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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Louis Gabriel Suchet (ranked 4581 p4p, 335 weight class) and Forrest Bang Bang BangBang (ranked 7966 p4p, 421 weight class). Forrest Bang Bang BangBang has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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BJJ Purple 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Louis Gabriel Suchet!
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, Forrest Bang Bang BangBang!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Fedor Mirinova and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bang Bang BangBang thumps Suchet with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bang Bang BangBang.
Bang Bang BangBang lands with a hook. Suchet tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A big right from Bang Bang BangBang misses.
Suchet tries to counter with a takedown but Bang Bang BangBang is quick to defend against it.
A telegraphed right hand from Bang Bang BangBang misses the target.
Bang Bang BangBang gets a double leg takedown into Suchet's guard.
Suchet has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Suchet keeping full guard, as Bang Bang BangBang tries to pass.
Bang Bang BangBang pushes down on Suchet's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Suchet tries to roll over but Bang Bang BangBang keeps him under control.
Suchet looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Suchet wants to control but Bang Bang BangBang is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bang Bang BangBang is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Suchet is just riding it out for now. Bang Bang BangBang eventually gives up the hold.
Bang Bang BangBang trying to pass the guard but Suchet defending well.
Bang Bang BangBang seems to be working for a kimura but Suchet defends the submission attempt.
Suchet slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Suchet throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bang Bang BangBang passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Bang Bang BangBang politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Bang Bang BangBang prefers to stall for the moment though.
Bang Bang BangBang tries to advance to mount but can't.
Suchet tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suchet is working hard here to advance position.
Bang Bang BangBang wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Suchet, who protects the arm well.
Bang Bang BangBang is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Suchet has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bang Bang BangBang remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suchet prevents Bang Bang BangBang from moving into mount.
Suchet is trying to improve his position.
Suchet struggling a bit here.
Bang Bang BangBang tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Bang Bang BangBang works to advance to full mount. Suchet defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Suchet is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bang Bang BangBang wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bang Bang BangBang wants to control the pace but Suchet is squirming around nicely.
Suchet tries to reverse the position but Bang Bang BangBang maintains control.
Suchet prevents Bang Bang BangBang from taking his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Suchet is looking to get to half guard.
Bang Bang BangBang seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Suchet is holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Forrest Bang Bang BangBang dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Suchet blocks a jab.
Suchet throwing a counter right hand but Bang Bang BangBang manages to avoid it.
Bang Bang BangBang tests Suchet's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bang Bang BangBang misses with a hook to the body
and Suchet counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bang Bang BangBang misses with a hook.
Suchet takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bang Bang BangBang misses with a hook to the body
and Suchet cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Suchet misses with a body shot.
Bang Bang BangBang shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bang Bang BangBang showed some decent athleticism there.
Suchet gets back to full guard.
Suchet looking for a sweep. Not yet Suchet, not yet.
Bang Bang BangBang pushing down on Suchet's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suchet wants to control but Bang Bang BangBang is keeping busy.
Suchet regains full guard. Nicely done.
Suchet isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Bang Bang BangBang stacks Suchet on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Bang Bang BangBang!
Bang Bang BangBang tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bang Bang BangBang has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bang Bang BangBang has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Suchet!
Bang Bang BangBang controlling the pace for now.
Bang Bang BangBang working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Suchet is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bang Bang BangBang takes Suchet's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Suchet is in trouble.
I really don't envy Suchet right now.
Suchet showing good submission defense here.
Suchet defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Bang Bang BangBang looking to break Suchet's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Suchet remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Bang Bang BangBang will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Suchet can't escape the position.
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!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bang Bang BangBang is persistently looking for the submission but Suchet is defending it well.
Suchet rolls, trying to escape but Bang Bang BangBang keeps control of the position.
Bang Bang BangBang working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Suchet is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Bang Bang BangBang has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Suchet taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Forrest Bang Bang BangBang!
After the big win, Forrest Bang Bang BangBang made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Thomspon 90% and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcos Vamvakaris (ranked 5124 p4p, 451 weight class) and Bunnur Marbleforge (ranked 21894 p4p, 581 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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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 St Petersburg, Marcos Vamvakaris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Bunnur Marbleforge!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksandr Martynov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marbleforge feints and as Vamvakaris raises his hands in defense, Marbleforge changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Marbleforge working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Marbleforge drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Vamvakaris dives on top into guard.
Marbleforge working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vamvakaris doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Marbleforge is tightening it up a little... Vamvakaris has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Vamvakaris reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Vamvakaris taps out! Nice BJJ there by Marbleforge!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bunnur Marbleforge!
Marcos Vamvakaris spoke after the fight, saying 'Well, it is what it is.... You can't always be on the W - side. Don't count me out yet, though! As Arnie said: "I will be back!"'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chael Ronnen (ranked 23396 p4p, 513 weight class) and Kota Okada (ranked 23128 p4p, 501 weight class). Okada has chosen Rain Maker as his entrance music. Chael Ronnen could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kota Okada's chin.
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225 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chael Ronnen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kota Okada!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Ivan Kurochkin and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okada tries to clinch but Ronnen moves out of range.
Ronnen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Okada looking for a sweep. Not yet Okada, not yet.
Okada is trying to keep Ronnen in close.
Ronnen connects with a couple of short punches.
Ronnen is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at ELITE Island Gym - All Elite Coaches ($800/Week) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Okada looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ronnen is one step ahead there.
Ronnen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Okada is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ronnen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Okada's head.
Ronnen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ronnen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ronnen postures up and lands a big shot to Okada's brow.
Okada is rocked!
Ronnen loads up on a big left hand. Okada felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Ronnen looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Okada can't hide his disappointment, as Ronnen celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chael Ronnen!
