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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Roberts (ranked 7183 p4p, 520 weight class) and Moese Daldo (ranked 4053 p4p, 413 weight class). Daldo has chosen Made To Be Legends as his entrance music. Moese Daldo acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeff Roberts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Moese Daldo!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daldo shoots in looking for a takedown. Roberts tries to sprawl out of it but Daldo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Roberts manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Roberts's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Roberts duly obliges.
Roberts misses with a few strikes there.
Daldo throws a jab when Roberts was well out of range.
Daldo clinches up against the cage.
Daldo jumps guard but Roberts turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
With the fighters up against the cage, Daldo throws an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daldo misses with some punches.
Daldo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Daldo tries to throw a body punch but Roberts avoids it by throwing Daldo back against the cage.
Daldo has a couple of punches blocked by Roberts.
Roberts is trying to push Daldo away but Daldo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daldo prevents Roberts from breaking the clinch.
Daldo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Roberts blocks it with crossed arms.
Daldo throws a head punch that misses.
Daldo struggles to land a body shot inside as Roberts controls his hands.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Daldo 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.
Daldo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Roberts to keep the fight standing.
Jeff Roberts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moese Daldo.
Roberts blocking some punches.
Daldo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Daldo stalling against the cage.
Daldo throws an elbow but it misses.
Roberts tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daldo's elbow.
Roberts lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Roberts wants to get back to striking at distance but Daldo won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Roberts has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Daldo misses with a punch to the body.
Daldo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Daldo swings wildly with an uppercut but Roberts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roberts managing to block the knees to the body from Daldo.
Daldo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Roberts up against the cage.
Roberts blocks an uppercut.
Daldo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Roberts gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Daldo tries to work over Roberts's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Roberts is looking to break free of the clinch but Daldo has double underhooks.
Daldo tries to work over Roberts's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Daldo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Daldo throws a head punch that misses.
Roberts wants to break the clinch but can't.
Daldo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Daldo throws an elbow but misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Daldo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Daldo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Roberts uses from the top position.
Roberts tries to stand but Daldo is controlling from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daldo looking for a triangle here. Roberts is fighting it but it looks tight! Daldo pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Roberts is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Moese Daldo!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Moese Daldo made sure he mentioned Drunken Hobo Fightwear - Laundry 85%, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Anthon Van Der Dusse (ranked 2630 p4p, 241 weight class) and Muchos Gracias (ranked 23030 p4p, 476 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthon Van Der Dusse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Muchos Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracias lands with a nice combination. Van Der Dusse backs away looking to recover.
Van Der Dusse bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gracias taking a bit of punishment here - Van Der Dusse scoring with strikes.
We've been hearing that Van Der Dusse has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Gracias pushes Van Der Dusse away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Van Der Dusse gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Gracias prevents Van Der Dusse from moving into mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Der Dusse connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Gracias some visible discomfort.
Gracias felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Van Der Dusse wants to control but Gracias is keeping him busy.
Van Der Dusse cracks Gracias with an elbow. That is naaassty.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracias is looking for a sweep.
Van Der Dusse looks up at the clock and then as Gracias takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Van Der Dusse smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Van Der Dusse in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Gracias tries to improve position but can't.
Van Der Dusse tries to move to mount but Gracias blocks the move with his legs.
Gracias regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Der Dusse landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Van Der Dusse lands strikes from half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gracias can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Der Dusse lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Van Der Dusse is thwarting Gracias's attempts to control the position.
Van Der Dusse looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gracias with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Van Der Dusse connects with a nice short shot to Gracias's temple.
Gracias is rocked!
Gracias trying to control from the bottom.
Gracias is still in real trouble! Can Van Der Dusse finish him?
Van Der Dusse trying to control the action but Gracias is working from the bottom.
Gracias seems to have recovered his senses.
Van Der Dusse looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Van Der Dusse is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Van Der Dusse winds up and cracks Gracias with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Van Der Dusse lands a big elbow - Gracias is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Van Der Dusse!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthon Van Der Dusse!
