount but Cross is having none of it.
Cross defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Pak.
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!
Cross has left one of his arms exposed and Pak doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Cross screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dae Jung Pak!
Dae Jung Pak tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Watin Qary (ranked 8447 p4p, 475 weight class) and Xaito Siu (ranked 25990 p4p, 548 weight class). Watin Qary looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Watin Qary!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xaito Siu!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Siu blocks a head kick by Qary.
Siu drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Qary defends it well.
Qary looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Qary looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Qary avoids a punch combination nicely.
Siu throws a head kick that misses.
Qary looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Siu is fending him off so far but Qary persists. Nope, Siu circles away and we're back to standing.
Qary keeps the fight on the outside.
Qary is looking to counter with head kicks.
Siu pushes Qary up against the cage in a clinch.
Qary breaks from the clinch.
Siu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Siu shoots in looking for a takedown. Qary tries to sprawl out of it but Siu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Qary manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Qary swivels and escapes.
Qary shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siu wants to improve his position but Qary is controlling well.
Siu gets full guard.
Siu has his hands on Qary's head, controlling the position.
Qary will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Qary postures up.
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.
Siu controlling Qary's posture.
Siu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Qary circles away from the clinch attempt.
Qary keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Watin Qary has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xaito Siu.
Siu doesn't manage to clinch there - Qary circles away.
Qary closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Siu to the mat! Siu manages to get full guard.
Siu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Qary is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Qary wants to pass the guard but Siu is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Siu looking for a guillotine here but Qary defends easily.
Siu trying to keep a closed guard but Qary is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Siu managing to control the position.
Siu trying to keep a closed guard but Qary is proving a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Siu tries to clinch but Qary moves out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Siu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Qary really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Siu shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Qary counters with a shoot takedown. Siu fights it but they end up in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Watin Qary dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Siu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Qary sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Siu somewhat.
Siu tries for a takedown but Qary circles away easily
and Qary counters with a takedown into side control.
Siu is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siu is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Qary goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Siu rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Qary's guard! Nice work there by Siu!
Watin Qary overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siu stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Siu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Watin Qary has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xaito Siu.
Siu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Qary tries to avoid it but Siu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Qary to the ground. Qary escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Qary displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Siu.
Qary decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Qary is thwarting Siu's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siu wants to get back to his feet.
Qary passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Siu!
Qary looking to control but Siu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Siu wants to hold on but Qary pushes him away.
Qary trying to control but Siu is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siu is desperately trying to improve his position but Qary has a good base and remains in mount.
Qary tries to control but Siu wriggling away.
Siu working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Qary wants to control but instead Siu manages to regain half guard.
Siu is trying to maintain the position but Qary is very close to passing his half guard.
Siu missing with punches from the bottom.
Qary wants to work for an arm triangle but Siu is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Siu is looking for a sweep. Qary is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Watin Qary dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Siu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Qary is working for takedown but Siu is calmly controlling the position for now.
Siu has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Qary uses from the top position.
Qary wants to control from the top but Siu keeps moving.
Siu trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Siu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siu is trying to control the position but Qary postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Siu wants to sweep here but Qary controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siu scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Siu fails with the takedown.
Siu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Qary moves into the clinch.
Qary ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Qary no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Qary working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Siu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siu trying to control the position from guard on top but Qary is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Siu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Siu wants to control from the top but Qary keeps moving.
Siu slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Siu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siu shoots in looking for a takedown but Qary manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Siu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Watin Qary has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xaito Siu.
Siu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Qary sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Siu somewhat.
Qary closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Siu quickly recovers to half guard.
Siu tries to kick Qary off but Qary keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Qary throwing shots but Siu is blocking nicely.
Qary tries to pass the half guard into mount. Siu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Siu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Qary is working away from the top position though.
Qary is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Siu sees it coming and defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Qary trying to control from Siu's half guard. Siu has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Xaito Siu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Watin Qary is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Siu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Qary is aware though and is defending well.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Xaito Siu.