A victorious Chael Ronnen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nicky Ryan (ranked 3335 p4p, 151 weight class) and Paco Machado (ranked 22122 p4p, 272 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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140 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nicky Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paco Machado!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Igor Prikhodko and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Machado as he avoids it easily.
Ryan throws a series of punches but Machado avoids them all with ease.
Machado moves into range and clinches up with Ryan.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Machado.
Machado avoiding damage.
Machado lands a knee to the body.
Machado lands a body shot.
Ryan jumps guard but Machado turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Machado throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ryan is breathing heavily.
Machado utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ryan takes a knee to the side of the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Machado.
Ryan takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machado lands a damaging elbow.
Machado softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Machado.
Machado with a knee to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Machado takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Machado pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ryan is trying to pull guard but Machado has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicky Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ryan is trying to pull guard but Machado has him pressed against the cage.
Come on Machado - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ryan tries to pull guard but Machado holds him up against the cage and eventually Ryan drops back down to his feet.
Good body shot from Machado.
Machado's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Machado bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Machado moves into the clinch.
Machado lands a body shot in the clinch.
Machado lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Machado pushes Ryan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Machado makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machado manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Machado working Ryan over with knees to the body.
Machado is stalling here.
Machado slows down the pace here.
Machado receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Machado lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Machado.
Ryan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Machado lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Machado connects with a knee to the head.
Ryan is rocked!
Machado lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ryan.
Oh Ryan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Machado breaks from the clinch.
Paco Machado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machado has Ryan up against the cage in a clinch.
Ryan seems to have got his legs back now.
Machado with a knee to the head.
Machado breaks from the clinch.
Machado throws a wild body kick that Ryan sees coming a mile off.
Ryan drops down looking for a counter takedown but Machado sprawls and moves away.
Machado lands a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machado cracks Ryan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ryan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado lands a head shot.
Ryan gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Ryan tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Machado is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Ryan buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Ryan!! Ryan is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Machado throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paco Machado!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Kuzma (ranked 3524 p4p, 452 weight class) and Palbociclib Ibrance (ranked 3585 p4p, 460 weight class). Palbociclib Ibrance struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 206.8lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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225 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyle Kuzma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Palbociclib Ibrance!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Sergei Dronov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ibrance connects with the punch.
It looks like Kyle Kuzma has been cut.
Kuzma defending well as Ibrance loads up on a big left hand.
Ibrance takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kuzma seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ibrance throws a hook to the side of Kuzma's head but Kuzma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ibrance gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kuzma.
It looks like Palbociclib Ibrance has been cut.
Ibrance throws out a loose jab but Kuzma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuzma staying out of range there.
Ibrance tries to bum rush Kuzma with a series of wild strikes but Kuzma uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ibrance throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuzma.
Ibrance throws a hook but Kuzma avoids it easily.
Kuzma is looking to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Ibrance on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ibrance jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kuzma drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ibrance sprawls and moves away.
Kuzma fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kuzma lands with a nice body punch.
Kuzma clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuzma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ibrance lands with a short shot to the head.
Ibrance softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ibrance working aggressively here.
Kuzma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuzma is leaning against Ibrance and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kuzma lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuzma makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ibrance doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ibrance.
Kuzma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ibrance blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Ibrance.
Ibrance throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuzma.
Ibrance tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Kuzma.
Ibrance looks winded!
Kuzma struggles to land a body shot inside as Ibrance controls his hands.
Ibrance blocking some punches.
Ibrance working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kuzma escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kuzma moves into range and clinches up with Ibrance.
Ibrance can't find room to land a body shot as Kuzma controls the action.
Kuzma lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ibrance backwards.
Kuzma softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ibrance tries to throw a body punch but Kuzma avoids it by throwing Ibrance back against the cage.
Kuzma can't find room to land a body shot as Ibrance controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ibrance.
Ibrance struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuzma controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuzma lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ibrance backwards.
Kuzma working aggressively here.
Kuzma takes a shot to the head.
Ibrance has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kuzma seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ibrance can turn it around.
Ibrance tries to throw a body punch but Kuzma avoids it by throwing Ibrance back against the cage.
Kuzma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kuzma can't find room to land a body shot as Ibrance controls the action.
Kuzma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kuzma tries to throw a body punch but Ibrance avoids it by throwing Kuzma back against the cage.
Ibrance throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuzma.
Kuzma tries a body shot but Ibrance blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Kuzma.
Kuzma misses with a punch to the body.
Ibrance blocking some punches.
Ibrance misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kuzma prevents a body shot from Ibrance.
Kuzma lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ibrance.
Ibrance prevents a body shot from Kuzma.
Ibrance lands with a short shot to the head.
Kuzma throws a punch but it's blocked by Ibrance.
Kuzma can't find room to land a body shot as Ibrance controls the action.
Kuzma scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuzma blocking some punches.
Kuzma misses with a punch on the inside.
Kuzma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Kuzma.
Ibrance can't find room to land a body shot as Kuzma controls the action.
Ibrance working aggressively here.
Ibrance blocking some punches.
Ibrance prevents a body shot from Kuzma.
Kuzma tries to work over Ibrance's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ibrance blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ibrance is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Ibrance goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kuzma presses Ibrance against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kuzma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kuzma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kuzma tries to throw a body punch but Ibrance avoids it by throwing Kuzma back against the cage.
Ibrance tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuzma's elbow.
A short left from Kuzma.
A left hand lands to the body for Kuzma.
Nice body punch from Kuzma.