Anthon Van Der Dusse thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Uniesky Santaban (ranked 2490 p4p, 340 weight class) and Javelle Stone (ranked 4884 p4p, 536 weight class). Stone has chosen Matrimony by:Wale as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Uniesky Santaban!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Javelle Stone!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Santaban.
Santaban swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stone.
It looks like Javelle Stone has been cut.
Santaban keeps the fight on the outside.
Stone is looking to clinch but Santaban is avoiding it.
Santaban is looking to counter punch.
Santaban has managed to clinch.
Stone tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Santaban just stands there and leans against the cage.
Santaban gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stone.
Santaban manages to break the clinch.
Santaban jabs at Stone's body.
Stone fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stone tries to clinch but Santaban moves out of range.
Santaban seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Stone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Santaban connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Santaban throws a leg kick
and Stone decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Santaban's guard.
Santaban has his feet on Stone's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone is looking to clinch but Santaban is avoiding it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stone tries a head kick but it misses.
Santaban lands a head shot.
Stone seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Santaban shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Stone is backing up but Santaban catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Stone covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Santaban Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uniesky Santaban!
Javelle Stone spoke after the fight, saying 'Revenge is imminent!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vasylis Tryfon (ranked 3158 p4p, 326 weight class) and Arvo Elukka (ranked 6325 p4p, 492 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vasylis Tryfon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Arvo Elukka!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Valeri Chadov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elukka shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tryfon defends it nicely.
Tryfon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Elukka's waist but Elukka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tryfon off to one side.
Elukka has a takedown stuffed.
Tryfon tries to bum rush Elukka with a series of wild strikes but Elukka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Elukka shoots in for a takedown but Tryfon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vasylis Tryfon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arvo Elukka.
Elukka throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tryfon tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Elukka is in Tryfon's guard.
Elukka throws a big elbow that misses.
Elukka throwing strikes from guard but Tryfon blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Elukka throws a strike but Tryfon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Elukka looking for a sweep. Not yet Elukka, not yet.
Elukka really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tryfon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Elukka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tryfon.
Tryfon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Tryfon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tryfon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tryfon thows a huge punch but Elukka dodges it nicely.
Tryfon slows the pace down in half guard.
Tryfon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Elukka sees it coming and defends easily.
Tryfon is trying to control. Elukka wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tryfon thows a huge punch but Elukka dodges it nicely.
Tryfon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Elukka has hold of Tryfon's hands but Tryfon slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Elukka on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Elukka tries to roll over but Tryfon keeps him under control.
Tryfon looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tryfon looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Elukka with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tryfon controlling the pace.
Tryfon 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.
Tryfon wants to take a breather but Elukka is having none of it.
Tryfon scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tryfon lands a nice short elbow.
Elukka wants to control but Tryfon is keeping busy.
Tryfon trying to control the pace.
Elukka wants to improve his position but Tryfon is controlling well.
Tryfon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Elukka is trying to control but can't.
Elukka taking some punishment here, with Tryfon in his half guard.
Tryfon slips a nice elbow through Elukka's hands, connecting with Elukka's forehead.
Elukka trying to control here.
Elukka is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tryfon looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Elukka with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Elukka makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Elukka.
Tryfon is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tryfon won't allow Elukka to sweep him here.
Tryfon is working Elukka over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Elukka wants to improve his position but instead Tryfon has moved into half guard.
Elukka looks winded!
Tryfon slips a nice elbow through Elukka's hands, connecting with Elukka's forehead.
Elukka is rocked!
Tryfon is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Elukka is hurt! He's hurt bad - Tryfon fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Elukka from any more punishment! Congratulations to Tryfon! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vasylis Tryfon!
An out of breath Vasylis Tryfon thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Smirnov (ranked 2389 p4p, 281 weight class) and Lorenzo Mazo (ranked 24705 p4p, 554 weight class). Sergei Smirnov looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergei Smirnov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lorenzo Mazo!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Sergei Dronov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smirnov is looking to clinch but Mazo is avoiding it.