I think Qary 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Watin Qary!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Reynolds (ranked 6408 p4p, 597 weight class) and Dan Thatcher (ranked 4458 p4p, 463 weight class). Dan Thatcher has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Reynolds!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Thatcher!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Ivan Kurochkin and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reynolds shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Thatcher is trying to defend but Reynolds finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Thatcher looking for submissions off his back.
Reynolds is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Thatcher defends it well.
Thatcher is trying to maintain the position but Reynolds is very close to passing his half guard.
Thatcher gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thatcher is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Reynolds defends well.
Our spies down at at Annihilation Academy inform us that Thatcher has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Thatcher keeping moving, preventing Reynolds from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thatcher bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Reynolds's guard.
Reynolds looking for a sweep. Not yet Reynolds, not yet.
Thatcher drops back looking for a leg! Reynolds is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Reynolds manages to kick Thatcher off! Thatcher jumps back into Reynolds's guard.
Thatcher 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.
Reynolds wants to sweep but no luck.
Thatcher pushing down on Reynolds's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Thatcher is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Reynolds is just riding it out for now. Thatcher eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds trying to control from the bottom.
Reynolds looks like he's trying to stand up.
Reynolds tries to roll over but Thatcher keeps him under control.
Thatcher is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Reynolds has managed to free his arm - good work.
Reynolds is defending against the submission attempts here by Thatcher.
Reynolds is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Thatcher jumps into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thatcher is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Reynolds has escaped the position, nice work there.
Thatcher has an Americana. Reynolds didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Thatcher is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Thatcher hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Dan Thatcher!
Dan Thatcher is the new middleweight champion!
Dan Thatcher looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'The champ is here. I'm holding onto this belt for a long time'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Connaw McGregaw (ranked 2817 p4p, 239 weight class) and Santo Luvic (ranked 8089 p4p, 464 weight class). McGregaw comes to the cage accompanied by Foggy Dew. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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145 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Connaw McGregaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Santo Luvic!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Vladimir Khabensky and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGregaw leaves Luvic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McGregaw connects with a high kick.
McGregaw connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Luvic tumbling to the canvas! McGregaw pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Luvic was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Connaw McGregaw!
Connaw McGregaw gave a mention to Annihilation Apparel in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Peter Szczawinski (ranked 4429 p4p, 337 weight class) and Gato Wali (ranked 8439 p4p, 473 weight class). Peter Szczawinski could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Gato Wali's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Peter Szczawinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gato Wali!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Sergei Dronov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Szczawinski cracks Wali with a good jab.
Wali looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Szczawinski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wali, pushing him back against the cage.
Szczawinski pressing his opponent against the cage.
Szczawinski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Szczawinski has Wali pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Szczawinski pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Wali tumbling to the mat - Szczawinski dives into Wali's guard.
Szczawinski prevents Wali from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szczawinski cracks Wali with a solid left hand.
Wali trying to keep a closed guard but Szczawinski is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Szczawinski content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Szczawinski decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Wali, up you get!
Szczawinski definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Szczawinski gets tackled into the cage by Wali. Wali maintains the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Szczawinski.
Wali is rocked!
Szczawinski stalling the fight.
Wali is still on wobbly legs! Can Szczawinski finish him?
Szczawinski prevents a takedown attempt there.
Szczawinski breaks the clinch.
Wali tries to keep at a distance but Szczawinski has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wali seems to have recovered his senses.
Szczawinski pulls guard successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wali won't allow Szczawinski to sweep him here.
Szczawinski keeping moving, preventing Wali from controlling successfully.
Wali has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Szczawinski is proving hard to escape from.
Szczawinski working for a triangle but Wali defends it easily.
Szczawinski wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Szczawinski feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Wali sprawling to the canvas! Wali rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Szczawinski finish him?!
Wali throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Szczawinski half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Szczawinski is stalking Wali. Wali circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Szczawinski, and it's lights out! Wali really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Peter Szczawinski!
After winning the bout, Peter Szczawinski thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Gato Wali had this to say: 'Not over yet. We are coming back better than today.'.
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