Ibrance can't find room to land a body shot as Kuzma controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Kuzma.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibrance gets underhooks to prevent Kuzma's takedown attempt.
A short right from Kuzma on the inside.
Kuzma lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuzma working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ibrance is rocked!
Kuzma lands an uppercut.
Ibrance is still on wobbly legs! Can Kuzma finish him?
Kuzma pushes Ibrance back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuzma throws a punch but it's blocked by Ibrance.
Ibrance blocking some punches.
Kuzma creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Ibrance with a big uppercut! Ibrance tries to clinch up but Kuzma pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Ibrance to the mat! Ibrance covers up and Kuzma unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kyle Kuzma!
Kyle Kuzma decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rudi Serada (ranked 2745 p4p, 310 weight class) and Rae Fon (ranked 2727 p4p, 308 weight class). Rae Fon is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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190 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rudi Serada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rae Fon!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Serada scores with a punch to the head.
Fon moves in looking to clinch but Serada pushes him off.
Serada rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fon can't get the takedown.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Fon has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Serada breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fon is looking to clinch but Serada is avoiding it.
Serada throws a jab but it's blocked by Fon.
Fon drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Serada knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fon swings around for an armbar but Serada sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Fon's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serada wants to get up but he can't break Fon's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Fon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Serada wriggles free and stands up.
Serada gets tackled into the cage by Fon. Fon maintains the clinch.
Serada prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rudi Serada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rae Fon.
Fon can't get the takedown.
Serada lands a left hand.
Serada tries to throw a body punch but Fon avoids it by throwing Serada back against the cage.
Serada stops a takedown attempt from Fon.
Serada lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Serada gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fon.
Serada breaks the clinch.
Fon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fon misses with a takedown attempt
and Serada counters with a crisp right hand that drops Fon! Serada lets Fon back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Fon is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Serada lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rudi Serada!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Pinkman (ranked 586 p4p, 76 weight class) and James Keziah Delaney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jesse Pinkman could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to James Keziah Delaney's chin.
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187 lbs
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195 lbs
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World class 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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesse Pinkman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, James Keziah Delaney!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Valeri Chadov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pinkman slips under a jab from Delaney.
Pinkman misses with an uppercut. Delaney saw that one coming.
Pinkman scores with the left hand. Delaney knows he should have avoided that one.
Delaney lands with a hook. Pinkman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Delaney steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pinkman.
Pinkman is looking to clinch.
Pinkman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pinkman.
Pinkman drives through and clinches with Delaney against the cage.
Pinkman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Delaney backwards.
Pinkman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pinkman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Delaney backwards.
Delaney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pinkman scores with a shot to the side of Delaney's head.
Pinkman has a couple of punches blocked by Delaney.
Still in the clinch, Pinkman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Delaney stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Pinkman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinkman prevents a body shot from Delaney.
Pinkman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pinkman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pinkman scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Delaney.
Pinkman being controlled against the cage.
Pinkman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pinkman.
Delaney blocking some punches.
Pinkman misses with a hook to the ribs.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Delaney misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Pinkman - that landed with a thud.
Delaney will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pinkman up against the cage.
Pinkman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delaney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pinkman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Delaney looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pinkman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Delaney misses with some punches.
Pinkman stalling against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Delaney.
Pinkman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pinkman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Delaney backwards.
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!
Pinkman lands a nice uppercut.
Delaney is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pinkman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pinkman cracks Delaney with a nice body shot.
Pinkman has a couple of punches blocked by Delaney.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Delaney.
Pinkman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pinkman.
Delaney has a couple of punches blocked by Pinkman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinkman has a couple of punches blocked by Delaney.
Pinkman scores with a shoulder strike.
Delaney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Delaney.
Pinkman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Delaney stalling the fight.
Delaney blocking some punches.
Pinkman misses with the head strike.
Pinkman misses with some punches.
Delaney lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pinkman backwards.
Pinkman throws a head punch that misses.
Pinkman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Delaney.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Delaney blocking some punches.
Delaney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pinkman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pinkman lands with a left to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delaney lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pinkman misses with the head strike.
Delaney gets through Pinkman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pinkman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Delaney misses with a short punch on the inside.
Delaney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pinkman misses with the head strike.
Pinkman lands a shoulder strike.
Pinkman misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Pinkman.
Pinkman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Delaney lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pinkman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pinkman tries to work over Delaney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Delaney.
Delaney throws a head punch that misses.
Delaney blocks an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Delaney can't break the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Pinkman scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Pinkman dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Delaney 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.
Delaney misses the shot to the body.
Delaney 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.
Pinkman misses with a few strikes there.
Delaney swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Delaney ducks under a wild hook from Pinkman.
Delaney uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pinkman.
Pinkman avoids the body shot from Delaney.
Pinkman throwing a counter right hand but Delaney manages to avoid it.
Pinkman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Delaney sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Pinkman misses with a low kick.
Delaney misses with a straight right.
Pinkman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinkman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Delaney just misses with a punch to the body.
Pinkman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Delaney throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Delaney takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinkman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pinkman looks to land a right hand but Delaney moved out of range.
Pinkman swings widly with a right hand
and Pinkman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pinkman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Delaney throws an overhand right that lands on Pinkman's shoulder, as Pinkman tries to avoid the shot.
Delaney drops his hands momentarily and Pinkman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pinkman stuns Delaney with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big left from Delaney misses.
Pinkman slips a straight right by Delaney.
Pinkman is looking to counter the offense by Delaney and move into the clinch.
Delaney closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pinkman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Delaney can do to turn this around?
Pinkman lands with a good body shot.
Delaney rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pinkman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pinkman throws a body punch but Delaney moves out of range.
Pinkman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Delaney walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pinkman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Delaney.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinkman lands a jab to the nose.