Mazo feints the counter takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smirnov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mazo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mazo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Smirnov is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Mazo takes a little break here. Smirnov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazo trying to control the action but Smirnov is working from the bottom.
Mazo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Smirnov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smirnov is trying to improve his position.
Smirnov is breathing heavily.
Mazo wants to control but Smirnov is keeping him busy.
Smirnov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mazo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smirnov keeps working.
Smirnov gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mazo not doing much here.
Mazo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smirnov keeps working.
Mazo slows the pace down in half guard.
Mazo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Smirnov is refusing to be controlled, as Mazo sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smirnov has closed the distance and engaged Mazo in a clinch.
Smirnov has picked Mazo up - he's going for a ride! Smirnov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mazo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smirnov.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mazo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Smirnov is thwarting Mazo's attempts to control the position.
Smirnov is trying to work for a kimura but Mazo is defending well.
Smirnov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mazo looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mazo wants to control but Smirnov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mazo is trying is best to control the position here.
Mazo tries to roll over but Smirnov keeps him under control.
Smirnov is working for a submission of some sort.
Mazo controlling the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sergei Smirnov will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Smirnov moves into the clinch.
Mazo wants to take the fight to the mat but Smirnov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mazo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Smirnov gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Mazo controls Smirnov momentarily but Smirnov frees himself.
Mazo wants to sweep here but Smirnov controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smirnov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Smirnov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Smirnov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mazo wants to sweep here but Smirnov controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smirnov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smirnov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mazo can do to turn this around?
Mazo controls Smirnov momentarily but Smirnov frees himself.
Mazo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Smirnov controlling from the top position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Smirnov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smirnov gets a double leg takedown into Mazo's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazo is trying to control the position but Smirnov postures up.
Smirnov preventing the sweep.
Smirnov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mazo's head.
Smirnov postures up.
Mazo seems keen to control Smirnov's posture.
Smirnov stops Mazo from standing up.
Mazo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mazo controls Smirnov momentarily but Smirnov frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smirnov postures up and lands a big shot to Mazo's brow.
Smirnov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov throws a big elbow that misses.
Smirnov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Smirnov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smirnov drops back looking for a leg! Mazo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mazo manages to kick Smirnov off! Smirnov jumps back into Mazo's guard.
Mazo managing to control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mazo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Smirnov's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mazo wants to control from the top but Smirnov keeps moving.
Smirnov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mazo manages to get himself to full guard.
Mazo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smirnov drops back looking for a leg! Mazo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mazo manages to kick Smirnov off! Smirnov jumps back into Mazo's guard.
Mazo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Smirnov dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Smirnov lands a nice shot to the body.
Mazo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Smirnov is trying to defend but Mazo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mazo wants to take a breather but Smirnov is having none of it.
Smirnov trying to control from the bottom.
Mazo is controlling the pace.
Mazo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazo is pressing down on Smirnov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Smirnov is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smirnov is holding on to half guard well.
Smirnov is staying active underneath Mazo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Well, if Mazo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Smirnov tries to get to full guard but Mazo has control of the leg.
Mazo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Smirnov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mazo trying to control the action but Smirnov is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mazo tries for a takedown but Smirnov circles away easily
and Smirnov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mazo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mazo trying to control the position but Smirnov is working away.
Smirnov tries to bench press Mazo off him but Mazo keeps the position.
Mazo is trying to get an arm triangle but Smirnov is defending well.
A lull in the action here as Mazo stalls from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazo is looking to take a break and control but Smirnov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smirnov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Mazo trying to control from half guard but Smirnov is working away.
Mazo trying to mount his opponent but Smirnov defends it.
Sergei Smirnov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Smirnov is trying to maintain the position but Mazo is very close to passing his half guard.
Well, if Mazo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Smirnov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Smirnov.
Smirnov looking for a sweep. Not yet Smirnov, not yet.
Lorenzo Mazo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mazo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smirnov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lorenzo Mazo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smirnov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Lorenzo Mazo!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Trond Asmundsen (ranked 2098 p4p, 266 weight class) and Ivor Quinn (ranked 2961 p4p, 346 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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190 lbs
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192 lbs
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Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Trond Asmundsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ivor Quinn!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quinn is looking to clinch.
Asmundsen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Quinn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Asmundsen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Quinn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Asmundsen circles away from the clinch attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Asmundsen misses the target.
Asmundsen scores with a hook to the body. Quinn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Quinn takes the fight into the clinch.
Asmundsen looking to stall.
Quinn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Quinn working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asmundsen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asmundsen stalls.
Asmundsen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Asmundsen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Asmundsen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asmundsen looking to stall.
Quinn stalling against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Asmundsen.
Quinn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Quinn prevents a body shot from Asmundsen.
A right handed body shot lands from Quinn.
Quinn dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Quinn stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Quinn misses with a body punch.
Asmundsen tries to stall but Quinn uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Asmundsen stalling in the clinch.
Quinn pushes Asmundsen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Quinn.
Quinn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quinn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Asmundsen throws a jab but it's blocked by Quinn.
Quinn tries to clinch up but Asmundsen circles away and keeps his distance.
Asmundsen scores with a jab. Quinn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Asmundsen throws a jab when Quinn was well out of range.
Ivor Quinn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asmundsen throws the left hand but Quinn avoids the punch easily.
Asmundsen moves out of range as Quinn strikes.
Asmundsen quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Quinn throws a body punch but Asmundsen moves out of range.
Quinn has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Quinn tries to clinch but Asmundsen is having none of it.
Quinn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Quinn thuds his right hand into Asmundsen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quinn forces Asmundsen back against the cage and clinches.
Quinn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Quinn is working Asmundsen over against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quinn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Quinn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Asmundsen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Quinn misses with a punch to the body.
Asmundsen scores with a shot to the side of Quinn's head.
Quinn blocks an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Good body shot from Quinn.
The referee is keeping an eye on Quinn - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Quinn tries a body shot but Asmundsen blocks it.
Quinn blocks a body shot from Asmundsen.
Quinn lands a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Quinn.
Asmundsen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Quinn - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Asmundsen misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quinn lands a body punch.
Quinn holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Quinn works on Asmundsen's body with a couple of short punches.
Asmundsen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Quinn misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Quinn.
Quinn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Asmundsen backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Quinn tries to work over Asmundsen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Quinn lands a body shot.
Asmundsen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Quinn tries a body shot but Asmundsen blocks it.
Quinn tries a body shot but Asmundsen blocks it.
Quinn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Quinn tries to work over Asmundsen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Quinn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivor Quinn dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Quinn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Asmundsen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Asmundsen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Quinn.
Quinn lands a nice hook to Asmundsen's body. Asmundsen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Asmundsen throws a hook to the side of Quinn's head but Quinn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Quinn is looking to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Asmundsen misses its target.
Quinn scores with a body shot.
Quinn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asmundsen moves away.
Asmundsen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Quinn clinches up against the cage.
Come on Asmundsen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left hand lands to the body for Quinn.
Asmundsen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Quinn up against the cage.
Quinn lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quinn manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Quinn gets through Asmundsen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Quinn.
Asmundsen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Asmundsen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Quinn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Asmundsen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Quinn connects with a crisp jab.
Ivor Quinn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Quinn looks to land a right hand but Asmundsen moved out of range.
Quinn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Asmundsen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Asmundsen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Asmundsen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quinn misses with a looping right.
Quinn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ivor Quinn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Quinn has a couple of punches blocked by Asmundsen.
Quinn manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Asmundsen trying to control the position but instead, Quinn has worked for underhooks and has pushed Asmundsen into the cage.
Asmundsen just leaning against Quinn, taking a breather.
Quinn manages to break the clinch.
Quinn takes a swing at Asmundsen's ribcage but misses.
Asmundsen scores with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quinn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Quinn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Quinn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asmundsen misses with a punch to the body.