Delaney is rocked!
Pinkman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Delaney waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pinkman.
Jesse Pinkman is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by Pinkman.
Delaney takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Delaney might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That kick from Pinkman tenderised Delaney's leg. Delaney is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pinkman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Delaney under the eye.
Delaney is still on wobbly legs! Can Pinkman finish him?
Pinkman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Delaney seems to have recovered his senses.
Delaney lands a glancing blow to the side of Pinkman's head.
Pinkman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Delaney swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pinkman.
Pinkman scores with a jab.
Pinkman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Delaney takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pinkman misses with a wild body shot.
Delaney looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinkman tries to clinch up but Delaney circles away and keeps his distance.
Delaney is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pinkman.
Delaney throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from Delaney misses.
Pinkman scores with a body shot.
Pinkman misses with a low kick.
Pinkman misses with a straight left.
Delaney throws a jab but it's blocked by Pinkman.
Pinkman wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Pinkman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Delaney to score with a decent uppercut.
Delaney swats away the attempt to clinch by Pinkman.
Pinkman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Delaney.
Pinkman throws a front kick that sends Delaney stumbling back into the cage.
Delaney throws an off balance right hand
and Pinkman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Delaney keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Delaney misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delaney on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pinkman. Pinkman obviously looking to wear him down.
Delaney has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Delaney there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pinkman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pinkman tries to clinch there but Delaney circles away.
Delaney's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pinkman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Delaney fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pinkman on the side of the head.
Pinkman throws out a powerful jab.
Pinkman misses with an uppercut. Delaney saw that one coming.
Pinkman throws a low kick but Delaney moves out of range easily.
Pinkman works the jab nicely.
Pinkman swings for the body but Delaney moves out of range.
Delaney throws a lazy right hand but Pinkman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pinkman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Delaney's hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Delaney avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Delaney misses with a hook. Pinkman ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Pinkman dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Delaney defending well as Pinkman loads up on a big left hand.
As Pinkman backs off Delaney throws a huge counter combo but Pinkman manages to avoid it all.
Delaney takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A jab from Delaney finds it's way through Pinkman's defenses.
Delaney lands with a cross.
Pinkman closes the distance and pushes Delaney back into the cage.
Delaney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Delaney is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pinkman is keeping busy.
Delaney is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pinkman struggles to land a body shot inside as Delaney controls his hands.
Pinkman struggles to land a body shot inside as Delaney controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delaney misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pinkman has a couple of punches blocked by Delaney.
A shot in the inside from Pinkman.
Pinkman lands with a light punch inside.
Delaney blocks an uppercut.
Pinkman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinkman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pinkman throws a big uppercut that drops Delaney! More strikes from Pinkman and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Delaney lies dazed against the cage as Pinkman celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesse Pinkman!
A determined Jesse Pinkman didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Timur Umarov (ranked 1361 p4p, 160 weight class) and Tim Markovic (ranked 4475 p4p, 401 weight class). Umarov comes to the cage accompanied by Klergy with Valerie Broussard - Start a War. Tim Markovic will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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185 lbs
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164 lbs
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Solid 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
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Timur Umarov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tim Markovic!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Viktor Lagutenko and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Markovic shoots and misses
and Umarov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Markovic fails to land with a series of punches.
Markovic throws a body punch but Umarov moves out of range.
Markovic misses with an uppercut
and Umarov counters with a stiff right hand.
Markovic misses the shot to the body.
Markovic misses with a body shot.
Tim Markovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Markovic shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Umarov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Umarov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Markovic not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Markovic throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markovic controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Markovic's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Markovic stops Umarov from standing up.
Markovic content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Markovic wants to control from the top but Umarov keeps moving.
Markovic wants to pass the guard but Umarov is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Umarov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Umarov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've been hearing that Umarov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Markovic tries to get to full guard but Umarov has control of the leg.
Markovic is trying to control but can't.
Markovic is trying to control but Umarov manages to pass to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Umarov avoids the attempt from Markovic to control.
Markovic really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Markovic is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Umarov controlling the position easily from mount.
Markovic is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Umarov avoids the attempt from Markovic to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Markovic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Umarov content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Markovic is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timur Umarov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Umarov lands a really nice looking cross but Markovic seems unphased.
Umarov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Markovic misses with a hook
and Umarov counters with a single leg into guard. Markovic didn't expect that.
Umarov trying to control the position from guard on top but Markovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Markovic is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Markovic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markovic is looking for a triangle here but Umarov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Markovic regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Umarov trying to control the pace.
Markovic actively working from the bottom here.
Umarov is controlling the pace.
Timur Umarov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Markovic tries to roll over but Umarov keeps him under 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.
Umarov controlling the pace.
Umarov wants to control but Markovic is keeping him busy.
Markovic is concentrating on defense, preventing Umarov from advancing position.
Markovic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Umarov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Markovic.
Markovic throws a hook but Umarov blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markovic looks to land a right hand but Umarov moved out of range.
Umarov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Markovic can pounce on him.
Markovic lands a front kick.
Markovic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Markovic darts in looking for a takedown but Umarov gets double underhooks and turns Markovic into the cage.
Markovic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Umarov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Umarov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Markovic pinned against the cage. Markovic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Markovic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Markovic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Umarov counters with a nice body shot.
Markovic swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Umarov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Umarov scores with a body shot.
Markovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Markovic swings for the body but Umarov moves out of range.
Markovic with a hook.
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!
Umarov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Markovic misses with a body shot
and Markovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Markovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Umarov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Markovic.
Markovic looks to throw the jab but Umarov is out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Umarov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Markovic tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Umarov is in Markovic's guard.