Quinn struggles to land a body shot inside as Asmundsen controls his hands.
Asmundsen is looking to control Quinn's arms but Quinn gets an underhook and turns him. Now Asmundsen has his back to the cage.
Asmundsen blocks an uppercut.
Quinn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Quinn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Quinn has Asmundsen up against the cage in a clinch.
Quinn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asmundsen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Quinn or not.
Quinn lands a body shot.
Asmundsen taking a breather.
Asmundsen cracks Quinn with a nice body shot.
Asmundsen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Asmundsen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Asmundsen taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asmundsen looking to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Trond Asmundsen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Asmundsen. Quinn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Quinn ducks under a wild hook from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Asmundsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Quinn manages to avoid it.
Quinn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Asmundsen effectively controlling the action here.
Asmundsen blocks a body shot from Quinn.
Quinn misses with a punch to the body.
Asmundsen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Quinn is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Asmundsen is keeping busy.
Quinn lands a shoulder strike.
Asmundsen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Quinn up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivor Quinn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Asmundsen fails to land the takedown.
Asmundsen shoots in looking for a takedown but Quinn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Asmundsen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Asmundsen slips a jab from Quinn.
Asmundsen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Quinn manages to circle out of the way.
Quinn connects with a nice looking jab.
It looks like Trond Asmundsen has been cut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Asmundsen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Asmundsen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Quinn tries to clinch up.
Quinn tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asmundsen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Asmundsen swats away the attempt to clinch by Quinn.
Asmundsen attempts a counter takedown but Quinn avoids it well and moves away.
Ivor Quinn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asmundsen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Asmundsen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Asmundsen tries for a kimura but Quinn is defending well.
Asmundsen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Asmundsen working away.
Asmundsen wants to control but Quinn is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quinn is looking for a sweep.
Quinn is not content to let Asmundsen control the position.
Asmundsen prevents Quinn from escaping the position.
Who's going to make the next move?
Quinn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Asmundsen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Asmundsen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Quinn keeps working.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asmundsen is really struggling to control Quinn but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice defenses there by Asmundsen.
Asmundsen throws a body shot but no joy.
Quinn looks to land a left hand but Asmundsen moved out of range nicely.
Asmundsen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Quinn misses the shot to the body.
Quinn throws a poor cross that misses
and Asmundsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Asmundsen throws a right hand that misses
and Quinn counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Quinn's corner calls for a 1-2. Quinn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Asmundsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Quinn moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asmundsen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Quinn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Asmundsen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Quinn tries to clinch
and Asmundsen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Quinn misses with an uppercut. Asmundsen saw that one coming.
Quinn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Asmundsen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Quinn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Asmundsen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Quinn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stalling in the clinch from Quinn.
Asmundsen blocks a body shot from Quinn.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Quinn tries to work over Asmundsen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Trond Asmundsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Quinn tries to work over Asmundsen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asmundsen just leaning against Quinn, taking a breather.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivor Quinn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Quinn winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivor Quinn!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tor Troeng (ranked 1832 p4p, 267 weight class) and Shen Kuei (ranked 3638 p4p, 448 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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220 lbs
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216 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Tor Troeng!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shen Kuei!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Valeri Chadov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Kuei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Troeng throws a shot from downtown. Kuei moves away and avoids it.
Kuei swings away with a body shot that misses
and Troeng counters with a nice uppercut.
Troeng takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Troeng misses with an uppercut.
Troeng sets himself, and Kuei steps forward looking for the clinch! Troeng avoids it this time.
Troeng moves out of range of the body kick from Kuei.
Kuei looks to land a left hand but Troeng moved out of range nicely.
Troeng has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kuei.
Kuei throws a leg kick
and Troeng counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Troeng with a nice cross.
A swing and a miss from Kuei.
Troeng looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A slow jab from Kuei misses its intended target.
Kuei misses with an uppercut. Troeng saw that one coming.
Troeng takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Troeng catches Kuei right on the button with a cross.
Troeng takes a swing at Kuei's ribcage but misses.
Kuei tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Troeng manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kuei on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kuei misses the shot to the body.
Troeng avoids the head kick by Kuei.
Troeng throws a hook but Kuei avoids it easily.
Shen Kuei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuei lands with a good body shot.
Kuei closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Troeng counter with a right hand.
Kuei looks to clinch
and Troeng cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Troeng just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuei throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuei looks to land a left hand but Troeng moved out of range nicely.
Troeng is looking to counter punch.
Kuei throws a poor cross that misses
and Troeng counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Troeng sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Troeng throws a good cross that connects.
Kuei is rocked!
Kuei walks straight into a right hand from Troeng - that's dropped him! Troeng jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Kuei from any more punishment! Kuei complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tor Troeng!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryszard Wojcik (ranked 1996 p4p, 256 weight class) and John Bonobo (ranked 3470 p4p, 398 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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197 lbs
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193 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryszard Wojcik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Bonobo!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wojcik tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bonobo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wojcik swings widly with a right hand
and Bonobo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Ryszard Wojcik has been cut.
Wojcik gets a clinch.
Bonobo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wojcik blocks an uppercut.
Bonobo lands a nice shot to the body.
I was talking to Wojcik's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bonobo misses with a punch on the inside.
Wojcik blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wojcik lands a shot to the body.
Wojcik lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bonobo blocks a body shot from Wojcik.
Wojcik misses with a punch on the inside.
Bonobo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wojcik throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bonobos head.
Bonobo misses with the head strike.
Bonobo misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wojcik.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wojcik.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wojcik misses with some punches.
Bonobo throws a punch but it's blocked by Wojcik.
Wojcik lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wojcik working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonobo misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Wojcik.
Wojcik lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bonobo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bonobo tries a body shot but Wojcik blocks it.
A short uppercut from Wojcik.
A head punch on the inside from Wojcik fails to land.
A hook to the body from Wojcik.
Wojcik lands a body shot.
Bonobo looks winded!
Wojcik works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Wojcik - that landed with a thud.
Bonobo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wojcik lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wojcik misses with a punch to the body.
Bonobo can't break the clinch.
Bonobo tries to work over Wojcik's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wojcik pushes Bonobo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wojcik scores with a shot to the side of Bonobo's head.
Wojcik working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wojcik.
Bonobo is rocked!
Nice body punch from Wojcik.
Bonobo is still on wobbly legs! Can Wojcik finish him?
A nice left hand lands by Wojcik.
Wojcik stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A body shot lands from Wojcik.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Wojcik.
Wojcik presses Bonobo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wojcik lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bonobo backwards.
Wojcik lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wojcik lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Wojcik.
Wojcik digs a right hand into Bonobo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bonobo's gas tank.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wojcik.
Wojcik is working Bonobo over against the cage.
Wojcik lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wojcik creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Bonobo with a big uppercut! Bonobo tries to clinch up but Wojcik pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Bonobo to the mat! Bonobo covers up and Wojcik unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ryszard Wojcik!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kerry Howarth (ranked 4063 p4p, 370 weight class) and Augusto Pinochet (ranked 252 p4p, 40 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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270 lbs
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239 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kerry Howarth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Augusto Pinochet!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Viktor Lagutenko and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howarth throws an overhand right that lands on Pinochet's shoulder, as Pinochet tries to avoid the shot.
A left and a right from Howarth both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Augusto Pinochet has been cut.
Howarth slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pinochet clinches up with Howarth and pushes him back against the cage.
Pinochet jumps guard.
Pinochet keeping moving, preventing Howarth from controlling successfully.
Pinochet is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Howarth has his hands clasped together but Pinochet extends and breaks Howarth's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Pinochet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Augusto Pinochet!
Augusto Pinochet 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Roy McDavid (ranked 832 p4p, 104 weight class) and Roadman Shaq (ranked 557 p4p, 58 weight class). Shaq is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Mans Not Hot. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Roy McDavid!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Roadman Shaq!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDavid closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Shaq did well to prevent McDavid getting side control.