Umarov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Markovic managing to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timur Umarov dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Markovic lands a head shot.
A swing and a miss from Umarov.
Markovic fails to land with a series of punches.
Markovic is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Umarov rather than just go for the knockout.
Umarov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Umarov dives in and grabs Markovic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Markovic pushes down on Umarov's head and hops out.
Markovic shoots in looking for a takedown but Umarov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Markovic's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Markovic lands a two punch combo.
Markovic throws an off balance right hand
and Umarov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markovic scores with a punch to the head.
Markovic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timur Umarov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Markovic, right into the meat.
A telegraphed right hand from Markovic misses the target.
Markovic throws a series of punches but Umarov moves out of range.
Markovic lands with a shot to the body.
Umarov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Markovic scores with a hook.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Markovic, right into the meat.
Umarov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Umarov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Markovic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Markovic scores with a kick to the midsection.
Markovic misses with a low kick.
Markovic shoots in and gets a takedown into Umarov's guard.
Umarov keeping moving, preventing Markovic from controlling successfully.
Markovic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Markovic wants to control from the top but Umarov keeps moving.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Markovic. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Markovic controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Umarov keeping moving, preventing Markovic from controlling successfully.
Markovic drops back, looking for a kneebar! Umarov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Umarov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Umarov!
Markovic tries to bench press Umarov off him but Umarov keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markovic manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Markovic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Markovic is pressing down on Umarov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Umarov passes into half guard.
Timur Umarov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Markovic is staying active underneath Umarov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Umarov prevents Markovic from improving his position.
Markovic gets back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Markovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Umarov 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timur Umarov!
During a confident post fight interview, Timur Umarov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jushin Thunder (ranked 1388 p4p, 214 weight class) and Eliott Leighton (ranked 2088 p4p, 300 weight class). Leighton has chosen Bad to the Bone - George Thorogood as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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211 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jushin Thunder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eliott Leighton!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Sergei Dronov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leighton clinches.
Thunder can't find room to land a body shot as Leighton controls the action.
Thunder swings wildly with an uppercut but Leighton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thunder slowing the pace effectively.
Leighton lands a left hand.
Thunder has a couple of punches blocked by Leighton.
Leighton pushes Thunder back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Thunder gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Leighton gets through Thunder's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leighton.
Leighton takes a shot to the head.
Leighton throws a punch but it's blocked by Thunder.
Thunder lands an elbow that stopped Leighton in his tracks for a moment.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Leighton blocks a body shot from Thunder.
Leighton tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A right hand to the body from Leighton.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thunder dodges an elbow strike from Leighton.
A short right from Leighton on the inside.
Leighton throws a head punch that misses.
Thunder working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Leighton.
Thunder's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Leighton is working Thunder over against the cage.
Thunder breaks the clinch.
A big left from Thunder misses.
Jushin Thunder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leighton fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Thunder on the side of the head.
Leighton tries to close the distance and clinch but Thunder swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As Leighton looks to move away, Thunder throws a big counter combo but Leighton just gets out of the way.
Leighton takes a jab right on the kisser.
Thunder misses with a looping left.
Leighton moves out of range as Thunder strikes.
Leighton scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Leighton moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thunder steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Leighton. That one must have hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thunder moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Thunder looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thunder uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leighton.
Leighton misses with a body punch
and Thunder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Leighton has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thunder with a nice cross.
Leighton misses with a wild body shot.
A quick step to the side and Thunder tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thunder ducks under a wild hook from Leighton.
Thunder throws a quick counter kick to the body but Leighton avoids it.
Leighton moves out of range as Thunder strikes.
Thunder gets tackled into the cage by Leighton. Leighton maintains the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Thunder fails to land.
Leighton is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thunder is keeping busy.
Thunder can't find room to land a body shot as Leighton controls the action.
Thunder can't break the clinch.
Thunder stops a takedown attempt from Leighton.
Thunder is looking to break free of the clinch but Leighton has double underhooks.
Thunder breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Leighton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thunder throws a right hand that misses
and Leighton counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Thunder is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Leighton dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thunder. That did some damage!
Thunder throws a lazy uppercut
and Leighton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leighton throws a jab but it's blocked by Thunder.
Leighton lunges at Thunder with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thunder's hand.
Leighton throws a head kick but Thunder moves out of range.
Thunder connects with a crisp jab.
Leighton doesn't manage to clinch there - Thunder circles away.
Leighton scores with a jab.
Thunder scores with a hook to the body. Leighton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
No joy there for Leighton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thunder appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Leighton slips a jab from Thunder.
Thunder takes a swing at Leighton's ribcage but misses.
Eliott Leighton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thunder throws a body punch but Leighton moves out of range.
Thunder throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Leighton drives through and clinches with Thunder against the cage.
Thunder misses with a punch on the inside.
Leighton will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Thunder up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thunder manages to break the clinch.
Thunder throws a hook to the side of Leighton's head but Leighton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leighton slips a straight right by Thunder.
Decent striking displayed by Thunder there.
Thunder scores with a jab to the jaw.
Thunder doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thunder takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
It looks like Jushin Thunder has been cut.
Leighton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thunder takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Leighton swings for the body but Thunder moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thunder. Leighton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leighton was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Thunder blocks a leg kick.
Leighton tries to close the distance and clinch but Thunder swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eliott Leighton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jushin Thunder's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Leighton gets a clinch.
Leighton throws a knee to the head but misses.
Leighton has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Leighton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leighton lands a left hand.
Thunder lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Leighton.
Thunder blocking some punches.
Thunder throws a head punch that misses.
Leighton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Leighton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thunder gets through Leighton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thunder.