McDavid is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shaq has managed to free his arm - good work.
McDavid trying to mount his opponent but Shaq defends it.
McDavid is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaq is in trouble now - McDavid has advanced to mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaq is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
McDavid can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shaq is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDavid content just to control the position here.
McDavid wants to control but instead Shaq manages to regain half guard.
McDavid trying to control the action but Shaq is working from the bottom.
Shaq looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McDavid trying to control the action but Shaq is working from the bottom.
McDavid trying to mount his opponent but Shaq defends it.
McDavid controlling the action here.
Shaq is in trouble now - McDavid has advanced to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDavid controlling the position easily from mount.
McDavid tries to control but Shaq wriggling away.
You get the feeling that Shaq really doesn't like being in this position too much.
McDavid trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McDavid controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McDavid trying to control but Shaq is having none of it.
Shaq wants to try and get back to his feet.
McDavid takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shaq is squirming around, avoiding McDavid's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy McDavid dominated that 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.
McDavid's corner calls for a 1-2. McDavid obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McDavid swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDavid feints and as Shaq raises his hands in defense, McDavid changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Shaq wants to get back to his feet but McDavid is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Shaq keeping full guard, as McDavid tries to pass.
McDavid stops Shaq from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDavid showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDavid wants to control from the top but Shaq keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDavid slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
McDavid darts in looking for a takedown but Shaq gets double underhooks and turns McDavid into the cage.
Roy McDavid is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McDavid fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shaq manages to avoid it.
Shaq steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McDavid.
Shaq on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Roy McDavid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McDavid is looking to clinch.
Shaq with the counter takedown but McDavid avoids it easily.
McDavid lands a slapping body shot.
McDavid fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice takedown defense from Shaq. No joy for McDavid on that attempt.
McDavid tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shaq was well out of range. Poor timing from McDavid.
Shaq feints the counter takedown.
Nice uppercut there from McDavid.
McDavid throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shaq feints the counter takedown.
McDavid shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shaq but Shaq pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shaq drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McDavid defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roy McDavid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDavid ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDavid manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Shaq on his heels. He'll look to pass Shaq's guard now, I'm sure.
McDavid pushing down on Shaq's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McDavid is looking to take a break and control but Shaq is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shaq wants to get back to his feet.
McDavid is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Shaq still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Shaq has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
McDavid can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaq happy to just control the position for now.
Let's hope that Shaq has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Shaq wants to lay and pray for a moment but McDavid keeps working.
Shaq scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at McDavid to see if he's OK.
Shaq controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Shaq.
McDavid prevents Shaq from improving position.
McDavid takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy McDavid dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
McDavid manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Shaq on his heels. He'll look to pass Shaq's guard now, I'm sure.
Shaq keeping moving, preventing McDavid from controlling successfully.
McDavid controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Roy McDavid overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McDavid advances to half guard.
McDavid is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shaq sees it coming and defends easily.
McDavid trying to control the action but Shaq is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDavid keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
McDavid tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shaq knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDavid is trying to control the action in half guard but Shaq is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McDavid controlling the action here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
McDavid is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
McDavid uses his free foot to push down on Shaq's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Shaq.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McDavid content just to control the position here.
McDavid can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shaq is looking to escape.
McDavid takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
McDavid looking to control but Shaq is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDavid controlling the pace for now.
McDavid trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McDavid controlling from the full mount.
McDavid moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Shaq has worked his arm free - good work by Shaq!
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Shaq takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McDavid lands with a nice body punch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shaq keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shaq takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McDavid lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shaq at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy McDavid clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McDavid!
Shaq avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shaq tries to counter with a clinch but McDavid shakes him off and moves away.
McDavid misses with a takedown
and Shaq counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
McDavid gets full guard.
Shaq has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing McDavid to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Shaq is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - McDavid pulls down on the head and he's put Shaq to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Roy McDavid!
Roy McDavid is the new lightweight champion!
Roy McDavid decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Roadman Shaq had this to say: '"Perspiration ting"'.
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