Leighton scores with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leighton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thunder backwards.
Eliott Leighton seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Leighton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thunder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thunder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Leighton.
A jab lands there for Thunder.
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!
Thunder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leighton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leighton lands a really nice looking cross but Thunder seems unphased.
Leighton moves into range and clinches up with Thunder.
Thunder blocking some punches.
Leighton is looking for a takedown.
Thunder avoiding damage.
Thunder letting Leighton take a breather here.
Leighton stalling in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Thunder.
Thunder blocking some punches.
Thunder breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thunder misses with a double jab.
Thunder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thunder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leighton was well out of range. Poor timing from Thunder.
Leighton lands a nice shot that snaps Thunder's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leighton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Leighton misses with a hook
and Thunder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thunder misses with a wild body shot.
Leighton lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Thunder misses the target.
Thunder cracks Leighton with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Leighton swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thunder.
Leighton uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Leighton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thunder swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Leighton moves to clinch but Thunder breaks away
and Thunder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thunder misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leighton misses with an uppercut. Thunder saw that one coming.
Leighton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thunder moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Leighton misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunder connects with a body shot that sends Leighton's belly button to the back.
Thunder throws a leg kick but Leighton sees it coming and moves out of range.
Thunder feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Leightons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Leighton cracks a nice hook into Thunder's ribs.
Thunder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Leighton throws a big shot that misses.
Leighton misses with a hook. Thunder ducked under it nicely.
Thunder connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Leighton's hands.
Leighton lands a slapping body shot.
Thunder throws a looping overhand right but Leighton ducks down to avoid it.
Thunder thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thunder displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leighton throws out the jab.
Thunder swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thunder throws the left hand but Leighton avoids the punch easily.
Leighton wants to clinch but Thunder slips to the side
and Thunder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leighton throws a body shot but no joy.
Leighton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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!
Thunder throws out a powerful jab.
Thunder scores with a nice strike.
Leighton is rocked!
Thunder scores with a sloppy right hand. Leighton should have avoided that one.
Leighton is still on wobbly legs! Can Thunder finish him?
Thunder throws a right hand that misses
and Leighton counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Leighton is pressing down on Thunder's thigh, looking to free his foot. Thunder is holding on for now.
Thunder is trying to control but can't.
Leighton seems to have recovered his senses.
Leighton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Thunder might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Leighton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Thunder defending well though.
Thunder is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Thunder is trying to stand up here but Leighton is controlling him well.
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 Jushin Thunder will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jushin Thunder's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Thunder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leighton.
Leighton is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Thunder with a body shot.
Leighton walks into a straight right hand from Thunder.
Thunder lands a jab to Leighton's midsection.
Leighton jabs at Thunder's body.
Thunder slips a straight right by Leighton.
Leighton getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Leighton has taken the fight to the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leighton.
Thunder lands an elbow inside that Leighton shrugs off.
It looks like Eliott Leighton has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leighton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thunder throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Leighton.
Thunder swings wildly with an uppercut but Leighton uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thunder swings wildly with an uppercut but Leighton uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leighton looking to slow down the pace here.
Thunder breaks the clinch.
Thunder cracks Leighton with an open hand slap.
Leighton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thunder.
Leighton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Thunder wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Leighton swings widly with a right hand
and Thunder counters with a series of strikes. Leighton will be more careful next time no doubt.
Thunder lands a glancing blow to the side of Leighton's head.
Leighton misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Thunder was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Leighton.
Leighton with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thunder to score with a decent uppercut.
Leighton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thunder.
Thunder lands a slapping body shot.
Leighton looks to clinch
and Thunder counters with a huge left! Leighton is in big trouble! He's backing up but Thunder isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Leighton from any more damage. A dominating finish by Thunder!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jushin Thunder!
The defeated Eliott Leighton had this to say: 'Dis tool Hope, Wasted opportunity. Until we meet in the cage again, I am sure I will see this tool around and we will share some stories and. Wait! I am not done...'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Domingo Chavez (ranked 474 p4p, 67 weight class) and Alen Ohanian (ranked 1252 p4p, 151 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Ohanian's choice of entrance music: The Eternals - Wrath of Zeus . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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176 lbs
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179 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Domingo Chavez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alen Ohanian!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Konstantin Menshow and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chavez throws a leg kick but Ohanian sees it coming and moves out of range.
Chavez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ohanian moves out of range as Chavez strikes.
Ohanian wants to counter the offense by Chavez and move into the clinch position.
Chavez throws the kick towards the body but Ohanian avoids it.
Chavez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ohanian is able to avoid easily.
Ohanian tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A quick step to the side and Chavez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ohanian gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ohanian misses with an elbow over the top.
Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ohanian lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Domingo Chavez has been cut.
Chavez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ohanian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ohanian swings wildly with an uppercut but Chavez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ohanian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavez swings wildly with an uppercut but Ohanian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ohanian lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chavez backwards.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ohanian has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Chavez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chavez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ohanian wants a takedown.
Chavez swings wildly with an uppercut but Ohanian uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ohanian lands a nice uppercut.
Ohanian lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Chavez.
Ohanian looking for a takedown.
Chavez digs a right hand into Ohanian's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ohanian's gas tank.
Ohanian is looking to take this one to the mat.
Domingo Chavez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alen Ohanian.
Ohanian working aggressively here.
Chavez misses with a body punch.
Chavez lands a left hand.
Good body shot from Chavez.
Chavez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chavez avoids the elbow strike from Ohanian, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ohanian.
Chavez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chavez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chavez gets through Ohanian's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ohanian blocks a body shot from Chavez.
Chavez misses with some punches.
Ohanian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chavez blocks an elbow strike from Ohanian.
Chavez tries a body shot but Ohanian blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ohanian has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chavez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Chavez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ohanian is looking to control Chavez's arms but Chavez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ohanian has his back to the cage.
Chavez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ohanian has hold of one of Chavez's legs. Chavez is fighting the takedown attempt but Ohanian gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Ohanian trying to control but Chavez is working from the bottom.
Chavez keeping full guard, as Ohanian tries to pass.
Ohanian won't allow Chavez to sweep him here.
Ohanian's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavez keeping moving, preventing Ohanian from controlling successfully.
Ohanian tries to stand but Chavez is controlling from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ohanian is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ohanian looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chavez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ohanian.
A big left from Chavez misses.
Chavez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chavez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ohanian swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chavez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ohanian.
A jab from Chavez does it's job there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ohanian wants to clinch up but Chavez keeps it at a distance.
Domingo Chavez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chavez scores with a hook to the body. Ohanian takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ohanian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chavez misses with a lunging right hand
and Ohanian counters with a nice uppercut.
Ohanian avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ohanian throws out a counter right but Chavez avoids it with no problem.
Chavez throws a leg kick but Ohanian sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Chavez lunges at Ohanian with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ohanian's hand.
Ohanian tries to land a front kick but Chavez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chavez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ohanian looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chavez throws a jab when Ohanian was well out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ohanian 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.
Ohanian avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ohanian tries to counter by closing the distance.
Chavez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ohanian is out of range.
Ohanian digs a good body shot into Chavez's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Domingo Chavez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Domingo Chavez's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Chavez connects with a body shot.
Ohanian throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jab by Chavez.
Chavez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Chavez misses with a low kick.
Ohanian wants to clinch
letting Chavez counter with a right hand.
Ohanian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chavez.
Ohanian rushes Chavez and presses him up against the cage.
Chavez stops a takedown attempt from Ohanian.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ohanian is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Chavez is defending well.
Chavez blocking some punches.
Ohanian lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ohanian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ohanian lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ohanian tries for a takedown. No joy.
Domingo Chavez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alen Ohanian.
Ohanian has Chavez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chavez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez tries a body shot but Ohanian blocks it.
Ohanian lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chavez or not.
Ohanian can't get the takedown.
Ohanian throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Chavez struggles to land a body shot inside as Ohanian controls his hands.
Chavez blocks an elbow strike.
A nice left hand lands by Chavez.
Chavez lands a right hand.
Chavez is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ohanian can't find room to land a body shot as Chavez controls the action.
Chavez can't find room to land a body shot as Ohanian controls the action.
Chavez struggles to land a body shot inside as Ohanian controls his hands.
Chavez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ohanian is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Chavez can't find room to land a body shot as Ohanian controls the action.
Ohanian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ohanian.
Chavez blocking some punches.
Chavez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ohanian changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chavez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavez explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ohanian ducks under a wild hook from Chavez.
Ohanian steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Chavez.
Chavez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ohanian was well out of range. Poor timing from Chavez.
Chavez throws a wild body kick that Ohanian sees coming a mile off.
Ohanian takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chavez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ohanian's head.
Ohanian has managed to clinch.
Chavez breaks the clinch.
Chavez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ohanian.
Domingo Chavez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ohanian is looking to clinch but Chavez is avoiding it.
Chavez cracks Ohanian with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Chavez throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chavez lands with a hook. Ohanian tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Chavez throws the left hand but Ohanian avoids the punch easily.
Good exchange - Chavez coming out on top.
A swing and a miss from Chavez.
Ohanian circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ohanian tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Chavez misses with a low kick.
Chavez gets a clinch.
Ohanian prevents a body shot from Chavez.
Domingo Chavez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ohanian lands with a left to the head.
A right hand to the body from Chavez.
Nice body punch from Chavez - that landed with a thud.
Ohanian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chavez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ohanian.
Chavez misses with a body punch.
Chavez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Chavez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ohanian can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ohanian wants to take the fight to the mat but Chavez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Ohanian.
Chavez prevents a body shot from Ohanian.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chavez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ohanian scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chavez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ohanians head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ohanian.
Chavez avoids a wild elbow strike from Ohanian.
Ohanian is working Chavez over against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ohanian.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ohanian just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chavez's brow.
Ohanian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chavez working aggressively here.
Ohanian wants a takedown but no success here.
Chavez misses with a punch on the inside.
Chavez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ohanian scores with a shoulder strike.
Chavez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Domingo Chavez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Domingo Chavez's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice defenses there by Ohanian.
Ohanian tries to clinch but Chavez is having none of it.
A clash of legs there as Ohanian blocks the low kick.
Ohanian rushes Chavez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Ohanian.
Chavez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ohanian lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ohanian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Chavez.
Ohanian pushes Chavez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chavez.
Ohanian can't find room to land a body shot as Chavez controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavez scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Chavez fails to land.
Chavez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ohanian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chavez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ohanian throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chavezs head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ohanian throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Chavez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chavez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ohanian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chavez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ohanian's elbow.
Chavez is working Ohanian over against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Ohanian fails to land.
Chavez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ohanian backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ohanian.
Chavez presses Ohanian against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chavez.
Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ohanian works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ohanian lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ohanian blocks an uppercut.
Chavez misses with a body punch.
Ohanian lands with a light punch inside.
Ohanian tries to score a body lock takedown but Chavez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Chavez tries a body shot but Ohanian blocks it.
Chavez scores with a shot to the side of Ohanian's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Chavez - that landed with a thud.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ohanian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chavez breaks from the clinch.
Chavez scores with a hook to the body. Ohanian takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chavez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chavez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chavez lunges at Ohanian with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ohanian's hand.
Chavez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ohanian misses with a body kick.
Jab from Ohanian.
Chavez walks into a left hand.
Chavez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavez connects with a solid leg kick.
Ohanian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chavez.
Chavez wants to clinch.
Chavez thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ohanian! But no joy.
Ohanian slips a jab from Chavez.
Chavez sets himself, and Ohanian steps forward looking for the clinch! Chavez avoids it this time.
Chavez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chavez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chavez misses with a wild body shot.
Good leg kick by Chavez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Chavez tries to score with a low kick but Ohanian moves his leg out of the way.
Chavez with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavez thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ohanian if he has to take too many more of those.
Chavez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ohanian throws a body punch but Chavez moves out of range.
Chavez is looking to counter punch.
Chavez throws a looping overhand right but Ohanian ducks down to avoid it.
Chavez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
An inside leg kick lands from Chavez.
Ohanian blocks the body kick.
Chavez throws a low kick but Ohanian avoids it.
Chavez misses with a low kick.
Ohanian follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Chavez moves out of range as Ohanian strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Chavez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chavez scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chavez misses with a low kick.
Chavez moves out of range of the body kick from Ohanian.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Domingo Chavez clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Domingo Chavez's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ohanian takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chavez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ohanian tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Chavez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chavez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ohanian has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ohanian slowing the pace effectively.
Chavez tries a body shot but Ohanian blocks it.
Chavez tries to throw a body punch but Ohanian avoids it by throwing Chavez back against the cage.
Chavez avoids the elbow strike from Ohanian, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavez blocks the elbow strike.
Ohanian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chavez misses with some punches.
Ohanian's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ohanian lands a takedown into guard.
Ohanian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chavez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ohanian tries to stand but Chavez is controlling from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez is controlling Ohanian's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chavez trying to keep a closed guard but Ohanian is proving a slippery customer.
Ohanian wants to control from the top but Chavez keeps moving.
Ohanian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's two 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.
Ohanian decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A jab from Chavez misses.
Chavez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little jabbing left from Ohanian on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chavez misses the jab.
Chavez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chavez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ohanian lands a jab to the nose.
Chavez lands with an uppercut that bounces Ohanian off the cage and back into range.
Chavez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chavez with a hook.
Chavez looks to score with a jab to the body but Ohanian is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ohanian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chavez.
Ohanian throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Chavez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ohanian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chavez.
Ohanian wants to counter the offense by Chavez and move into the clinch position.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ohanian.
Ohanian gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ohanian scores with a shoulder strike.
Chavez tries to throw a body punch but Ohanian avoids it by throwing Chavez back against the cage.
Ohanian misses with an elbow strike.
Ohanian pushes Chavez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ohanian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chavez working aggressively here.
Chavez tries to work over Ohanian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ohanian blocking some punches.
Ohanian takes a shot to the head.
Ohanian working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ohanian.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ohanian.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chavez misses with a punch on the inside.
Ohanian lands an elbow that stopped Chavez in his tracks for a moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chavez.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chavez.
Chavez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ohanian backwards.
Ohanian lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chavez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ohanian is working Chavez over against the cage.
Ohanian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chavez.
Chavez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Chavez fails to land.
Ohanian throws a punch but it's blocked by Chavez.
Ohanian looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Chavez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ohanian wants a takedown.
Chavez misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Alen Ohanian will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Domingo Chavez's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Chavez looks to score with a jab to the body but Ohanian is just out of range.
Ohanian steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Chavez.
Chavez cracks the inside of Ohanian's front leg.
Chavez tests Ohanian's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chavez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chavez lands the left hand.
Ohanian tries to clinch but Chavez is having none of it.
Chavez tries to score with a low kick but Ohanian moves his leg out of the way.
Chavez misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavez cracks Ohanian with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ohanian scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ohanian rushes Chavez and presses him up against the cage.
Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Ohanian.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chavez.
Chavez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ohanian throws a punch but it's blocked by Chavez.
Ohanian changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chavez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ohanian moves into the clinch.
Ohanian is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Chavez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Chavez.
Ohanian working aggressively here.
Chavez scores with a shoulder strike.
Ohanian swings wildly with an uppercut but Chavez uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chavez.
Ohanian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Ohanian.
Ohanian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ohanian working aggressively here.
Chavez can't find room to land a body shot as Ohanian controls the action.
Ohanian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ohanian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chavez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ohanian digs a right hand into Chavez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chavez's gas tank.
Chavez scores with a hook to the body.
Ohanian is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Chavez blocks a body shot from Ohanian.
Chavez blocking some punches.
Ohanian is looking for a takedown.
Domingo Chavez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alen Ohanian.
Ohanian lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chavez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chavez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ohanian fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ohanian throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chavez throws a body punch but Ohanian moves out of range.
Ohanian tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ohanian takes a swing at Chavez's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavez connects with a leg kick. Ohanian looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Chavez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ohanian.
Chavez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ohanian slips a straight right by Chavez.
Ohanian wants to counter with a clinch but Chavez pushes him away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Chavez, right into the meat.
Chavez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Chavez connects with a solid leg kick.
Ohanian misses with a double jab.
Chavez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ohanian tests Chavez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chavez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chavez. Ohanian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ohanian shoots in and gets a takedown into Chavez's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ohanian trying to control but Chavez is working from the bottom.
Ohanian has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Chavez is proving hard to escape from.
Alen Ohanian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ohanian controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ohanian looking to sit in guard and control but Chavez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that's the end of the fight!
Domingo Chavez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chavez 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 49:46
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 50:46
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Domingo Chavez!
Domingo Chavez retains his welterweight title!
Domingo Chavez bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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